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    Parque do Ibirapuera

    Ibirapuera Park

    4.5 (157 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Allie P.

    Truly one of my favorite places I visited when I was in São Paulo. I arrived on an Itaú bike from Avenida Paulista with a tour guide. We rode along the streets which I would have never tried to do alone mainly because I wouldn't have known my way around without using my phone - all I had to do was follow my guide. It was mostly down hill. Once at the park, we rode around to see various areas - the bridge that overlooks one of the ponds. The water is murky, but you can see black and orange fish swimming below. There are plenty of areas in the park to sit and relax. I saw benches made of fallen tree trunks, an area of food trucks, a cafe where you can dine outdoors, drink / snack stands, and regular benches along the many paths. It was very sunny the day I was there, but there were a lot of places that contained shade for pulling over to rest. There are public restrooms near the cafe and vending machines. I saw a trio of women who were walking a bunch of dogs (definitely over 20 I think... maybe 30?). That was fun to see because cachorros e cachorras são fofo muitos. There is the Museu Afro Brasil, Oca (art museum), a planetarium, and many monuments located inside Parque do Ibirapuera. I did not have the chance to go inside any of them, but I did see some monuments when I would ride along paths. The bike / running paths run along the outer perimeter. The larger side of the path are for those who walk or have strollers. Be mindful when passing people and if you have to take a break and stop to pull to the side. Lots of people were there, but it wasn't overcrowded. People come here to exercise, walk dogs, chat with friends and family, relax by the grass, take pictures, bike, rollerblade, etc. Bringing a journal or book is what I wish I had done when I was here... and a blanket to sit on the grass. There are bike rentals at one of the main entrances I saw - so if you don't have an Itaú bike, there will be park ones you can rent from. Itaú bike stations are also not far from the park! The station my guide had shown me at the end of our tour was later filled up by the time I was ready to leave so I had to use my phone to try to locate other stations nearby. It did take me kind of a while to figure out how to get out of the park even though I had been riding along the same paths back and forth trying to prevent the very thing of getting lost, LOL. I was able to locate my backup bike docking station - a couple blocks away from the smaller park gate I exited from. I did have to cross a busy street and bike along a narrow sidewalk, but it wasn't dangerous. I enjoyed açaí and the beautiful sun and being outdoors. There is an area where there are curved bamboo trees - they're tall and create this really pretty background for a picture. I could have spent all day here (I stuck around a couple hours after my tour had ended). I had planned on making a return trip before my trip ended, but plans shifted. You can bet I'll be back here next time I'm in SP though! It kind of reminded me of smaller Central Park (NYC). I would suggest bringing sun protection (lotion, hat, umbrella, sunglasses, etc.) The park also has multiple entrances/exits so if you're taking Uber make sure you're marking the correct locations.

    Tyler L.

    Ibirapuera Park was definitely one of my favorite places I visited in all of Sao Paulo. It is in the middle of the city and is like their version of Central Park. Apparently, it is the most visited park in South America, and with good reason. There is so much to see and do there. Spread out throughout the park are a lot of monuments and sculptures. These include the massive Monument to the Bandeiras, the Obelisk, and the Pedro Alvares Cabral Monument. During your visit, make sure to find all of these and they are very large and beautiful works of art. Many museums are also found in the park. There is the Afro Brasil Museum, the Oca, the Planetarium, and a Japanese garden. You can literally spend the whole day wandering around the park. Even if you do not visit any of the museums, it's a great place to have a leisurely walk.

    Stephanie J.

    There is so much to do at this park, I really enjoyed walking around it. If you are in São Paulo, this is a must visit.

    Lee W.

    LOVE THIS PARK! A-Lot of activities to do and it felt safe. There's food, futbol, and lots of space to do what you want.

    Ibirapuera Park 09/01/19
    Michael U.

    Amidst all the hustle and bustle of São Paulo, this place offers a lot of greenery and open room to explore. From exercise equipment to trails, art and skateboard areas there is plenty to do in Ibirapuera Park and at least two hours should be allotted to see it all. Fans of art will also find Museu de Arte Moderna de Sao Paulo on the Park's grounds.

    claudia r.

    Ibirapuera is one of Latin America's largest urban parks, together with Chapultepec Park in Mexico City and Simón Bolívar Park in Bogota, and its iconic importance to São Paulo is often internationally comparable to that of Central Park to New York City. The park is often cited as one of the most vibrant and photographed parks in the world, as together with its large area for leisure, jogging and walking, it hosts a vivid cultural scene with museums, a music hall, and popular events such as São Paulo Fashion Week, congresses and trade shows. It is claimed to be the most visited urban park in South America, is listed as one of the best parks in the world, and has been described as "a green oasis at the heart of a concrete jungle".

