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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

Landmark

Avenida Paulista & MASP

65 min from GRU

São Paulo's iconic avenue. MASP (Museum of São Paulo Art) is suspended on pilotis — free on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Neighborhood

Vila Madalena (Beco do Batman)

65 min from GRU

Street art alley with murals changing constantly. Surrounded by bars and live samba venues.

Market

Mercadão Municipal

65 min from GRU

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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Eat here first

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.