Sao Paulo

First day walk in Sao Paulo

The big sights that sit close together, in walking order.

4 places in Sao Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo Museum of Art

Cultural & Heritage Sites4.7

Designed by Lina Bo Bardi in 1968, the São Paulo Museum of Art is a pioneering concrete and glass structure, suspended above the ground on two lateral beams.

Worth knowing. Don't miss the hidden rooftop café at MASP for killer views of São Paulo while sipping on a cortado.

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Museum of Contemporary Art

Arts and Entertainment Venues4.4

Opened in 1963, the Museum of Contemporary Art in São Paulo showcases over 10,000 works. The building itself, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, is a striking artifact of modernist architecture.

Worth knowing. Visit the rooftop terrace for a city view with a caipirinha from the bar.

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Paulista Avenue

Urban Attractions4.8

Inaugurated in 1891, Paulista Avenue stretches 2.8 kilometers and serves as São Paulo's financial and cultural artery. Each Sunday, it closes to traffic and morphs into a lively pedestrian zone filled with performers and food stands offering pastel and coxinha. For those interested in art, the São Paulo Museum of Art, with its concrete and glass design by Lina Bo Bardi, is a highlighted stop.

Worth knowing. Check out the rooftop bar at the Conjunto Nacional building for killer views of Paulista Avenue without the crowds.

24 hours

Football Museum

Cultural & Heritage Sites4.3

Opened in 2008 at Pacaembu Stadium, the Football Museum dives deep into the fervor and history of Brazilian football.

Worth knowing. Check out the interactive penalty shootout game at the Football Museum for some friendly competition with your travel buddies.

Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM