It’s a fact, you can find escorts anywhere, but going to Brazil to do it is a plus. Why? Well, mainly because Brazil is an excellent touristic destination because of its great climate, marvelous landmarks and most important its beautiful VIP escorts. Now, we’ll talk about one of the best destinations to find your dream girl, this place is São Paulo.
São Paulo is located in the southeast region, its climate is hot and wet all the year, so you will rarely need to wear a jacket or any kind of winter clothes. It might not be the capital of Brazil, but it’s the biggest city in the country with around 12.3 million inhabitants, and so, the bigger, the more call girls you can meet! This city is known for several things, but when it comes to the night, its famous “boates” and “baladas” make it stand out. So, its nice weather and its typical beautiful mulatto girls make it a perfect destination for sex tourism.
In this blog, you will find all the information about escorts and sex tourism that you need to visit this place displayed and organized in a way which make it comfortable to read and so, you can go straight to the places you need. Apart from that, you will find important information that you need to be aware of to keep yourself safe and avoid common scams.
Table of Contents
Local laws about prostitution that you should know
Before we get into the main topic, we recommend you to read the following lines to be aware of how the sexual industry work in this country.
First things first, is prostitution legal in Brazil? The answer is yes, as long as the person is 18 or older and decided by themselves doing it, can work as a prostitute. Now, prostitution isn’t regulated in Brazil, this means that any girl can become a prostitute in one day without passing any medicals examinations. For this reason, it’s highly recommended that you always wear protection in any kind of sexual engagement.
Another question is, are sexual houses like brothels, escorts agencies and all kind of sexual facilities legal? Well, the answer is yes, but any entity does not regulate these places. So, be careful because prostitution is legal but exploitation or human trafficking, of course, isn’t legal. The places we are going to recommend you are well-known in the industry and safe, so, you don’t have to worry about this. But if you plan to visit others, specially in the inner parts of Brazil, be careful.
Summarizing, prostitution and sexual houses can work flawlessly as long as there aren’t reports of sexual exploitation.
Where can I have fun in São Paulo?
As it was said before, São Paulo is a huge city with several options, in this guide we won’t mention all of them since it would be too long so, we carefully selected the best places of each category. Why do we say these are the best? Well, we have made a profound investigation of each place asking local people, clients, reading reviews and even own experiences. Keep in mind that these places aren’t displayed in an order of best to worst.
Here you will find different types of places, we assume that you know what it’s done in each of them, but just in case, we’ll briefly explain them. Apart from that, we’ll tell you how they are called in Brazil. One last thing before starting, you must know the difference between “acompanhante” e “garota de programa”. The first one is the equivalent to “escort” and the second word is the equivalent to a typical prostitute. So, if you are looking for “acompanhantes” you should go to the most exclusive boates, or you can hire them online in the sites given in the “escorts agencies” section.
Here you have the best places in São Paulo for each category:
Casas nocturnas/Boates
What are these places? Basically, they are nightclubs but aimed to offer a chill atmosphere. Here you will find the best escorts or prostitutes in the city since these are the most VIP places. Normally, you have rooms in the same building, so you won’t have to leave the place. Which are the best options?
Lotus Club
This is one of the most elegant clubs in the city. Here you will be offered the best wines, the best gastronomy and, most importantly, professional escorts and garotas de programa. It’s open every night from 8PM to 3AM and there are always live shows or DJ’s playing music. 
– Address: Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 373, Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 97766-3000
– Social Medias: Instagram
– Cost of Entrance: $350 reais, with $150 for consumption.
Café Photo
When it comes to luxury and top-class, Café Photo is a place that you have to visit. It has a nice building, and it offers excellent drinks, meals and of course awesome escorts! Keep in mind that is an expensive place, but the quality of the experience is guaranteed. It opens every day.
– Address: Av. dos Bandeirantes, 1515, Vila Olímpia, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 97712-9600
– Social Medias:
– Cost of Entrance: $350 reais, with $150 for consumption
Scandallo Lounge
As the place above, Scadallo is aimed for the most wealthy people. Here you will also be offered nice drinks, food and of course, excellent escorts and garotas de programa to help you spend the best nights! It’s open from Monday to Saturdays from 12PM to 5AM.
– Address: Rua Coronel Diogo, 1199, Jardim da Glória, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 2066-2700
– Social Medias: Instagram
– Cost of Entrance: $350 reais, with $150 for consumption
Bahamas Hotel Club
This place is one of the most renown in São Paulo, it has a lot of history behind. As the others, it’s also a VIP place which offers excellent drinks, food and what you came looking for beautiful escorts willing to satisfy you. It’s open on Mondays from 5PM and from Tuesdays to Sundays it’s open from 12PM.
