Do you want to have a panoramic view of the city's centre? Visit the Martinelli building, 130 meters tall. With 30 floors, it was the first skyscraper in Brazil, and it is located in the downtown area. The building construction began in 1922 and its pink terrace always stand out!
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Bar de Cima
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
On the top of Chez Oscar (one of the coolest restaurants in town) lies one of the best spots recently opened: holding one of their well made drinks in your hands (gin & tonic is my fave) might be one of the nicest ways to spend a Wedsneday eve in São Paulo, seeing a high quality jazz band (R$ 10 entrance). The view is nice (the name means "the bar upstairs") and the atmosphere is cozy yet classy.
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Bar Léo - Popular and Traditional Bar
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
The establishment has gained fame for serving one of the best draft beers in the city. To ensure the taste and creaminess of the collar, the cups undergo a special wash and the barrels are chilled in a cold room, away from the sun and heat. Recently launched a menu of special caipirinhas.
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Vila Madalena
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Many workers' houses were replaced by countless bars and restaurants which attract locals and tourists till the wee hours, in this bohemian & artsy district, such as:
Filial Bar - traditional spot for laidback happy hours and good food.
Beco do Batman (an alley between Gonçalo Afonso and Medeiros de Albuquerque st.): urban grafitti art scattered along the streets by local artists
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Paulista avenue
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Paulista avenue today almost didn't remember the aristocracy residential adress it was 100 years ago, but still is a place to see and to be seen. From the time it was a city home for the cofee barons only remained 3 buildings, and now is more democratic that it was a century ago. In its almost 2km lenght, it has the some of the principal museums, 2 green areas, 2 shopping malls and many, many stores, including the biggest brazilian fast fashion brands, which stores in this adress are really big. On Christmas, a beautiful decoration usually takes place, in New Year's Eve a big concert with a 15 minutes firework show celebrates every 31st december the year to come and every sunday, the day closed for (heavy) traffic, many people come and walk in the middle of the street. The best days to visit Paulista avenue is on Sunday and Tuesday, when the museus is free entrance. There is a huge concentration of hotels and restaurants in the surroundings. When you get here, is good to have some cash, because Paulista avenue and the region itself is still a noble adress and the atractions might not be cheap (at least for me).
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This one is a must go! Inspired by High Line Park in NYC, this viaduct closes on the weekends for cars traffic and open for people to take a stroll, run, walk their pets, skate, roller and even swim (!) on this big area located in downtown SP.
According this article, this is the best place to take pictures in São Paulo:
http://www.viajenaviagem.com/2015/08/sao-paulo-passeio-domingo-minhocao
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BRAZILIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Why don't we take a time for a ride in some public libraries? From the biggest Biblioteca Mario Mario de Andrade until the small Library from my neighborhood (specialized) in poetry, we will see how this gorvernmet offers cuture to Brazilian People.
here is a Library inside Parque Vlla Lobos wich is an unique building in Brazil, our style, let's go!
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Torra Clara
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Away from the beaten paths in a quieter side of Oscar Freite St., you'll find one of the best coffees in São Paulo (and don't we have a lot of good choices here!). Run by two siblings, it has a very cool atmosphere - and amazing coffee options! From the type of beans to the way you want it to be prepared, the choice is all yours here. If it's lunchtime, I recommend their delicious pies with salad.
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Grazie a Dio!
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
There’s live music Tuesday-Sunday nights, but Friday nights with the excellent samba-rock combo Clube de Balanço, are recommended. Also you can listen MPB and soul music.
Just a reminder: please don't forget to order a special mojito., you won't regret it!
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Pinacoteca
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
From the early 1900, the oldest museum of the city is home to about 9k masterworks of Brazilan painters; including artists like Tarsila do Amaral and Di Cavalcanti. It receives national and international exhibitions as well, and it houses a charming café and it's neighbor of Parque da Luz (Luz District), the old public park of Sao Paulo. Also an architectural trip if that's your cup of tea :)
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MAC USP IBirapuera
El Tarter, Andorra
Shalimar Rebeca Fodrá
It's an excelent contemporary art museum, and on the top of the building there is a wonderful view of the one of the most beautiful regions of São Paulo - including our main park, Ibirapuera.
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Bar do Estadão
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Please don't trust the "bar" in the name: this is a local traditional diner, that since 1968 opens 24/7 to help hunger citizens to find some comfort in their top famous pork sandwich. An informal place with warm service, to sit on the counter and order a cold beer and get all messy with never-enough-napkins when eating - a true local São Paulo experience!
