Things to Do in São Paulo
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in São Paulo, Brazil — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Avenida Paulista & MASP
São Paulo's iconic avenue. MASP (Museum of São Paulo Art) is suspended on pilotis — free on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Vila Madalena (Beco do Batman)
Street art alley with murals changing constantly. Surrounded by bars and live samba venues.
Mercadão Municipal
Stunning Neo-Gothic covered market with stained glass. The mortadella sandwich is a São Paulo institution (R$25).
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Things to do in São Paulo
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Coxinha (teardrop-shaped fried chicken pastry) at Bar do Mané near Paulista — São Paulo's street snack icon, R$7.
Local tip
Guarulhos traffic is brutal. The EMTU bus (blue) is reliable and cheap. Uber pool (shared) is banned in Brazil — use UberX or 99.
Where to stay
Hotels across São Paulo — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.