– Address: Rua dos Chanes, 571, Moema, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 5542-2748
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
– Cost of Entrance: $110
Puteiros/Brothels
So, these places are similar to the Casas nocturnas/Boates, but aren’t as exclusive as them. Here you will find bars, music and of course girls! But you won’t find escorts here but garotas de programa (prostitutes). Of course, the prices are more affordable but don’t expect all the facilities that the VIP boates had and in general, these places don’t have rooms, so you will have to go to another place. Anyway, we’ll show you the best and most renown puteiros of São Paulo, and we recommend the visit.
Casarao Augusta
This is the most famous puteiro of São Paulo, it has a lot of history and its building retain 90s features which make it unique. It’s located on Augusta street, the most relevant street when it comes to parties, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and all kind of fun. It opens every day at night at around 10PM, always with nice shows that you can’t lose.
– Address: Rua Augusta, 791, Consolação, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 3256-6162
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
– Cost of Entrance: $50 reais
Connectionvip
A nice place with one of the best sound and illumination systems. Also offers drinks and meals. You won’t regret the visit. It opens every day since 14hs except for Sundays.
– Address: Av. Dr. Eduardo Cotching, 1178, Vila Formosa, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 94723-7512
– Social Medias:
– Cost of Entrance: $100 reais, with $50 to spend on consumption.
Kilt
With an interesting building and a reddish atmosphere, this place can offer you awesome experiences. It opens every day from 9PM to 4AM and very often there are fascinating shows.
– Address: Rua Nestor Pestana, 189, Consolação, São Paulo.
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 3257-3268
– Social Medias:
– Cost of Entrance: $60 reais.
Bomboa
This local is a classic which reopen in a new location with its new and modern building here you can have some drinks, eat and more. It opens from Monday to Friday from 2PM to 4AM, and on Saturdays from 6PM to 4AM.
– Address: R. André Gonçalves, 40, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 98825-2892
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
– Cost of Entrance: No data
Massage agency
If you are seeking a place where you can relax and a bit more, then this is for you. Here you will get the best massages and sensations you can dream of. How is it called in Brazil? It’s “Clínicas de massagens”. So, Where should I go?
Lushness
For starters, this brand has two branches, one is Anália Franco and the other is Moema. Both buildings have an American Bar and awesome rooms. Both are the top on happy endings massages, so we recommend the visit to any of them, or why not both? Its hours are from Monday to Friday from 10AM to 10PM, and on Saturdays from 11AM to 7PM.
– Addresses: Rua Nello Bini, 100, Jardim Analia Franco, São Paulo / Alameda dos Camaiurás, 169 Planalto Paulista, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 98690-6255 / +55 (11) 95650-3649
– Social Medias: Instagram
Clínica Brooklin
A fantastic clinic specialized for men with a nice selection of masseuse highly qualified to give you the best massages and pleasure. The place also has an American Bar with a good selection of drinks.
– Address: Av. Professor Vicente Rao, 1656 – São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 5181-8000
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
Clínica Maytreia
A clinic with highly qualified masseuses who will make you relax and reach wonderful sensations. It opens from Monday to Friday from 12PM to 10PM and on Saturdays From 12PM to 8PM.
– Address: R. Baceunas, 125, Vila Prudente, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 2061-2011
– Social Medias:
Clínica Tangara
Another excellent option if your goal is to relax and experiment different sensations. As the others, it also has a good bar to spend some time. It opens from Mondays to Saturdays from 10AM to 10PM and on Sundays from 11AM to 8PM.
– Address: Av. Tangará, 200, Vila Mariana, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 5071-4737
– Social Medias:
Swinger club
What’s a swinger club? Well, these clubs are very open-minded. The main idea of a swinger club is to exchange couples, do threesomes, orgies, etc. Furthermore, if you are into BDSM practices, this might also be your place. You can also go without a couple or just friends, but of course don’t expect an exchange in this case. Where can you find this?:
Enigma Club
One of the most popular open-minded clubs in the city, a perfect place to go with your couple, friends, or even alone to try new experiences or just spend a good time. The place is decorated with a 17 m ship which gives the place a unique personality. It opens on Fridays and Saturdays from 10PM. You can check the prices in this section of their website (unfortunately, it’s written in Portuguese).
– Address: Alameda dos Aicás, 1287 – Indianópolis, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 93474-1001
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
Villa Imperium Club
In this place it’s allowed to enter with a couple, friends or alone with the goal of doing practices or not. The place counts with several spaces, some are public and in others you can have more privacy. It opens from Tuesday to Saturday from 9PM to 5AM, and on Sundays from 8PM to 3AM.
