São Paulo: Mistakes Tourists Make in São Paulo, Brazil

[@TonyCollinsuser-bw2hz9iw3c]

Fascinating city. I think Sao Paulo is under rated as a tourist attraction. Regards from Sydney

[@livitax]

going to SP in April :) thank you very much for all the information on the video!!!

[@woltersworld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sadaofutaki]

Just don't go to the central Municipal Market, it's a place where even Brazilians from other states get scammed. You'd better go to Mercado Municipal da Lapa or Pinheiros.

[@achimharding]

How was your trip?

[@adalbertomodesusa]

I'm Brazilian, born and raised in São Paulo, and videos like this make me so emotional...... COUNTING the days to go back to my beloved Sampa! Love you!

[@LonewolfBrownie]

Going back? You left because it is so great and safe? 😂😂😂. NO. You left for money..and a better life !

[@sweetheartsz]

@@LonewolfBrownie You don't know him, you don't know why he left stop being a jealous vira-lata

[@NorskInjustis]

Yep. How can you stay away from 20 murders per 100.000 inhabitants and NO real culture, only funk and brutalism. And with the great lie Lula as mafia boss. Please. Give me a break What a JOKE.

[@NorskInjustis]

@@sweetheartsz i think EVERYONE undestands why it is better not to live in SP.

[@sweetheartsz]

@@NorskInjustis stfu são Paulo is amazing I had the opportunity to move to Milan but I preferred to stay

[@Nyierm]

Listen to this man. Born and raised in São Paulo, this gentleman has great recommendations.

[@tedgrove7775]

This man reviews literally everything!

[@woltersworld]

I try 😉

[@tedgrove7775]

@@woltersworld the last one of your videos I watched was you reviewing an NFL Stadium! Keep up the good work - your content is pretty helpful and informative!

[@gbosqueh]

São Paulo is such a vibrant city, totally underrated. While Rio is like Brazil's LA, São Paulo is its NYC. 🇧🇷

[@Theresa-bn4xc]

Rio is Miami & São Paulo is NYC

[@gbosqueh]

@@Theresa-bn4xc Nope, Brazil's version of Miami would more likely be a city in the Northeast, such as Recife, Salvador or Fortaleza. Rio has most of LA's characteristics being city n.2, home of audiovisual productions and the beach culture.

[@nancyleal2529]

@@gbosqueh , yes, but São Paulo is bigger than NYC, the biggest city in the Americas. Take a look at videos "Landing in São Paulo - Congonhas Airport".

[@herbertbielefelder341]

São Paulo is my favorite City in Brazil. It has everything I like.

[@HenriqueErzinger]

It has everything, period. hahaha

[@robingreenwood7627]

After reviewing your video I went for 10 days. It was one of my best trips and the food was amazing especially for someone who is GF so much variety

[@Jonathan-ob5mx]

Wow!! The food diversity caught my attention aswell. I’m planning on taking a solo trip myself over there. What part of SP did you stay at?

[@robingreenwood7627]

@@Jonathan-ob5mx I stayed at Consolação Avenida Paulista, 2239 Cerqueira Cesar São Paulo - beautiful hotel

[@Formulafan0301]

@@robingreenwood7627 how safe was the city planning to go to the f1 race and was wondering how safe the city is

[@robingreenwood7627]

@@Formulafan0301 I have no idea about the race. Just like most major cities you have certain neighborhoods that are safer than others and some you want to avoid at all costs. I am a solo traveler and felt very safe!

[@alfreddoveggani7468]

@@Formulafan0301 As in any big city, just act like a common citizen and you won't be eaten by cannibals or have your liver sold in the central market. There is a metro line L.9 to Interlagos autodrome, avoid the vine used by Tarzan

[@piadas804]

Italian food in São Paulo is great! There of course is a "mix of Italian and Brazilian food", but there is also authentic italian food, just like in NYC.

[@claudiograssi1037]

As Italian I totally agree.

[@HenriqueErzinger]

it's just like NYC, yes. Meaning, mostly not authentic at all, but pretty good nonetheless hahaha Our (São Paulo) pizza is much better tho, it's not even close.

