The Zoological Museum, built on Nazaré Avenue in the Ipiranga district, houses many interesting species of plants and animals on an area of ​​700 thousand square meters.

The museum contains valuable information about the animals and plants of Brazil, which will be of interest to many tourists and even local residents.

All plants and animals are grouped and arranged in accordance with the traditional classification: birds, amphibians, fish, molluscs... In the museum lobby you can find out a lot of interesting information about the research carried out by museum workers.

The museum also has a thematic library with books, scientific works, newspapers and magazines. In total there are about 74 thousand works. The entrance fee to the museum is 2 reais.

Coordinates: -23.58821700,-46.61018000

Freedom Square

Freedom Square (Praca Liberdade) is a Japanese square and an entire district founded by the first Japanese immigrants more than a century ago. Now this Japanese community is the largest Japanese community founded outside of Japan.

On Freedom Square, everything is Japanese: there are signs with hieroglyphs everywhere, Japanese arches, which are traditionally located at the entrances to Shinto shrines, red lights on lampposts, etc.

The square contains a Buddhist temple, a Japanese garden and many karaoke bars, sushi restaurants and stalls selling Japanese products imported from the distant Pacific islands. Also, interesting events are often held on the square, such as sumo competitions.

Coordinates: -23.56082000,-46.63567500

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Peace Square

Peace Square in Sao Paulo is located at the intersection of Av. Canada and Av. Estados Unidos. This is a very convenient starting point for traveling around Sao Paulo. It is from here that most sightseeing tours around the city start.

The square itself, paved with paving stones, is small in size and has no special artistic value. The attractions of this area are the bridge, the city hall building and the fountain in the center of the square. The fountain is a metal ball placed on two raised palms. When the fountain is working, the ball is surrounded by splashes of water, “playing” beautifully in sunny weather. The fountain pool is lined with green tiles. Actually, the fountain symbolizes the World (by the name of the square) in all the ambiguity of this concept.

Coordinates: -22.55160700,-47.44913600

At the Santos Coffee Museum, housed in a beautiful and imposing building, you can learn about the history of Brazilian coffee and how it is prepared.

For many decades, Santos was a major center of coffee production and played an important role in the coffee sector of Brazil's economy. In the first half of the twentieth century, coffee was one of the country's main sources of profit.

The museum displays scenes from the daily life of Brazilians at the turn of the century. The ceiling features breathtaking stained glass windows by local artist Benedito Calixto. All rooms of the building tell the story of coffee, displaying all kinds of tools and objects related to the history of Brazilian coffee.

The museum can be visited from Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Tours are conducted in Portuguese, and exhibits are labeled in Portuguese and English.

Coordinates: -23.93228900,-46.33016100

Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum was opened in 2005 in the city of Santos. It houses one of the most significant collections of maritime history and underwater archeology in Brazil, including the collection of the now closed Museum of Maritime History of São Vicente, represented by the materials of the civil engineer and maritime scientist Carlos Alfredo Hablitzel.

The beautiful museum building has two spacious floors with approximately 240 square feet of exhibit space. The presentation of the exhibits is carried out using scenographic elements that allow visitors to “travel through time”, interacting with models of sailors, pirates, captains and so on - which is especially attractive to children, teenagers and even adults.

At the Maritime Museum, visitors learn about the history of the many shipwrecks that occurred along the Brazilian coast. Here you can see ancient objects found by divers at the bottom of the sea, admire paintings with maritime scenes, see models and layouts of famous ships, and much more. All this happens to the sounds of an ancient song performed by old sailors.

Coordinates: -23.98525300,-46.29730900

Ibirapuera Park

Ibirapuera Park is one of the city parks of Sao Paulo, which is eagerly visited by tourists and citizens.

The name of the park, translated from the Tupi Indian language, means “rotten tree”, since the park is currently located in swampy areas where Indian settlements were located during the era of colonization.

The park was opened to the public in 1954 to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city of Sao Paulo. Many of the buildings in the park were designed by the famous architect Oscar Niamaier.

There are many attractions in the park. In the northern part of the park there is a large granite monument to the Portuguese colonialists, who founded the first settlements in Brazil. A map is drawn on the base of the monument, where the research areas of each colonizer are marked.

The park has areas for recreation, badminton games, picnics, bicycle paths, and 3 artificial reservoirs, home to many waterfowl. There is also a planetarium and several museums in the park.

