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Downtown Sao Paulo is a walkable, business-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants and bars. The neighborhood's charm comes through with its college atmosphere. You can experience the local art and theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Downtown Sao Paulo is a great home base for exploring the greater Sao Paulo area, especially with so many hotels to choose from.

Sightseeing around Downtown Sao Paulo

The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and historic sites offer insight into local lore. Browse the collections at Anchieta Museum, Casa da Imagem, or Solar of Marquesa de Santos History Museum. You can attend a show at Municipal Theater, Terra da Garoa, and Bank of Brazil Cultural Center. Martinelli Building, Sao Bento Monastery, and Viaduto do Cha Walkway are significant monuments. Learn about the local history at Basilica de Sao Bento, Banespa Building, and Copan Building. Luz Square, Playcenter Theme Park, and Professor Aristoteles Orsini Planetarium are family favorites.

Popular things to do in the area include shopping and attending sporting events. Local parks like Park Anhangabau, Republic Square, and Arouche Square are peaceful spots. Explore nature at Victor Civita Plaza, Parque do Povo, and Alfredo Volpi Park. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Shopping Light, Mercado Municipal, and Shopping 25 Bras Mall. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Frei Caneca Shopping and Convention Center, Lojao do Bras Shopping Center, or Higienopolis Shopping Mall.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include Pinacoteca do Estado Museum, Sala Sao Paulo Concert Hall, and Paulista Museum. You can also stop by Ramos de Azevedo Square, Trackers, and Matarazzo Building.

Getting around Downtown Sao Paulo

If you want to get around the city, Sao Bento Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Anhangabau Station and Republica Station. If you want to venture out of town, Sao Paulo Luz Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Sao Paulo Julio Prestes Station.

The closest major airport is Sao Paulo (CGH-Congonhas - Sao Paulo Intl.), located 5.9 miles (9.5 km) from Downtown Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo (GRU-Guarulhos - Governor Andre Franco Montoro Intl.) is the next closest airport, 12.8 miles (20.6 km) away.