Attractions in Sao Vicente, Brazil (183)
Liberdade, São Paulo - SP
8 Recommendations: 8 Favorable,
Liberdade (“freedom” in Portuguese) is São Paulo's Asian district. Even though Liberdade features various Asian businesses, its origins and main cultural references are markedly Japanese, and so it's commonly referred to as the Japanese district. Most historical information for this profile comes from Culturajaponesa.com, a fantastic online resource about Japanese culture in Brazil. Location: Liberdade's central location is a major plus for visitors and the best way to get there is by the São Paulo Subway . There is a station on Liberdade Square, at the very center of the area's action. Liberdade Station is on the blue line, one stop away from Sé, the main hub of São Paulo's subway system and the city's official center. Main Attractions: Besides its many Asian shops, Liberdade is home to: * The Historical Museum of Japanese Immigration in Brazil * The Liberdade Fair Origins of Liberdade: The first Japanese immigrants in Brazil arrived in 1908 to work on the coffee plantations of the Southeast, especially in São Paulo State. Gradually, groups of immigrants established themselves in the state capital, São Paulo, then undergoing a massive growth process that owed a lot to the booming coffee business. By 1912, the area now known as Liberdade had become popular among Japanese immigrants looking for an affordable place to live. Difficult Times: In the 1940s, Liberdade was a thriving area with many businesses tending to the Japanese community, Japanese schools, baseball games on the weekends and newspapers published in Japanese. In 1941, the Brazilian government suspended the publication of all newspapers in Japanese. When President Getúlio Vargas’s administration broke diplomatic relations with Japan in 1942, all the residents in the main Japanese enclave in the Liberdade area were expelled from their homes and could only return after World War II ended. Important Changes: Liberdade underwent major changes in the 1960s and 1970s. Chinese and Korean immigrants moved in; the São Paulo subway system was built and the area gained a station; Asian-style street lamps were put in place; the district got its current name. Most improvements were initiated by Tsuyoshi Mizumoto, a Japanese businessman who wanted to honor his native land and show gratitude to his adopted country. Festivals: Liberdade Square and the neighboring streets host several celebrations. Among the most popular are the Chinese New Year and Sendai Tanabata Matsuri, in July, which celebrates a love legend and during which people tie pieces of paper with their wishes to decorative bamboo.
Reviewed by Maristella Rosetto Escobar
Updated 761 days ago
MASP-Museu de Arte de S Paulo
5 Recommendations: 5 Favorable,
Masp (museu de arte de são paulo) is not only famous for its exhibitions, but also for it's astonishing architecture. it's a MUST GO place if you are visitiong the city. If you want to avoid crowds, prefer a week day.
Reviewed by Debora Franco Machado
Updated 805 days ago
Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo - Bairro do Morumbi
4 Recommendations: 4 Favorable,
First of all, this place is located in the Morumbi neighbourhood, in São Paulo city, not in Taboão da Serra, in São Paulo state. It is the largest arena in São Paulo city. It is a privately held property, owned by São Paulo Futebol Clube (a soccer club). There are played the major games of the many championships in São Paulo State and even in Brazil. Nowadays there is a fight between FIFA and CBF (Brazilian soccer federation) regarding the opening of the 2014´s World Cup. It´s very important for São Paulo to have this first game both in terms of prestige and of money.
Reviewed by Silvia Aquino
Updated 752 days ago
Parque do Ibirapuera - Brazil
4 Recommendations: 4 Favorable,
This the main park in São Paulo built in 08/21/1954. The architecture project was leaded by Oscar Niemeyer and the landscape project was leaded by Roberto Burle Marx. They have many attractions like planetarium, museum of modern art, bienal and areas for physical activity.
Reviewed by Gustavo
Updated 680 days ago
Av. Paulista - São Paulo
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
Restaurants, Museums, Culture Centers, Shoppings (3) and still there is a Park and a few local squares with night walk.Paulista is know by his special places and people prepared to receive tourists and police are english speakers as well.Paulista is one of the oldest Sao Paulo´s avenues.Paulista in 1980 was a place where lived only members of the high society of São Paulo, most of them Coffe producers.
Reviewed by Alex Ribak Neto
Updated 760 days ago
Pátio do Colégio
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
A must-see historic site of the city of Sao Paulo. The oldest and practically only unaltered example of brazilian baroque architecture in this dynamic capital. You may also want to visit both Caixa Econimica Cultural Center for contemporary brazilian art exhibits, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil also an art powerhouse or the Brazilian Stock Exchange building and get a free tour, all at walking distance. Then, relax and have a bite and a draft at Bar Sao Jorge right nin front of the mercantile exchange and watch people passby or across your table...!
Reviewed by Daniel Lobo Filho
Updated 793 days ago
Terraço Itália
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
Magnificent view from the top of the building. Excellent food. At night, there's a band that plays all kinds of music. A must-go place for tourists and residents.
Reviewed by Jeff green
Updated 818 days ago
Parque do Ibirapuera
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
This big park from world famous architect Oscar Niemeyer is one of the best sight to see in Sao Paulo. Nature, Museums, Theather and sports everywhere.
Reviewed by Tadeu Ferreira
Updated 830 days ago
A Figueira Rubaiyat
3 Recommendations: 3 Favorable,
A very fancy restaurant where you can meet some of Sao Paulo A-listers. Beautiful people, executives and locals with great food but very expensive dishes. Very nice neighborhood where you can walk after having lunch.
Reviewed by Marcio Vieira
Updated 829 days ago
Chi Fu
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
It is a typical chinese restaurant with a very large room (2 floor), with large round tables, decorated with golden chinese silbols, suitable for family or large groups lunch or dinner. Service is quite difficult because most of attendants dont speak portuguese or English, but if you succeed in your orger you'll be served with large portions of well prepared and tasty food, specially seafood like shrimps and lobsters.
Reviewed by Maristella Rosetto Escobar
Updated 566 days ago