Coordinates: -23.58440100,-46.65988700

Republic Square

Republic Square is an ancient square located in the historical center of the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. The square is a popular city attraction, and is visited every day by thousands of tourists and city guests.

Republic Square first appeared on the map of São Paulo in the fall of 1889 and quickly took a central role in the cultural and political life of the city. Various rallies and concerts took place on the square; all city holidays and parades were held here. Gradually, as the city grew, this place largely lost its importance.

Today Republic Square is a great place for relaxation and walking. The trees growing here provide passersby with saving shade - it is always cool in the square. In addition, during the daytime there is a lively trade here - paintings, souvenirs and a huge variety of trinkets are sold, which tourists buy.

Coordinates: -23.54331400,-46.64274700

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American Zoo

The American Zoo is located on the territory of the American municipal ecological park “Cid Almeida Franco”. The zoo was inaugurated on October 12, 1984. Its area is 120,000 square meters. Now it is one of the best zoos in the state of Sao Paulo. Currently, one of the main goals of the zoo is to keep animals in captivity. By doing this, the founders of the zoo are trying to show that we all have a great responsibility for the survival of various species of plants and animals.

Today, wild animals are endangered, and by keeping them in the zoo, all its inhabitants are protected from poaching. The zoo is well known for its various environmental education programs that are developed with children, teachers and communities.

Coordinates: -22.75274500,-47.35268500

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Municipal Market (Mercado Municipal)

This delightful market was built in the 1930s. The glass roof and stained glass windows provide a stunning setting for the largest market in Sao Paulo. Here you can buy exotic vegetables and fruits, many of which are found only in Brazil, herbal remedies for all diseases, delicious sausages and cheeses... The Municipal Market of Sao Paulo is a special place where you can clearly feel the local indescribable atmosphere.
Address: Rua da Cantareira 306, São Bento metro station
Opening hours daily 5-16

Cathedral Metropolitana da Sé

The Catedral Metropolitana da Sé is one of the most significant buildings in Sao Paulo. This large neo-Byzantine structure rises majestically above other buildings. Construction of the modern version of the Cathedral of Sao Paulo began in 1913, and the opening took place only in 1954, while the original church was built on this site in 1591. In 2002, the cathedral was re-opened after three years of reconstruction, and since then mass has been held there daily.
Address Praça da Sé, metro Sé
Opening hours daily 8-19

Monastery of Saint Benedict (Basílica e Mosteiro de São Bento)

The austere but nevertheless majestic Monastery of Saint Benedict is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in São Paulo, although its neo-Gothic facade was created only at the beginning of the 20th century. In the spacious rooms of the monastery you can admire the magnificent stained glass windows, but what attracts most visitors is the masses that take place in the monastery of São Bento every Sunday at 10 am. People of different religions come here to enjoy this “show”, so you need to reserve a seat in advance.
Website http://mosteiro.org.br/
Address: Largo de São Bento, São Bento metro station
Opening hours: Mon-Wed and Fri 6-18, Thu 14-18, Sat, Sun 6-12 and 16-18

Liberdade District

The Japanese district of São Paulo was named Liberdadi, meaning “freedom,” after the abolition of slavery in 1888. It is now home to the largest Japanese community outside of Japan. In addition to beautiful Japanese lanterns, on the streets of Liberdade you can find many sushi restaurants, souvenir shops and, of course, Japanese people. Also located here.
Metro Liberdade

Skyscraper Banespa

The rooftop of the Banespa skyscraper offers one of the most breathtaking views of Sao Paulo. This is the Brazilian version of the Empire State Building, built in 1939. Climbing to the top floor of the skyscraper is free, but if you want to get there, you need to have an ID card with you.
Address: Rua João Brícola 24, São Bento metro station
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10-17

Copan (Edificio Copan)

The Copan residential building is an architectural masterpiece designed by the most prominent Latin American architect of the 20th century, Oscar Niemeyer. The building's wavy façade and narrow canopies have become a symbol of the city. Access to the ground floor is open to everyone, but the upper floors are private property, so access is not possible. According to the architect, the building was supposed to unite people from different classes, so there are both spacious apartments for rich people and small apartments for the working class.
Address Av. Ipiranga, 200, República metro station