    Mariana G.

    The thing about parks in the city is that they should make you forget you're in such a busy city. Ibirapuera does that; it transports you away from all the hubbub on the streets. The trees, the little lakes, the black swans, the Neimayer landmarks, etc are only a couple of sights worth seeing and enjoying! I can only imagine how beautiful this park must be during spring!

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    Lovely oasis with walkways, cafes, sculptures and more. Love the coconut water and açaí bowls

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    People from other far way location cane here! High taxes on thus neighborhood and they had to build high walls too!

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    Such a beautiful park with lots to see and do. It's great to see so many people out enjoying the nature!

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    Nice park for a Sunday stroll. Cold coconut milk is good on a hot day.

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    love this park. but we have to choose time. otherwise, you keep looking for parking lot or feel like you are in bus/metro in rush hour..

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    4.3(18 reviews)
    2.8 kmItaim Bibi

    This park is a great alternative to Ibirapuera if you are looking for a place to run and workout…read morewith a little less of a crowd. It's not nearly as large, but it's very well kept with lovely landscaping and well thought out areas for play, congregating and training. There are futbal courts, a bike path that connects to the river trail (the gate is sometimes closed and you have to go under the bridge at the back of the park, not super well marked), jungle gyms, tons of workout equipment, picnic areas, two huge restrooms, a free no card library, art installations, lots of open space, and a wide variety of plants and vegetation. On a weekday morning, the running path is full of locals fitting in their daily jog or taking their pups out for a walk - also notice some of the maids in uniform walking dogs to get a sense of the irony of where "people's park" has been placed. I found an old map that showed that a favela once stood where the multi-billion dollar mall across the street now does! Many commuters cross through the park from the train station to get to work often cutting across the giant grass fields to get there on time. In the afternoons it's fairly quiet with a few moms and nannies, sometimes nearby workers picnic and often it gets super hot as there is not tons of shade. You may get a few stinky whiffs from the nearby giant sewer aka Pinheiros River but they generally pass by quickly. Sometimes office workers take out the Itau or Bradesco city bikes to take a trip around the park for inspiration and exercise - always fun to see them sweat in uniform. At night the place lights up with crazy workouts. Not just runners but now groups with personal trainers who set up obstacle courses and bring boxing equipment stake out their patch on the big lawns. It's got a great buzz and stays open till 10pm with nice lighting and serious security circling about the grounds. This is one of my favorite spots to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city (even though it's bordered on one side by a highway) and just enjoy laying on the grass. Just don't ruin it by sharing the secret with too many people or it will get over crowded like so many other parks in the city.

    This park is fun because it is on a good area of Itaim Bibi and its friendly and spacious,…read morespecially for kids with a playing area or those wanting to run or jog. I enjoyed the park a lot. It is really green and overlooking a part of the city. You can take the metro to Cidade Jardim and its walking distance. I highly recommend it if you are near and are yelping to find out a place to jog or run during your stay.

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    4.4(18 reviews)
    4.7 kmHigienópolis

    Higienopolis might have the best dog amenities in all of the city. For one, the Tryp hotel is dog…read morefriendly and just around the corner, you'll find Parque Buenos Aires, one of the few parks in the city that has a fenced-in dog area where your pup can frolic and socialize with other canines. The larger park is really lovely and while it's not massive, it's big enough to offer a needed respite from the city hustle. While not big enough to dedicate an entire jog (contrary to Ibirapuera park), it's great for an afternoon stroll and during opening hours, you'll find lovers cuddling on park benches, loners on the grass with a book, and kids on their daytime outing. As for the dog park, it's a decent size and while there's plenty of room to run, you won't find any grass here. It's mostly a packed dirt surface, so on rainy days, this might not be the best "clean" play option. Then again, there's almost always dogs there so it's nice for a quick powwow amongst pups.

    Very pretty park located on Angelina Avenue, right before you get to Avenue Paulista. There are…read moreseveral restaurants, grocery stores, and street food options nearby, so grab a snack (or maybe a cold coconut water from the vendor that's usually near the entrance to the park, by the bus stop) and sit down to relax amongst the hustle and bustle of São Paulo. A beautiful green space inside the city, with a children's play area and a dog run! There are many interesting sculptures within the park that are worth checking out as well. It's a small park but still a very relaxing place. Park staff does a great job of keeping it clean, so be sure to help them out by placing any of your trash in the receptacles, which are conveniently located.

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