🇧🇷 2-Day Solo Trip in São Paulo (Safety First!)

I spent 2 days solo exploring São Paulo—here’s the safety-approved guide everyone asks for! 🏨 Where to Stay (Safe Zones) 📍 Avenida Paulista area (where I stayed) – Safe, walkable, great transport. Other safe options: Jardins, Itaim Bibi, Vila Madalena. 📸 What to Do 1️⃣ São Paulo Cathedral Skipped it—just a quick photo spot. Watch your phone! 2️⃣ Avenida Paulista (GO ON SUNDAY!) 🎉 #1000th McDonald’s (cute themed decor!) MASP Museum (must-see floating art!) Closed to cars! Street performers, beer stalls, food—pure joy! 3️⃣ Beco do Batman (Batman Alley) 🎨 Graffiti + hippie shops = perfect lazy afternoon. Great for unique souvenirs! 🛍 What to Buy 1️⃣ Patio Paulista Mall Natura (Brazilian skincare): Açaí body lotion, Ekos hand cream. Dengo (artisan chocolate). 2️⃣ Shopping Center 3 L’Occitane Brazil-exclusive hand cream. 3️⃣ Shops Jardins Granado Perfumes – "Imperial" (woody, AMAZING, ~¥300). 🍽 What to Eat 1️⃣ Cruzeiro’s Bar (Shopping Center 3) Picanha (Brazilian steak) – Juicy, must-try! 2️⃣ Coco Bambu (Paulista Mall) Seafood feast (huge portions, shareable!). Caipirinha (Brazil’s national cocktail—order it!). 3️⃣ Pão de Queijo 🧀 Cheesy bread balls – Snack like a local! ⚠️ Solo Travel Tips Uber > walking at night. No flashy bags/phones out. Sunday = BEST day for Paulista Ave. Verdict: São Paulo is vibrant, artsy, and surprisingly solo-friendly—if you stay smart! #SaoPaulo #BrazilTravel #SoloTravel #BatmanAlley #MASP #FoodieGuide #SafeTravels