São Paulo

Although I am happy we stopped in São Paulo for a couple days in order to explore the city while we were already in Brazil, I would personally not come back due to the lack of stuff to do. There were a couple really cool and fun things along with food that I was able to explore, however you could explore the food and open markets elsewhere in Brazil. Overall, São Paulo was too much of a city-city in which I explored the time I had and was able to accomplish everything, but will probably not be heading back. Would much rather next time dedicate all of the days to Rio de Janeiro.

Stay
- O de Casa Hostel: Link
- Next time: Perfect location and a super social atmosphere
Things to Do and Reviews
- Batman Alley
  - Really cool alley near Pinheiros with awesome murals and different people selling art and different gifts

- Catedral de Se
  - Massive Cathedral that puts you right at Centro to walk through the main road and market
  - Try the street food

- Municipal Market of São Paulo
  - Most famous for their massive mortadella sandwiches, they are delicious!
  - Ask and try different fruits you have maybe never seen before

- Ibirapuera Park
  - Beautiful big park to go and walk through with more attractions in the middle

- Avenida Paulista
  - Said to be a long walk way with fun shops and restaurants was actually very dull and not exciting at all
  - Just basic shopping stores and chain food along the street

Dinner Places and Reviews
- A Casa do Porco
  - Ranked the 7th best restaurant in the world
  - It is a 12 course tasting menu where each course offers a different part of the pig; from pork belly to pork cheek soup broth
  - Extremely delicious bites and actually left feeling very full and the whole meal was only $40
  - Website says next reservation is months and months later but just walk in around 7/7:30 and you’ll be good