Sao Paulo in 1 day

Priscila Portela - (as_dicas_da_pri)
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Priscila Portela
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).

1

São Paulo
São Paulo
Vibrant city with diverse culture
Category
Area
Est. Price
$$

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.

2

Avenida Paulista
Avenida Paulista
Iconic avenue in São Paulo
Category
Sightseeing

1.8 km (1.1 mi)

7 min

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

3

Padaria Bella Paulista
Padaria Bella Paulista
Delicious Brazilian Bakery in Sao Paulo
Category
Bakery
Est. Price
$$

1.2 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

4

This one is optional

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
$$

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

5

Comix Book Shop - Consolação
Comix Book Shop - Consolação
Brazilian comic book store with history
Category
Shop
Est. Price
$$

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

6

Conjunto Nacional
Conjunto Nacional
Architectural gem with shopping and leisure
Category
Shop

856 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

How about some museus?

We have plenty at Paulista Avenue.

7

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
$

4 km (2.5 mi)

15 min

8

Japan House São Paulo
Japan House São Paulo
Japanese cultural hub in Brazil
Category
Museum

963 m (0.6 mi)

4 min

9

Casa das Rosas
Casa das Rosas
Museum of poetry and literature
Category
Museum

784 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

10

This one is optional

Sesc Avenida Paulista
Sesc Avenida Paulista
Cultural hub in São Paulo
Category
Culture

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.

11

Liberdade
Liberdade
Japanese-Brazilian Cultural Hub
Category
Sightseeing

818 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

12

This one is optional

Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil
Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil
Celebrating Japanese Immigration
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$

1 km (0.7 mi)

4 min

13

Restaurante Nandemoyá
Restaurante Nandemoyá
Ruge Japanese Restarante
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
japanese

507 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

Do you have kids or like Hello Kitty?

14

This one is optional

Eat Asia + Hello Kitty
Eat Asia + Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty-themed Asian cuisine restaurant
Category
Café
Est. Price
$$

672 m (0.4 mi)

4 min

15

This one is optional

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
$$

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.

16

Praça da Sé
Praça da Sé
Historic São Paulo central square
Category
Sightseeing

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

934 m (0.6 mi)

3 min

18

Pateo do Collegio
Pateo do Collegio
Historical Jesuit church and museum
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$

337 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

19

Farol Santander
Farol Santander
Cultural hub in São Paulo
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$$

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

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
$

3.7 km (2.3 mi)

13 min

22

This one is optional

Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Food paradise in São Paulo
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
Any

4.1 km (2.5 mi)

11 min

23

Mosteiro de São Bento
Mosteiro de São Bento
Historic Benedictine monastery in Rio
Category
Historic

2.9 km (1.8 mi)

8 min

24

Sampa Sky
Sampa Sky
Thrilling glass-bottom sky deck
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$$

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
$

1.8 km (1.1 mi)

7 min

26

Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Historic opera house in São Paulo
Category
Culture
Est. Price
$$

272 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

27

Edifício Matarazzo
Edifício Matarazzo
Historic Art Deco City Hall
Category
Sightseeing

2.9 km (1.8 mi)

8 min

28

This one is optional

Estação da Luz
Estação da Luz
Historic rail hub in São Paulo - subway station
Category
Sightseeing

2.4 km (1.5 mi)

7 min

29

This one is optional

Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Major Brazilian art museum
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$

2.7 km (1.7 mi)

12 min

30

Copan
Copan
Iconic Brazilian architectural landmark
Category
Sightseeing

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.

31

Terraço Itália
Terraço Itália
Sophisticated dining with stunning views
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$$
Restaurant Type
french
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
$$$
33

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Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel
Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel
Luxurious hotel near Paulista Avenue
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$$
34

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Hotel Hampton Park
Hotel Hampton Park
Nice Hotel near Paulista Avenue
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
35

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Hotel Laghetto Stilo São Paulo
Hotel Laghetto Stilo São Paulo
Stylish comfort in vibrant São Paulo
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
36

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Sooz Hotel Collection São Paulo
Sooz Hotel Collection São Paulo
Cozy stay in vibrant São Paulo
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$
37

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Hotel Charlie Atmosfera Paulista
Hotel Charlie Atmosfera Paulista
Cozy stay in vibrant Sao Paulo
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$

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