Guidebook for São Paulo
Essentials
Gaijin is a mini grocery store half a block away from the apartment. There you'll find everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, candy, toiletries, beverages, pastries and meat.
Rua Conselheiro Furtado, 319
Gaijin is a mini grocery store half a block away from the apartment. There you'll find everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, candy, toiletries, beverages, pastries and meat.
Everything Else
This weekly fair has been going since 1975, and remains one of Sao Paulo’s best loved Sunday outings. It's 240 stalls offer a variety of souvenirs and mouth-watering Asian dishes at a reasonable price
49 locals recommend
Liberdade Street Fair
This weekly fair has been going since 1975, and remains one of Sao Paulo’s best loved Sunday outings. It's 240 stalls offer a variety of souvenirs and mouth-watering Asian dishes at a reasonable price
If you're getting here by car, or if you're planning on renting one, park right across the street at Nikkei Park. The garage offers valet service and full insurance coverage at fair rates (day/week)
Rua Conselheiro Furtado, 337
If you're getting here by car, or if you're planning on renting one, park right across the street at Nikkei Park. The garage offers valet service and full insurance coverage at fair rates (day/week)
This Laundry Service right around the corner offers quality wash/dry/fold for a good rate.
Flor Lavanderia Ltda. - M.E.
This Laundry Service right around the corner offers quality wash/dry/fold for a good rate.
I really hope you don't have to pay a visit here, but in case you need medical attention, a few blocks away you'll find one of Sao Paulo's most comprehensive and modern health care delivery system.
11 locals recommend
Hospital Bandeirantes
Rua Barão de IguapeI really hope you don't have to pay a visit here, but in case you need medical attention, a few blocks away you'll find one of Sao Paulo's most comprehensive and modern health care delivery system.
At nearly 590 feet from the ground, Sampa's most famous observation deck (which visitors must leave their ID at the front desk in order to visit) offers staggering views of Sao Paulo's concrete jungle
129 locals recommend
Santander Lighthouse
24 R. João BrícolaAt nearly 590 feet from the ground, Sampa's most famous observation deck (which visitors must leave their ID at the front desk in order to visit) offers staggering views of Sao Paulo's concrete jungle
Quintessential hot spot for gourmets and food lovers, Mercadão houses about 300 stands that sell just about everything edible, including meat, fruits, cheese, spices, and fish from all over Brazil.
569 locals recommend
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
306 R. CantareiraQuintessential hot spot for gourmets and food lovers, Mercadão houses about 300 stands that sell just about everything edible, including meat, fruits, cheese, spices, and fish from all over Brazil.
The city's largest green area and home to several modernist pieces. The lake side offers many lovely spots to sit and read, share a picnic or simply relax. You can rent a bike at Gate 3 for R$ 5/hour.
1175 locals recommend
Ibirapuera Park
Avenida Pedro Álvares CabralThe city's largest green area and home to several modernist pieces. The lake side offers many lovely spots to sit and read, share a picnic or simply relax. You can rent a bike at Gate 3 for R$ 5/hour.
Shopping
This cosmetics megastore is the ultimate Brazilian mecca of beauty supplies and cosmetics. Take your time to find what you need amongst it's 16,000 products displayed in 2,000 square meters of space.
15 locals recommend
Ikesaki - Galvão Bueno
37 R. Galvão BuenoThis cosmetics megastore is the ultimate Brazilian mecca of beauty supplies and cosmetics. Take your time to find what you need amongst it's 16,000 products displayed in 2,000 square meters of space.
A four-story maze of narrow aisles, the gallery is a stronghold of geeks and anime lovers, but you but you'll find literally anything in its 130 stores - from cheap cell covers to magic trick sets.
10 locals recommend
SoGo Plaza Shopping
363 Av. da LiberdadeA four-story maze of narrow aisles, the gallery is a stronghold of geeks and anime lovers, but you but you'll find literally anything in its 130 stores - from cheap cell covers to magic trick sets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hustle for the mic at this popular karaoke spot! Choperia Liberdade went from being a favorite of the Asian community to topping the lists of trendy types from all over town. My personal favorite!
15 locals recommend
Chopperia Liberdade
523 R. da GlóriaHustle for the mic at this popular karaoke spot! Choperia Liberdade went from being a favorite of the Asian community to topping the lists of trendy types from all over town. My personal favorite!
Food Scene
Run by the charismatic Margarida Haraguchi and her all-female team, Izakaya Issa has quickly earned a reputation for its excellent traditional cuisine. Wise to arrive early or book in advance.
12 locals recommend
Izakaya Issa
89 Rua Barão de IguapeRun by the charismatic Margarida Haraguchi and her all-female team, Izakaya Issa has quickly earned a reputation for its excellent traditional cuisine. Wise to arrive early or book in advance.