– Address: Av. Chibarás, 992, Moema, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 99240-7562 – +55 (11) 99465-5566
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
Marrakesh Club
With 30 years of experiences, this club was the pioneer on its field in São Paulo and started the tradition of swinger clubs in the Moema region. Its building counts with a collective room exclusive for married couples, and it also has several private rooms. As the others, you can go with or without a couple. You can check their site to know what special events are coming.
– Address: Alameda dos Arapanés, 1237, Indianópolis, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 99165-6811
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
Hot bar club
It’s said that to this club goes the most wealthy people in the city, so, consider it as one of the most VIP options you have. It opens from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 6PM to 5AM, you can check the prices of entrance on their website.
– Address: Alameda dos Pamaris, 83, Moema, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 9 5039-9869
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
Spicy Club
This club, apart from being swinger, it’s open-minded to every kind of sexuality, with this we mean that is LGBT friendly. So, if you are seeking a place where you won’t be judged, this may be for you.
– Address: Alameda dos Pamaris, 42, Moema, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 96441-3032
– Social Medias: Instagram – Facebook
Motel
As any place in the world, here you can pay for hours and bring your girl to have fun. In Brazil, they are also called motel, but they pronounce it as “moteu”. Since São Paulo is huge, there are many VIP options to choose, here we’ll show the top 5 according to Google Reviews and Booking. Now, we’ll show you the best options you have:
Hotel Metrópoli
Located in the Santa Cecilia district, the place offers rooms with air-conditioned, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels and free Wi-Fi. Guests have included a breakfast.
To check availability and prices, go to this site.
– Address: Rua Helvétia 973 Santa Cecília, Santa Cecilia, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 3331-7433
– Rate on Booking: 8.7
Motel Ato’s
Located in Piranga, this motel offers flat-screen TV with cable channels, bathroom with showers, free toiletries and a hairdryer, air conditioning, a desk, and free Wi-Fi in each room. A continental breakfast is also available daily. The place counts with a Brazilian cuisine restaurant and a free private parking zone.
To check availability and prices, go to this site.
– Address: Rua Belgrado, 632 – Ipiranga, São Paulo.
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 2062-7943
– Rate on Booking: 8.8
Motel Quo
Located in Butantã, room service from the menu is provided 24 at all times. The place has in each room: showers, free toiletries, a private hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD Player. The house offers full breakfast each morning.
To check availability and prices, go to this site.
– Address: Via Raposo Tavares, km 14,5, Butantã, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 3735-3467
– Rate on Booking: 8.0
Motel Belle
Located in the Morumbi neighborhood, each room counts with free Wi-Fi access, TV, air conditioning, showers and a private hairdryer. Some rooms count with some extra services as a minibar, DVD players and even a spa bath. Room service and breakfast in room is also offered.
To check availability and prices, go to this site.
– Address: Via Raposo Tavares, Km 13,5, Cidade dos Bandeirantes, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 3732-6969
– Rate on Booking: 8.6
Motel Lush
Located in Cambuci, this is one of the most modern motels in São Paulo, displaying an incredible architecture. All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and elegant furniture. The private rooms have shower and some of them have private spa bath.
To check availability and prices, go to this site.
– Address: Av. do Estado, 6600, Cambuci, São Paulo
– Phone numbers: +55 (11) 2271 0020
– Rate on Booking: 8.6
Nudist beach/club
Probably, you already know what this is. They are beaches or fields where you can be completely naked in nature and nobody will judge. If you are wondering, the beach in Portuguese is “praia” and the field is “campo”. Where are there these places?
Praia Brava, Trindade (nudist beach)
This beach isn’t officially nudist but due to its isolation and forest which surround it, it has become an ideal resort for people who like naturism. It isn’t very close to the city of São Paulo (it’s about 250 km away!), it’s actually closer to the city of Rio de Janeiro but still very far (Around 200 km away!). We considered mentioning it here since we know that there might be people interested in.
How do I get there? Well, to make it simple, we have made a map for you. The important thing that you have to know is that in order to access to the beach, you have to walk around 20 minutes on a trail through the forest to reach the place. In a part, there is a fork, you have to turn right. The entrance of this trail is located at around 2 or 3 kilometers before arriving the small town of Trindade, anyway, you can find the point in the map we have made for you.
The ocean in this part can be very violent, but its far localization of any civilization makes it a beautiful and calm destination. Keep in mind that there isn’t shops nearby, so bring everything you consider necessary for the staying.
Rincão Clube Naturista (nudist club)
This place, as the last one, isn’t close to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, but it’s located exactly between both of them at around 200 km away. Surrounded by the Serra do Mar mountains and some woods, its location made it perfect if tranquility, peace, and a place to express your naturalness it’s what you are looking for.
Regarding the facilities, the place is huge, it counts with a big camping area which has illumination, points with energy, restrooms, showers with warm water and fridges. And what about the accommodations? Well, the place is practically a small town, there are a lot of “chales” and cottages all of them with energy, internet, water, and bathrooms. You can find information about their prices in this section of their site.
