Guidebook for São Paulo
Essentials
It's a good “padaria” (sort of bakery) just down the Aimbere street, across Heitor Penteado street, called “Santa Marta“. There is a very good bread called Panesse. You can also by cheese, ham, etc...
14 locals recommend
Santa Marta Pães
1057 R. Heitor PenteadoIt's a good “padaria” (sort of bakery) just down the Aimbere street, across Heitor Penteado street, called “Santa Marta“. There is a very good bread called Panesse. You can also by cheese, ham, etc...
It's a small supermarket, but really handy and close to the apartment. You should find everything you need.
Av. Pompéia, 2401
It's a small supermarket, but really handy and close to the apartment. You should find everything you need.
Everything Else
The closer ATMs that works with international banks are Banco do Brasil, Bradesco and HSBC, on H. Penteado. From 6am to 10pm. But try to do it during the day ;)
17 locals recommend
Banco do Brasil
589 R. SchillingThe closer ATMs that works with international banks are Banco do Brasil, Bradesco and HSBC, on H. Penteado. From 6am to 10pm. But try to do it during the day ;)
Nearby hospital for emergencies. But please call us, we will help you with everything you might need.
38 locals recommend
São Camilo Hospital
1178 Av. PompéiaNearby hospital for emergencies. But please call us, we will help you with everything you might need.
Food Scene
There is a really good ice-cream shop just by the metro, called Stuzzi. Perfect for this summer weather!
Rua Paulistânia, 450
450 Rua PaulistâniaThere is a really good ice-cream shop just by the metro, called Stuzzi. Perfect for this summer weather!
To grab a beer or have a simple yet good lunch, you can go to Mercearia São Pedro. It’s a classical bohemian spot in Vila Madalena.
95 locals recommend
Mercearia São Pedro
34 R. RodesiaTo grab a beer or have a simple yet good lunch, you can go to Mercearia São Pedro. It’s a classical bohemian spot in Vila Madalena.
The other really good hamburger in Vila Madalena. The meat is not fried but steamed, and steels wonderful! Great beers also. The chef, Breno, is our friend :)
Vapor Burger & Beer
1464 R. Fradique CoutinhoThe other really good hamburger in Vila Madalena. The meat is not fried but steamed, and steels wonderful! Great beers also. The chef, Breno, is our friend :)
Great ice cream. Wonderful to have a dessert and coffee after a good meal on the neighbourhood ;)
We love the darkest chocolate, passion fruit (maracujá) and raspberry (framboesa) flavours.
140 locals recommend
Bacio di Latte
136 R. Oscar FreireGreat ice cream. Wonderful to have a dessert and coffee after a good meal on the neighbourhood ;)
We love the darkest chocolate, passion fruit (maracujá) and raspberry (framboesa) flavours.
Great inexpensive restaurant. They serve a wonderful feijoada on wednesday and saturday. Very traditional. Ask for "original" beer if you feel like having one.
11 locals recommend
Bar do Betinho
264 R. WisardGreat inexpensive restaurant. They serve a wonderful feijoada on wednesday and saturday. Very traditional. Ask for "original" beer if you feel like having one.
A really good vegetarian restaurant in Vila Madalena. Great flavours from Brazil and some Vegan options. Really nice and healthy ;)
32 locals recommend
Banana Verde Restaurant
278 Rua HarmoniaA really good vegetarian restaurant in Vila Madalena. Great flavours from Brazil and some Vegan options. Really nice and healthy ;)
An other very good healthy vegetarian. Unexpensive and well located, in Pinheiros. Used to have lunch there, now I really miss it!
12 locals recommend
GOA Gourmet Vegetariano
1152 R. Cônego Eugênio LeiteAn other very good healthy vegetarian. Unexpensive and well located, in Pinheiros. Used to have lunch there, now I really miss it!
Best traditional japanese restaurant found so far around SP, it's just 15 minutes walk from our apartment.
37 locals recommend
Tanuki Sushi
287 R. JericóBest traditional japanese restaurant found so far around SP, it's just 15 minutes walk from our apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a very good and cosy bar/restaurant with cold beer and really good snacks and meals. Great Seafood! It's our spot!
10 locals recommend
O Catarina
It's a very good and cosy bar/restaurant with cold beer and really good snacks and meals. Great Seafood! It's our spot!
Great bar, very traditional from Vila Madalena but a bit expensive.
39 locals recommend
Pasta e Chopp Genésio
265 R. FidalgaGreat bar, very traditional from Vila Madalena but a bit expensive.
Shopping
It's a good drugstore. You will find pills but also shampoo, creams, etc.
If you have a hangover (hehe) have an "Engov" and an "Epocler". (please read the notice if you have any allergies)
61 locals recommend
Drogasil
977 R. Heitor PenteadoIt's a good drugstore. You will find pills but also shampoo, creams, etc.
If you have a hangover (hehe) have an "Engov" and an "Epocler". (please read the notice if you have any allergies)
Sightseeing
To see amazing graffiti art on the street. some small street all together being the best spot in São Paulo for artists and great photo-shoot.
406 locals recommend
Batman Alley
82-154 R. Medeiros de AlbuquerqueTo see amazing graffiti art on the street. some small street all together being the best spot in São Paulo for artists and great photo-shoot.
Parks & Nature
Ibirapuera Parks offers several cultural attraction and areas for fitness, bicycle path, 13 courts and playgrounds. Due to its dimension, attractions and number of visitor, it is often comparable by foreigners to Ueno Park in Tokyo, Stanley Park in Vancouver, Hyde Park in London or Central Park in New York City.
197 locals recommend
Ibirapuera
Ibirapuera Parks offers several cultural attraction and areas for fitness, bicycle path, 13 courts and playgrounds. Due to its dimension, attractions and number of visitor, it is often comparable by foreigners to Ueno Park in Tokyo, Stanley Park in Vancouver, Hyde Park in London or Central Park in New York City.