Ibirapuera Park

Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo is a unique version of New York's Central Park. With an area of ​​1.4 square kilometers, Ibirapuera Park is the second largest in Sao Paulo. In addition to regular walks, you can also ride a bike here for a very reasonable fee. Every Sunday in Ibirapuera there is a free concert in Praça da Paz. Also from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday, the free library Bosque de Leitura is open, where you can borrow a magazine or book for the day.
Website http://www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/meio_ambiente/parques/regiao_sul/index.php?p=14062
Metro Paraiso
Opening hours: daily 5-24

Sao Paulo is a huge metropolis in Brazil, second only to Rio de Janeiro. Unlike its more famous neighbor, it does not have golden beaches, luxurious nature and panoramic views, but it does have skyscrapers, helicopters and many other attractions.

Paulista Museum

This is probably the most important museum in Sao Paulo, and indeed in all of Brazil, its other name is Ipiranga, after the name of the river located nearby. The Paulista Museum was built in honor of Brazil's independence and opened its doors in 1895. Initially, the museum was dedicated to natural history.

Today the museum's collection includes about one hundred thousand historical and cultural valuables of various types, such as antique furniture, clothing, some items from the everyday life of historical figures and various works of art. Also in the museum building there is a library of 100 thousand volumes.

The museum building itself is also of cultural value and is very elegant. Entrance to the museum is paid: adult ticket 6 R$ (2 USD), child ticket 3 R$ (1 USD). The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 to 17.00.

Cathedral of Sao Paulo

The Cathedral of Sao Paulo (Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo) is the main Catholic cathedral in Sao Paulo. This is one of the largest buildings in the world in the Gothic style. The cathedral was built on the site of a small church, it was rebuilt several times and reconstructed even more times, now the cathedral is the largest religious building in Sao Paulo with a height of 111 meters. Entrance to the cathedral is paid - 5 R$ (1.7 USD). The cathedral is open to the public from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 19.00, on Saturday from 8.00 to 17.00 and on Sunday from 8.00 to 18.00 (break from 13.00 to 14.00. You can get to the Cathedral of Sao Paulo at Se station. The Cathedral is located right next to station.

Art Museum

This is probably one of the most recognizable buildings in Sao Paulo - a huge parallelepiped on four red legs, from a distance it resembles a huge beetle or cockroach. The museum's collection is quite poor; three floors on the ground floor there is a cafe. If you have time, you can go inside; if not, then you can take a photo of the building from the outside and leave. The museum is located on Avenida Paulista right in the center, address: Av. Paulista, 1578. Nearest Trianon Masp. Entrance 25 R$ (8 USD).

Municipal Theater

The building of the municipal theater is very interesting in architecture. But to be honest, its appearance now is a little depressing: bombed walls, pissed-off corners of the theater, many homeless people and beggars sleeping right at the entrance to the theater - an unpleasant sight. And all this is happening right in the city center, by the way, not only near the theater. I hope the inside of the theater is much more beautiful than the outside, I don’t know, we weren’t. The Municipal Theater in Sao Paulo can be reached on foot from Anhangabau or Republica stations.

Avenida Paulista

Avenida Paulista (Av. Paulista) is the main business street in Sao Paulo with many skyscrapers housing banks, offices, and shopping centers. It's always full of people: tourists, white-collar workers, musicians, street artists and beggars. But don't worry, the street is well guarded. By the way, you can eat here relatively cheaply; any shopping center has business lunches. Avenida Paulista was conceived as a copy of European streets, but in the end it turned out something similar to New York Wall-Street. To get to Avenida Paulista you need to get to one of the stations: Brigadiero, Trianon Masp, Consolacao or Estacao Paulista do Metro.

Japantown Liberdade

The central district of Sao Paula Liberdade is considered the Japanese quarter. Settled by immigrants from Japan, it is essentially a piece of Japan in the center of the huge metropolis of Brazil. Everything here is done in Japanese style, streets, houses. About one and a half million Japanese live in the quarter, who consider themselves native Brazilians. There are many Japanese restaurants, bars, shops in the quarter, and housing here is cheaper than in other areas. Traditional Japanese events, folk dances, sumo wrestling and oriental culture festivals are often held here. There is a museum of Japanese immigration in the quarter. To get to the Japanese quarter in Sao Paulo, you need to get to Liberdade station, after leaving it you will find yourself right there.

