Three São Paulo Insiders Share Itineraries for a Perfect Day in Town
Whether you’re heading to Brazil for Carnaval or visiting on business, these expert tips cut to the heart of a sometimes-overwhelming city.
The Ipiranga Museum in Independence Park, São Paulo.
Source: Getty ImagesWelcome to Two Perfect Days, in which we profile prominent locals and their favorite haunts. Consider it a complement to our obsessively researched Two-Night Minimum city guide series.
In São Paulo, one of the largest cities in the world, many locals self-identify as either “day people” or “night people.” There’s an infinite amount of things to do that appeal to both crowds, from early-morning runs to DJ’d raves late at night. Our favorite Paulistanos—featured here—are uniquely adept at dipping into both worlds with alacrity and even swirling them around; late nights turn into early mornings, after all.