The West Zone of São Paulo is famous for its variety of clubs. Inhabited by the youth of São Paulo, the area exudes art and culture. In addition, its gastronomy is second to none. So, if you’re wondering where to go first, check out our guide and enjoy the best of this region.
Barra Funda
Arriving by the Palmeiras-Barra Funda station, which brings together lines 7-Rubi, 8-Diamante and 3-Vermelha, you’ll find the Memorial of Latin America, a cultural center dedicated to the prestige of Latin America’s rich culture.
This neighborhood is also home to the Theatro São Pedro, known for its musical concerts. To search for tickets and events, click here.
Finally, it’s worth remembering that the Audio Club, Espaço Unimed and Impulso Park (video below) are also located in Barra Funda and are well worth a visit!
Lapa
During the day one way, at night another! Lapa offers many family plans and cultural activities, but it also doesn’t lose out when it comes to nightlife.
There you’ll find the Mercado Municipal da Lapa, the Shopping Center Lapa, the Centro Cultural Tendal da Lapa, the Centro Esportivo Pelezão and the Teatro Cacilda Becker, where there are plays with tickets at a good price.
When the sun goes down, you can still enjoy the balada The Week and the traditional bars in the area: A Lapinha and Bezerra, which serve great beer and boteco food.
Check out more plans in Lapa by clicking here.
Pinheiros
Like Lapa, Pinheiros also offers options for all tastes and styles. From antique shops to SP’s most beloved bars, you’ll find options for a whole day out in the area.
Starting with the daytime ones: on Saturdays, from 9am to 5pm, there is the Benedito Calixto Arts, Culture and Leisure Fair. In Pinheiros, you’ll also find a Municipal Market. Also, be sure to visit the Instituto Tomie Ohtake, a reference in art and culture in the capital.
To eat and drink well, visit Exquisito or Guilhotina Bar. Check out other suggestions for bars in Pinheiros by clicking here.
Pompeia
There’s no way to talk about Pompeia without mentioning Sesc Pompeia, the point, which offers leisure, cultural and sporting activities for São Paulo residents, was designed by Lina Bo Bardi and today is a global reference.
To satisfy your hunger, we recommend Osnir or Broken Broom, the first Harry Potter-themed hamburger restaurant in São Paulo.
Butantã
In this neighborhood, you can do various physical activities at the Esporte para Todos Park. Among them, biking on the bike lane. If you want to enjoy visits to biology and history museums, there you’ll find the Butantan Institute, Biological Museum, Museum of the City of São Paulo, Civil Police Museum and the Serpentarium.
For children, the SP Diversões is an excellent outing. The park is one of the largest in the indoor category in São Paulo and is close to the Butantã metro station. So there’s no excuse not to take the kids.
Vila Madalena
Finally, Vila Madalena, which is considered one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world and is located in the West Zone of SP!
There, you can visit the graffiti at Beco do Batman, enjoy the end of the day at Praça do Pôr do Sol and enjoy the best of the bar scene at Rua Aspicuelta. Don’t forget to visit the Kobbi Gallery and others in the area to check out some of São Paulo’s art scene.