Ibirapuera Park

A very interesting compact park with an area of ​​2 square meters. km. The park has a lot of greenery, a couple of ponds, and a lot of young people on bicycles and roller skates. The park has an art museum and a museum of Afro art. We only went to the first one. According to the description, it seems like a good museum, but to be honest there is nothing special to see, several dozen art installations and several sculptures outside the museum. They let us in for free because... It was Sunday, and on other days the entrance costs something like 6 R$. What I liked most was the graffiti on the walls of the canopy in the center of the park. There is a huge stele near the park, but you can’t get close to it. If you have time, you can visit the park; if not, you won’t lose much. The park is located quite far from the nearest stations: Paraiso, Ana Rosa. It's quite a long walk, about 10-15 minutes, through a not very pleasant neighborhood; it's better to take a taxi from the metro.

In general, the attractions of Sao Paulo are so-so. To be honest, I expected more from a huge metropolis; by and large, only the Paulista Museum deserves a visit; the rest was not impressive. There are no super interesting things in Sao Paulo, there is only dirt, shabby gray high-rise buildings, homeless people and thugs who are trying to rob or steal something from you.

The population of Sao Paulo is more than 12 million people, making this metropolis one of the most populated cities in the world. Sao Paulo is not only the industrial and financial center of Brazil, but also the country's largest transport hub. Most of the representative offices of national and international companies, stock exchanges and banks are concentrated here. The dynamic city is constantly growing, and the pulse of its rhythm can be felt everywhere. The city of business, fashion, culture, tourism offers its guests inexhaustible opportunities for doing business and spending leisure time.

This multifaceted, pulsating city in the best traditions of multiculturalism occupies a special niche among all cities in Brazil. A chaotic mixture of all kinds of languages ​​and accents, religious beliefs and cuisines distinguishes a city that never stands still. Sao Paulo amazes with its urbanization and chaos, and its human anthill can lead to a state of stupor. The inhabitants of Sao Paulo, or as they are also called Paulistas, are distinguished by an unimaginable mixture of races and nationalities. Europeans, Africans, Indians, Japanese, Arabs make up the demographic face of the city.

Today it is difficult to imagine that until the mid-19th century, Sao Paulo was an unremarkable small city founded in the 16th century by Jesuit priests. But with the rise of coffee production, he began to grow and expand, which led to new opportunities in all areas of his life. In addition, the flow of immigrants to this city never dried up. Labor came here from all continents. Today the city has the largest settlements of Italians, Japanese, Lebanese and other peoples, which, of course, affected its architectural and gastronomic appearance.

Based: 1554
Square: 1523 km 2
Population: 12,106,920 people (2017)
Currency: brazilian real
Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Official website: http://capital.sp.gov.br

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Without a doubt, the city faces problems typical of megacities such as environmental pollution, traffic jams, overpopulation, crime, but every year the quality of life of its inhabitants is constantly improving. Evidence of this is the construction of an underground railway system, the introduction of advanced technologies into everyday life and the reconstruction of other city services.

How to get to Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo is the largest transit point in South America; many airlines flying to Europe make connections in Sao Paulo. The city has three airports. Two of them are international, São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Congonhas-São Paulo International Airport, serving both international and domestic flights. In addition, in the northern part of the city there is a small airport, Campo di Marti, which is mainly used for private planes and helicopters.

Within the country, Sao Paulo also enjoys a privileged position and is connected by direct flights to almost all major cities in Brazil.

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The most logical and easiest way to get to Sao Paulo is by plane.

If you really want, you can also take a cruise ship to the port of Santos, which is 2 hours from the city.

There are buses from Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, although the journey will take a very long time.

By plane

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• With a transfer in Europe it's most profitable to take advantage KLM, AirFrance or TAP. Unless the transfer is very long, this is the fastest flight.
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Airports

Guarulhos International Airport / Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo / Guarulho

The main airport of the city. It is also a transport hub for Latin America. This is where all transatlantic flights land. Located 25 km from Sao Paulo, in the city of Guarulhos.

How to get there:

• By city bus
  An ordinary city bus No. 257 departs every 15 minutes to Tatuapé station. The trip may not be the most comfortable of your life, especially with luggage. Ticket price: 1.6 USD or 5.5 reals (BRL). Travel time: minimum 30 minutes, highly dependent on traffic.

