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São Paulo / Brazil

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A drone view along Avenida Paulista at the MASP museum, surrounded by towers — Photo: ProtoplasmaKid, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Author ProtoplasmaKid · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit São Paulo, Brazil, for the best experience?August — statistically the driest month of São Paulo's year, with just 1.27 inches (32.3 mm) of rain on four days, highs of 76°F (24.5°C), and the city's famous drizzle…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in São Paulo on a first visit?Read São Paulo as three cities in one: the museum avenue of Paulista crowned by the MASP's floating glass box, the modernist park of Ibirapuera, and the old center — Sé…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in São Paulo, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat São Paulo's own inventions: the virado à paulista — state-registered heritage since 2018 and the traditional Monday plate — the bauru at the Ponto Chic that…

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