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As recommended by paulista Ryma Ghazzaoui. VINTAGE SHOPPING: Praça Benedito Calixto, in Pinheiro. Very charming square with a mix of exhibitors; from family owned antiques to local craftsmanship. Every Saturday. Another good option is to go to MASP (Art Museum of São Paulo) on Sunday and go to the flee market that happens in the street, underneath the building. SHOPPING: Shopping Iguatemi is a great option for a rainy day, a shopping haven for all the major national brands and the luxury international brands. Stop for lunch in one of many lovely restaurants. Some local brands to explore: Jewlery: H Stern, Jack Vartanian, Raphael Falci. Bikinis: Lenny, Cia Maritima, Rosa Chá, Salinas and Adriana Degreas. Shoes: Capodarte, Arezzo, Melissa and Havainas (concept stores in Rua Oscar Freire), Schultz, Sarah Chofakian and Shoestock. Interior Design: Cecilia Dale, Tania Bulhões, Paola da Vinci and Blue Gardenia. For a more upmarket shopping experience go to Daslu. Daslu is seriously luxury, seriously gorgeous and seriously expensive! |
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| FUN AND SIGHTS: If the weather is nice, go to Parque do Ibirapuera. There you'll have the opportunity to see some of famous architect Oscar Niemayer's work, such as the Bienal building and Oca. Have an Açaí (berry frappé) in one of the many kiosks. Another great thing to do would be to book a walking tour in the old town centre. You’ll have the opportunity to see some of the city's most iconic buildings. It’s a very dangerous area, so book a tour with a local guide. For a more upmarket day, go to Rua Oscar Freire and the surrounding area for some retail therapy.Walk around, explore the local shops and walk the beautiful people! If you fancy a more nature orientated day out, a trip to Pedra Grande, in Atibaia which is only one hour drive from the city. Ideal for hiking or extreme sports such as paragliding and mountaineering. The beach is not that far from Sao Paulo, so if you have the time, go to the North Coast, where you’ll find the best beaches of the state. Ubatuba, Maresias and Ilha Bela are lovely places to visit. | ||||||
EATING: Pao de queijo (cheese bread), originally from Minas Gerais, is at its best in a small shop in Rua Haddock Lobo. For the best Pastel (savoury pastry) in town, Barraca do Ze, Feira do Pacaembu. It’s a fruit and vegetable market that takes place in Charles Miller Square. Have a Garapa (sugar cane juice) with extra lime. Thursdays and Saturday. Another typical brazilian dish is Feijoada, originally created by slaves in colonial times, from the leftovers of pigs sent by the land owner. The dish has evolved, and is now a national treasure. For the most famous feijoada in São Paulo, go to Bolinha, located in Av. Cidade Jardim. Pizza: Quintal do Braz, Camelo, 1900 Pizzeria, Monte Verde, Piola or Cristal. Japanese: Mori or Aoyama. Italian: Cantina Esperanza. Sandwiches: Lanchonete da Cidade, Chico Hamburguer, Forneria Sao Paolo, The Fifties. Churrascaria Fogo de Chão: A must for meat eaters, this is the best BBQ house in the city. You pay a set price and eat as much as you like from the salad bar and have meat served to your table. A great variety of salads and vegetarian dishes as well. For a more upmarket experience, go to Fasano, A Figueira or D.O.M. Reservation in advance is required. Exceptional food and gorgeous interiors. |
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