Maria e Jared

For all the "gringos", you'll need an eletronic visa to get in Brazil.

Super easy to sort out and all info can be found in the following website.

When arriving in São Paulo, you will be landing at GRU Airport.

Getting to the city from the airport is very easy! You can take either a taxi or an Uber.

The exchange rate will work in your favor, and the ride won't be expensive at all (we promise!).

Here are some tips to help you have a great time in São Paulo. Don't hesitate to message us if you need any help!

Where to Stay

We'll be staying at the Double Tree Hotel prior to the wedding weekend and we would love to have you all with us!!

DoubleTree by Hilton - R. Manuel Guedes, 320 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo (~ $130 per night) - Book through this link or use the promo code MARIAEJARED to get 15% off.

Here are a few other recommendations in the immediate area if you would like a bit of a selection:

Transamerica Executive Faria Lima - R. Pedroso Alvarenga, 1256 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo (~ $105 per night)

Blue Tree Premium - Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 3989 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo (~ $170 per night)

Melia Jardim Europa - R. João Cachoeira, 107 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo - SP (~ $190 per night)

The Westin - Rua Ibiaté, 86 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo (~ $280 per night)

Hotel Fasano - R. Pedroso Alvarenga, 706 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo (~ $760 per night)

For those who want to experience a truly amazing hotel (although a ~20min Uber away):

Hotel RoseWood -  R. Itapeva, 435 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP (~ $590 per night)

What to do

Ibirapuera Park - The "brazilian Central Park"; it's a soothing oasis in the hectic concrete jungle of São Paulo. 

Beco do Batman - or Batman Alley, is a really interesting area that’s literally covered in various murals and art.

Pinacoteca – The oldest art museum in São Paulo with an extensive collection of Brazilian art from the 1900s until today.

São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) – A world-famous museum renowned not only for its impressive collection (including works of Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Picasso) but also for its unique architecture.

Instituto Tomie Ohtake – Named after a famous Brazilian-Japanese artist, this museum features exhibitions of contemporary art and design and is known for its eye-catching colorful architecture. 

São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (MAM) – Situated in Ibirapuera Park, this museum displays the works of the most famous modern and contemporary Brazilian artists.

Restaurants

Meat: Barbacoa | Fogo de Chao | NB Steak | Pobre Juan | Fazenda Churrascada

Italian: Modern Mamma | Rascal | Nino | Famiglia Manccini | Braz Pizzeria

Bars with Brazilian Food: Bar Original | Piraja | Vaca Veia

Shopping

Shopping Iguatemi | Shopping JK Iguatemi | Shopping Higienopolis