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São Paulo Adventure

Bradley Acevedo

13 Dec 2023

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Embark on an 8-day journey through the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil. Discover historic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and explore beautiful parks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to São Paulo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Independence Park, Santander Lighthouse, and Maia Forest

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$0

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$ 4

Parque da Independência

Landscaped park with topiary gardens, monuments & museums, plus a water fountain display.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Farol Santander

Prominent 35-floor skyscraper with cultural exhibits & an observation deck for city views.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Bosque Maia

Urban green strip with walkways through junglelike areas, plus water features & cafe terraces.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2São Paulo Pinacoteca, Aclimação Park, and São Paulo Aquarium

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$40

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$ 4

Pinacoteca de São Paulo

Longtime museum featuring 19th-century Brazilian painting & sculpture, plus educational programs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

17 - 21 min

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Parque da Aclimação

Expansive city park with a lake, plus numerous walking trails, a Japanese garden & a band shell.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Aquário de São Paulo

Spacious aquarium with thousands of animals, plus a restaurant, cinema & occasional mermaid dives.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

Day 3São Paulo Municipal Market, Catavento Museum, and Japan House

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$10

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$ 2

Mercado Municipal de São Paulo

Historical building with stands selling rare fruit, vegetables & dairy produce, plus a food court.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Museu Catavento

Museum devoted to science, with a hands-on space aiming to provide social & educational experiences.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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Japan House São Paulo

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Água Branca Park, Latin America Memorial, Municipal Theatre, and Sé Cathedral

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$20

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$ 2

Parque da Água Branca

Vast urban green area home to a horseback riding arena, a geology museum & country estate replicas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Latin America Memorial

Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, this expansive outdoor complex features sculptures & an art gallery.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Municipal Theatre of São Paulo

Built in 1911 in Renaissance & baroque styles, this theater presents operas, concerts & ballet.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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Catedral da Sé de São Paulo

Massive 20th-century cathedral with soaring gothic-style architecture & a Renaissance-style dome.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Football Museum, São Paulo Museum of Art, and Avenida Paulista Sesc

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$37

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$ 4

Museu do Futebol

Sports museum with films, photographs & interactive exhibits documenting the history of football.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

Iconic building housing one of Latin America's most important collections of renowned art.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

9 - 11 min

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Sesc Avenida Paulista

Cultural center with a lending library & art exhibitions, plus a rooftop deck with city views.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Hopi Hari Amusement Park and MIS | Museum of Image and Sound

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$68

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$ 2

Hopi Hari

Amusement park featuring 5 themed areas with roller coasters, a river raft ride & a kids' zone.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

63 - 76 min

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MIS | Museu da Imagem e do Som

Museum featuring films, videos, music, photos & other artifacts of image & sound, plus events.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

Day 7José Carlos Pace Racetrack, Povo Park, and Ibirapuera Park

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$0

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$ 4

Autódromo José Carlos Pace

Track opened in 1940, host to major races like the Brazilian Grand Prix, plus festivals & concerts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Parque do Povo

Popular for cycling & sports, this busy riverside park has large open lawns & multiple play areas.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Parque Ibirapuera

Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Villa-Lobos Park and São Paulo Zoo

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$30

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$ 2

Parque Villa-Lobos

Large park featuring soccer fields, bike paths, playgrounds, an amphitheater, a library & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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Zoológico de São Paulo

Big zoo in a forested area with more than 3,000 animals & invertebrates, plus educational programs.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $226 In total

Activities & Food:$204

Transport:$22