Liberdade
Liberdade
4.5
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The area
Neighborhood: Sé
Sé, which derives its name from Sé Square, is a central neighborhood in historic São Paulo. Close by, the Law School, the Museum of the Court of Justice and the Metropolitan Cathedral offer inspiring architecture. If you are looking for cultural activities, head to Caixa Cultural and check the schedule. In the area there is a popular pedestrian street called “Rua Direita”, one of the first streets in the region, which today marks the crowded perimeter. Sé is a great area to explore during daytime, but use caution if visiting alone at night.
How to get there
- Liberdade • 9 min walk
- San Joaquin • 10 min walk
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Barry Cronin
Dublin, Ireland34 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Went for a walk here because when visiting a city when I visit a city to can be expensive doing visiting all the attractions, so decided to go to Liberdade for a look. It's nothing special and full of cheap Japanese knock of stalls. If you are into that kind of thing great but it wasn't for me.
Written February 9, 2020
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Mateus A
7 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We took the tour of Liberdade for the Sec. Municipal Tourism called Go Roteiro for free. We love to know the region! Guided by Mrs. Yuri Tagaki, a Japanese guide who immigrated to Brazil, had the opportunity to get to know several places like the Plaza da Liberdade and the Museum of Japanese Immigration, as well as the Oriental Garden and Rua Galvão Bueno (among other places). The neighborhood is beautiful and glued in Plaza da Sé, and we managed to realize why it is one of the most famous places in the city. One tip is to go there on weekdays, because on the weekend it is a lot.
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Written July 1, 2024
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Camila S
Sao Bernardo Do Campo, SP752 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
I'm in love with the Liberdade neighborhood.
Great place to visit with family or alone.
There are many good restaurant options and many stores where you can buy various oriental products and foods.
The oriental festival is a great place to learn a little more about oriental culture.
The fair (weekends) is incredible with delicious food… I love the bean cake (I forgot the name) made at the fair, super hot and delicious.
For the same reason, once a month I go to Liberdade (be sure to go early to avoid queues, after 10 am the place gets really crowded).
Great place to visit with family or alone.
There are many good restaurant options and many stores where you can buy various oriental products and foods.
The oriental festival is a great place to learn a little more about oriental culture.
The fair (weekends) is incredible with delicious food… I love the bean cake (I forgot the name) made at the fair, super hot and delicious.
For the same reason, once a month I go to Liberdade (be sure to go early to avoid queues, after 10 am the place gets really crowded).
Written December 31, 2023
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alf
Sao Paulo, SP24 contributions
Sep 2019 • Business
It is not solely fr the restaurants, street food or else, it's the crowd of people smiling and happy everywhere you are there. Supermarkets full of oriental delicatessen and with excelent relation cost/benefit. Fresh fruits, fresh street food, good restaurants.
An expirience that can't be refused.
The most important china town ( in spite there are korean and japonese)within Latín America
An expirience that can't be refused.
The most important china town ( in spite there are korean and japonese)within Latín America
Written January 4, 2020
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Heitor L
25 contributions
Feb 2020
I went there in a saturday morning, when many people go. Everywhere was crowdy, lunch tents, restaurants, small shoppings, streets, etc. I did not find many "typical things", all the commerce is taken by chinese stuff, only few shops you can find real japanese stuff. Therefore, I strongly suggest to go there at week days, not weekends.
Written March 6, 2020
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Silene
Belo Horizonte, MG77 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
It's very interesting to know. On the weekends there is a fair. For kids who like Eastern culture, be it anime, manga, K-pop or any other, it's a great option. There are also oriental food stalls with plentiful food at a good price. The trade in edibles and electronic gadgets is quite varied, but the price is not very good. There are also logistical flaws: open traffic for cars alongside the chaos of the fair, lack of public bathrooms and temporary spaces to sit and eat.
Written August 5, 2023
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Seany J
Charleston, SC270 contributions
Jan 2020
I wanted to come here so bad since knowing that I would be coming to São Paulo. An incredible experience of cultures and acceptance of all people. Liberdade is home of the largest Japanese population outside of Japan which I find really neat. It’s a busy bustling place full of captivating aromas and some of the best Japanese foods I have ever seen. I of course had to get some teppanyaki and some Nikuman which was some of the best I have ever had any where for that matter. This is a must stop destination when coming to São Paulo even if its just to eat the food.