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Edifício Martinelli – Martinelli Building
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
A place that offers a view in the heights, without charging anything, is the Martinelli Building, considered the first skyscraper in Latin America. From there, you can see the Anhangabaú Valley, the São Bento Monastery, Sé Cathedral, São João avenue and many other places of interest. The building itself also has an amazing architecture and interesting details.
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Parque do Ibirapuera
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
The most important park in the city. Besides the extensive leisure area, it is home to museums and landmark buildings such as the Oca, the Auditorium and the Biennial Pavilion; and it hosts several international events, such as the Art Biennial and the São Paulo Fashion Week. The park is also a meeting place for the practice of skateboarding, rollerblading, jogging, yoga and many others sports.
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Street Carnival
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Although Rio, Salvador and Recife take all the fame; São Paulo's street carnival grew in an exponencial scale over the past few years - with support from the mayor and more investments, we now can brag about our street carnival too! With "blocos de rua" (the different open "parties", usually based on a special theme) getting bigger & better every year, prepare your costume and hit the streets :)
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Eat & Drink
Casa das Caldeiras
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Amazing place with big parties and concerts. Is a big abandoned factory with a lot of cultural events.
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Manifesto Rock Bar
El Tarter, Andorra
Daniel Luiz Ribeiro
The Manifesto is amazing !One of the top rock bar in South America. Manifesto is famous because it was founded 1994 and since the open,many rock stars has been there. There are a lot of pictures with the famous on the walls, and the best cover bands play there. It´s possible have lucky and see a rock star walking inside there!
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SUBWAY
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
São Paulo subway is clean, fast and we will use it a lot on our rides!
Not that cheap, however it is very usefull and it is even beautfull in some stations.
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Bank of Brazil Culture Center (Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB)
El Tarter, Andorra
Shalimar Rebeca Fodrá
There are many cultural activities, like theater, movie theater, exhibitions of visual arts and music. And the historical building is gorgeous! Stop for a cup of jo at their cafe too.
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Feira da Benedito Calixto
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Spend your Saturday afternoon wandering around Praça Benedito Calixto. It holds a traditional and famous art craft/antique fair, surrounded by great bars - you will be able to witness the variety of Sao Paulo cuisine, trying a plenty of delicacies at its culinary fair while you listen to a live gig of chorinho (a happy and fast instrumental rhythm).
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Vila Madalena
El Tarter, Andorra
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This neighborhood is amazing for being a bohemian stronghold of the city of São Paulo, since the early 70's when students with no money moved there, There is a great concentration of bars, restaurants and nightclubs, because of the reputation as a young and bohemian neighborhood.
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Café no Vidro
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
In one of the busiest downtown comercial streets is hidden one of my favourite local gems: from the same owners of Cafe Giramondo but way less upscale, this low-profile cafe is basically a counter hidden inside a comercial gallery, serving good quality filtered coffee for a single real (!). The ladies who work there are always in a good mood, and everything tastes homemade (ask for fubá cremoso ;)
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Feirinha da Praça Benedito Calixto ("Little Fair of Benedito Calixto´s Square)
El Tarter, Andorra
Shalimar Rebeca Fodrá
A good place to eat good street food, to hear good Chorinho music between 6pm and 8pm, to buy souvenirs from the handcrafters or in the shops around the square, to eat in the good restaurants around the square too, or to see beautiful and good humour people.
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WALKING TOUR - ALTO DE PINHEIROS
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
The neighborhood named ALTO DE PINHEIROS is close to the famous Vila Madalena area.
There are a lot of alleyways fullfilled with walls graphic arts, we can go for a nice walk thru green squares and nice calm streets, downhill untill Vila Madalena Bars and Parties!
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BUTANTAN INSTITUTE - Instituto Butantan
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Right on this place, mankind discovered a way to heal people from snake attacks!
Yes, right here: a guy wondered why people died from snakes attacks and horses didn't, so he started working by his own to develop a way to save people - and so he did! A very cool spot, and a rare example about where and how Science is made.
This area has some museums and a snake/spider/scorpio mini zoo too!
