Sao Paulo in 1 day

Priscila Portela - (as_dicas_da_pri)
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What you’ll do

Do you only have 1 day to visit Sao Paulo?

No problem. Here are the unmissable places you need to see in this city, which is the main city in Brazil.

  • At the end of this Itinerary I´ll recommend some hotels (luxury, moderate and affordable).

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São Paulo
São Paulo
Vibrant city with diverse culture
Category
Area
Est. Price
$$
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1.9 km (1.2 mi)

8 min

  • If you are in São Paulo for work or some stopover and only have 1 free day, I really recommend that you stay close to Avenida Paulista.

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Avenida Paulista
Avenida Paulista
Iconic avenue in São Paulo
Category
Sightseeing
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1.8 km (1.1 mi)

7 min

  • Start with an nice breakfast at a weel rated bakery or cafe.

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Padaria Bella Paulista
Padaria Bella Paulista
Delicious Brazilian Bakery in Sao Paulo
Category
Bakery
Est. Price
$$
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1.2 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

4

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Ça-Va Café - Chef Erick Jacquin (Bela Vista)
Ça-Va Café - Chef Erick Jacquin (Bela Vista)
Cozy café with French delicacies
Category
Café
Est. Price
$$
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2.4 km (1.5 mi)

9 min

Do you like to read?

You can go to Comix Book Stor or Livraria Cultura inside Conjunto Nacional Mall

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Comix Book Shop - Consolação
Comix Book Shop - Consolação
Brazilian comic book store with history
Category
Shop
Est. Price
$$
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1.1 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

6

Conjunto Nacional
Conjunto Nacional
Architectural gem with shopping and leisure
Category
Shop
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856 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

How about some museus?

We have plenty at Paulista Avenue.

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Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
Vibrant art museum on Paulista Avenue
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$
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4 km (2.5 mi)

15 min

8

Japan House São Paulo
Japan House São Paulo
Japanese cultural hub in Brazil
Category
Museum
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963 m (0.6 mi)

4 min

9

Casa das Rosas
Casa das Rosas
Museum of poetry and literature
Category
Museum
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784 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

10

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Sesc Avenida Paulista
Sesc Avenida Paulista
Cultural hub in São Paulo
Category
Culture
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4.3 km (2.7 mi)

11 min

After Sesc you can walk to Brigaderio subway Station to go to our next destinatin. São Joaquim Station at Liberdade district.

Rua da Gloria has a Japanese Stile decoration.

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Liberdade
Liberdade
Japanese-Brazilian Cultural Hub
Category
Sightseeing
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818 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

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Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil
Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil
Celebrating Japanese Immigration
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$
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1 km (0.7 mi)

4 min

13

Restaurante Nandemoyá
Restaurante Nandemoyá
Ruge Japanese Restarante
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
japanese
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507 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

Do you have kids or like Hello Kitty?

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Eat Asia + Hello Kitty
Eat Asia + Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty-themed Asian cuisine restaurant
Category
Café
Est. Price
$$
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672 m (0.4 mi)

4 min

15

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Hello Kitty and Friends 2D by Eat Asia
Hello Kitty and Friends 2D by Eat Asia
Whimsical 2D-themed restaurant in São Paulo
Category
Café
Est. Price
$$
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1.5 km (0.9 mi)

7 min

Take the subway at Japão-Liberdade Station and go to Sé Station.

Now you can walk through our historic center. Sightsee

  • Go during sun light and always take care of your belongings.

  • If you preffer, we offer a 5-hour VIP limo tour for groups of six maximum.

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Praça da Sé
Praça da Sé
Historic São Paulo central square
Category
Sightseeing
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106 m (0.1 mi)

17

Catedral Metropolitana de São Paulo (da Sé)
Catedral Metropolitana de São Paulo (da Sé)
Neo-Gothic Brazilian cathedral grandeur
Category
Culture
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934 m (0.6 mi)

3 min

18

Pateo do Collegio
Pateo do Collegio
Historical Jesuit church and museum
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$
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337 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

19

Farol Santander
Farol Santander
Cultural hub in São Paulo
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$$
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318 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

20

Condomínio do Edifício Martinelli
Condomínio do Edifício Martinelli
Historic Building Management Team in São Paulo
Category
Historic
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2.5 km (1.6 mi)

6 min

21

Rua Vinte e Cinco de Março
Rua Vinte e Cinco de Março
Discount shopping street in São Paulo
Category
Shop
Est. Price
$
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3.7 km (2.3 mi)

13 min

22

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Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Food paradise in São Paulo
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
Any
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4.1 km (2.5 mi)

11 min

23

Mosteiro de São Bento
Mosteiro de São Bento
Historic Benedictine monastery in Rio
Category
Historic
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2.9 km (1.8 mi)

8 min

24

Sampa Sky
Sampa Sky
Thrilling glass-bottom sky deck
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$$
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1.1 km (0.7 mi)

6 min

25

Galeria do Rock
Galeria do Rock
Rock and music lover's paradise
Category
Culture
Est. Price
$
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1.8 km (1.1 mi)

7 min

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Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Historic opera house in São Paulo
Category
Culture
Est. Price
$$
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272 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

27

Edifício Matarazzo
Edifício Matarazzo
Historic Art Deco City Hall
Category
Sightseeing
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2.9 km (1.8 mi)

8 min

28

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Estação da Luz
Estação da Luz
Historic rail hub in São Paulo - subway station
Category
Sightseeing
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2.4 km (1.5 mi)

7 min

29

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Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Major Brazilian art museum
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$
Direction
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2.7 km (1.7 mi)

12 min

30

Copan
Copan
Iconic Brazilian architectural landmark
Category
Sightseeing
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184 m (0.1 mi)

1 min

How about finishing your day with a fancy diner at Terraço Itália?

After that take an Uber to your Hotel.

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Terraço Itália
Terraço Itália
Sophisticated dining with stunning views
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$$
Restaurant Type
french
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32

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Rosewood Hotel 6 * - São Paulo
Rosewood Hotel 6 * - São Paulo
Luxurious urban oasis in São Paulo
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$$
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Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel
Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel
Luxurious hotel near Paulista Avenue
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$$
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Hotel Hampton Park
Hotel Hampton Park
Nice Hotel near Paulista Avenue
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Hotel
Est. Price
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Hotel Laghetto Stilo São Paulo
Hotel Laghetto Stilo São Paulo
Stylish comfort in vibrant São Paulo
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
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Sooz Hotel Collection São Paulo
Sooz Hotel Collection São Paulo
Cozy stay in vibrant São Paulo
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Hotel Charlie Atmosfera Paulista
Hotel Charlie Atmosfera Paulista
Cozy stay in vibrant Sao Paulo
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Hotel
Est. Price
$
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