Sex shop
If you are looking for new toys, lubes or among other things, this is the place to go. There are too many sex shops, so we’ll just share the best-rated places according to google. What are the best shops?
Exclusiva sexshop
Exclusive counts with around 20 shops in São Paulo, these stores are well-known in the city and their products won’t let you down. You can check their site to check their products, prices, and hours.
– Addresses: Here you can check all their stores.
– Phone number: +55 (11) 98369-0401
Central erótica
Another well-known store located in the center of the city. It offers high-quality products for all kind of needs. You can visit their site to see hours, prices, and products.
– Address: Alameda Jauaperi, 201, Indianópolis, São Paulo.
– Phone number: +55 (11) 99408-0563
Despertando desejos
The store is located literally in the touristic center of the city. So, as you come here, you can take advantage and visit some touristic points too. Regarding products, you will find a wide variety to supply all kind of needs. To see when the shop is open, you can check this site.
– Address: Inside Galeria Boa Vista, R. Boa Vista, 274 – Loja 25 – Centro Historic de São Paulo, São Paulo
– Phone number: +55 (11) 98361-4956
Online Escorts Agencies
If you want to avoid moving from your place, you can enter any of these sites and contract an escort. Fortunately, all sites are written in English. These sites are agencies, so you can expect a standard of quality. So, what options do we have?
Escorts directories
What is this? Well, we could say it’s a social media to find escorts online. Remember, this isn’t an agency, so there’s no guarantee of quality and security here. Unfortunately, the first 2 sites are only in Portuguese, but nothing that a translator can’t help with. Luckily, the last site is in English. So, what are those sites?
gemidos.tv
Firstly, how does it work? Girls can create their profiles, put their description, telephone number, among other information. If you like one, you just have to write her a message in WhatsApp and there the girl will tell you her price. Then, you decide if you want to close the contract or not. In this site, you won’t only find girls in São Paulo, you can change the location to any of the most important cities in Brazil and even more countries. It’s also significant to recall that not all of them are escorts, you can find escorts but also average prostitutes.
mclass.com
The site is aimed to present escorts all from Brazil, so if you were looking for that, this one is a good recommendation. The girls who appear in this site had to pass for a process to be selected, the site isn’t an agency, but it has a certain guarantee of quality. When you visit the site, you will see pictures of different girls, you can press on one, and you will see a detailed profile with more pictures of her and her number.
splove.com.br
This site is exclusive for São Paulo, and what does it have of special? Well, in the other sites any girl can create a profile and publish it, but here, girls must send their profiles to the moderators of the site, and they will decide whether to upload it or not. In this way, the site tries to keep certain standard of quality and security. Still, remember it isn’t an agency! Apart from that, it has categories for kind of model.
photoacompanhantes.com
In this site, you will see girls’ introductory videos displayed in order according to the last uploaded and the time when the videos were uploaded is also displayed there. Apart from that, you can see their ages and most of them added how much they charge. If you click in “ver anúncio” you will have additional information about the girl, more detailed prices and her telephone number. How do I contract her? As before, write her a WhatsApp and there you will negotiate everything.
What are the best accommodations in the zone?
After a long day of traveling, having fun and who knows what else, you need a nice place to stay in and have a rest. With around 50 5-stars hotels and 700 4-stars hotels, there are many options to choose. Since we can’t foresee which places you actually want to visit in the city, it’s impossible to say which are the best options for you. So, we decided to show you 5 of the most exclusive hotels in the city.
Best 5-stars hotels in São Paulo:
Palácio Tangará
With an exceptional location in the surroundings of the highly regarded Burle Marx Park, the Hotel offers 141 spacious guestrooms, including 59 suites, all with beautiful views overlooking the park. Some rooms have a balcony or a furnished terrace. It also counts with 9 private function rooms, including a ballroom for up to 530 guests, with terraces overlooking the park. Regarding entertainment, the hotel counts with: a fitness center, a Spa, an indoor and an outdoor semi-Olympic swimming pools, a kid’s club, a pool bar, a night bar, a wine cellar, a lobby, lounge bar, and a gourmet restaurant with signature of the renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
You can check prices and book here.
– Address: R. Dep. Laércio Corte, 1501, Panamby, São Paulo
– Phone number: +55 (11) 4904-4040
Rosewood Hotel
Rosewood hotel is a stylish mixed-use cultural destination, seizing one of the area’s few remaining historical landmark. The structure counts with a new vertical garden tower which gives it a unique appearance. Guests can access to many dining options, the hotel also has a jazz club, and leisure amenities ─ such as fitness center and two outdoor pools.
You can check prices and book here.