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White Beach
El Tarter, Andorra
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This beach is located at the eastern end of the island of Santo Amaro, extensive, with strong waves on the left side and calm sea on right. The beach is home to the former colony of fishermen and it still holds today traditions. It’s a great ride with a spectacular interaction with the Atlantic. Along the way, can observe thousands of species of plants, animals, and a beautiful view of the island
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Maracatu Workshop from "Bloco de Pedra" group.
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Take part in an open rehearsal from a music group that plays "Maracatu", a typical Afro-Brazilian rhythm. Visitors are allowed to play any percussion instrument they choose or dance to any song. Can't do this stuff? Don't mind! Members from the group teach you how to play or dance! Get to know Brazilian culture by drumming on percussive instruments, dancing and meeting new people.
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ESCADÃO DO BIXIGA
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
This place is lovely!
There are a lot things for us to see. A nearby Theatre, several italian restaurants, a famous and traditional Catholic Church, there are a market for ancient stuff... a lot of stuff: toys, trains, military things, let's go for a ride!
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Capim Santo
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
The perfectly divine Brazilian dining experience. For an appetiser, go for a pastelzinho (a small deep fried pastry) with catupiry (a local type of cheese, my personal favorite!) or duck rolls with tangerine sauce. Brigadeiro de capim santo is a must to chaperon your well deserved cup of Brazilian coffee ;)
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Bar da Dona Onça
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Don’t be misled by the ‘bar’ in the name – this classic Centro destination is as much restaurant as watering hole; and its extensive menu (including pasta and meat dishes, draws crowds for both lunch and dinner) features authentic "paulistana" food. My favourites are the strogonoff and caipirinha de limão siciliano (and "leite de onça"! ;)
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BIG ROCK! - Pedra Grande
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
From the top of this rock, people can see the whole city! A lovely place to visit on the weekends.
If you're lucky, you will see some monkeys screaming from the top of the trees - true nature around you.
If you choose go to this place, I will provide brazilian traditional food for us eat up there!
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PEOPLE'S PARK (PARQUE DO POVO)
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
This is the best place for you to see how people really live in São Paulo - with so many buildings, people don't have enough room for walking with their dogs, jogging and practicing outdoor activities; so they go to exercise at People's Park, looking to the skyscrapers, with a wonderful view!
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Parque da Aclimação
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
I love its quieter & more laidback atmosphere when compared to other parks in town - even though it's also big and located in a very central area. It was the first zoo we had in SP (back in 1882), and it holds a lake, a Japanese garden and great open areas for outdoor exercises. I celebrated my birthday with a picnic there in 2010 and everyone loved - so I recommend you stop there for this too! ;)
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Rong He
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
In this traditional Asian neighborhood lays my favourite Chinese in town! Big tables to share ask for big groups of friends too - large portions of great food are meant to be shared (the more, the cheaper & the merrier!). Best yakisoba & guioza you'll find in SP, with complimentary on-the-house green tea to help with digestion. Watching the pasta being made by experts is like a live show!
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Bar da Dona Onça
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Don’t be misled by the ‘bar’ in the name – this classic Centro destination is as much restaurant as watering hole, and its extensive menu, including pasta and meat dishes, draws crowds for both lunch and dinner. Do not miss!
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Praça Dom José Gaspar
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
One of the many downtown squares, this one is a favourite because it combines the green space with other attractions: one of the oldest bars in São Paulo (Paribar), an old comercial gallery now with some very cool shops (Galeria Metrópole), the very famous São Luis avenue and its great architecture, some samba bars always busy during nightime and the public library (Biblioteca Mário de Andrade).
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Pateo do Collegio
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
The courtyard is remarkable for being the birthplace of the city, where the mass of foundation of São Paulo took place in 1554. Inside you can visit the Anchieta Museum with a collection of local religious art and history. If you prefer something more homey, you may sit at a colonial table an pick one of the cakes and drink a Brazilian coffee at Café do Pateo, an oasis - def one of my faves!
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Horto Florestal
El Tarter, Andorra
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Horto Florestal's Park is the second largest urban native forest in the world, and it's hidden in the northern part of São Paulo's city. This nature is a typical off the beaten spot. You can also have a great time by visiting other great things in the north of the city: the first Open Museum of Urban Art and restaurants that offers good traditional Brazilian food from the northeast region.
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Glacê
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Not sure about what I would first recommend on this place: if it's because it has an unusual location inside a sort of garage, its charming decoration full of personality, its warm service or its amazing food - their "escondinho" (Shepherd's pie) was sort of a heavinly experience the first time I tried it, a few years ago. Anyway, you can choose of the reasons or them all: just don't miss it!