[@lailee3129]

This is the most useful video I've watched so far to prepare my trip to Sao Paulo! Thank you!!

[@Mah_fb]

My home city ❤ so happy you're exploring Brazil!

[@francescosilverio7343]

Seja bem vindos ao Brasil todos vcs 🌅🇧🇷

[@sathyansundar]

Will be visiting Sao Paulo in Dec 2024. Staying at Pestana Vila Mariana. Any suggestions to commute taking the metro are welcome..

[@sadaofutaki]

You chose a good location, it's close to everything and away from the noise of the parties in Pinheiros or Paulista. The subway is close and practical but Uber is cheap and practical in this region of São Paulo. oh and a tip, don't go to the central municipal market. It's a place where even Brazilians from other states get hit, there's nothing good there. Go to the municipal market in other neighborhoods

[@sathyansundar]

@@sadaofutaki Thanks a lot. Great help.

[@lucasgiordani9801]

Use the subway system whenever possible, it is clean, fast, cheap and covers most of the main attractions. If not possible, use Uber. It works pretty well with reasonable price

[@sathyansundar]

@@lucasgiordani9801 Thanks a lot Lucas. From the ways of it, it looks like subway is an excellent option. Does Sao Paulo Metro has weekly passes for couples? Other thing I was about to ask is the weather. I know December is summer in SP. Is it bad to stay out for Iberapuera Park and nearby attractions for the daytime?

[@Thund3r14n0]

@@sadaofutaki Unless @sathya is really looking for something specific, Sao Paulo citizens use Mercado Municipal to source for very specific stuff not easily found in other places

[@realwalks]

Here I am, a Brazilian getting tips from a gringo. Awesome video, tks!

[@DzzO]

If people are into biking they should rent a bike on Faria Lima avenue. You can ride it to multiple parks from there. Villa-Lobos Park on one end and Ibirapuera Park on the other end. With Parque do Povo in between. Also riding the bikeway near the Pinheiros river is really cool. Kind of stinky sometimes but really cool regardless.

[@mz-ck9pw]

Great video as always! Happy Holidays to you and you family!

[@johnnytx45]

In all of Brazil, the food portions at restaurants is huge.

[@henriquesoares2343]

The food portions are usually designed to be shared between two or more people, that is why they seem big to an unassuming person.

[@Nivek_Morima]

@@henriquesoares2343 claro que não po, só uma refeição normal mesmo, vocês comem pouco

[@pldrosa]

@@johnnytx45 much smaller than portions in the US

[@scottmoering9810]

Wow!! The portions are tiny compared to the 🇺🇸. Love the food but you certainly don't get your monies worth

[@HenriqueErzinger]

@@scottmoering9810 It's certainly tiny in the tourist traps. I have some bad news for you hahaha

[@camilogyllback7193]

I love your energy! Feel really excited to visit SP. I´m going for my first time in a few weeks.

[@enossousa]

São Paulo lo amo mucho❤

[@REALcatmom]

Obrigado, Mark!

[@deanpoole4458]

Going to brazil for a month in 3 weeks,will be in sao paulo,rio,Brasilia and minas Gerais,would be happy to hear any recommendations from people for things to do in any of these cities,thank you😊

[@kesterhernandez3409]

Take me with you. 😂😂

[@MaldonadoCH1]

Very helpful video, traveling from MX to SP in next couple of months. :)

[@ollifrank6255]

I lived there for 7 years and always hated the smog. When I returned and saw the smog sky I thought "I missed you so much", tanta saudade.

[@l.rodrigoandrade2625]

Whoa! Dude's got some knowledge to spare! I'm impressed!

[@thejuliasimoes]

love when you are here in my hometown ❤

[@TouristTravel4K]

Beautiful video. Good luck to you.🎉Merry Christmas

[@welitonsilva-s5p]

You are amazing! I loved your video you being joy well your words... I love São Paulo ❤❤❤

[@amandaxoxo6482]

Hey! Love your videos! I was wondering where is this background that you're speaking from? I'm going to Sao Paulo in March and love walking around + exploring different residential neighborhoods so get a taste of what of what local living is like. This neighborhood looks beautiful! Where is this place?