– Address: R. Itapeva, 435, Bela Vista, São Paulo.
– Phone number: +55 (11) 3797-0500
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Located in downtown Brooklin, São Paulo’s new commercial district, this 5-star hotel offers a full-service SPA, 2 swimming pools, a gym, and views of the Estaiada Bridge. Rooms are stylish, spacious, and contemporary. Each room counts with an LCD TV with cable channels, a minibar and a work desk. It also has spacious bathrooms with rain showers and tubs. The Grand Hyatt features several restaurants which serve Japanese and Brazilian cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available for the guests.
You can check prices and book here.
– Address: Av. das Nações Unidas, 13301, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo.
– Phone number: +55 (11) 2838 1234
Hotel Unique
Hotel Unique is a romantic hotel with a fantastic architecture and stunning views of São Paulo and Ibirapuera Park. Among its room facilities you can find a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator in the rooms, and of course, free Wi-Fi is offered to guest. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and a lounge. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available. The hotel is 100% non-smoking.
You can check prices and book here.
– Address: Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 4700, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo.
– Phone number: +55 (11) 3055-4700
Hotel Intercontinental
This hotel offers elegance and exclusivity through personalized services, welcoming guests from different cultures. It’s located just a block away from the financial and commercial area of the city, in the charming Jardins region. It counts with an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center and a business center. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a Cable TV with cable channels, a work desk, tea, and coffee making facilities and a minibar.
You can check prices and book here.
– Address: Alameda Santos, 1123, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo
– Phone number: +55 (11) 3179-2600
Where can I try out the most delicious dishes?
Maybe this wasn’t the reason you came to Brazil in the first place, but we all agree that eating is essential. First, everybody likes different kind of meals so, it’s hard to make a selection of the best restaurants since it will depend on your tastes. So, we have chosen the finest of each cuisine according to Tripadvisor which are located in the center of the city.
Best restaurants in São Paulo
Camarada Camarão (Brazilean / Seafood)
With 19 branches in 10 states of Brazil, Camarada Camarão is one of the most well-known restaurants in Brazil. They have one restaurant in São Paulo, located in Bela Vista. And what kind of food do they serve? Well, it’s a mix of Brazilian and seafood cuisine, which makes it unique in its class. Camarão means shrimp, and it’s the main ingredient of the house, so if you go, we recommend you to try any dish which content this. If you aren’t keen on seafood, they also serve other kinds of meals as chicken, meats, etc.
Address: Av. Paulista, 1230, Bela Vista, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 93409-7784
Social medias: Instagram
Adega Santiago (Iberian)
The best fusion of the Iberic cuisines, the Adega Santiago, was born after the gastronomic travels of Luis Felipe Moraes around Portugal and Spain. So, with these introductory words, you can have an idea what this restaurant is about. With 5 branches and 4 located in the city of São Paulo, these restaurants have their renown in the city when it comes to Iberian cuisine.
You can check their addresses, hours, and phone numbers in the following link.
Social medias: Instagram – Facebook
Varanda (Steakhouse)
If you are into barbecues then this is your place. In Brazil this is called churrasco and this restaurant offer churrascos in the North-American, Argentinean and Brazilian styles. The quality of the meat they serve is always certified for being the highest. So, it’s a restaurant you can’t skip when it comes to meat. Varanda possesses 3 branches, all located in São Paulo.
To check their addresses and phone numbers, go to the “NOSSAS UNIDADES” section in their site.
Osaka (Japanese)
Founded in Peru by Japanese immigrants, Osaka restaurants are quite famous when it comes to Japanese Cuisine in Latin America. They count with 8 branches in 8 different countries. According to their history, they started preparing Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients, making them distinguish among other Japanese restaurants. So, if you are into Japanese food, you should give it a try.
Address: Rua Amauri, 234, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 98305-3386
Social medias: Instagram – Facebook
Ristorantino (Italian)
When it comes to gourmet, an Italian restaurant must be in the list. Ristorantino possesses a charming building which generates an elegant atmosphere. Regarding the food, they count with a highly specialized team in the kitchen which prepares marvelous for you to taste.
Address: Rua Melo Alves, 674, Jardins, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 97096-1234
Social medias:
Ruella (French)
With its elegant building, you will feel as if you were eating out in Paris. It even counts with an out-door part, which gives it an atmosphere of eating out in a small town. Regarding their dishes, they offer a mix of French and Brazilian food, which makes it amazing.
Address: Rua João Cachoeira, 1507, Vila Olímpia, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 93070-3418
Social medias: Instagram – Facebook
What are the best ways to move around?
