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10 Days in São Paulo: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Amal Amalito

Amal Amalito

18 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of São Paulo with this exciting 10-day itinerary. Explore the city's top attractions, from the São Paulo Zoo to the Latin America Memorial. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and indulge in thrilling adventures. Get ready for an unforgettable trip to São Paulo!

Trip to São Paulo

Day 1
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$75

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$ 15

Zoológico de São Paulo
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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$60
5 - 6 min

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Jardim Botânico de São Paulo
Large, long-running botanical garden with many endangered plants & manicured walking trails.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$15
42 - 51 min

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Instituto Itaú Cultural
Glass-clad tower with exhibitions on Brazilian history & the natural world, plus a theater program.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Trianon Park
Also called Trianon Park, this city green space offers trails, playgrounds & many bird species.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Batman Alley
Compact area of cobbled alleyways renowned for the colorful graffiti decorating its walls.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$25

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$ 11

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
68 - 82 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
21 - 26 min

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Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Paulista
Striking glass-fronted building with photography shows, a library, a cafe & Avenida Paulista views.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Museu do Futebol
Sports museum with films, photographs & interactive exhibits documenting the history of football.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
26 - 32 min

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Praça Pôr do Sol
Recreational green space featuring an open lawn for picnics & elevated views of the city & sunsets.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$35

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$ 15

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
28 - 34 min

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Casa das Rosas
A romantic café for soirees, serving seafood & finger food in a large, historic mansion.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Parque Ibirapuera
Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$35
23 - 28 min

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Parque Villa-Lobos
Large park featuring soccer fields, bike paths, playgrounds, an amphitheater, a library & more.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$73

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$ 8

Parque da Mônica
Lively kids' indoor theme park in a sprawling venue featuring casual eateries & colorful rides.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
60 - 72 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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$48
28 - 34 min

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Parque da Água Branca
Vast urban green area home to a horseback riding arena, a geology museum & country estate replicas.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$15

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$ 8

Parque do Povo
Popular for cycling & sports, this busy riverside park has large open lawns & multiple play areas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Sesc Avenida Paulista
Cultural center with a lending library & art exhibitions, plus a rooftop deck with city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Japan House São Paulo
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 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
9 - 14 min

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Altino Arantes Building
Art deco-style banking tower built between 1939 & 1949 under the order of the state governor.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$15
1 - 2 min

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Farol Santander
Prominent 35-floor skyscraper with cultural exhibits & an observation deck for city views.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$30

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$ 11

Bosque Maia
Urban green strip with walkways through junglelike areas, plus water features & cafe terraces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Parque Ecológico do Tietê
Sprawling park featuring native plants & animals, plus recreational activities & a museum.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Parque da Juventude
Urban getaway featuring green spaces with sports fields & a dog park, plus a library & gymnasium.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Longtime museum featuring 19th-century Brazilian painting & sculpture, plus educational programs.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$30
Day 7
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$140

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$ 8

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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$100
89 - 107 min

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Parque Estadual Cantareira - Núcleo Pedra Grande
Tree-filled state park with trails for walking & biking, plus fishing opportunities & a waterfall.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
45 - 54 min

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Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
Built in 1911 in Renaissance & baroque styles, this theater presents operas, concerts & ballet.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$40
Day 8
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$20

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$ 8

Alberto Löfgren State Park
Wooded park home to the Otavio Vecchi Forest Museum, with a lily pond, capybaras, toucans & herons.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Historical building with stands selling rare fruit, vegetables & dairy produce, plus a food court.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
15 - 18 min

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Franklin Roosevelt Square
Pedestrianized urban plaza on a busy roadside known for street art, skate ramps & nearby BBQ joints.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$75

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$ 11

Carmo Park – Olavo Egydio Setúbal
Spacious public park featuring a lake, walking/cycling paths, a planetarium, a museum & BBQ grills.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Cidade da Criança
Recreational park for children featuring rides, a 4-D movie theater & a submerged submarine.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
34 - 41 min

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Parque da Independência
Landscaped park with topiary gardens, monuments & museums, plus a water fountain display.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$50
Day 10
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$50

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$ 8

Parque Deputado José Cicote (Central)
Large park with a network of biking paths, a kids' playground & grassy lawns for waterside picnics.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Celso Daniel Park
Expansive green space with a soccer field, ball courts & a running track, plus ponds & a play area.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
33 - 40 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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$50
14 - 21 min

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Museu do Ipiranga
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $635 In total

Activities & Food:$538
Transport:$97