Do not let yourself be carried away by the simple atmosphere and medium service of this Peruvian restaurant. The focus in the house is on the seafood and fresh fish with seasoning brought directly from Peru. Raw seafood, marinated in lemon, in the right consistency and served in generous portions at fair prices and in the traditional Peruvian way - not to miss.
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Big Trees
El Tarter, Andorra
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São Paulo is the biggest city in the South hemisphere. It as built over a giant forest. In some places, if we pay atention, we can realise that there is an pen fight for ground... city and trees are competing for each squared inch in this area.
It is very beautfull to see the giant trees all over the city!
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Restaurante Terraço Itália – Itália Building Restaurant
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
For those who prefer a dinner with a breathtaking view, this is classic that never goes out of style. Featuring Italian food, it's worth to book a reservation in advance.
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NIGHT TOUR
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
At night, São Paulo is sleepless.... It is not like a place where everybody are without any worry, THE WHOLE CITY IS ON ALERT STATUS...
And it is very beautfull, very tragic, very fragile... And I invite you to take a night tour!
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CAPRICORN TROPIC
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
This lovely park in the northern part of the city in crossed by the Tropic of Capricorn - how cool is that?!
Do you know the history about Capricorn line? I will tell you averything about it while we see a lot of animals, such as the Brazilian capivara, fish, birds and much more!
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Pinacoteca Museum
El Tarter, Andorra
Shalimar Rebeca Fodrá
A museum from 1905, with 9,000 works since 19th century up to today. Specialized in Brazilian artists, it receives about 500.000 visitors to its 30 exhibitions per year (average). There are many exhibitions of foreign artists too, like Rodin and Ron Muek.
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Pico do Jaraguá (Jaraguá Hill and Park)
El Tarter, Andorra
Shalimar Rebeca Fodrá
There is a park in the foothold, but the adventure is to climb on foot the best path ("Pai Zé Path"). It lasts about 3 hours, and it's not safe on rainy days. To be back while the day is clear, it has to start about noon, but the ideal option is during the morning, because the sun gets too strong.
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PARQUE DA LUZ
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Unfortunately this beautiful park is a TRAP!
Located next to one of our main museums (Pinacoteca) and other lovely places, this is also where we have one of the worst areas in downtown, called "Cracolândia" - which can be translated as "Skid Row", a neighborhood full of homeless people in Los Angeles.
Not that you shouldn't go at all, but just be careful.
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Skye Bar
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Set on the rooftop of the Hotel Unique, it has a stunning view of Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue's skyline. Sip a poolside martini or a beer and lounge on one of the outside deck chairs under the mood-enhancing (red!) lighting. Order caipirinhas if you're feeling already a Brazilian :)
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São Paulo Concert Hall
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
The most important Concert Hall in São Paulo, located inside the old Railway Station Júlio Prestes, which has been fully restored and was ranked one of the World's top 10 concert halls.
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THE BRIDGE PICTURE
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Do you want a super profile picture ? A really great picture?
So, let's go untill this bridge and get a great picture! We must not take too much time there, and after the picture, let's go on a car ride across São Paulo city.
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Apfel
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
Apfel is a cozy vegetarian restaurant, with a friendly and efficient service. Even not being a vegetarian myself, I love most things in the menu - everything is fresh, healthy and tasty. If you can go only for one option, please do not miss the sweet parsnip nhoque with goat's cheese filling (you can thank me later ;)
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Japanese Pavilion
El Tarter, Andorra
Shalimar Rebeca Fodrá
A place to relax, meditate, see a little lake with beautiful carps, a traditional Japanese antique house, special pacefull gardens, places to rest... and one of the least busy places you'll find in the park!
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Holy Burger
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
In my opinion, this is the best burger in São Paulo. This small place, decorated with urban references and run by a catholic family (therefore the "holy" in the name ;) has good quality food, served in an informal environment. Vegetarians do have a choice as well: their veggie burger, made with chickpeas, is my favourite one in SP too! Don't forget to order a bloody mary as well - it's fantastic!
