Start your São Paulo adventure by visiting some of the city's most iconic landmarks such as Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, where you can catch a performance, and Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (MASP), a museum with over 8,500 pieces of art from Brazil and abroad. Take a stroll to Catedral da Se, a gothic cathedral built over 100 years ago, and then head to Edifício Martinelli, one of the first high-rise buildings in Brazil. End your day by visiting the bustling and colorful Mercado Municipal de São Paulo, where you can try some of the city's traditional dishes.
Start your day at the Biblioteca de São Paulo, the city's largest library, which also hosts cultural events and exhibitions. Then visit Casa das Rosas, a mansion-turned-cultural center, which houses exhibitions, poetry slams, and literary and artistic events. Walk over to the Jardim Botânico de São Paulo, a stunning garden for nature lovers, before heading to the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, a museum with over 10,000 works of art from the 19th century to the present day.
Begin the day by heading to Feira de Antiguidades, an antique market featuring various unique treasures. Then take a taxi to the traditional Rua 25 de Março street market for souvenir shopping. Indulge in the city's ultimate culinary experience by visiting the Brás region, known for its traditional street foods and food markets. Try some of São Paulo's traditional dishes such as pastel de feira or coxinhas and end the day with a caipirinha cocktail.
Begin the day by visiting Parque Ibirapuera, a large park in the heart of the city with great views and an open-air museum. Next, head to the Museu da Imagem e do Som de São Paulo (MIS), a cultural center with multimedia exhibits on music, photography, and film. Take a taxi to the modern Avenida Paulista, home to a variety of art museums, stores, and restaurants, and end your day at Skye Restaurante & Bar, a rooftop restaurant with stunning views of São Paulo.
Most of the locations on this itinerary can be reached by walking or taking a taxi. São Paulo also has an extensive public transportation system, including buses and subways, that are affordable and efficient. The average cost of a one-way taxi ride in São Paulo is between R$ 25 and R$ 50.
If you have extra time, consider visiting The São Paulo Museum of Art (MAS) or The Museum of the Portuguese Language. However, if time is limited, you can shorten the itinerary by combining days 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Additionally, avoid visiting some locations on weekends due to crowding.
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is the busiest airport in Brazil located in Guarulhos, 25 miles from the city center. The airport is well-connected to the city by buses, subways, and taxis. São Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is a smaller airport located 6 miles from the city center and is mainly used for domestic flights.