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What to do?
The diversity in the State is presented in its capital as well: the city of São Paulo is,
in fact, for all tastes. One of the most important metropolis worldwide, it gathers a large
variety of services and cultural, artistic, sports and gastronomic options. For those who prefer
to immerse in the cultural world, mandatory stops that cannot be missed are the following:
the Historic City Center, with its still preserved mansions and museums, with special highlight
to the Municipal Theater [Theatro Municipal]; Luz region, with Pinacoteca do Estado [art
gallery], Luz Railway Station [Estação Ferroviária da Luz] and Sala São Paulo, one of the
most important concert venues in the country; and Paulista Avenue [Avenida Paulista], the
postcard of the city, which is home to important museums and cultural centers. But the city’s
cultural life does not stop there: there are museums and cultural centers with exhibitions of
the more varied themes.
There are those who wonder that such an important metropolis is basically made of
buildings. São Paulo is home to a number of public parks, with wide green areas, proper to
practice sports and for leisure, and even some of them have short-length trails. In Ibirapuera
Park, areas and lakes share their space with small cultural centers. Tracks and trails and the
bike path are very crowded on weekends, but there is enough green space for a nice picnic.
In Serra da Cantareira State Park, trails are the real highlight. Go to Pedra Grande and be
astonished with the amazing view of the city of São Paulo.
As expected, soccer is also present in the life of every person from the capital. Right
there, there are four stadiums. Get to know a little of the Brazilian soccer history at the Soccer
Museum [Museu do Futebol], within Pacaembu Stadium, understand the path of the most
famous teams from the capital of São Paulo (São Paulo Futebol Clube, Sport Club Corinthians
Paulista and Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras), and pick yours.
For those who are looking for buzz and night fun, the city works 24/7. There are bars
and nightclubs spread all over the city, with varied styles and music options. Check out the
cultural agenda of the city and choose the way you want to enjoy your nights in São Paulo.
The city’s gastronomy is considered one of the best all around the globe. And the
best of all: options at all prices. Renowned restaurants, signed by internationally awarded
chefs, regional restaurants, small bistros and coffee shops with a variety of tastes: this is only
a sprinkle of everything you can find here.
To get to know the city even better, take one of the theme itineraries of São Paulo
Turismo. Access: www.cidadedesaopaulo.com/sp/br/o-que-visitar/Itineraries/Itinerariestematicos.
Another option is the guide Stay Another Day [Fique Mais um Dia], with full tips for
tours in the capital. Access: www.fiquemaisumdia.com.br.
Many museums and cultural equipment in the city of São Paulo are adapted for the
public with limited mobility. Among them, the Soccer Museum [Museu do Futebol], Catavento
Cultural, the art gallery Pinacoteca do Estado, and others. Access: acessibilidadecultural.com.
br and check out the accessible cultural attractions in the city.
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