If you live in the West Zone, you should be very familiar with CPTM Line 8-Diamante . Connecting Júlio Pestes Station, in the Historic Center, to Amador Bueno Station, in Itapevi, it is an important access route between neighborhoods such as Lapa and Barra Funda, all the way to the metropolitan region of São Paulo.
If there’s one thing São Paulo residents like, it’s to get around the capital without spending too much, and what better way to do that than by taking advantage of public transportation? In this article, we bring you a guide to the cultural and entertainment attractions you can visit on CPTM Line 8-Diamante, exploring the surroundings of its stations. Check it out!
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What to do on CPTM Line 8-Diamante?
Sala São Paulo
If you like classical music, then get ready to visit. This is because Line 8-Diamante stops at Júlio Prestes Station, whose building also houses Sala São Paulo, home to the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (Osesp). In addition to concerts, many of which are free, the space offers guided tours, plays and other cultural activities.
🚇 At Júlio Prestes Station
📍 Júlio Prestes Square, 16 – Campos Elíseos
Museum of the Portuguese Language
Right next to Júlio Prestes Station is the Portuguese Language Museum, the first in the world dedicated to a language. Its aim is to value the Portuguese language in all its accents, analyzing the origins and influences of the language.
The space features exhibitions, cultural and educational activities, as well as beautiful architecture. After all, the museum is in Estação da Luz one of the capital’s most imposing historic buildings.
🚇 10 minutes from Júlio Prestes Station
📍 Praça da Luz, s/n – Historic Center
Água Branca Park
If you want to breathe some fresh air without paying too much for it, a good idea is to visit the parks near the metro. For example, Água Branca Park is easily accessible by Line 8-Diamante, guaranteeing an affordable and relaxing stroll.
There are more than 130,000 square meters of nature and attractions such as free workshops, organic fairs, martial arts classes for the elderly and much more.
🚇 5 minutes from Palmeiras-Barra Funda Station
📍 Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, 455 – Água Branca
Lapa Municipal Market
If you like artisanal products, then you can take Line 8-Diamante to visit the Mercado Municipal da Lapa. After all, there you’ll find spices, teas, meats, drinks, cheeses and other unique flavors.
🚇 3 minutes from Lapa Station
📍 Rua Herbart, 47 – Lapa
Memorial of Latin America
The Memorial da América Latina is another cultural center you can visit on Line 8-Diamante. As well as permanent exhibitions on Latin American culture, the venue hosts music festivals, food fairs, lectures, debates and shows.
🚇 4 minutes from Palmeiras-Barra Funda Station
📍 Avenida Mário de Andrade, 664 – Barra Funda
Gabriel Chucre State Park
Finally, another attraction accessible by CPTM Line 8-Diamante is the Gabriel Chucre State Park, in Carapicuíba, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. With an area of more than 130,000 square meters, the park offers walking and cycling paths, a skate park and sports courts.
🚇 4 minutes from Palmeiras-Barra Funda Station
📍 Avenida Consolação, 505 – Vila Gustavo Correia, Carapicuíba/SP
