For the kids · Sao Paulo, Brazil
14 Things to Do in Sao Paulo with Kids
Parks, zoos, hands-on museums and rides: the Sao Paulo the kids will actually remember.
Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 208 tracked Sao Paulo places. Updated monthly.
Ibirapuera Park
Park & natureIbirapuera Park is an urban park in São Paulo covering 158 hectares (about 390 acres). It is the most visited park in South America, with 14.4 million visits in 2017.
Read our full guide →Independence Park (São Paulo)
Park & natureIndependence Park in São Paulo is a sprawling green space that marks the site where Dom Pedro I declared Brazil's independence from Portugal in 1822.
Read our full guide →Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo
EntertainmentTheatro Municipal de São Paulo is a grand opera house located in the República district, inaugurated in 1911.
Read our full guide →Parque da Independencia
Park & natureFree entryThe Parque da Independência (Independence Park) in São Paulo is one of the city's most historically significant green spaces, a formal, French-inspired garden in the Ipiranga district laid out on the…
Read our full guide →SESC Pompeia
EntertainmentFree entrySESC Pompeia is a renowned cultural and leisure complex located in the Pompeia neighborhood of São Paulo.
Read our full guide →Bradesco Theatre
EntertainmentBradesco Theatre, located in the Barra Funda neighborhood of Sao Paulo, is a state-of-the-art performance venue that opened in 2012.
Read our full guide →Museum Theatro Municipal of Sao Paulo
EntertainmentThe Museum Theatro Municipal of São Paulo offers a captivating glimpse into the city's cultural heritage.
Read our full guide →Ecotrips Brasil
Park & natureEcotrips Brasil is a highly acclaimed tour operator based in São Paulo, specializing in eco-friendly outdoor activities and nature excursions.
Read our full guide →Teatro Santander
EntertainmentSituated within the JK Iguatemi shopping complex in the upscale Itaim Bibi neighborhood, Teatro Santander is one of São Paulo's premier entertainment venues.
Read our full guide →Clube do Minhoca
EntertainmentClube do Minhoca, nestled in the vibrant Vila Buarque neighborhood of São Paulo, is a premier destination for live music and entertainment.
Read our full guide →Luz Square
Park & natureFree entryLuz Square, known in Portuguese as Praça da Luz, is a leafy urban park in the heart of São Paulo.
Read our full guide →Ibirapuera Planetarium
MuseumThe Ibirapuera Planetarium is a state-of-the-art facility located within São Paulo's iconic Ibirapuera Park.
Read our full guide →Gazeta Theatre
EntertainmentGazeta Theatre is a prominent performing arts venue located in the upscale Jardins neighborhood of São Paulo, right on the iconic Avenida Paulista.
Read our full guide →Teatro Procopio Ferreira
EntertainmentTeatro Procopio Ferreira is a charming theater located on Rua Augusta in the upscale Jardins district of São Paulo.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 208 Sao Paulo places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Sao Paulo are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Sao Paulo good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Sao Paulo?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Sao Paulo for the full set.
How many days do you need in Sao Paulo with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.