[@jkinnear81]

I would say the biggest mistakes you can make in São Paulo is not taking Ubers at night. I trust them way more than a random cab you would flag in the street. There are quite a few other ones but you mentioned them. Well actually, one other is not going up a high rise platform to view how immense the city actually is. We went to Farol Santander, well worth the price. Btw, Alex and I were staying quite nearby the mercado when we went.

[@extsaojose]

I would say, take UBER BLACK in São Paulo, at least i felt safer, and is not that much expensive

[@Marcoshary]

@@extsaojose I would say, Uber Black is the best option by far, best service and quality of cars, in general. I always use them when I go to SP.

[@Thund3r14n0]

Folks, subways system is pretty easy to get around. Just avoid the rush hour.

[@fromrio2roi]

99taxis is just as good IMO.

[@extsaojose]

Traffic in São Paulo is MADNESS

[@FindYourFree]

Favorite city for living like you said, not really for passing through

[@gabrielmoreno9455]

Que São Paulo o quê! VAI CORINTHIANS! Jokes apart, those are some great tourist info, hope you guys have a good time.

[@cleberneri1754]

Hey, the last tip is the best Fico muito feliz em saber que você faz parte da nação tricolor

[@alexandrafisher3614]

I love your videos.

[@TedinNY]

Long time Sampa resident here: GREAT!! 👍

[@brunolima1997]

Please be careful about accepting the "free food" in Mercado Municipal. It is usually a scam and they will charge you insane amount of money

[@mattvideoeditor]

They will really offer food for free. But then they try to convince you to buy overpriced stuff. Tourists feel obligated to buy, because the guy was nice, but one can just refuse.

[@samanthafox3124]

Be careful about what you accept as "samples" .. they will pester you to buy from them and sometimes very aggressively. ​@@mattvideoeditor

[@EdilsonRibeiro-o8h]

Sempre, de pratis, um brasileiro a falar mal do Brasil, ao invés de ser minimamente otimista ao falar bem.😢

[@artursantos2715]

@@EdilsonRibeiro-o8h ele está apenas fazendo um alerta. E golpistas existem fora do Brasil também. Paris por ex. é cheia de golpistas

[@poliniques]

@@EdilsonRibeiro-o8h A informação é valida e importante, bem melhor do que mentir ou omitir. Um dos erros que nós brasileiros cometemos é não aceitar críticas. A crítica é necessária para que os erros sejam reconhecidos e portanto corrigidos.

[@tobiojo6469]

Hey Mark, great video

[@Sshtb0x_cars]

Excited to go next month!

[@steh.victoria]

amazing review

[@victorourives]

You have tô prove the "Prensadão". Its a hot-dog with many things like corn, pea, quaill egg, raisins, mashed potatoes and straw potatoes. They are awsome!

[@duncanhunte9728]

Thank you for this very helpful video From Suriname Sth amerika

[@ThayaraG]

São Paulo is an incredible place, especially the coast of São Paulo.

[@georgeaugustogarciabehaker8660]

I can't believe you was in here and I didn't saw... I'm s big fan of your videos!

[@juelise]

The best part of SP is our food ❤

[@mrn13]

No no no...Its the women😎

[@FuturoDeRedpillEhAlcoolismo]

E a programação noturna, os shows nos SESC e os protestos na Avenida Paulista

[@BrazilResearcher]

and the women.

[@realsonhador]

The best advice of all, when you came here, please, be a São Paulo Footbal Club's fan. It is far away the best time of all entire America, including Central and North America. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@veraviana9511]

There are many beaches near São Paulo Capital: Santos, São Vicente, Praia Grande, Guarujá, São Sebastião, Peruíbe, Itanhaém, Ubatuba, Bertioga, and so on. The first ones, you can visit them and come back to São Paulo/Capital on the same day.

[@AlexKuhn-x3f]

Very good tips for a first timer "gringo". Definitely you absorbed the São Paulo way of living . Congrats ! By the I am a Brazilian guy who lived in SP for ten years. I love this city .

