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Things to see in São Paulo (Brazil): 50 places and when to go

São Paulo is a major city in Brazil with around 18,845,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 50 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (13), With kids (9), History (7). The best known are Mirante do Vale, São Paulo Museum of Art and Altino Arantes Building. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Brazil · -23.5567, -46.627
Population
About 18,845,000
Places
50 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (13) · With kids (9) · History (7) · Museums and art (7) · Temples (7) · Nature (6)
Best time
December to February and June to September.
Also possible
March to May and October to November.
Nearest airport
CGH São Paulo, 8.4 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Pico do Jaraguá, at 1,135 m.

What to see in São Paulo

The places in and around São Paulo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 26, by what you come to do:

When to go to São Paulo

The best time to visit São Paulo is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time13:18
  2. FebBest time12:47
  3. MarPossible12:10
  4. AprPossible11:27
  5. MayPossible10:52
  6. JunBest time10:33
  7. JulBest time10:41
  8. AugBest time11:11
  9. SepBest time11:52
  10. OctPossible12:34
  11. NovPossible13:10
  12. DecBest time13:27

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. In January, 50 of the 50 places are at their best.

When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to São Paulo

The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, São Paulo), 8.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Brazil, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in São Paulo?

The best known: Mirante do Vale, São Paulo Museum of Art, Altino Arantes Building, Edifício Itália, Ibirapuera Park. In all, 50 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit São Paulo?

December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33.

How do you get to São Paulo?

The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 8.4 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with São Paulo as the destination and these 50 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.