Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral Vila Mariana, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 04094-050 Brazil

The emerald heart of an oftentimes gray city, São Paulo's Parque do Ibirapuera offers respite from the urban madness among cool, shady trees and mentally-stimulating structures. Running trails, bike paths, and yoga and capoeira sessions let locals and visitors alike keep fit, while a clutch of museums and galleries — such as the museums of Modern and Contemporary Art, all designed by master Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer — gives the brain a good workout. The impressive Museu Afro Brasil and fiery Auditório Ibirapuera are two of the park's treasures.

Avenida Paulista, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01311-200 Brazil

You can also find Museums, antiques fair, and lots of artists singers, painters. etc.

Rua da Cantareira 306, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01024-000 Brazil

Housed in a stunning example of eclectic industrial architecture, the Mercado Municipal de São Paulo — nicknamed the Mercadão — has thousands of food items on offer, literally from soup to nuts. Lush tropical and temperate fruits from every season, choice cuts of meats and fish, and hearty prepared foods,such as the renowned and enormous mortadella (bologna) sandwich, complete the market's catalog of wares, all for sale in a boisterous, welcoming atmosphere. The surrounding area can be a bit sketchy, but the sights and flavors more than make up for the journey downtown.

Praca da Luz 2, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01120-010 Brazil

Pinacoteca is a museum of visual arts, with emphasis on Brazilian production since the nineteenth century. It belongs to the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture. It was founded in 1905 by the State Government of São Paulo and it is the oldest art museum in the city. It is installed in the old building of the Arts and Crafts College, designed in the late nineteenth century by the architect Ramos de Azevedo. In the 1990's it underwent an extensive renovation with the architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha's project. Pinacoteca hosts about thirty exhibitions and receives about 450,000 visitors yearly. The museum's main focus is to promote to general public a better experience with visual arts with its collection, building and historical relevance.

Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil

Praca Charles Miller S/N Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01234-900 Brazil

Located at the Pacaembu Stadium, the Football Museum is undergoing renovation work in its main exhibition, currently closed to visitors. The temporary exhibition Futebol de Brinquedo is on display, which delves into the emotional memories of analogue toys inspired by the most popular sport in Brazil. During this renewal period, entry to the temporary exhibition is free.

Largo Sao Bento Centro, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01029-010 Brazil

Avenida Francisco Matarazzo 1705 Agua Branca, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 05001-200 Brazil

Avenida Miguel Estefno 4241 Água Funda, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 04301-905 Brazil

It's hard to find a zoo that creates a completely natural habitat for its animals, and the São Paulo Zoo is no exception. Still, staff try to provide a decent home for the more than 3,000 animals in their care, including local luminaries such as the Brazilian howler monkey and the red-breasted toucan. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm

Avenida Miguel Ignacio Curi 111 Itaquera, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 08295-005 Brazil

The Corinthians Arena was inaugurated in May 2014. Built for the World Cup, the Sport Club Corinthians Paulista stadium hosted the opening ceremony and 6 games of the main soccer competition on the planet. In 2016, it returned to be host of international games, receiving 10 matches of the soccer tournament of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The Corinthians home hosts the official club games, social and corporate events. The tour to know the stadium, called "Casa do Povo", runs from Wednesday to Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., and costs R $ 55 in weekdays and R $ 80 at weekends, with a 20% discount for fans. Students, the elderly and children from 3 to 12 years old will be entitled to half-entry, and children under 3 years old will not pay admission. Come and visit one of the most modern stadiums in the world, the House of the People!

Rua Huet Bacelar 407 Ipiranga, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 04275-000 Brazil

Located, strangely enough, in a working-class residential neighborhood, the São Paulo Aquarium is always a hit with the kids. The self-proclaimed largest aquarium in Latin America contains more than 300 species of marine life. Daily 9am-6pm

Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antonio 411, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01317-000 Brazil

O palco dos maiores espetáculos da Broadway no Brasil é um ícone de São Paulo. Tombado pelo patrimônio histórico, o Teatro Renault é um dos endereços mais elegantes da cidade e oferece estrutura completa para todos os tamanhos de evento. O Fantasma da Ópera é o musical há mais tempo em cartaz na Broadway: 30 anos de sucesso absoluto em mais de 12 mil apresentações. A produção já passou por 160 cidades, 35 países e já foi traduzido para 15 idiomas. Seja uma das mais de 140 milhões de pessoas que já assistiram a este espetáculo!

Avenida Miguel Estefno 3031 Vila Água Funda, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 04301-902 Brazil

Calm, green and refreshing, the city's botanical garden, situated inside the immense Parque Estadual Fontes do Ipiranga (PEFI) on the south side of town, provides a beautifully appointed sanctuary for thousands of tropical plant and animal species. The garden opened in 1938 to preserve part of the remaining Atlantic coastal forest, and it functions as a research facility focusing on Brazilian flora and fauna. The garden also shelters the source of the Rio Ipiranga, which figures heavily into national patriotic lore.

Rua Goncalo Afonso Vila Madalena, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 05436-100 Brazil

Street art and graffiti are no where as prevalent as in São Paulo, where virtually no surface is left untouched. This lengthy stretch of high-walled residences in Vila Madalena, nicknamed Batman's Alley, showcases some of the most impressive spray paint murals around. The constantly changing nature of the art form means there's sure to be something striking and new with each visit.

Avenida Europa 158 Jd. Europa, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01449-000 Brazil

Museum of Image and Sound