[@lorenzodeagostini8941]

I agree with everything you said in the video! I grew up in São Paulo until I was 18 years old and I miss it a lot! One important correction is mentioning Palmeiras as the city’s best team! 😂

[@LonewolfBrownie]

Until you became an adult ! Then you went somewhere safer to live? 😂😂😂

[@lorenzodeagostini8941]

@@LonewolfBrownie lol. Yes! Generally speaking if you want to raise a family don’t do it in the capital

[@ddnz7]

❤i love SAO PAULO, that's my city. And I love this channel, amazing content❤

[@mariahammer5034]

Yes there is a beach in Santos wich is in São Paulo, Praia do Guarujà

[@DeadWaterLies]

I'm starting there as a digital nomad this month!

[@pedroamorim6481]

After São Paulo you canadians/americans will love your home town trafic jam

[@woltersworld]

You are 100% correct

[@AverageoJoe]

Just got back from a two week trip to Sao Paulo and Campos do Jordao, as a gringo who doesn't speak much Portuguese I loved the receptiveness of the people of Sao Paulo. Just be respectful and courteous and you will feel like you belong. Of course it helps a lot to learn the basics of the language. As a guy who grew up far into the rural hills of Pennsylvania in a nice quiet area, the city can definitely trigger an anxious response just like any other city but remember it is a super busy and hustle bustle city. Don't let it overwhelm you. The food is absolutely amazing, take his advice here to visit street markets and restaurants here you will not regret it! As far as dressing up, don't take his words at face value. I dress like a bum and as long as you have good hygiene and are handsome you will be easily accepted, especially with a smile on your face, also you make yourself less of a target for crime in the poorer areas. Keep your phone away. and dont use cash use an international credit card with no foreign transaction fees. easy to cancel and get your money back if it gets stolen, cash can never be recovered!

[@erickhuerta6662]

Excellent video wolter, you're certainly accurate about the overwhelming traffic everywhere, by the way there are another cities ever much more caotic than sp. Lima in Perú has more traffic jam than that. Good one ;)

[@CaioHornstein]

Loved the last recommendation, haha! Vamos, tricolor!!

[@TioDeive]

Great video, the part of cheering for São Paulo FC made me laugh. You became a native...

[@Thund3r14n0]

A sad native, but a native nonetheless

[@viniciusra9584]

You are right Wolters ! São Paulo it is not like London, Madrid and European Cities, it is not a walkable city... It is more like a indoors city! You only experience the potential of São Paulo if you know people from the city or you live in this city.... It is difficult to have a good impression of the city if you are just a tourist from outside, you must know where are the best places to visit, the best places to eat, to shop, etc.... And often they are far away from each other!

[@Thund3r14n0]

Nah, not really mate.

[@Patrick-bp8bx]

são paulo’s not a beach city but there are a lot of nice beaches about an hour away, most of them in the north side of the coast also! if you stay in central areas and use public transportation, you take 35min tops to get to places

[@HenriqueErzinger]

yeah, he glossed over it a bit, but our public transportation network is one of the best in the world.

[@Thund3r14n0]

Just a repair here, be careful when trying the food at Mercado municipal. You're into a gigantic haggling with the salespeople and it's pretty easy to get stuck there until you buy something. Oh, and the price there is insanely marked up, there's a street market in the afternoon, just outside it and you're going to find better pricing on fruits and vegetables. If you're really up to fruits, vegetables, 'pastel' and 'caldo de cana', just look up for the Feira Livre scheduling, they happen from Tuesday to Sunday all over the city and it's a lot lighter in your pocket.

[@philipintheairr]

Nice "what not to" from my home city :) just one thing missing: BE UTERELY CAREFUL WITH SCAMS! They happen in all kinds of shape and colors hahaha or between smiles and food! I guess the "free sample snacks" in the Mercado Municipal is the most classic.

[@rodrigovaz1092]

Hey, really nice video! I've found your channel searching contents about LA, as I strongly desire visit the city some day. A shout out from Santos, the main coast city in the State of São Paulo (1-hour drive from São Paulo city) and also known for Santos Soccer Club, Pelé & Neymar's soccer team. If you pass by some day, let us know! 🙂

[@aurileasantos7143]

I LOVE SÃO PAULO!!!!!!!