• Shuttle
  Large, comfortable buses will take you to any large train station or to the center. The schedule can be viewed on the website of the Airport Bus Service company that provides these services. Ticket price: from 14 USD (45 BRL).

• Free shuttle to Cogonhas National Airport
  This is a small lifehack for those who like to save money. Take the free shuttle between airports, and from Cogonhas you can easily reach the metro.

Congonhas Airport

National airport of the city. Mainly accepts domestic flights. This is where you will most likely end up from. Also, most of the flights of LATAM, GOL and Azul airlines operate from here, for example, to Argentina and Bolivia.

The airport is located within the city in the Campo Belo area. A very impressive sight - a plane landing in the very center of the city, right above the roofs of a huge metropolis.

How to get there

• By bus
  City buses run to São Judas metro station, the journey takes about 10 minutes.

• Taxi/Uber
  Due to the location of the airport just 7 km from the city center, a taxi can be quite inexpensive.

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When is the season? When is the best time to go

The Paulistas (that's the name of the residents of Sao Paulo) have a joke: when going out, take an umbrella, a bikini and a sweater with you. The weather here is unpredictable all year round and changes every hour! I stopped trusting apps a long time ago and learned to dress in layers (or endure).

High season: November - March.

Sao Paulo in summer

The super heat season is from November to March. This is an opportunity to feel and understand the real Brazil. The temperature rarely drops below +28–30 °C, the sun burns mercilessly, and at night it can sometimes be very stuffy. Frequent strong thunderstorms help to survive.

In such a huge city, this season is not for the faint of heart: hot asphalt, it’s hard to breathe in transport (or vice versa, the air conditioning is merciless), only the desperate walk during the day. But starry warm nights are the time for the best parties and carnivals!

Brazilians love this weather and feel great. Whether you will be comfortable depends on your health and love of the sun, but you should definitely set aside time for acclimatization and don’t forget the protective cream!

Sao Paulo in autumn

Autumn in this city is a time of unpredictable weather. Today +28 °C, tomorrow +15 °C, rain at night, strong wind during the day and suddenly it’s hot again.

Sao Paulo in spring

Spring officially begins on October 1st. Throughout the city, trees of amazing beauty bloom: bright purple, soft pink, yellow and red.

But the weather is still capricious. The temperature in spring slowly but surely rises every day from winter +15 °C to the more usual +26 °C.

Sao Paulo in winter

In winter, Sao Paulo is covered with gray clouds, and it begins to rain with strong winds. The city concentrates, immerses itself in work and study. And in summer houses without heating it becomes cold and uncomfortable.

Average temperature in winter: +12–18 °C.

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Districts. Where is the best place to live?

I’m still surprised when I discover a new area: it’s like you’re in another city. The spirit of Sao Paulo is in its contrast. Old villas, boring skyscrapers, favelas, high-rise buildings or charming houses on the slopes of steep hills. Choosing a district in Sampa is like choosing a mood, an impression that the city will give you.

What are the prices for holidays?

Sampa is an unpleasantly expensive city. To relax here properly, you will have to fork out:

• the average price for an apartment is about 30 USD/night (100 BRL);
• hostels from 12 USD (40 BRL);
• dinner for two in a good restaurant - 45 USD (150 BRL);
• uofe in padaria - 1.3 USD (4 BRL);
• snack on the street - 6 USD (20 BRL);
• taxi - 1.5 USD/km (5 BRL).

How to save money?

• Choose a restaurant in advance via the Internet; if you just walk in from the street, you will most likely end up in a very expensive place.
• Buy fruits and vegetables at the market and cook them at home (or at least snack on this delicious food). Very cheap and tasty.
• Always check your account, they like to accidentally add a couple of points here.

In general, this is not Rio - it’s not customary to save money here, it’s customary to work more here.

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Main attractions. What to see

Sao Paulo is not rich in classic tourist attractions. Having moved here from Europe, at first I was quite upset - the usual and understandable entertainment in the form of ancient castles, monuments, legendary places and cobbled squares is completely absent here. My inner tourist was confused, looking at these endless gray high-rise buildings, traffic jams, fussy white-collar workers, homeless tents in the very center and exorbitant bills in restaurants. But one day changed everything. On Friday morning I went on a tour of the best graffiti in Sao Paulo, and in the evening I went to bars and clubs. Suddenly everything exploded with colors and impressions!

