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São Paulo

São Paulo is the capital of São Paulo State and the most densely populated metropolis in South America. It offers a lively atmosphere where commerce, finance, and art all come together.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

São Paulo
Gateway airport
São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Best season
Apr–Sep
Time zone
America/Noronha
Sights covered
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Mirante do Vale

Views & landmarks

Mirante do Vale

A 51-story skyscraper rising in downtown São Paulo, completed in 1960. It's considered one of the defining landmarks of the city's skyline.

São Paulo Museum of Art

Museums & galleries

São Paulo Museum of Art

An art museum on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo. Since opening in 1968, it has been regarded as one of Latin America's leading museums, with a diverse collection well worth viewing.

Edifício Altino Arantes

Views & landmarks

Edifício Altino Arantes

A skyscraper in São Paulo standing 161 meters tall with 40 floors. It was built between 1939 and 1947 and was once the fourth-tallest building in Brazil.

Edifício Itália

Views & landmarks

Edifício Itália

A skyscraper towering over downtown São Paulo, standing 168 meters tall with 46 floors. When completed, it was the second-tallest building in Brazil.

Ibirapuera Park

Parks & gardens

Ibirapuera Park

This park was created to mark the 400th anniversary of São Paulo's founding and opened in 1954. With well-maintained walking and cycling paths, it's a great place for a relaxed walk or bike ride.

Edifício Copan

Views & landmarks

Edifício Copan

A towering high-rise in the heart of São Paulo. It's a great spot to take in the city's skyline as you pass by.

Eldorado Business Tower

Views & landmarks

Eldorado Business Tower

Eldorado Business Tower is a skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil. It's one of the landmarks shaping the city's modern skyline.

São Paulo Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

São Paulo Cathedral

The seat cathedral of the Archdiocese of São Paulo, Brazil. Built in the Gothic Revival style, construction began in 1913 and took decades to complete, and its grand scale is striking.

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Average temperature by month

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22° Jan
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22° Mar
19° Apr
18° May
17° Jun
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20° Sep
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