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Sao Paulo

A booming city with world-class culinary creations, striking architecture & a love for the finer things in life.

The most populous city in both Brazil and the entire Southern Hemisphere, São Paulo is a mighty metropolis with plenty going on – and that’s putting it mildly. For one thing, in the last few decades it has emerged as one of the world’s great foodie cities, boasting multiple Michelin-starred restaurants and culinary wizardry. The city is also bursting with stupendous art and architecture and a visit to the São Paulo Museum of Art show them colliding in spectacular fashion. Also worth a visit is the Sala São Paulo, a former railway station turned symphony hall – the acoustics are world class. This sophisticated corner of Brazil doesn’t fall short in the shopping department either and Rua Oscar Freire street is the place to go, even if it’s just to gawk at the designer items and live it up like the Paulistanos do.

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The Full Brazil

14 nights from $8.9K per person

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Wildlife Wonders of Brazil

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A wild adventure in Brazil

7 nights from $3.9K per person

Sao Paulo Southern Pantanal Greater Pantanal

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Things to do

What to do in Sao Paulo

A bustling metropolis that shines like a new penny, Sao Paulo brings an extra dollop of fine dining, art and luxury to any Brazil trip. Begin with a stroll along the highly cultured Paulista Avenue, where museums and galleries offer a window into Brazil’s art scene. The shopping is also fantastic, whether you head for the Municipal Market or Rua Oscar Freire street. And of course, there is the cuisine – and in this city, there’s no end to the delights there are to find including a few Michelin stars.

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Culture

Why you'll love it

The hedonistic levels of indulgence, from the cuisine to the art scene - it’s a wonderful world to escape to for a while!

Off the beaten track

Head two to three hours north to the alpine reaches of the Serra da Mantiqueira. Often referred to as ‘Brazil’s Switzerland’, you’ll find everything from picturesque hikes and horseback rides to high-altitude wine tasting.

Something to think about

Locals are known to party into the small hours so, if you’re looking for a peaceful night’s sleep, avoid any of the really vibrant neighbourhoods when picking your hotel. We’ll point you in the right direction!

When to go

Best time to visit Sao Paulo

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january

Wet Season — a quieter time to visit

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Reviews

Based on 3 Feefo Reviews for Brazil

L Anderson

August 2026

113 nights in Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Panama and Mexico

Super professional and knowledgeable, and they were always very responsive to all my questions about the trip!

Kristin Certain

Third time using Timbuktu and working with rep Kristin J

March 2026

9 nights in Brazil

Third time I’ve used Timbuktu and rep Kristin J for booking a trip. I’ve completed trips to Tanzania and Namibia organized with Timbuktu. Each trip went incredibly smoothly. This time I’m heading to Brazil. Kristin J worked with me to develop a trip for the Pantanal to (hopefully!) see jaguars. Over several weeks she patiently helped me through several iterations to book a land and water based trip that is within my budget and will happen during the best season to maximize the potential of jaguars sightings.

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