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Mercado Municipal (Mercadão)
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
At “Mercadão” (Big Market), as the locals call it, you will find everything: from tropical fruits to wine, cheeses, spices and delicacies. If you are really hungry, then go for the generous bologna sandwich or the cod-filled pastel, served in bars and eateries located in the food court - these are the "not to miss" ones, if you want to brag afterwards about how much of a "global foodie" you are ;)
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Jazz nos Fundos
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
If jazz is your music, this is your place. A hidden spot at the back of a parking lot (therefore the name, which means "jazz at the back"), brings quality live music in a quirky atmosphere, full of personality. Reasonable prices on beers and drinks and News Orleans' inspired cuisine make it a perfect night out with any company of your preference (even if it's just you! :)
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Condimento
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
This short space is not enough to describe one of my favourite places to eat - for so many reasons! Located in the east side of the city (where I grew up); this charming cafe/bistro looks like a doll house - the owner herself takes care of every little detail. Amazing desserts (red velvet and nutella cheesecake!) and best picadinho (traditional local meat dish) with farofa de banana are a must.
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Edifício Copan – Copan Building
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Next to Edifício Itália is another giant from São Paulo: the Copan Building. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and built in the 1960s, the building has an "S" shape and boasts some of the most expansive views of the city center. Of so majestic and imposing, it gained an own Postal Code by the post office (01066-900).
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Centro Cultural São Paulo
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
CCSP is a public cultural shared space. There is a library, art exhibitions, movie theater, a café and a concert hall. Besides that, people go there to study, to have meetings, to practice break dance... all kinds of cultural expressions going on there!
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La Guapa
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
The famous Argentinian empanadas (served in this place created by Paola Carosella, one of Brazil's Masterchef jury members) should be on your list to try once in São Paulo, but not just in any of three spots she owns: this is def the best because it's inside one of our coolest book shops (so it's two things to check in one! ;) Cozy atmosphere, good coffee, a perfect snack and books? Yes, please!
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Parque da Independência/Museu do Ipiranga
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
The landmark where former Brazil's emperor Dom Pedro I declared independece from Portugal in 1822, this gorgeous place holds the Museum of Brazil's History (closed atm for renovation) surrounded by an enormous Versailles-inspired garden - great for a long morning walk. At the back of the museum, a charming hidden woodland is the perfect stop for an afternoon break - get your coconut water & relax
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Atibaia - Jump to a free flight Paraglider
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Located 40 minutes from São Paulo, Atibaia is a must-see city. Its wonderful climate, its parks, spectacular mountain views and international cuisine are a tourist attraction.
The practice of free flight is much appreciated by tourists of all ages. We'll have to go there!
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Café Girondino
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
It's one of the few places in the area where you can go for a coffee or lunch on weekends. It still keeps the old school upscale atmosphere, ressonating the days when chic hotels were located nearby and their clients needed an elite spot. Today Girondino is a legend in downtown and one of the best places to have a coffee - especially after visiting Mosteiro de São Bento, just across the street.
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Praça do pôr-do-sol
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
One of the best panoramic views of the city, Praça do pôr-do-sol ("Sunset square" in Portuguese) became a famous place to watch the sun going down behind the skyline of skyscrapers. Especially during summertime (when the days are longer), it's almost an open air party - people buy drinks and hang out there (arrive early to save your spot! ;)
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Banana Split Sucos
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
How about a yummy breakfast? Start your day with a delicious tropical juice at The Banana Split, in a busy corner of Paulista Avenue.
All juices are great and delicious and everything is made right in front of you out of fresh ingredients. For a full recharge-your-battery-BF, don't forget to also order a white cheese sandwich on wheat bread toasted.
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Reserva Cultural
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
French films, cool atmosphere & pain au chocolat? YES PLEASE. My favourite cinema theatre in town also holds one of my dearest things to do on a Sunday morning once a month: having a proper French breakfast followed by a film - and all for less than R$ 10! Also do not miss the restaurant with a view to Paulista Ave. (always an experience), in one of São Paulo's most iconic buildings :)
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SACRED ART MUSEUM - Museu de Arte Sacra
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
This museum is focused on sacred art: featuring a lot of gold and silver pieces, it has a lot of Catholicism History, and an interesting aspect is that they have a lot of different Christmas Cribs too! Actually, here you can find Christmas Cribs from a lot of countries - maybe you'll find one from yours? ;)
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Gelato Boutique
El Tarter, Andorra
Luciana Diniz Santos Ferreira
Think about an ice cream shop mixed with Alice in Wonderland-ish kind of decor.
