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São Paulo Unveiled

Niaz Muhammad

14 Dec 2023

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Embark on a 10-day adventure through the cultural heart of São Paulo. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant art scene of this bustling metropolis. From ancient marvels to contemporary masterpieces, this itinerary will take you on a journey you won't soon forget.

Trip to São Paulo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unearthing Ancient Treasures

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$5

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$ 2

Museum of Archeology and Ethnology

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$5

24 - 29 min

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MIAU Museu da Imprensa Automotiva

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Instituto Itaú Cultural

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Imagination Unleashed

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$19

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$ 1

Museu da Imaginação

Children's museum with dynamic free-play areas, interactive exhibits on art & hands-on workshops.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

41 - 50 min

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Museu da Casa Brasileira (MCB)

Small collection of furniture, pottery & design objects, with an events program & restaurant.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

Day 3A Tribute to Latin America

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$9

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$ 2

Latin America Memorial

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Museu da Pessoa

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$4

13 - 16 min

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Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia

A dedicated multicultural space for Brazilian sculpture, with a theater & bistro area.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

Day 4A Glimpse into the Immigrant Experience

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$13

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$ 1

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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$6

18 - 22 min

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Estação Pinacoteca

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

Day 5Language and Art Unite

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$8

Museu da Língua Portuguesa

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Pinacoteca de São Paulo

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$8

Day 6Exploring São Paulo's Heritage

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$7

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$ 2

Museu SPTrans dos Transportes Públicos - Gaetano Ferolla

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Mercado Municipal de São Paulo

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$6

Day 7A Wonderland of Science and Art

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$12

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$ 1

Museu Catavento

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

20 - 24 min

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MAB FAAP - Museu de Arte Brasileira

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

Day 8A Tapestry of Art and Culture

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$12

Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$12

10 - 15 min

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Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Paulista

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Football Fever and Contemporary Delights

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$13

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$ 1

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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$6

28 - 34 min

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Parque Ibirapuera

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo

Expansive museum built in 1963 showcasing modern artwork from the beginning of the 20th century.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$6

Day 10Celebrating Afro-Brazilian Heritage

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$8

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$ 1

Museu Afro Brasil

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

29 - 35 min

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Museu do Ipiranga

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $112 In total

Activities & Food:$102

Transport:$10