Sao Paulo in 1 day

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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).

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São Paulo
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Vibrant city with diverse culture
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Area
Est. Price
$$
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  • 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
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Iconic avenue in São Paulo
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Sightseeing
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  • Start with an nice breakfast at a weel rated bakery or cafe.

3

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

1.2 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

4

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

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
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Brazilian comic book store with history
Category
Shop
Est. Price
$$
Direction

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

6

Conjunto Nacional
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Architectural gem with shopping and leisure
Category
Shop
Direction

How about some museus?

We have plenty at Paulista Avenue.

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Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
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Vibrant art museum on Paulista Avenue
Category
Museum
Est. Price
$
Direction

4 km (2.5 mi)

15 min

8

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

963 m (0.6 mi)

4 min

9

Casa das Rosas
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Museum of poetry and literature
Category
Museum
Direction

784 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

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Sesc Avenida Paulista
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Cultural hub in São Paulo
Category
Culture
Direction

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
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Japanese-Brazilian Cultural Hub
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Sightseeing
Direction

818 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

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

1 km (0.7 mi)

4 min

13

Restaurante Nandemoyá
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Ruge Japanese Restarante
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
japanese
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Do you have kids or like Hello Kitty?

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

672 m (0.4 mi)

4 min

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Hello Kitty and Friends 2D by Eat Asia
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Whimsical 2D-themed restaurant in São Paulo
Category
Café
Est. Price
$$
Direction

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
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Historic São Paulo central square
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

106 m (0.1 mi)

17

Catedral Metropolitana de São Paulo (da Sé)
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Neo-Gothic Brazilian cathedral grandeur
Category
Culture
Direction

934 m (0.6 mi)

3 min

18

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

337 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

19

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

318 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

20

Condomínio do Edifício Martinelli
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Historic Building Management Team in São Paulo
Category
Historic
Direction

2.5 km (1.6 mi)

6 min

21

Rua Vinte e Cinco de Março
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Discount shopping street in São Paulo
Category
Shop
Est. Price
$
Direction

3.7 km (2.3 mi)

13 min

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

4.1 km (2.5 mi)

11 min

23

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

2.9 km (1.8 mi)

8 min

24

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

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

6 min

25

Galeria do Rock
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Rock and music lover's paradise
Category
Culture
Est. Price
$
Direction

1.8 km (1.1 mi)

7 min

26

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

272 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

27

Edifício Matarazzo
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Historic Art Deco City Hall
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

2.9 km (1.8 mi)

8 min

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

2.4 km (1.5 mi)

7 min

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

2.7 km (1.7 mi)

12 min

30

Copan
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Iconic Brazilian architectural landmark
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

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