Paulista Avenue
Paulista Avenue
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Neighborhood: Bela Vista
Known for its Italian cantinas, Bela Vista is the place to go for great pasta. Also called “Bixiga”, the area is an important cultural part of the city, with the bohemian and the religious costumes of its inhabitants on full display. In August, the large Nossa Senhora Achiropita party fills the streets with a variety of Italian food and music. You can experience the liveliness of the neighborhood walking through the antiquities fair at Dom Orione Square or visiting the “Brazilian Caminito”, a version of the Argentinian street complete with colorful buildings. Bela Vista is also home to the traditional samba school “Vai-Vai”. Buy a ticket to a rehearsal and get a taste of what Carnival is like.
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- Trianon-Masp • 2 min walk
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Mark S
Princeville, HI8 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
I had a great time on Avenida Paulista last Sunday. The closed streets were filled with happy people entertainment food drinks and shopping galore.I was most impressed with the quality of the street bands. Undoubtedly the best rock and roll I have ever heard on a sidewalk!
Written August 15, 2022
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sactokw
Northern Cal935 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
About a mile long, this is the relatively safe and happening street in São Paulo with a lot of shops and local performers at night. On Sunday, the street is closed off to cars so it’s a big gathering place. Best to stay in hotel here when in São Paulo.
Written October 29, 2022
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Larissa Bacelar
Salvador, BA36 contributions
Oct 2022
Paulista avenue is iconic. The place is home to several museums, themed restaurants, shopping malls, a park and theaters, but my favorite part happens on Sundays. On this day, the avenue is closed to the passage of cars and becomes a concentration of the most diverse entertainment and street vendors. During the last few years I've been there there has always been a positive surprise and it's never the same. On sunny Sundays, singers and bands dominate the streets with the most diverse musical styles, we have outdoor exercise groups, cyclists, skaters and small street fairs and even outdoor art exhibitions. At certain times of the year, it hosts major street events such as Carnival and New Year. I'm determined to visit the Sesc viewpoint next time!
I've never had a problem with security, but I'm a cautious person: I don't leave my phone too exposed, I avoid carrying and handling money on the street (I prefer to use a card or pix), I pay attention to the surroundings and keep an eye on the children so they don't stray too far.
I've never had a problem with security, but I'm a cautious person: I don't leave my phone too exposed, I avoid carrying and handling money on the street (I prefer to use a card or pix), I pay attention to the surroundings and keep an eye on the children so they don't stray too far.
Written January 17, 2023
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom20,389 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Avenida Paulista is a major thoroughfare in São Paulo and is one of the most important Avenues. There are some significant landmarks along the central section including São Paulo Museum of Art, Trianon Park as well being a popular shopping district. It is also known for its profusion of TV and radio masts and notably TV Gazeta. We enjoyed our time in and around Avenida Paulista and we particularly liked the the fact that it was closed to traffic on Sundays with musical acts and art displays taking place. It is a great avenue and one of the highlights of São Paulo.
Written February 14, 2023
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Red_October_88
Gold Coast, Australia308 contributions
Apr 2022
This Avenue is like an ant nest of activity - Sadly I think the pandemic has been harsh to the businesses.
We were here in 2017 and it was very much a different hive of activity. Now in 2022, it has been sadly turned upside down with many shops closing forcing people onto the street.
it's still a very lovely place with lots of shops, bars and places to eat. I really hope things pick up here and people who fell on hard times during the pandemic are able to pick them selves up, dust them selves off and start again :)
We were here in 2017 and it was very much a different hive of activity. Now in 2022, it has been sadly turned upside down with many shops closing forcing people onto the street.
it's still a very lovely place with lots of shops, bars and places to eat. I really hope things pick up here and people who fell on hard times during the pandemic are able to pick them selves up, dust them selves off and start again :)
Written April 20, 2022
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Van Wilder
Cape Town, South Africa39 contributions
Apr 2019
Whether or not you staying for a few days or a short layover, make your way to Avenida Paulista....it's the main street running through the CBD and its where you'll find all the brand named shops, shopping malls etc. Walk the full length and take it all in...that alone is worth the experience.
