Santos

This coastal city has several beaches, downtown areas, and natural areas.

São Paulo's signature avenue is lined with museums and cultural institutions. On Sundays it becomes pedestrian-only.

This art museum on Paulista Avenue holds European, Brazilian, and international works.

Lines may form for tickets and security, so buy tickets online in advance and allow plenty of time for entry.

This Japanese-Brazilian neighborhood has red arches, Asian-style streetlights, shops, and restaurants. A street market also takes place on weekends.

One of São Paulo's main central parks, with green space, museums, and cultural facilities.

This wavy-shaped building in República has bars and restaurants on the ground floor.

Rooftop visits to the Copan Building have been suspended due to construction, and recent visitors could not confirm reopening. If the rooftop is your goal, check operating status before setting out.

One of São Paulo's main theaters. Free guided visits introduce the building's interior and history.

Be especially careful when traveling around the theater at night.

São Paulo's oldest art museum focuses mainly on Brazilian art from the 19th century to the present.

Watch your belongings and surroundings when walking or using public transit around the museum.

This museum explores the history of Brazilian independence through artifacts and exhibitions.

There may be a long on-site ticket line, so buy museum tickets online in advance.

This neighborhood has murals and graffiti by local artists throughout.

Browse local ingredients, fruits, and spices, and try the market's signature mortadella sandwich.

This park near the Ipiranga Museum has gardens and sculptures.

Reviews say the park mausoleum was closed for construction, so check whether it has reopened if you want to visit.

A street-art landmark in Vila Madalena, with graffiti covering the walls on both sides of the alley.

A gathering place for migrants from northeastern Brazil and people who enjoy the region's traditions.

São Paulo's largest Catholic cathedral has a Neo-Gothic design, while its dome shows Renaissance architectural influence.

This Italian restaurant offers city views from the 41st floor.

Window seats may not be assigned through a standard reservation alone, so if the view matters, check seating terms in advance and arrive early.

This restaurant on the ground floor of the Copan Building serves contemporary Brazilian cuisine and cachaça cocktails. It draws many local regulars and has a bohemian atmosphere.

Without a reservation, you may face a long line or have to sit outdoors, so reserve in advance.

This pizzeria in Bixiga has been making classic Margherita pizza for years.

Consider making a reservation if you plan to visit.

This Pinheiros restaurant serves Bahian food such as acarajé and moqueca, a seafood stew.

Lines are common on weekends, so arrive around Consulado da Bahia’s noon opening, and no later than 1 p.m.

This performance venue, bar, and restaurant is in a historic mansion. At lunch, meals are offered with or without music; dinner is served with music.

This coffee shop roasts its own beans and offers several tasting experiences and brewing methods.

Reviews say Coffee Lab closes exactly at 6 p.m., so do not arrive just before closing.

This restaurant in Pinheiros is by chef Paola Carosella and serves seafood, meat, pasta, and stews.

It serves São Paulo-style pizza and warm pepperoni bread called pão de calabresa.

It may be full on Friday nights, and large groups have reportedly waited about 30 minutes for a table, so allow plenty of time.

This shop sells Lebanese-style ice cream, including rosewater, pistachio, and mastic flavors.

This small eatery in Liberdade sells pastel and coxinha. The author says they visited on a local's recommendation.

This restaurant and bar serves dinner with nighttime views from the 23rd floor and is known for its music and food.

Reviews say some guests were turned away at the entrance because of the dress code, so check it before visiting.

It serves dishes combining Peruvian and Amazonian flavors, with fish and seafood as well as meat and vegetarian options.

Reserve a seat in advance if you plan to visit.

It serves Brazilian food combining flavors from Minas Gerais with Bahian spices.

Without a reservation, only bar seating may be left, so reserve in advance if you want a table.

This restaurant in the municipal market is known for sandwiches filled generously with mortadella and cheese.

Reviews say Bar do Mané’s service charge is more than 10%, but the percentage is not shown on the bill, so check the amount before paying.

An old pizzeria in Brás, known for its pepperoni pizza.

Lines form on Saturday evenings, so it is safer to arrive around opening time.

This stall in the municipal market sells pastries filled with salted cod.

It may be full on weekends, so arrive early or allow time to wait.

Chef Bel Coelho serves creative Brazilian cuisine on the ground floor of the Copan Building.

On weekends or during neighboring bookstore events, seating may be limited, with waits of about 1 hour or difficulty getting in, so consider a weekday visit.

This Buddhist kung fu school operates in a preserved building in Liberdade. Visitors who are not students can visit and take part in kung fu training.

This mansion just outside the center of Liberdade now houses the São Paulo Court of Justice Museum.

This circus-related venue in Parque da Juventude has 3 tents and an outdoor performance area.

This cultural space occupies a historic building in central São Paulo and covers the former shop and the history of its founding couple.