A place where the flavors are as adventurous as the story goes.
Here you can find things like matcha, kefir, roses with white chocolate, prosecco, misso caramel, hibisco lemon and the list goes on.
The flavors change constantly, bear in mind.
This is an ice cream shop for the bold and adventure ones, who aren't shy to try new things. Are you with me?
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FEIRA!
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Let's spend a time walking on a FEIRA! It is where most part of people buy vegetables. There are too many food, people waste it on the street floor, wich makes me wonder about all world's problems.
There are too much exotic fruits and people, let's hear how the workers sell theis papays, oranges, bananas, canela and them drink some sugar cane juice!
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A Casa do Porco - Pork Restaurant
El Tarter, Andorra
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With fresh decor, reminiscent of New York's delicious markets on a street in downtown Sao Paulo, it was designed by chefs Jefferson Rueda (ex-Attimo) and Janaína Rueda (Bar Dona Onça). A mix of bar, restaurant and market, it has windows open to the street in front of their own butchery, and offers takeaway items like the pork sandwich.
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Shopping on one of the most famous streets of São Paulo
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Oscar Freire is the best street to go shopping! All high end shops are located around this street, known as the only open air mall in town. The best Brazilian brands can all be found here, such as Havaianas, Granado, Farm, Maria Filó, Osklen, Schutz. There are plenty of great restaurants on that area too.
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TUTTY PIZZAS
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
This is the best example from a traditional pizza pizza from São Paulo city! There are a lot to be explained about pizzas around here... "Paulistanas" pizzas ("paulistano" means what is genuinily from the city of São Paulo) are very different from pizzas in other places from Brazil and the rest of the world. If you come to SP and don't try a pizza, it's like you didn't visit here at all!
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Botanical Garden of São Paulo
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
Placed in the Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga, also known as the State Park. Its area of 360,000 square feet of rainforest is home to 380 species of trees used for research and conservation. In addition to vegetation, it is possible to observe some animals, such as the green-billed toucans, sloths, monkeys and rodents that live freely in place. Check out some of the local attractions.
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MASP
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
No surprise that SP’s main art museum is located at the city’s main avenue! As relevant as its collection, the iconic building is a concrete box suspended by read beams and it was designed by Lina Bo Bardi - nowadays, these 74m2 free space is an architecture reference and a known meeting point. Free entrance on Tue. Rembrandt, Renoir, Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso are there - and so should you ;)
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Avenida Paulista
El Tarter, Andorra
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Avenida Paulista concentrates bars, cafés, stores and historical buildings for all kinds of people. Take a chair outside a bar and watch the movement on the avenue, it never stops.
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Museu AfroBrasil
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
This museum is dedicated to works of art, photographs, documents and other ethnological items, some dating from the XV century, thus composing a comprehensive profile of the black culture in the construction of Brazilian society. An ahtropological visit, the place is super complete and embraces different aspects of the culture - my favourite bit is the religious part, with the orixás :)
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Imigration Museum (Museu da Imigração)
El Tarter, Andorra
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The Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo inherits from the Memorial of Immigrant all the history of preservation of the memory of people who arrived in Brazil through the Immigrant Inn, and the relationship built over the years with several communities representing the city and the State. A very interesting visiting to understand better all of São Paulo heritage and mixture of cultures!
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Liberdade Street Market
El Tarter, Andorra
Community
The neighborhood is home to the Japanese colony and the biggest attractions of the market are the traditional products like paintings, feng shui items, clogs, bonsai trees and Japanese dolls. The visitor can also find traditional paper lanterns, handicraft lamps, bamboo blinds and origami art.Cultural events are found here too like the preparation of sumô, typical dances, and the Chinese new-year.
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Mandíbula
El Tarter, Andorra
Nathalia
This bar located inside a sort of shopping mall downtown is a hidden gem! The cozy little space does not leave much room to spare in the busiest nights - that's why everyone grabs their drink and goes to the terrace for some air :) Best gin & tonic in São Paulo, great music and one of the coolest music nights in town: Puro Sulco, that happens every Thursday evening (tbc)
Located in the 1930's listed building where chef Olivier Anquier used to live, it's a penthouse in the Republic Square that now houses the Esther Rooftop. With a beautiful view of downtown São Paulo, it has a menu that invites you to try several dishes. It represents the verticalization of the city and is a landmark of modernist architecture, project of Vital Brazil and Adhemar Marinho.
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