There is so many museums, cultural centers and theaters in Sao Paulo that a week long trip in the city wouldn't be enough to explore all the of Sao Paulo's attractions.

To point you in the right direction, we've rounded up a guide listing the must sees in Sao Paulo:

Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo Museum of Art)

The Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo is not only one of the most popular cultural attractions in Sao Paulo but also one of the top art museums in South America.

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The Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo is located in the trendy neighborhood of Bela Vista and it’s a nice place to spend a few hours of your time viewing thousands of art works produced by notable artists such as Alexander Calder, Claude Monet and Diego Riveira.

Museu de Arte Sacra (Sacra Art Museum)

The Museu de Arte Sacra is another neat museum in Sao Paulo where you can check out interesting exhibitions and collections on the Nativity of Jesus in art.

The Museu de Arte Sacra is located in the Bom Retiro district, just a short walk from the Tiradentes metro station.

Catavento Cultural e Educacional (Catavento Cultural Center)

Catavento Center is another of the popular cultural attractions in Sao Paulo and the great thing is that both adults and kids can have a fun time since most of the exhibits are educational and interactive.

There are also areas with hands-on activities like the Blue Room where you get to climb a wall with interactive “touch-me” buttons and learn about historic events and science discoveries.

Catavento Center is located in the downtown area of Sao Paulo not far from the Mercurio bus stop.

Museu do Theatro Municipal (Museum of the Municipal Theater)

Museu do Theatro Municipal is another interesting museum worth adding to your itinerary if you want to learn about the history and evolution of dance and theatre in Sao Paulo. There are lots of old photographs, documents and other cool artifacts on display.

Museu do Theatro Municipal is located adjacent Ramos de Azevedo Park, just a short walk from Teatro Municipal de Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo Municipal Theatre).

Museu Padre Anchieta

Museu Padre Anchieta is one of the top cultural attractions in Sao Paulo for history buffs as the museum boasts lots of artworks and old relics from Sao Paulo’s Portuguese colonization period such as the first baptismal font.

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Museu Padre Anchieta is located inside the Pateo do Collegio not far from Praca da Se (Se Square), and Caixa Cultural.


Caixa Cultural

Caixa Cultural is located about 10 minutes walk from Museu Padre Anchieta and it’s definitely worth passing by.if you're on the way!

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Caixa Cultural boasts cool art galleries and art works, but the best thing about this place is the regular dance shows and performances such as the amazing underwater performance by SereiaLab.

Museum of the Portuguese Language

Museum of the Portuguese Language is housed inside the Luz Railway Station and it’s without a doubt, one of the most popular cultural attractions in Sao Paulo amongst Brazilians wanting to know more about the origin of their language and culture.

Having said this, the Museum of the Portuguese Language is also dedicated to tourists so it boasts lots of great interactive exhibits to help you learn more about Brazilian culture in a fun way.

Another great thing about this museum is that it offers free guided tours of the actual Luz Railway Station building on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Museum of the Portuguese Language is located a short walk from Da Luz Park and Pinacoteca do Estado Museum.

Pinacoteca de Sao Paulo

Pinacoteca do Estado is another of the top cultural attractions in Sao Paulo that you can’t afford to miss, especially if you’re a fan of Brazilian art.

Pinacoteca is the best place in the state of Sao Paulo to learn and see Brazilian art on display. There are lots of artworks and naked sculptures to be seen, as well as amazing exhibitions such as the current one on the Italian artist Maria Bonomi.

Museu Afro-Brasil

Museu Afro-Brasil is located inside Ibirapuera Park, and it’s one of the top cultural attractions in Sao Paulo that you can’t miss visiting if you want to get a good understating of Brazil as a country and as culture.

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There are lost of interesting exhibits and collections on afro-Brazilian art, African tribal masks and customs, as well as vintage photographs.

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Brazil isn't just the largest country in the continent but it’s also one of the most popular vacation destinations in South America.

