Parks

Jardim Botanico (Botanical Gardens)
Av. Miguel Estefano, 3031

Sao Paulo's lungs breathe life into the city and those who visit.
Parks

Trianon Park (Parque Tenente Siqueira Campos)
R. Peixoto Gomide, 949

One of the few spots of green around Avenida Paulista larger than a tree planter box.
Parks

Parque Aclimacao‏
R. Muniz de Sousa, 1119

A quaint neighborhood park that seems like the city grew up around it.
Institutes

Sao Paulo Aquarium
R. Huet Bacelar, 407

Anaconda, rare albino caiman astound at South America's largest aquarium.
Markets

CEASA
Av. Dr. Gastao Vidigal, 1946

Brazil's largest wholesale produce and plants market is a wonderfully cheap thrill.
Cultural centers

Itau Cultural Institute
Av. Paulista, 149

Bank on getting a cheap dose of culture.
Markets

Bixiga Market
Praça Dom Orione

A Sunday snooper's paradise of one man's treasures and another's trash.
Markets

Mercado Municipal
R. da Cantareira, 306

Reaching the city through its stomach.
Buildings

Edificio Italia
Av. Ipiranga, 344

Stunning panoramic views of the city, free of charge.
Parks

Parque da Juventude
Av. Cruzeiro do Sul, 2500

A park with an arresting history as the grounds of a notorious prison, with leftover structures still standing.
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