It was then that the true, crazy beauty of this city began to be revealed: with the world's best museums of unique Brazilian art, with office workers dancing samba on Saturdays, the best graffiti artists, dark-skinned beauties sunbathing topless on weekends right on the asphalt of the closed Avenida Paulista , unique designer showrooms and breathtaking architecture by the amazing Oscar Niemeyer.

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But of course Sampa is not as hopeless for tourism as it seems at first glance. I will share with you my favorite attractions.

Lovers of the classics should also visit the elegant City Theater (Teatro Municipal de São Paulo), and architecture fans will definitely appreciate Latin America Memorial And skyscraper architect Franz Heep.

Beaches. Which ones are better

Sao Paulo is located 2.5 hours away by comfortable bus from the ocean. I often go shopping on the coast on weekends.

The closest beach is in the city - Santos(at the same time you can check out the excellent Coffee Museum). My personal favorite is located in the resort town of Guarujá, it is an amazing beach Tombo, owner of the Blue Flag. And if you want a real Brazilian beach atmosphere and adventure, ask local surfers you know to take you to Itamambuca.

Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

First of all, you should pay attention to:

Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

Parks

Parque do Ibirapuera

The beautiful flowering Ibirapuera Park is located by the lake; people love to run and have picnics here. This is the main and most famous park in the city.

Museum of Modern Art, amazing building by famous architect Oscar Niemeyra + indoor skate park + dancing fountains + craft beer = guaranteed good day in the park.

Praça do por sol

A wonderful place on the top of a hill where it is customary to watch sunsets and sunrises. Praça do por sol is translated into Russian: “sunset square.”

A very party and romantic place where the city stretches under your feet. I love coming here in the evening with friends, a guitar, a basket of fruit and wine. By the way, the sunsets in Sao Paulo are incredibly beautiful and colorful! You often look forward to the evening as if it were a new episode of a TV series, which will surprise me today.

Tourist streets

Beco do Batman

Graffit-Rua Gonçalo Afonso on Vila Madalena, better known as Beco do Batman (Batman Street), a surreal place, completely changed my idea of ​​grey, boring, busy Sao Paulo. Yes, this is the brightest and coolest place on the planet! A long winding street, completely filled with professional graffiti of amazing beauty. The great power of street art energizes no less than famous museums.

Usually there are a lot of people there, there is even a queue for selfies in front of the most famous drawings. And on weekends, musicians play here all the time, dance or organize flash mobs.

How to get there: R. Gonçalo Afonso - Vila Madalena, São Paulo - SP. Metro Vila Madalena.

Avenida Paulista

The street is not very touristy, but definitely the most famous in Sampa. Long, stubbornly straight, with rows of high-rise business centers, shops, museums. Life is in full swing here, everyone is running somewhere, in a hurry, sitting on the steps, street musicians playing, souvenirs being sold. Dedicated to all lovers of the rhythm of big cities. This is the heart of Sao Paulo.

But I sometimes like to come here on weekends when the avenues are closed to motorists: children, bicycles, street food and complete relaxation.

How to get there: Av. Paulista, São Paulo - SP. Metro Brigadeiro, Trianon-MASP or Consolação.

What to see in 1 day

One day in such a huge city is, of course, not serious. But if you only have a day to explore Sao Paulo, then wake up early. Every day here begins with breakfast at the nearest padariya: coffee, fresh orange juice, a hearty sandwich and a couple of Carolinas cakes.

Then we take the metro to Sé station, not being afraid of the homeless, but focusing on the huge Cathedral of Sao Paulo. A short walk through the very center, and we climb the grandiose ancient skyscraper Atilou Arantis to appreciate the city from above.

Art lovers can travel one stop from São Bento to Luz, quickly explore the famous train station and spend many hours in the amazing Pinacoteca Museum.

If you prefer walking, we go through Praça das Artes to explore the Municipal Theater. It’s not far from the strange architectural work Edifício Itália. The main thing here is to concentrate and not have lunch in the central area, since it is expensive and hardly tasty.

Although my favorite route is to ignore all the sights and take the metro to Liberdade station, around which the famous Japanese immigrant district is located. Here we gorge ourselves on sushi, buy a bunch of fun Japanese nonsense, just walk around and marvel at the Brazilian Japanese.