Written February 16, 2020
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InfoMiss Trips
Lisbon District, Portugal276 contributions
Dec 2019
So I don't particularly enjoy doing Paulista Avenue on Sundays. Brazilians, however are quite appreciative of the opportunity to walk in this space and not have cars here for one day a week. It undoubtably puts a strain on drivers, so I think the people are happy that they are considered in this moment.
It can be crowded but there is good people watching opportunities. There are some decent street acts. Vendors in carts sell beverages, beer and even caparainhas. Be careful walking across the bike path.
Outside of Sunday, the avenue is fine - just a regular business street with sadly, sort of lame malls. Shopping Cidade is the best mall and it's only kind of, okay. But then with imports being limited into Brazil, that holds true for even the fancier malls. The restaurants aren't even that great on Paulista which surprised me. You are better off looking for food outside of Ave Paulista. There is a lovely hidden away Boba / Noodle shop called Yummy Cafe though, which keeps us coming back to Ave Paulista.
It can be crowded but there is good people watching opportunities. There are some decent street acts. Vendors in carts sell beverages, beer and even caparainhas. Be careful walking across the bike path.
Outside of Sunday, the avenue is fine - just a regular business street with sadly, sort of lame malls. Shopping Cidade is the best mall and it's only kind of, okay. But then with imports being limited into Brazil, that holds true for even the fancier malls. The restaurants aren't even that great on Paulista which surprised me. You are better off looking for food outside of Ave Paulista. There is a lovely hidden away Boba / Noodle shop called Yummy Cafe though, which keeps us coming back to Ave Paulista.
Written January 6, 2020
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Reservarlden
London, UK377 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
One of the most elegant avenues in the city with lots of large buildings everywhere. Many shops, hotels, food venues and much more and on a Sunday the road is closed to vehicular traffic during the day between 8am and 4pm. Just don't get caught out in a horrific Sunday afternoon of rain, thunder and lightning as occurred mid February 2024.
Written February 19, 2024
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louistromp
4 contributions
Dec 2019
I didn't expect Sao Paulo to be that modern and advanced. In comparison to Peru, Sao Paulo is years ahead. We did our walking tour here with Eli, she has been wonderful to us and want to highlight that this tour is for free, but bring tips, she did an impeccable job.
Written January 29, 2020
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Jarbas C
Sao Paulo, SP39 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
If u are in Sâo Paulo, you must talk a walk here. Nice museums and cultural centers to visit and to know a little bit about Brazilian and modern culture.
Coffee shops, some bars and street stores. Take the Metro and left the train at Paraíso or Brigadeiro station, then just walk and see.
Sure you will discover something new and amazing.
Coffee shops, some bars and street stores. Take the Metro and left the train at Paraíso or Brigadeiro station, then just walk and see.
Sure you will discover something new and amazing.
Written February 11, 2020
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Juvarellas
8 contributions
Bom dia!
Já tem a programação para o feriado de Tiradentes? (21/22/23 de abril)
Talita M
Florianopolis, SC713 contributions
Olá , eu recomendo você dar uma olhada no site da prefeitura e/ou no Google AGENDA DE 21 DE ABR NA PAULISTA EM SÃO PAULO . É mais seguro . Lamento não poder ajudá-la(o) Um abraço
Acham seguro andar de bike na paulista depois das 22h?
brunosvasconcelos
Recife, PE1,469 contributions
Não acho uma boa ideia
É seguro morar na Av Paulista? Estou vendo um apartamento a duas ruas do metrô brigadeiro, trabalho e estudo na paulista, mas o medo de voltar à noite me faz pensar se vale também morar por lá.
Julia
Sao Paulo, SP
A Avenida será fechada para lazer neste domingo (dia 29) de eleições?
IVAN
Sao Paulo, SP95 contributions
Aproveite a Paulista fechada aos domingos e feriados para visitar os 2 parques da avenida e outras atrações. A Avenida Paulista permanece aberta ao trânsito de veículos motores aos domingos e feriados durante a quarentena causada pela pandemia de coronavírus (covid)
A avenida Paulista vai abrir pra pedestre no dia 20/11/2020 (dia da consciência negra)?
