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São Paulo: A Cultural Journey

Angelica Reinoso Moya

Angelica Reinoso Moya

28 Dec 2023

Embark on an 8-day adventure through São Paulo, Brazil's vibrant cultural capital. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history, visit iconic landmarks, and explore world-class museums. From the bustling city center to the tranquil parks, São Paulo has something for everyone.

Trip to São Paulo

Day 1Tracing the Footsteps of Immigrants
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$150

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$ 15

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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$25
18 - 22 min

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Estação Pinacoteca
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Mosteiro de São Bento
Ornate, historic church featuring mass with Gregorian chant & a monastery with an on-site bakery.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
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.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Instituto Itaú Cultural
Glass-clad tower with exhibitions on Brazilian history & the natural world, plus a theater program.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
70 - 84 min

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Hopi Hari
Amusement park featuring 5 themed areas with roller coasters, a river raft ride & a kids' zone.
No time set
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$100
Day 2Celebrating Latin American Heritage
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$65

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$ 11

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
17 - 21 min

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Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
Built in 1911 in Renaissance & baroque styles, this theater presents operas, concerts & ballet.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$40
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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Centro Cultural São Paulo
Modern space with exhibition galleries, theaters, a library & gardens, including a rooftop lawn.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Art, History, and Nature
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$80

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$ 8

Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Paulista
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
17 - 21 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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$30
23 - 28 min

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Museu do Ipiranga
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Aquário de São Paulo
Spacious aquarium with thousands of animals, plus a restaurant, cinema & occasional mermaid dives.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
Day 4Science, Culture, and Modern Art
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$68

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$ 8

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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$20
15 - 18 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
15 - 18 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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
Day 5Sculptures, Wildlife, and Cultural Heritage
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$110

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$ 8

Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia
A dedicated multicultural space for Brazilian sculpture, with a theater & bistro area.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Museu Afro Brasil
Ethnographic museum in an Oscar Niemeyer building, dedicated to the African diaspora in Brazil.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$30
31 - 38 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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$60
Day 6Architectural Wonders and Cultural Delights
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$55

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$ 11

Casa de Vidro Lina Bo Bardi
Art-filled glass house owned & designed by renowned architect Lina Bo Bardi, offering tours.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Art space hosting major exhibitions of contemporary art & design in a striking, curved building.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
11 - 14 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$35
15 - 18 min

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Parque Ibirapuera
Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Obelisco e Monumento Mausoléu ao Soldado Constitucionalista de 32
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Parks, Museums, and the Beautiful Game
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$85

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$ 11

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
24 - 29 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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$25
22 - 27 min

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São Paulo Museum of Modern Art
Modern art museum with permanent & rotating displays, plus sculpture garden, restaurant & gift shop.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$35
21 - 26 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
Day 8Exploring Brazilian Art and Culture
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$25

MAB FAAP - Museu de Arte Brasileira
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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Paço das Artes
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $706 In total

Activities & Food:$638
Transport:$68