🇧🇷 São Paulo Travel Spots: Hits & Misses

🚫 BLACKLIST (Skip These) 1️⃣ São Paulo Cathedral 📌 "Biggest in South America?" Nope, many are bigger. ⚠️ Danger zone (robbery hotspot near Liberdade). 💭 Verdict: Just glance from your car window. 2️⃣ Avenida Paulista 🏙 *Same skyline for 30+ years—zero evolution.* 🎪 Sunday markets? Meh. ✨ Only perk: Nearby MASP & other attractions. 3️⃣ Batman Alley (Beco do Batman) 🎨 Overhyped graffiti street. 🌎 Brazil = graffiti everywhere. 📸 Not worth the detour for photos. 4️⃣ Mercadão (Municipal Market) 🛒 Half-empty stalls, weak vibes. 🍍 San Telmo (Buenos Aires) DESTROYS this. 5️⃣ Theatro Municipal 🎭 "Just another grand theater." 🍹 Area’s lively, but the theater itself? Skip. 🔥 REDLIST (Must-Dos!) 1️⃣ Liberdade (Japantown) 🇯🇵 ⛩ *200K Japanese residents = biggest diaspora outside Japan!* 🍜 Feels like Chinatown (tons of Chinese shops/eats). 😋 Food verdict: Legit delicious! 2️⃣ Ibirapuera Park 🌳 🏆 SA’s largest urban park (but smaller than Central Park). 💪 Hot locals, sunny vibes—pure serotonin! ⏳ *"20-minute park effect" = instant mood boost.* 3️⃣ Top 3 Museums 🖼 Pinacoteca: Underrated gem with massive collection. MASP: Famous but overrated (floating art gimmick). Football Museum: ⚽ Even non-fans will catch the passion! Final Thought: "São Paulo won’t wow you—but it’ll surprise you." ✨ #SaoPaulo #BrazilTravel #LatamAdventures #TravelTruths #NoFilter