São Paulo: A Journey through Art, Culture, and Adventure

́leonardo marinho

1 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in São Paulo, exploring its vibrant art scene, immersing in rich cultural heritage, and indulging in exciting attractions. Discover iconic museums, picturesque parks, and captivating landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Brazil!

Trip to São Paulo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art Extravaganza: Instituto Itaú Cultural, MIS, and Instituto Tomie Ohtake

$14

$ 4

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Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Glass-clad tower with exhibitions on Brazilian history & the natural world, plus a theater program.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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Art space hosting major exhibitions of contemporary art & design in a striking, curved building.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Day 2Japanese Delights: Japan House São Paulo, Parque Ibirapuera, and Parque Villa-Lobos

$ 4

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Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Modern Marvels: São Paulo Museum of Modern Art and Museu Afro Brasil

$17

$ 2

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Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

Modern art museum with permanent & rotating displays, plus sculpture garden, restaurant & gift shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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18 - 27 min

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Ethnographic museum in an Oscar Niemeyer building, dedicated to the African diaspora in Brazil.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 4Wildlife Wonders: Zoológico de São Paulo and Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

$27

$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

32 - 39 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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$12

Day 5Immigration Insights: Museu da Imigração do Estado de São Paulo and Centro Cultural São Paulo

$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Museu da Imigração do Estado de São Paulo

Brazilian immigration museum housed in former processing center, with interactive exhibits & garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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17 - 21 min

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Modern space with exhibition galleries, theaters, a library & gardens, including a rooftop lawn.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Aquatic Adventures: Aquário de São Paulo, Mosteiro de São Bento, and Pinacoteca de São Paulo

$20

$ 4

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Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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Ornate, historic church featuring mass with Gregorian chant & a monastery with an on-site bakery.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 7Historical Treasures: Museu do Ipiranga and Museu Catavento

$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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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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Day 8Cultural Fusion: Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil, Catedral da Sé de São Paulo, and Latin America Memorial

$ 4

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Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil

Museum tracing the history of Japanese immigrants in Brazil through multimedia, photos & artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Artistic Marvels: Instituto Moreira Salles, Municipal Theatre of São Paulo, and Museu do Futebol

$17

$ 4

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Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

Striking glass-fronted building with photography shows, a library, a cafe & Avenida Paulista views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

18 - 22 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 10Urban Thrills: Sesc Avenida Paulista and Hopi Hari

$25

$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

70 - 84 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $167 In total

Activities & Food:$136

Transport:$31