Guidebook for São Paulo
Sightseeing
Farol Santander
24 R. João BrícolaSão Paulo bird's eye view
São Paulo's post card spot, this is the entrance to the historical part of downtow
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Viaduto Do Cha
02 Viaduto do CháSão Paulo's post card spot, this is the entrance to the historical part of downtow
Terraço Italia
344 Av. Ipirangabird's eye view
Praça Roosevelt is a concrete square where hordes of skateboarders gather, day and night. The side street (Martinho Prado) is lined with fringe theatres and bars full of theatre folk. Fun on weekends.
Rua João Guimarães Rosa
Rua João Guimarães RosaPraça Roosevelt is a concrete square where hordes of skateboarders gather, day and night. The side street (Martinho Prado) is lined with fringe theatres and bars full of theatre folk. Fun on weekends.
Arts & Culture
Teatru Municipal ta 'São Paulo
s/n Praça Ramos de AzevedoOpera house
Museu da Língua Portuguesa
s/nº Praça da LuzMuseu da Língua Portuguesa
Praca das Artes
281 Av. São JoãoPraça das Artes
Hip art gallery, focusing on grafitti and things of the sort. They throw some interesting parties too.
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Matilha Cultural
542 R. Rêgo FreitasHip art gallery, focusing on grafitti and things of the sort. They throw some interesting parties too.
Food Scene
Bar da Dona Onça
200 Av. IpirangaBrazilian comfort food
24 hours bakery. Excellent for breakfast and for late night munchies
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Padaria Gêmel
400 Largo do Arouche24 hours bakery. Excellent for breakfast and for late night munchies
Traditional italian cantina, established in 1953. http://www.ogatoqueri.com.br
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O Gato Que Ri
37/41 Largo do AroucheTraditional italian cantina, established in 1953. http://www.ogatoqueri.com.br
Famiglia Mancini
One of the best italian cantinas in Sao Paulo
São Paulo most traditional French restaurant, running since 1954. http://www.lacasserole.com.br
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La Casserole
346 Largo do AroucheSão Paulo most traditional French restaurant, running since 1954. http://www.lacasserole.com.br
Cool, hip restaurant opent until late on weekends. http://www.casaramona.com.br
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Ramona
282 Av. São LuísCool, hip restaurant opent until late on weekends. http://www.casaramona.com.br
Vegetarian buffet with numerous vegan options.
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Restaurante Vegetariano Apfel
99 R. Dom José de BarrosVegetarian buffet with numerous vegan options.
Excellent "comida a quilo", where you weigh your plate before you pay. Lunch only.
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Estação República restaurante
964 R. AuroraExcellent "comida a quilo", where you weigh your plate before you pay. Lunch only.
Varanda Copan is a buffet restaurant that speciallizes on grilled meats, aka churrasco. There's a lunch buffet and a lighter happy hour buffet.
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Varanda Copan
200 R. AraújoVaranda Copan is a buffet restaurant that speciallizes on grilled meats, aka churrasco. There's a lunch buffet and a lighter happy hour buffet.
One of the most traditional Arab restaurants in São Paulo, it now has branches all over the city. But this is the original one, tucked away behind Esther Building
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Almanara Basílio da Gama
70 R. Basílio da GamaOne of the most traditional Arab restaurants in São Paulo, it now has branches all over the city. But this is the original one, tucked away behind Esther Building
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Brahma
677 Av. São JoãoLive music, samba, MPB. Decent food too.
Essentials
Mini Mercado Extra
71 Largo do Arouchesmall supermarket open till 22:00
The old market has become a tourist attraction, but it's still a good spot to buy cheese, fruit and fish. There's a popular mezzanine where you can try the best pastel de bacalhau (codfish pie) in SP
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Il-Mercado Municipal ta 'São Paulo
306 R. CantareiraThe old market has become a tourist attraction, but it's still a good spot to buy cheese, fruit and fish. There's a popular mezzanine where you can try the best pastel de bacalhau (codfish pie) in SP
This supermarket is a bit further away, but has a better selection of fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, fresh pasta, grains and wine.
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Futurama Supermercados
384 Rua Gen. JardimThis supermarket is a bit further away, but has a better selection of fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, fresh pasta, grains and wine.
Large supermarket within walking distance. For a better selection of goods, try Futurama instead.
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Mercado Extra
172 R. Rêgo FreitasLarge supermarket within walking distance. For a better selection of goods, try Futurama instead.
Shopping
Galeria do Rock is the place to go if you need a skateboard, vinil records, adidas sneakers, a Ramones t-shirt, an afro hairdo, vegan food and all sorts of other hip stuff
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Gallery of Rock
439 Av. São JoãoGaleria do Rock is the place to go if you need a skateboard, vinil records, adidas sneakers, a Ramones t-shirt, an afro hairdo, vegan food and all sorts of other hip stuff
Everything Else
The best shopping Mall near the flat. It has cinemas, a theatre, lots of restaurants and all sorts of stores.
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Shopping Patio Higienopolis
618 R. Dr. Veiga FilhoThe best shopping Mall near the flat. It has cinemas, a theatre, lots of restaurants and all sorts of stores.
Art Deco movie theatre recently brought back to life. Movie selection is US blockbusters and Brazilian comedies. Double check your session is in original sound with subtitles (legendado)
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Multiplex PlayArte Marabá
757 Av. IpirangaArt Deco movie theatre recently brought back to life. Movie selection is US blockbusters and Brazilian comedies. Double check your session is in original sound with subtitles (legendado)
Large public hospital where you can get emergency treatment for free.
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Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo
305 R. Santa IsabelLarge public hospital where you can get emergency treatment for free.
Top notch private hospital, with the latest medical technology and all sorts of frills (valet parking, fast wifi, restaurant). If you've got the insurance, this is THE hospital in the neighbourhood.
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Hospital 9 de Julho
645 Rua Peixoto GomideTop notch private hospital, with the latest medical technology and all sorts of frills (valet parking, fast wifi, restaurant). If you've got the insurance, this is THE hospital in the neighbourhood.