[@lucianac4388]

São Paulo is my favourite place to eat!!!!!!!!

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Cheers Wolt 👍🏆🇧🇷

[@gersonhiraki3099]

Vamos SP! 🔴⚪⚫

[@oilers48]

Driving in SP is so fun!

[@Nick-Gye]

If you're over 60 look out for the priority line - linha de prioridade. Tourists can use it. I used it at GRU a couple of months ago and check-in was a breeze

[@cijmo]

The problem with food samples is that I have food allergies and I can't explain it that I can't take the chance, eating a food that's new to me. Whatever they're selling, they're going to tell me that it shouldn't be a problem - obviously because they want to sell it but "just have a taste" can be a problem. They don't get it.

[@nanabutner]

I have the same problem with food allergies so I fully understand what you are going through! It isn’t fun especially when people do not believe how serious those allergies truly are!

[@1234magazine]

Get yourself a Brazilian partner that knows your allergies!

[@jeancanestri5572]

Maybe you get a guide. You can also make an 'alergy card' in Portuguese with a list of your allergies. I can help you with that if you want.

[@gljamil]

I live in São Paulo, "Trânsito é um desastre", no doubt. Calculate all the time. Check walking (yes, really) and the metro (it is crowded sometimes, but where it is not? It covers large parts of the city, mainly the main touristics points). A lot of culture, art and excellent food here. People is quite nice and you have fine services. No beaches. Mortadela sandwich and Pastel is not only an excellent street food, it is a ritual! Do not miss it for any reason, honestly! We are a country of immigrants, just check my name and my face, I am a "mineiro" (Minas Gerais) who lives in São Paulo. Congonhas airport is managed by God, directly, no way it can work well just managed by mankind. Another nice video from Wolter, welcome to Brazil, to São Paulo.

[@joseluciocorrea1866]

Beaches only 50 minutes away in Santos by excellent road! Delicious sea food there!

[@gljamil]

@@joseluciocorrea1866 nice!

[@albear972]

11:35 Sounds like the parking mafia. Nice car you have there, it'd be a shame if something happens to it.

[@DG-ig1rb]

Yes. They are known as 'flanelinhas' and their activity is ilegal, despite they are still present in many cities.

[@takamatsubakufu]

@@albear972 The flanelinhas is not illegal in Brazil is a profession known as guardadores de carros. But a lot of times they make criminal activities like extorsion and/or threats.

[@EddieRios203]

Question, do you have a video About bello horizonte

[@julianaqueiroz6895]

If it wasn’t for the soccer team the video would be perfect! 😜 Great tips! You sound like a local 👏🏼😊

[@jorgekumagai2672]

I used to live in São Paulo many decades ago, when it was quite safe to stroll on the streets of the city at any time.

[@joseluciocorrea1866]

Now it's safe again! The latest stas show São Paulo as the safest big city of Brasil!

[@jorgekumagai2672]

@@joseluciocorrea1866 _ I hope so because I have my family and friends living in São Paulo.

[@paullewis2413]

No question that S.P. is the food capital of South America. Some of the best food I’ve ever tasted has been at restaurants here. The Jardins area is overall the nicest and safest though you still need to be careful especially with your phones. Uber is ridiculously cheap and overall reliable. I’ve never had any problems checking in at GRU (business class) however immigration on arrival can take ages so if you’ve got a connecting flight allow at least 3 hours layover.

[@ivanildodeassiszanetti4904]

São Paulo é a capital mundial da gastronomia vc encontra comida do das nações do mundo tudo, palavras de um japonês de uma mult nacional que andou o mundo.

[@Thund3r14n0]

I'd say to step out of Jardins, snobbish place

[@dtsounds]

Regarding accommodation, I do not recommend staying outside the city of São Paulo, but I also do not recommend staying literally in the city center. Considering the safety and ease of access to tourist spots, choosing to stay in the so-called South Zone is the best option. Neighborhoods such as Moema, Vila Mariana, Saude, Pinheiros, Mooca, Campo Belo, Bela Vista are excellent in both respects.

