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Parque do Ibirapuera

Av. Pedro Alvares Cabral, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01105, Brazil
+55 11 5740884
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ranked #5 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 336 Reviews
Type: Parks
Owner description: The emerald heart of an oftentimes gray city, São Paulo's Parque do Ibirapuera offers respite from the urban madness among cool, shady trees and... more » Owner description: The emerald heart of an oftentimes gray city, São Paulo's Parque do Ibirapuera offers respite from the urban madness among cool, shady trees and mentally-stimulating structures. Running trails, bike paths, and yoga and capoeira sessions let locals and visitors alike keep fit, while a clutch of museums and galleries — such as the museums of Modern and Contemporary Art, all designed by master Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer — gives the brain a good workout. The impressive Museu Afro Brasil and fiery Auditório Ibirapuera are two of the park's treasures. « less
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It´s a park. It´s nice. During week days it´s pretty calm, perfect to take your dog for a nice walk, lay down on the grass, check the sunset. During weekends it´s very crowded.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

When I went there, it was fantastic, really. There is a planetarium (not a very good one, by the way) and a good restaurant. A lot of green area to walk and enjoy the tranquility of the place. Do take a lot of pictures there! There is so many types of flora and ocassional running by fauna.. Simply wonderful.

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Sao Paulo, SP
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

A nice place to relax, walk and even watch some performances on arts and exibithions. A park in the middle of a huge city that, for me, resembles NYC. Enjoy it during the weekends (crowded!) or in the early morning or evening. Avoid it by night because you can find yourself a little bit lonely...

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Sao Paulo, SP
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This the park that the locals go to when is sunny and warm to breathe a little fresh air. You will find people from all social strata.

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Lima
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

live and thrill, peace and solitude, sparkling noise, silent nature... all this contradictions are for real in one place, it will depend on which area of the park you decide to visit. The Japanese garden is my favorite. You will find popular food in many corners, ice creams on the walk, or if you prefer comfortable seating and service at... More

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Shanghai, China
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I like the relaxing atmosphere, cultural event options, location, safety...

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Toa Baja
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Is a great place to relax and have some fun. The park is really nice. The trail is fun and is great to see the locals during the weekend.

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Sao Paulo, SP
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The park was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and landscape by Burle Marx! It's quite nice to check the buildings such as Oca, Auditorium. There are 2 museums inside the park, the MAM (Modern Art Museum) and Afro-Brazilian Museum both worth a visit! Stop by to have a coffee or lunch at the MAM's Restaurant.

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Usa, Japan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Beautiful park with all kinds of skaters, runners, bicyclists and fun loving people running around. A great afternoon.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

It huge, bigger then central park in NYC. It is a great place to hang with friends and family and go on a walk , bike or picinic.

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