You already might be aware of the fact that the city is huge, so it’s important you know how efficiently move around. If you are staying in a touristic zone, you could consider walking around to explore a bit of the city on foot during the day. In the case the place you want to reach is some miles away, then we recommend you to check which are the nearest metro and train stations which, in this city. Now, if it’s getting late you should avoid walking alone or staying on the metro or train stations, these places can become dangerous at night. The best option is to take a taxi or an Uber.
In the following section will provide you more information about each mean of transport.
Best ways to move around
Metro-Train
The São Paulo Metrô have many lines throughout the city which are named with numbers, you can see a map of the routes in this site. The routes typically move north and south, and east and west. The metro works from 4:40 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Friday and 4:40 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays.
There are several types of tickets available for purchase. A “bilhete unitário” (which is a single ride) or you can also buy the bilhete único (a single ticket) card which works as a card that you can recharge with credit and pay with it. The bilhete único allows you to transfer from the metro to bus for up to three hours for free. You can buy tickets at kiosks in the metro stations. (to see prices you have this side, check on the right side of the page). Be careful when you are manipulating money in these crowded places, even more when you are a foreigner. Furthermore, when you are on the trains, always keep your belongings on sight and hands on your pockets, specially if the place is crowded.
Bus
Probably not one of the most comfortable means of transport, but it’s the one that you will find more frequently. We would recommend avoiding it if it’s too crowded. Why? Same reason as before, these are the places with the highest chance of getting your belonging stolen. The buses run from 4:40 a.m. to midnight, and the same tickets and fares on the metro apply.
Taxi-Uber
In São Paulo, Taxis are usually white and can be found at taxi stations (ponto de taxi) at many main intersections, or you can hail a cab off the street. It’s not very frequent to find drivers who speak English well, so we recommend you to learn some useful phrases beforehand. As we said in the introduction, during evening this is the best method to move around since the car will come to your place, and you don’t have to be waiting in an exposed area. There are several companies of taxis in the city. Some of them are Ligue Taxi, Radio Taxi and Uber, definitively, that’s the one we recommend the most.
How can I stay safe?
Latin America in general is known for being one of the most dangerous regions in the world. Unfortunately, São Paulo doesn’t escape this reality. But, as long as you remain in the touristic and safer zones, the chances that something happens are minimal. For that reason, now we’ll show you what things you have to know before you visit this place. Here we’ll show you what places you should totally avoid, be careful and you can relax. Apart from that, we’ll also tell you some of the most common scams that could occur to you if you don’t know them. Furthermore, we’ll give you some addresses and telephone numbers that we highly recommend you to save.
Places and regions that you should avoid:
The first you should know is that São Paulo has one of the highest homicide rate of Latin America and the world and if there are homicides, you can imagine how many thieves, burglars, and scammers there are! As a result, we don’t recommend you to wander around the city as if it were your hometown. For this reason, you must know very well what are the touristic areas and just stay there.
São Paulo is divided in around 100 neighborhoods (you can see a detailed map below). Of course, we won’t mention one by one if it is safe or not. To put it bluntly and as it’s expected, the peripheral regions are the most dangerous. There you can find the renown “favelas” which are the Brazilian ghettos, places which you shouldn’t even dare to enter. If you want more detailed information, we’ll share you this map divided by neighborhoods, which shows an average rate of different kinds of crimes in the city.
So, you already know that you have to avoid every peripheral area and now, what about the center? Well, in general, all the central part close to the most touristic attractions is safe during the day. During the night, you should be careful and just walk along the main avenues or the most crowded streets, but it’s recommended that you take an Uber or taxi to be safer. There are certain parts which aren’t very dangerous, but you should be careful. These are:
A triangular area formed among the parks: praça da sé, praça da república e praça Roosevelt. All crowded zones around train, metro, and bus stations. Parking garages can also be dangerous and its surrounding areas. Furthermore, nearby the red-light districts in Augusta street and Paulista avenue.
Scams that you should be aware of:
If you are on the field, you most likely already know these common scams but in the case you are new to this, you should read them, so you are aware and can prevent falling on them.
First, if you are a foreigner, you should only visit the most popular places. As long as you are in these places, you can be sure that nobody will try to harm you, the reputation of the place is on stake. Different would be the case that you are hiring a street worker. In this case, the girl could somehow drug you and steal your belongings or make you pay more than agreed, etc. If this was the case, you wouldn’t be able to complain with nobody apart from local authorities which may not be so efficient if you don’t have photos or the real name of the subject.
There are several ways of scamming you, some may consist in just taking your money or belongings, others in blackmailing, others drugging without you realizing it and so on… There are many possibilities, and it’s impossible to explain all of them. As a result, we have selected the most relevant according to us for you:
Getting you drug
You may think, “I don’t take drugs so, it’s impossible that I fall for this”. But thieves can achieve it in several ways, let’s give some examples. A friendly girl on the street start talking to you and convince you of going for some drinks. She could have taken you to a bar in which the bartender has already put something on the drink or even, the girl puts something when you don’t realize. Then, she asks you to go to your hotel room and when the drug starts making effect you fall asleep and when you wake up, she has already stolen you everything.