Espaço Kazu’ is a new Japanese deli/bistro that sets out to centralize an array of Japanese specialties into one unintimidating space for those less familiar with the Japanese Cuisine.
9 locals recommend
Restaurante Kazu
84/90 R. Thomaz GonzagaEspaço Kazu’ is a new Japanese deli/bistro that sets out to centralize an array of Japanese specialties into one unintimidating space for those less familiar with the Japanese Cuisine.
Upstairs from Espaço Kazu is Go!Go!Curry, a fast-food franchise based out of Kanazawa, in Japan, with a branch in Times Square, NY. Try the kanazawa curry for a taste of an authentic jap 'soul food'.
Rua Tomás Gonzaga, 90
Upstairs from Espaço Kazu is Go!Go!Curry, a fast-food franchise based out of Kanazawa, in Japan, with a branch in Times Square, NY. Try the kanazawa curry for a taste of an authentic jap 'soul food'.
Grab some breakfast at Bakery Itiriki, a cafeteria-style Taiwanese shop famous for its pastry extravaganza. I recommend the 'pão de queijo folhado', a flacky pastry filled with cream cheese. Yummy!
9 locals recommend
Bakery Itiriki
24 R. dos EstudantesGrab some breakfast at Bakery Itiriki, a cafeteria-style Taiwanese shop famous for its pastry extravaganza. I recommend the 'pão de queijo folhado', a flacky pastry filled with cream cheese. Yummy!
Top Chinese in the heart of Liberdade. There are a paltry 201 dishes to choose from on the telephone-directory-sized menu - if you can’t speak Mandarin, it’s going to come down to pointing at the menu
15 locals recommend
Restaurante Chi Fu
200 Praça Carlos GomesTop Chinese in the heart of Liberdade. There are a paltry 201 dishes to choose from on the telephone-directory-sized menu - if you can’t speak Mandarin, it’s going to come down to pointing at the menu
This cozy cafe/restaurant has two rooms: a balcony at the entrance offers sweet and savory pastries for those who want grab a quick coffee.Go upstairs to get a table and enjoy a delicious lunch/dinner
6 locals recommend
Café Sol
05 R. Galvão BuenoThis cozy cafe/restaurant has two rooms: a balcony at the entrance offers sweet and savory pastries for those who want grab a quick coffee.Go upstairs to get a table and enjoy a delicious lunch/dinner
Sightseeing
This Monastery is a majestic structure, with over 400 years of history. Mass w/ Gregory Chants takes place on Sundays at 10:00 am. Don't forget to taste the celestial delicacies prepared by the monks.
91 locals recommend
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
s/nº Largo São BentoThis Monastery is a majestic structure, with over 400 years of history. Mass w/ Gregory Chants takes place on Sundays at 10:00 am. Don't forget to taste the celestial delicacies prepared by the monks.
The history of the city begins at the Pateo do Colegio Sao Paulo, the site of the historical Jesuit church founded in 1554. Visit the museum and learn of Sao Paulo’s fascinating background!
25 locals recommend
Café do Pateo
02 Largo Páteo do ColégioThe history of the city begins at the Pateo do Colegio Sao Paulo, the site of the historical Jesuit church founded in 1554. Visit the museum and learn of Sao Paulo’s fascinating background!
This architectural gem is beautiful inside & out. Built in 1911 and recently renovated, this Neoclassical theater is one of the city'snlandmarks. Guided visits in English: Tue/Fri:11am-5pm Sat: noon
424 locals recommend
Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
s/n Praça Ramos de AzevedoThis architectural gem is beautiful inside & out. Built in 1911 and recently renovated, this Neoclassical theater is one of the city'snlandmarks. Guided visits in English: Tue/Fri:11am-5pm Sat: noon
Arts & Culture
Once a fantastic movie theater, Cine Joia is now one of Sao Paulo's premier live music venues. Retro architecturally, upscale entertainment wise, expect to catch a glimpse of yesteryear here.
31 locals recommend
Cine Joia
82 Praça Carlos GomesOnce a fantastic movie theater, Cine Joia is now one of Sao Paulo's premier live music venues. Retro architecturally, upscale entertainment wise, expect to catch a glimpse of yesteryear here.
The museum was opened in 1978 by the now Emperor Akihito of Japan. It has two floors of artifacts and displays telling the story of the Japanese immigrants in Brazil. Check out their rooftop garden!
21 locals recommend
Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil
381 R. São JoaquimThe museum was opened in 1978 by the now Emperor Akihito of Japan. It has two floors of artifacts and displays telling the story of the Japanese immigrants in Brazil. Check out their rooftop garden!