[@Brian-fe7rv]

Taxi drivers can be trusted in the areas of interest, you just need to know a couple words in portuguese. Huge advantages of riding taxis: taxis can drive throught traffic on an exclusive lane. A 40 min ride might last as little as 15 min with a taxi skipping traffic.

[@FelixLiebrecht]

Amazing video. Loved it. As a "paulistano" I know what you mean. Eventually you can indicate my business in the future.

[@antoniarodrigues9608]

Mostrou são paulo tricolor do morumbi 👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@rialimpe]

I love that you're a hardcore Tricolor fan haha, awesome

[@AMAURINAGRINGA]

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[@rodrigodioniziodantas5917]

There is a train from the international airport to the center for R$ 4.40 and approximately 30 minutes to the center of SP

[@samanthafox3124]

It's been rounded up to BRL 5,00 but still a good alternative.

[@yugopolis861]

Wolter in how many countries have you lived? It seems like everywhere 😅

[@Originalman144]

The Wolters could easily pass as Brazilian family.

[@TartarugaGracie]

Bem vindo! Por favor, volte sempre!!

[@rocham4566]

Guys come in visiting São Paulo, city. don't forget also visiting stadium São Paulo football club

[@fernando_cravo]

In Rio, you are a Vasco fan, Mark! 😂

[@glasgow1968]

The football museum is superb

[@josecarlosfragoaspimenta9006]

Belo visual do condomínio Ithaye/Alphaville…vai morar aqui novamente?

[@lostdancer]

Sao Paulo is more safe than Rio, there is no cheating street vendors like in Rio's beaches. Avoid walk in old downtown alone (Republica, Anhangabau, Se and Luz). Bexiga is the italian district, Liberdade is the asian district. Eastern and Southern district are less touristic, but you can see the true people living in this city. Be welcome to this great and chaotic city.

[@Michaelpalmer4k]

Sao Paulo is muy Bien

[@evertonmv1217]

Muy bien is spanish. In portuguese is Muito boa.

[@34521125]

You are the guy that lives in Vicenza? You need visit the "8 provincia Veneta" Rio Grande do Sul, Serra Gaúcha especificly lol

[@Tramptraveller]

❤❤❤❤

[@LeoCurtis-h7w]

To avoid the traffic. take the Metro!

[@VKat]

Is it safe though?

[@Thund3r14n0]

@@VKat Sure, in fact, rail transportation and buses are safe. Usually foreigners coming by (or even ones that live here a long time) don't use it but it's just a worngly built perspective.

[@HenriqueErzinger]

Traffic can be very tough yes, but our public transportation network is one of the best in the world. The metro is modern, clean and efficient and covers a good deal of the city - not everything on account of being the largest city outside of Asia, third in the world -, and where it doesn't go you can easily get by bus most of the time. We also have great bike lanes coverage, and it's easy to walk in most places as well.

[@waffa008]

Hello! I'm looking to visit São Paulo soon. What's the name of the first park? Sorry, I didn't quite catch it. Thank you

[@aurileasantos7143]

BRASIL IS WANDERFUL !!!!!!

[@JcsJcsJcs]

Como você consegue falar algumas palavras em português sem sotaque, é bizarro. Parabéns

[@christianniss5950]

Take a regular taxi instead of an Uber. It can save lots of time because regular taxis may go on the "bus only" lanes. ubers can't. Therefore they can navigate much quicker.

[@jomarpires34]

From a foreign perspective, about flights, you are really on the money. The problem with Brazil is that most of Foreign flights not only depart only from T3 but all round the same time. It is usual for T3 to be very quiet on Departures in the morning and lunchtime just to be literally hell during later afternoon and evening when the foreign airlines have their flights. In Fact, the worst time to depart is between 16:00 and 20:00. Airport is very busy, shops are crowded and it takes ages to go through security. Patience and arriving early is key

[@josesantos2603]

São Paulo's subway is clean and safe, and my mother said it is better than NY's (she went to NY). And yes, there are gorgeous beaches in Praia Grande (Long Beach), Santos, São Vicente, Guarujá... But you need to take a bus at Jabaquara Metro Station