There are even cases in which some girls put a drug on their nipples so, when she is having sex with a man, she makes him licks her nipples and so you get doped. There are many ways, the best way to avoid it is not engaging with street workers or trusting random girls who approached you in a friendly way.
Making you pay for unwanted services
Some girls can promise you typical sex-services but when you finish, she tells you that you have to pay more for extra services that she has given you which you consented but hadn’t agreed beforehand. If you want to avoid paying her, an accomplice or lady boy will come and make you pay by force. How to avoid it? It isn’t something that happens very frequently, but normally, this can happen if you hire a street worker.
Cash and dash
There are prostitutes that ask for you to pay in advance, and then she disappears without giving you any service. It can happen more often in Internet. How can I avoid this? If you are hiring someone by internet, use trustable and only hire girls who have a complete profile.
Blackmail
In some cases, girls take you to a place in which there are hidden cameras and have sex with you. Then, she sends you a menace that if you don’t pay certain money, then she will send this content to delicate contacts of yours or make it go viral. So, in this case, you should avoid going to the girl’s place and hiring a room in a motel instead.
It can also happen that you are having virtual sex with a girl, and she starts to ask you to send pictures. Be careful if you do it and try that your face, tattoos, or furniture of your house isn’t displayed on those photos.
Kiddnapping or theft
This one is more obvious. You should always be careful with the places that the girl proposes. If she suggests a motel located nearby or in a touristy area, that’s fine. But let’s say for example that she recommends a destination located in dangerous areas of the city. Better to avoid this type of proposal. She could be taking you to a dangerous house where a group is waiting for you.
As we said, there are several possibilities, so we recommend you to read these forums. Here you will find information about more general scams, but you can also access to certain locations.
Important telephone numbers that you should keep on you:
We hope you never need them, but just in case, these are the most important telephone numbers you might need. Unfortunately, there aren’t high chances that they will answer you in English, but here you have:
Emergencies
- Firefighters: 193
- Police: 197
- Health emergencies: 192
- Consumer protection – Procon: 151
Transport
- Metro: 0800-7707722 www.metro.sp.gov.br
- Urban bus: 156
- Airports: São Paulo Guarulhos (11) 2445-2945 / Congonhas (11) 5090-9000 / Campo de Marte (11) 2221-2699
- Airport Bus Service – 0800-2853047 ou (11) 3775-3850 www.airportbusservice.com.br
- Bus stations: Tietê, Barra Funda e Jabaquara – (11) 3866-1100 www.socicam.com.br
- Urban trains: 0800-0550121
Other entertainments that you can find in this place
If you came from so far, we suppose that you also want to enjoy the city in other ways. This city offers all kind of attractions for all kind of people. In this section, we’ll show you other things that you can do during the day and also during the night.
Baladas
Baladas are basically a nightclub where music is played, and you can dance, have some drinks and even try to talk with someone. They are very similar to boates, but without acompanhantes or garotas de programa working there. There are different kinds of baladas according to the kind of music that is played: eletrônicas are the baladas in which electronic music is played. Then, you have funk baladas, this genre is the typical urban style of Brazil and well, in these baladas this music is played. Another kind is the baladas sertanejas, another typical genre from Brazil, it is more quiet and danced in couples. Finally, we have baladas de rock, where that kind of music is played.
D-Edge (Eletrônica)
D-Edge is one of the main Electronic baladas of the city, and it has even been placed among the 5 most sophisticated clubs in the world. It counts with several floors equipped with many bars and an excellent system of illumination and sound which make this place distinguish. It also has a roof where you have a nice sight to the Memorial da América Latina.
Address: Av. Mário de Andrade, 141, Barra Funda, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 3665-9500
Social medias: Instagram
Le Rêve Club (Eletrônica)
Just at seeing the front of the building, you immediately will want to come in. This balada takes places in an old house which has been remodeled. The place counts with 4 bars, 3 dance floors and a classic decoration inside. Apart from enjoying the electronic music with an excellent sound system, you can also eat here.
Address: R. Marquês de Paranaguá, 329, Consolação, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 3047-4410
Social medias: Instagram
Club A (Eletrônica)
Club A is a balada that stands out for having a colorful decoration in its interior. The place counts with bars, lights, a good system of music and even trees inside the house.
Address: Alameda dos Aicás, 1642, Indianópolis, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 98351-4444
Social medias: Instagram
Selva (Funk)
Located in the heart of one of the most night-lived streets of the city, the Augusta street, in this place you will be able to enjoy Funk and Pop music all the night.