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If you’re planning a trip to Brazil, you may useful our rounded up list of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil:

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is not surprisingly one of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil as it's home to the famous Rio Carnival, which happens in February.

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Rio de Janeiro is truly a tourist’s dream destination as there are so many interesting attractions to visit and so much to see and do.


Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro are the neighborhoods of Copacabana and Ipanema and the famous statue of Christ de Redeemer which stands atop Corcovado Mountain.

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The statue of Christ de Redeemer is no doubt amazing as you can get breathtaking views of Rio and the nearby mountains of Sugarloaf.

Rio Carnival, Copacabana, Ipanema and Christ de Redeemer are certainly some of the biggest attractions in Rio de Janeiro, though be sure to check out the amazing nightlife in Lapa district for a real taste of Rio!

Amazon Rainforest

The Green Inferno or the Amazon Rainforest is without a doubt, the second most popular tourist destination in Brazil.

If you’re in Brazil for the first time, a visit to the Amazon rainforest is simply a must in your itinerary as the Amazon is truly an enchanting place to be.

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The diversity of plants and animals is so incredible that the opportunities for spotting wildlife are endless, and you’ll be able to do everything from jungle treks to boat tours along the Amazon River to spot piranhas and alligators.

If you’re wondering how easy is to book an Amazon Rainforest tour, you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of tour companies out there such as Green Tracks and Amazon Brazil Jungle Tours which jungle tours that include lodge accommodation and local guides.

Foz do Iguaçu

The city of Foz do Iguaçu is not on most people's radar but it is another of the popular tourist destinations in Brazil as it’s home to the famous Iguazzu Falls.

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Just like the Niagara Falls is one of the top attractions in North America, the Iguazzu Falls are no doubt, the biggest attraction in South America and a visit to the falls is definitely one of the must things to do in Brazil!

If you plan to base your vacation in Rio de Janeiro or somewhere else in Brazil, you can easily take a plane to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport, which is just a few miles away from the falls.

Fortaleza

The city of Fortaleza is located on the northeast region of Brazil and it’s another of the popular tourist destinations in Brazil as it boasts many tourist amenities such as hotels, international bars and resorts such as Beach Park which is a water park/ beach resort.

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Fortaleza is certainly a touristy spot that boasts world-class beaches such as Jericoacoara beach which is one of the best beaches in Brazil for wind-sports.

Other popular tourist things to do in Fortaleza include market shopping for leather and glass goods, as well as visiting Fortaleza Cathedral (which is stunningly beautiful at night), and the Indian statue of Iracema at Messejana Lagoon.

Sao Paulo

Just like Rio, the city of Sao Paulo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil as it boasts an incredible number of tourist attractions and a ton of tourist amenities such as apartments, restaurants, shopping areas and a buzzing night life.

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If you enjoy cultural attractions, you’ll be glad to know that most of Sao Paulo’s attractions are museums and art galleries such as the Butantan Institute, the Pinacoteca do Estado and the Immigrant Memorial Museum.

The Immigrant Museum is insightful place where you can learn about 19th century immigration to Sao Paulo; while the Pinacoteca do Estado is an amazing place where you see and learn about Brazilian art collections.

Natal

Natal is the second most popular city in Brazil’s northeast region and it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil for a beach vacation.

Natal’s biggest appeals are its sand dunes, pleasant all year-round sunny weather and white sandy beaches such as the touristy beaches of Pipa and Ponta Negra.

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Natal also boasts many hotel resorts, hostels, shopping malls and restaurants, as well as tour companies where you’ll be able to book activities like dune buggy tours, and snorkeling trips.

Besides these, Natal boasts lots of cultural attractions such as an aquarium (Natal Aquarium), an art museum (Sacra Art Museum) and a history museum (Rio Grande do Norte History Museum).

Natal is also home to the largest cashew tree in the world, and a medieval fortress that you can visit called Forte dos Reis Magos (Three Kings Fortress).

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