Written March 29, 2020
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Eric
Sao Paulo, SP9 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Busy neighborhood, rich in restaurants and shops. You will find almost anything you need. But most fun is to watch the lively dynamics of all types of people on the streets, the multitude of interests and attitudes. Nice for lunch or dinner, for a stroll in the afternoon and, of course, for shopping.
Written January 8, 2020
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InfoMiss Trips
Lisbon District, Portugal263 contributions
Dec 2019
I was expecting something different. Maybe I thought it would have a China town feel, but it doesn't really. There are the cheaper goods, but they seemed similar to the things one could get in the central district. I love that Sao Paulo has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan and that this area is of perhaps vernacular note. I have heard that this part of town has great nail polish selection. I'm sure there is more to know here and it is definitely worth more exploration by me. I would suggest searching out a restaurant or draw of some sort as an introduction to Liberdade. Liberdade is easily reached by Metro.
Written January 6, 2020
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Cris N
Maceio, AL42 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
I expected more. For those who want to buy Asian items, it is an excellent place. I thought I would find more interesting restaurant options, but some looked very dirty and poorly maintained, which made me not want to stay. The different snow ice creams attract attention due to their innovation, however, they are quite boring.
I don't intend to go back!
I don't intend to go back!
Written September 17, 2023
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Alguien sabe si las tiendas en Liberdade estarán abiertas el 25 de diciembre?
Written November 27, 2024
Alguien sabe si las tiendas en Liberdade estarán abiertas el 25 de diciembre?
Written November 27, 2024
valeria c
Itaguai, RJ
As quartas-feiras ainda tem a barraca de pamonha de milho verde na praça da liberdade?
Written December 10, 2023
não sei informar. não fui a essa barraca, mas talvez telefonando para a loja Tenham-ya possam te informar. tel: 1132099960
Written December 11, 2023
Alguém sabe informar se o comércio está ficando aberto no sábado e domingo? Até que horas?
Written September 12, 2023
Já visitei o Bairro da Liberdade por 3 vezes. Fui 1 vez no sábado, 1 no domingo e 1 na segunda feira. Os restaurantes aos sábados e domingos funcionam até tarde da noite. As mercearias, supermercados, lojas de presentes e galerias permanecem abertas até às 19:00 horas. As barracas somente durante o dia. Os camelôs ficam o dia inteiro.
Written September 13, 2023
As lojas ou a feirinha estarão disponíveis no feriado do dia 7 de setembro?
Written September 4, 2023
não sei informar, desculpe. mas como é um local de muitos restaurantes, algumas lojas devem ficar abertas. Melhor seria telefonar por exemplo para essa grande loja Tenham-ya : 1133992267 / 1132099960
Written September 6, 2023
É um lugar seguro para se visitar? Como num dia à tarde...
Written June 13, 2023
Fabiana Gino C
Sao Paulo, SP
As lojas da liberdade vão abrir no feriado do dia 8 De junho ?
Written June 7, 2023
Normalmente abrem... visto que o lugar é um ponto turístico...
Written June 8, 2023
Oi preciso ir na alameda grajau em barueri estou na barra funda como favo por favor
Written April 19, 2023
Rose…
Lamento, vc está longe da Liberdade (bairro).
Sugiro pegar um Uber.
Written April 20, 2023
As lojas e feirinha da liberdade ficarão abertas no feriado do Carnaval 2023? Dia 20/02 e 21/02...
Written January 31, 2023
Olá, não sei te informar. Acredito que no site da Prefeitura de São Paulo tenha essa informação.
Written February 2, 2023
Stephanie S
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Trabalho no Tribunal de Justica e gostaria de
Morar perto do trabalho. Não sou de São Paulo e não conheço muito bem a região. Morar na rua da gloria é uma boa ideia ou é muito perigoso a noite? E nos finais de semana?
Written November 17, 2022
A região da Liberdade tem uma estrutura fantástica para os moradores residentes. Lá não tem tanto assalto assim. Porém tem bastante pessoas em situação de rua. Ainda vejo com bons olhos morar lá sim.
Written November 19, 2022
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