Address: Rua Augusta, 501, Consolação, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 3120-4140
Social medias: Instagram
Avenue Club (Funk)
The building is inspired in the New York standard for nightclubs. Having several bars, a good sound system and colorful lights, the place is well-known for bringing famous national funk artists.
Address: Rua Cardeal Arcoverde, 1393, Pinheiros, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 97777-7724
Social medias: Instagram
OpenBar Club (Funk)
OpenBar Club counts with several spaces where different events are played. As the others, it counts with frequent shows of renowned funk artists.
Address: Rua Henrique Schaumann, 794, Pinheiros, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 94357-7035
Social medias: Instagram
Villa Country (Sertanejo)
If we have to discuss a unique place, this place stands out. With its building resembling western culture and 12,000 square meters, the place will make you want to go even if you aren’t into the genre. Apart from the building, this balada counts with several bars and even a restaurant.
Address: Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 774, Água Branca, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 3868-5858
Social medias: Instagram
Villa 567 (Sertanejo)
Another excellent place to visit, even if you aren’t a fan of this music. Vila 567 has several spaces. In one side there is just a bar zone. Then, you have the dance floor where you can enjoy this music and dance a bit. Also, you can go up to the roof to have a nice view of the Vila Madalena.
Address: R. Aspicuelta, 567, Vila Madalena, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 95001-5769
Social medias: Instagram
Morrison Rock Bar (Rock)
With its around 30 years of service, this place has become one of the most relevant rock clubs of the city and even in the country. Having a rock n roll environment, 3 floors and nice people who attend to the place, if you are into rock, then you must visit this club at least once.
Address: R. Fidalga, 531, Pinheiros, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 91118-5260
Social medias: Instagram
Tokyo 東京 Club (Karaoke bar)
Located in the center of the city, with 9 floors and a roof with amazing views toward the city, we could say that is one of the biggest clubs. And what can you do in this club? Well, it counts with everything from bars, restaurants, dance floors with different styles, karaokes, expositions, cinema, theater, etc. So, if you visit it once, you may want to visit it again because you won’t have time to enjoy it all in only one night.
Address: R. Maj. Sertório, 110, Vila Buarque, São Paulo
Phone number: +55 (11) 91118-5260
Social medias: Instagram – Facebook
Museums
Pinacoteca de São Paulo
The Pinoteca de São Paulo is a museum of arts, here you will find paintings, sculptures, photographs among other styles of arts. There are also several expositions very often in the place, you can check which ones are coming soon in the main page of their website.
Address: Praça da Luz, 2, Luz, São Paulo
Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
Another recommendation if you are into the arts. Here you can also find sculptures, paintings, photographs, etc. You can check their hours in their website.
Address: Av. Paulista, 1578, Bela Vista, São Paulo
Museu do Futebol
If you are keen on soccer, then this place is for you. The Museo do Futebol counts with different spaces where you will find history, curiosities and objects related with this sport in Brazil and also internationally.
Address: Praça Charles Miller, s/n, Pacaembu, São Paulo
Museu Catavento
The Museu Catavento is one of the biggest when it comes to sciences. In this place, you will find sections about universe, life, engineering and social sciences. Recommended going if you have the opportunity.
Address: Avenida Mercúrio, Parque Dom Pedro II, s/n, São Paulo
Theaters
Theatro Municipal De São Paulo
Built in 1911 in Renaissance & baroque styles, this theater presents operas, concerts and ballet. So, if you are a classic person you should assist and watch a show, if you aren’t, sightseeing the place is an activity very worth it.
Address: Praça Ramos de Azevedo, s/n, República, São Paulo
Renault Theatre
Located in the center of the city, this theater possesses a classic building which has been renowned and hosts the biggest and most important productions. The place is recommended to visit for tourist who want to sight see its building too. Unfortunately, it doesn’t count with an official site, but you can see what events are coming and order tickets in this site.
Address: Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 411, Republica, São Paulo.
Races
Another entertainment which catches the attention of many are races. São Paulo has a certain reputation in this field too.
Autódromo José Carlos Pace
If you are into motorsports, then this place must ring a bell to you. Opened in 1940, this track is host of the most important races of the world, as Formula 1. So, if you are a fan of cars, you should check what are the next races.
Address: Av. Sen. Teotônio Vilela, 261, Interlagos, São Paulo
Jockey Club SP
For the lovers of horses and gambling, you have Jockey Club SP. In this club, you will be able to watch horses racing in a big horse racetrack and even gamble from $2 reais if you want. Unfortunately, gambling is illegal in São Paulo so, you won’t find Casinos in any part of the country. However, stakes on horses are allowed.
Address: Av. Lineu de Paula Machado, 1263, Cidade Jardim. São Paulo