Top 10 Things to Do in São Paulo

Brazil's oldest art museum houses an outstanding collection of Brazilian art from the 19th century to the present day. The neo-Gothic building itself, surrounded by a sculpture garden, is a landmark of the city.

The Mercadão is a stunning Art Nouveau market hall where vendors sell exotic fruits, spices, cheeses, and cured meats under soaring stained-glass windows. Don't leave without trying a giant mortadella sandwich.

São Paulo's answer to Central Park, Ibirapuera stretches across 158 hectares of greenery, lakes, and cultural pavilions designed by Oscar Niemeyer. It hosts the Museum of Modern Art, the Afro Brazil Museum, and countless joggers.

Liberdade is the largest Japanese community outside of Japan, a vibrant district of ramen shops, Japanese supermarkets, and colorful street lanterns. The Sunday fair on Praça da Liberdade is unmissable.

Beco do Batman is an alley turned open-air gallery where rotating murals from São Paulo's world-famous graffiti artists cover every surface. The surrounding Vila Madalena neighborhood is packed with bars, galleries, and creative cafes.

MASP's iconic suspended glass building on Paulista Avenue houses one of the most important art collections in the Western Hemisphere. Works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir, and Di Cavalcanti share space inside its transparent walls.

Held every Sunday in Liberdade Square, this sprawling market sells Japanese street food, ceramics, plants, and artisan goods in a festive atmosphere. It's one of the most beloved weekend rituals for both locals and visitors.

São Paulo's nightlife scene is legendary, and Pinheiros is its epicenter — a maze of craft beer bars, live music venues, and sophisticated cocktail lounges. The neighborhood comes alive after 10 pm and often runs until sunrise.

Nestled inside a striking modernist building designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, this photography and culture institute hosts world-class exhibitions. Its rooftop garden offers rare views of the Paulista skyline.

Brazil's oldest art museum houses an outstanding collection of Brazilian art from the 19th century to the present day. The neo-Gothic building itself, surrounded by a sculpture garden, is a landmark of the city.

The Mercadão is a stunning Art Nouveau market hall where vendors sell exotic fruits, spices, cheeses, and cured meats under soaring stained-glass windows. Don't leave without trying a giant mortadella sandwich.

São Paulo's answer to Central Park, Ibirapuera stretches across 158 hectares of greenery, lakes, and cultural pavilions designed by Oscar Niemeyer. It hosts the Museum of Modern Art, the Afro Brazil Museum, and countless joggers.

Liberdade is the largest Japanese community outside of Japan, a vibrant district of ramen shops, Japanese supermarkets, and colorful street lanterns. The Sunday fair on Praça da Liberdade is unmissable.

Beco do Batman is an alley turned open-air gallery where rotating murals from São Paulo's world-famous graffiti artists cover every surface. The surrounding Vila Madalena neighborhood is packed with bars, galleries, and creative cafes.

MASP's iconic suspended glass building on Paulista Avenue houses one of the most important art collections in the Western Hemisphere. Works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir, and Di Cavalcanti share space inside its transparent walls.

Held every Sunday in Liberdade Square, this sprawling market sells Japanese street food, ceramics, plants, and artisan goods in a festive atmosphere. It's one of the most beloved weekend rituals for both locals and visitors.

São Paulo's nightlife scene is legendary, and Pinheiros is its epicenter — a maze of craft beer bars, live music venues, and sophisticated cocktail lounges. The neighborhood comes alive after 10 pm and often runs until sunrise.

Nestled inside a striking modernist building designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, this photography and culture institute hosts world-class exhibitions. Its rooftop garden offers rare views of the Paulista skyline.