The second part of the day is definitely worth spending on Avenida Paulista, the symbol of Sao Paulo. We get there again by metro to the Trianon-MASP station. After visiting the flying building of the Museum of Art (actually MASP), you can relax in the shade of the Tenente Siqueira Campos park or walk around the museum and, going down the stairs, have a coffee in a great place with a chic urban view.

You can also do some shopping on Avenida Paulista. I highly recommend checking out the fantastic bookstore Livraria Cultura, which amazes with the size, quality and variety of books, cozy atmosphere and, of course, the famous dragon.

But in the evening, all roads lead to the bohemian district of Vila Madalena. We take the green line to the end and climb through winding, steep streets to Rua Harmonia (my favorite road is through Rua Madalena, past the most charming private houses). Immediately look for the street with the Beco do Batman graffiti; it’s definitely worth coming here before sunset to take some great photos!

Here you can have a good dinner nearby, and then go for a walk around the area in search of galleries, graffiti and excellent designer clothes for reasonable money. And when darkness falls, your bar will find you on its own.

Food. What to try

How is the cuisine of Sao Paulo different? Now you will be surprised. Here you can try breathtakingly delicious Japanese and Italian cuisine! This is a city of immigrants, a magical gastronomic cauldron.

When I first tried it in Sampa sushi, suddenly realized that I had never really eaten this dish before. Mind-blowingly delicious! Fish of such quality and freshness! And the real Japanese cook here.

Another culinary adventure is, of course, the famous Ppizza paulistano, which the city is rightfully proud of. And be sure to try it pizza with palmito, pickled heart of palm.

And in Sao Paulo you can find all the most incredible food from all over fertile Brazil. The fruit market is simply mind-blowing with its variety and colors!

Food prices and checks in restaurants greatly depend on the area. Here they are not shy about charging significantly more from residents of wealthy areas. The morning market of organic vegetables in the bohemian Vila Madalena will ruin you by at least 12 USD (40 BRM), the same set of products in an ordinary supermarket will cost you 5 USD.

Budget

There are several ways to eat on a budget in Sao Paulo:

Expensive

All of the places listed below are Michelin starred restaurants, so prices are appropriate.

• D.O.M. by Alex Atala An opportunity to try haute Brazilian cuisine from the famous chef Alex Atala. How about Amazonian ant sauce?

• Fogo de Chão Steakhouse, where the serving of meat was turned into a real show.

• Vinheria Percussi Simply the best Italian restaurant in Sao Paulo.

• Skye Bar & Restaurante and restaurant on the roof of a skyscraper.

Holidays

Carnival

I used to think that carnival was only about Rio. But no! This madness is happening all over the country, and each state has its own special traditions.

In Sao Paulo there is the second sambodrome in Brazil - a stadium for holding competitions between samba schools. This is a week of parties, endless family shurasko (kebabs), heat, dancing... as well as an incredible number of drunks, garbage on the street and a so-so smell everywhere. Carnival is truly crazy, but also the biggest party of my life!

New Year's and Christmas

I am still confused by the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree in 30-degree heat, but Brazilians love all holidays.

On New Year's Eve, Avenida Paulista is closed and a grandiose fireworks display is set off there. In Sao Paulo, of course, you can’t make a wish by jumping over seven waves, but parties on the roofs of old skyscrapers exceed any expectations.

Pride Parade

The world's largest Pride Parade takes place in Sao Paulo. It's even better than a carnival. No restrictions!

Thousands of incredible, beautiful, crazy, free people. 2.5 million people - it's worth seeing.

Virada Cultural

Annual music festival in Sao Paulo.

Time for open museums, hundreds of concerts throughout the city, events, theatrical performances and exhibitions. An entire weekend, usually in May, is when Sampa immerses itself in a rich cultural scene.

Safety. What to watch out for

The minimum price for renting a car is 30 USD per day.

Sao Paulo - holidays with children

The business capital of Brazil is hardly the best place for families with children. The rhythm of the city is crazy, the transport is stressful and overloaded.

But it is worth noting that here it is customary to take children with you everywhere, and not only to restaurants, parks or festivals, but even to concerts and parties. You can find changing tables almost everywhere, and the people around you and the staff will always be happy to help you. Children are loved here.

With a child in Sao Paulo, you can go to the Botanical Garden, which will definitely surprise you with prickly palm trees, orchids and other incredible exotic plants! You can also visit the zoo.