Guidebook for São Paulo
Arts & Culture
Its main body is supported by two lateral beams over a 74 meters freestanding space. Considered a landmark of the city and a main symbol of modern Brazilian architecture.
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I-Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
1578 Av. PaulistaIts main body is supported by two lateral beams over a 74 meters freestanding space. Considered a landmark of the city and a main symbol of modern Brazilian architecture.
FIESP has a large space in its ground floor reserved for art exhibition (normally free).
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I-Centro Cultural Fiesp
1313 Av. PaulistaFIESP has a large space in its ground floor reserved for art exhibition (normally free).
Interactive arts are common in this Museum. The Entrance is always very cheap and it only takes one bus to go here from Augusta Street/Paulista Avenue.
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Iziko lezibonakaliso nezwi eSão Paulo
158 Av. EuropaInteractive arts are common in this Museum. The Entrance is always very cheap and it only takes one bus to go here from Augusta Street/Paulista Avenue.
Everything Else
Trianon Park. So close, so chilly :) A good walk. (Its main entrance is in Paulista Avenue).
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Iparke yaseTrianom
949 Rua Peixoto GomideTrianon Park. So close, so chilly :) A good walk. (Its main entrance is in Paulista Avenue).
Another club, this one usually plays rock songs. Be advised that is very crowded at weekends, its best to arrive early (Something like 9pm).
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Beco 203
609 R. AugustaAnother club, this one usually plays rock songs. Be advised that is very crowded at weekends, its best to arrive early (Something like 9pm).
Food Scene
An inexpensive snack, "Pastel" is a typical brazilian food. For chocolate addicts just like me, the chocolate pastel is deliciooooous =P
Pastel da Augusta
1524 R. AugustaAn inexpensive snack, "Pastel" is a typical brazilian food. For chocolate addicts just like me, the chocolate pastel is deliciooooous =P
One of the fanciest restaurants in São Paulo also with one of the best views of the city. Free entrance to enjoy and photograph the view: Monday to Fridays, strictly from 3 to 4pm.
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Terraço Italia
344 Av. IpirangaOne of the fanciest restaurants in São Paulo also with one of the best views of the city. Free entrance to enjoy and photograph the view: Monday to Fridays, strictly from 3 to 4pm.
On top of Unik Hotel, one of the fanciest restaurants in São Paulo. Expensive, but maybe a one time visit ;) If you go for it, I advice on a rainless day so you can sit outside, nice view.
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Skye Bar
4700 Av. Brigadeiro Luís AntônioOn top of Unik Hotel, one of the fanciest restaurants in São Paulo. Expensive, but maybe a one time visit ;) If you go for it, I advice on a rainless day so you can sit outside, nice view.
For weekdays, gopala hari is a nice option of Indian food. For 24 reais (~15 dollars) you are very well served with salads, beans, yogurt, juice, main course and a dessert.
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Gulab Hari
288 R. Antônio CarlosFor weekdays, gopala hari is a nice option of Indian food. For 24 reais (~15 dollars) you are very well served with salads, beans, yogurt, juice, main course and a dessert.
Shopping
Just across the street, Center 3 is a good choice for fast foods and shopping.
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I-Center Yeshopping 3
2064 Avenida PaulistaJust across the street, Center 3 is a good choice for fast foods and shopping.
Another very near shopping, this one is a little bit more "cultural", as photographic exhibitions are common in its corridors and it has a fantastic bookstore! (Livraria Cultura)
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Condomínio Conjunto Nacional
2073 Avenida PaulistaAnother very near shopping, this one is a little bit more "cultural", as photographic exhibitions are common in its corridors and it has a fantastic bookstore! (Livraria Cultura)
Oscar Freire street has the high end stores of São Paulo. The best of this street and my personal advice is that very good restaurants are located in its crossings.
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rua oscar freire
Oscar Freire street has the high end stores of São Paulo. The best of this street and my personal advice is that very good restaurants are located in its crossings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very friendly bar, its common to see jazz presentations. The decoration is all about UK references.
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Ye Olde Pub
576 R. AugustaVery friendly bar, its common to see jazz presentations. The decoration is all about UK references.
Essentials
One of the choices for supermarket, is better to go by car. By foot there is a near market at alameda santos (behind conjunto nacional shopping mall) and in Frei Caneca (about 4 blocks).
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Extra Hipermercado
2013 Av. Brigadeiro Luís AntônioOne of the choices for supermarket, is better to go by car. By foot there is a near market at alameda santos (behind conjunto nacional shopping mall) and in Frei Caneca (about 4 blocks).