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What's happening in Sao Paulo this weekend
Pao de queijo, Ibirapuera runs, and samba in Vila Madalena. Sao Paulo is colossal, chaotic, and completely addictive.
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Run at Ibirapuera Park
10K loop through SP's green lung. Well-paved and beautiful.
Coffee at Coffee Lab
Specialty roasters in Vila Madalena. Brazilian beans at their best.
Street art walk in Beco do Batman
Every surface is painted. Cameras essential.
Coming up this week
Feijoada lunch in Pinheiros
Traditional black bean stew. Saturday tradition.
Yoga at Parque Villa-Lobos
Morning flow in the big west-side park.
Samba night in Vila Madalena
Live roda de samba. Dancing in the street.
Football at Pacaembu
Pickup game near the famous stadium. Futbol is religion here.
Photography at Edificio Italia
Rooftop views over the sprawl. Stunning at sunset.
Climbing at Up Climb
Indoor bouldering in Moema. Good problems.
Your guide to Sao Paulo
Don't miss
Walk through the painted alley of Beco do Batman in Vila Madalena
Join a roda de samba in the street on a Saturday night in Vila Madalena
Eat a proper feijoada lunch on Saturday — the traditional day for it
Explore the Pinacoteca art museum and its stunning sculpture garden
Local tips
Use ride-hailing apps instead of hailing cabs on the street at night
Learn basic Portuguese — English is not widely spoken outside business areas
The metro is safe and efficient — use it during rush hour instead of sitting in traffic
Neighbourhoods
Good to know
- Language
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Best time to visit
- Apr-Sep
- Getting around
- Metro and buses
- Cost level
- Low to moderate
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