A very pleasant oasis in the middle of the city just across the road from Estacio de Luz…read more Take a leisurely stroll around the sculptures, admire the giant trees that are remnants of the rainforest that once stood here. There are often vendors selling coconuts with a straw so that you can drink the water within, which is very refreshing on a hot day. Have a seat and relax in the shade whilst watching herons trying to catch their lunch in the large pond. I particularly liked the little underground grotto underneath the pond that lets you look at the fish, and if it rains you can easily find shelter under one of the trees. A great place to recharge your batteries after the bustle of the city.

Quaint park right across from the train station. Bit of old world charm with birdcage style…read moregazebos, cowering palm trees, renaissance statues, a lovely fountain, and a pretty green scenery. However, since it's close to the train station, you might come across interesting some characters every now and then. There were small bits of trash here and there, but nothing too terrible. Nice spot to take a leisurely stroll or to sit on a bench to chill or people watch. There were public restrooms which I didn't use. Instead, the next door Pina Contemporanea art museum has some easily outside accessible restrooms that are probably a tad cleaner.

Incredible experience in São Paulo. My senses couldn't take it anymore and I have never seen such…read morea variety of fruits, vegetables and meat and nuts the list goes on forever. We had lunch and I had my first Carprihna there and it was something I will always remember. The lunch , drinks and food was incredible/ What an experience.

Yelp Review 2025 #161:…read more This market is pretty big and clean inside. Outside is kind of a different story. There are homeless people that would try to approach you and ask you for money but don't fret, the police is everywhere so they leave you alone. It has everything from cheeses, cold cuts, fruits, vegetables, desserts, olives, pastries, pastel, Brazilian souvenirs, alcohol, spices, candy, fish and seafood, Persian food, meats, etc. There are food stalls, snack shops, bars, and restaurants inside the market. There are plenty of ATMs but most shops take credit cards. The market itself is open daily from 6am to 6pm. Individual shops may have different hours so check before coming here. It's been open since 1933 as São Paulo's main grocery store. High ceiling means it's cooler and has more ventilation. Don't forget to look up to see the stained glass windows.

Since it's inauguration in 2018, this cultural center is called Farol Santander…read more We expected just great views from the top but it's a lot more than that. There's a restaurant, a beautiful coffee shop with windows of the surrounding buildings, exhibitions, and you can see what the original bank used to be like. Definitely worth a visit!

If you're looking for panoramic views of Sao Paulo, check out Edificio Altino Arantes. This…read moreskyscraper was recommended in my guide book so we made our way to this attraction downtown on a weekday. The area surrounding the skyscraper is a busy area. It was a little tough to find the entrance to it but we eventually figured it out. We bought tickets online the evening prior and handed them in at the desk in the lobby. Edificio Altino offers more than just panoramic views of the city. On various floors in the building, you'll see art installations. There's an indoor skate park. The lobby is ornate. You can easily spend a few hours here exploring. Do it for the views and the art. It's a nice double whammy.