IVAN
Sao Paulo, SP95 contributions
Aproveite a Paulista fechada aos domingos e feriados para visitar os 2 parques da avenida e outras atrações. A Avenida Paulista permanece aberta ao trânsito de veículos motores aos domingos e feriados durante a quarentena causada pela pandemia de coronavírus (covid)
Lucas Hoffmann
Guaruja, SP5 contributions
Boa noite. Irei visitar a Avenida Paulista no domingo. Onde posso estacionar de forma segura?
IVAN
Sao Paulo, SP95 contributions
Tem vários estacionamentos , deixarei dois aqui , mas você pode pesquisar no Google e verá outros , todos seguros , afinal estamos falando da Avenida Paulista : Stop & Park 24 hs Paulista 2.355 e Stapar Paulista , 200
Marcos V
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Irei a São Paulo no próximo dia 23 e ficarei até o dia 26. O que fazer nesses 3 dias pela cidade ? (Estarei hospedado no bairro de Santana)
Deborah H
Sao Paulo, SP4 contributions
Olá Mvdorj, seja bem vindo na semana de aniversário de SP. Há metrô em Santana, o que facilitará sua locomoção(imprescindível nesta megalópole mesmo em férias escolares). Trace o que é prioridade conhecer em três dias: cultura, lazer, gastronomia e compras. Um mix de tudo é o ideal. Farei resumo simplificado, com aperto no coração, o que não significa que as omissões não valham a pena. Partindo de Santana, já na estação Luz está a Pinacoteca do Estado ao lado do Parque da Luz, vizinho do bairro Bom Retiro, centro de comércio forte em vestuário de roupas. Do outro lado, a 25 de Março com tudo e mais um pouco além da Zona Cerealista e o Mercado Municipal. No percurso metrô para ganhar tempo pois, até há a possibilidade de fazer a pé, o centro antigo como a Sé e São Bento. Bairro Oriental da Liberdade. Na região da Av. Paulista museus, restaurantes/bares e padarias, estas 24 h, todos no sentido centro como jardins. O Parque do Ibirapuera agrega museus também. Há bairro boêmio, a Vila Madalena, com atrações típicas como o Beco do Batman, onde em uma espécie de vila, comércio e casas residenciais estão com muros e portões grafitados. Aqui são pinceladas, destinadas a lhe orientar brevemente. E tome a precaução de estar com pertences na parte frontal ou atravessado, segurando . Fotos de acordo com o momento, aguarde ou seja ligeiro.
Estou à disposição para esclarecimentos porque do contrário, redigiria uma enciclopédia!
Luciana Stroligo
Sao Paulo, SP
Onde posso alugar bike na Paulista aos Domingos?
Cristina R
3 contributions
Boa noite Lucia, tem várias estações do Itaú para alugar bicicleta ao longo da avenida, entra no aplicativo deles para ver os valores e condições de pagamento.
Luis Gustavo
Belo Horizonte, MG1 contribution
Irei visitar São Paulo no feriado do dia 01 de Janeiro. O que fazer na Paulista em um feriado?
Simone H
5 contributions
Só de andar pela Paulista já é uma atração. Provavelmente não passará carro nesse dia. Vá ao Masp, Ciesp, Itaú Cultural, casa do Japão. Tem feira de artesanato no MASP.
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Paulista Avenue:
- 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup (From $162.00)
- São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – (Shared Group) (From $79.00)
- City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day (From $64.00)
- 4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions (From $134.00)
- Private São Paulo Tour with Ibirapuera Park, Paulista Av and Downtown Visit (From $125.00)
- Hotels near Paulista Avenue:
- (0.01 mi) Mont Star Hotel
- (0.12 mi) Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel
- (0.11 mi) Travel Inn Paulista Wall Street Suites
- (0.08 mi) Nova Lindoia Vacance Hotel
- (0.19 mi) Blue Tree Premium Paulista
- Restaurants near Paulista Avenue:
- (0.06 mi) Starbucks
- (0.11 mi) Seen São Paulo
- (0.11 mi) Must Bar
- (0.15 mi) Camarada Camarão - Shopping Cidade São Paulo
- (0.15 mi) Johnny Rockets
- Attractions near Paulista Avenue:
- (0.01 mi) Paulista com Farofa
- (0.06 mi) Teatro SESI SP
- (0.11 mi) Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP
- (0.12 mi) Feira de Antiguidades da Paulista
- (0.14 mi) Shopping Cidade São Paulo