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Top places to visit in São Paulo

6 places worth your time in São Paulo, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Avenida Paulista and MASP

Avenida Paulista and MASP
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The city's spine, with the art museum suspended on red concrete pillars.

2. Ibirapuera Park

Ibirapuera Park
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Niemeyer buildings in the city's largest central park, with several museums.

3. Municipal Market

Municipal Market
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An iron-and-stained-glass market hall, known for the mortadella sandwich and the pastel de bacalhau.

4. Beco do Batman

Beco do Batman
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An alley in Vila Madalena covered end to end in constantly changing street art.

5. Pinacoteca

Pinacoteca
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The state art museum in a restored 1900 building, with strong Brazilian modernism.

6. Liberdade

Liberdade
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The largest Japanese community outside Japan, with a Sunday street market.

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