'''Vila Madalena''' and '''Pinheiros''' are a region of neighboorhoods in Sao Paulo (city).
Understand
These neighborhoods have become a hot spot for artists, writers, journalists, movie directors, intellectuals in general and, of course, wannabes in every one of these categories. It's not uncommon to run into someone famous ? or nearly so ? when casually drinking in a bar, leaving the supermarket or having an espresso. Keep your eyes peeled.
Get in
Stations '''Clinicas''', '''Sumare''' and '''Vila Madalena''' of Line 2 - Green and future stations '''Oscar Freire''', '''Fradique Coutinho''', '''Faria Lima''' e '''Pinheiros''' of line 4 - Yellow.
Stations '''Hebraica-Reboucas''', '''Pinheiros''' e '''Cidade Universitaria''' of line 9 - Esmerald.
Buses that drive on avenues Reboucas, Eusebio Matoso, Brig. Faria Lima, Pedroso de Morais, Henrique Shcaumann, Sao Gualter, Heitor Penteado and Dr. Arnaldo, and on the streets Teodoro Sampaio, Butanta, Mourato Coelho, Fradique Coutinho and Cardeal Arcoverde.
See
Constructions
'''Complexo Clinicas''', the largest hospital in South America. Av. Dr. Arnaldo x Rua Teodoro Sampaio.
'''Instituto de Hygiene''', Avenida Dr. Arnaldo x Rua Teodoro Sampaio.
Museums/Cultural Centers/Galleries
'''Instituto Tomie Ohtake''', Avenida Faria Lima 201, entrance on Rua Coropes, tel. ''11'' 2245-1900. [http://www.institutotomieohtake.org.br/]. Tuesday to sunday, 11am to 8pm.
'''Galeria Fortes Vilaca''', Rua Fradique Coutinho, 1500, tel. ''11'' 3097-0384, [http://www.fortesvilaca.com.br/].
'''House of Palomino''', Rua Mourato Coelho, 790.
'''Casa da Xiclet''', Rua Fradique Coutinho, 1855.Vila Madalena - CEP 05416-012 - Sao Paulo-SP
Monday to Friday: 10:00 a 20:00 - weekends and holydays: 14:00 a 18:00 - phone55(11)2579-9007 / mobile:55(11) 8420-8550 - casadaxiclet@gmail.com - http://casadaxiclet.multiply.com - http://www.mapadasartes.com.br
'''Choque Cultural''', Rua Joao Moura, 997, tel. (11) 3061-4051, [http://www.choquecultural.com.br]. Mondays through saturdays, from 12pm to 7pm.
'''Espaco Contraponto''', Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque, 55 - tel. 3814-3769 (mornings).
'''Instituto Goethe''', Rua Lisboa, 974, tel. ''11'' 3088-4288
'''Centro de Cultura Judaica''', Rua Oscar Freire, 2500, tel. ''11'' 3065-4333. Cultural jewish institute.
'''Galeria Brasiliana''', Rua Arthur de Azevedo, 520, tel. ''11'' 3086-4273. Brazilian popular art. monday to friday, from 11am to 7pm; saturdays, until 5pm.
'''Casa Triangulo''', Rua Paes de Araujo, 77, Itaim, tel. ''11'' 3167-5621. From tuesdays to saturdays, from 11am as 7pm.
'''Centro Brasileiro Britanico''', Rua Ferreira de Araujo, 741, tel. 3812-6667. Exhibits, library and British consulate. Brazilian British Center. [http://www.cbb.org.br/]
Fairs
'''Praca Benedito Calixto Flea Market''', craft and antiques, saturdays, from 10am to 7pm.
'''Mercado de Flores''', flower market on the gates of Araca cemitery, Avenida Dr. Arnaldo, 24h.
'''Feira Livre da Oscar Freire''', on the viaduct over Avenida Sumare, sundays, from 6am to 1pm.
'''Feira Livre da Vila Madalena''', na Rua Mourato Coelho, saturdays, from 6am to 1pm.
Parks & Green Areas
'''Parque Villa-Lobos''', Avenida Prof. Fonseca Rodrigues, 1655, tel. ''11'' 3023-0316, from 7am to 7pm.
'''Praca do Por-do-Sol''', Avenida Diogenes Ribeiro de Lima x Rua Desembargador Ferreira Franca.
Do
Bicycle ride on '''Avenida Pedroso de Morais'''.
Blend in the crowd on '''Aspicuelta''' street.
Spend a saturday afternoon on '''Praca Benedito Calixto'''.
See the sunset on '''Praca do Por-do-Sol'''.
Buy
Remember the region is a refuge for intellectuals. That_fs why there are always good options for buying books.
The neighborhood streets are dotted with excellent thrift shops, full of preciosities.
'''Benedito Flea Market''', everything is on offer: antiques, rarities, collections, etc. It_fs also a great place to have lunch or a snack, as there are many bars and restaurants.
'''Cardeal Arcoverde Street''', and antique away.
'''Fnac''', Praca dos Omaguas, 34, tel. ''11'' 3579-2000. [http://www.fnac.com.br]
'''Shopping Villa-Lobos''', entrance by Avenida das Nacoes Unidas, 4777 (Marginal Pinheiros towards Castelo Branco), near Jaguare bridge. [http://www.shoppingvilla-lobos.com.br/]
'''Teodoro Sampaio Street''', on the section between Henrique Schaumann Avenue and Hospital das Clinicas, is the place to sell or trade musical instruments. From Henrique Schaumman Avenue down, the street is a magnet for shops selling new furniture, much of which is made to order.
Eat
Budget
'''Alternativa''', Rua Fradique Coutinho, 910, tel. ''11'' 3816-0706. Vegetarian food.
'''Maha Mantra''', Rua Fradique Coutinho, 766, tel. ''11'' 3032-2560. Vegetarian food.
'''Quitandinha''', Rua Rodesia, 128, tel. ''11'' 3819-4047. Vegetarian food.
Mid-range
'''Agadir''', Rua Fradique Coutinho, 950, tel. ''11'' 3097-0147. Moroccan.
'''Braz''', Rua Vupabussu, 271, tel. ''11'' 3037-7975. Pizza.
'''Hideki''', rua dos Pinheiros, 70, tel. ''11'' 3086-0685. Japanese.
'''Tanger''', Rua Fradique Coutinho, 1664, tel. ''11'' 3037-7223. Moroccan.
'''Tanuki''', rua Jerico, 287, tel. ''11'' 3814-3760. Japanese.
Splurge
'''Don Curro''', Rua Alves Guimaraes, 230, tel. ''11'' 3062-4712. Spanish.
Drink
Die-hard Bohemians unite! Vila Madalena ? Vila Mada, for those in the know ? is THE place for you. Its bizarrely named streets, such as Aspicuelta (who was a 16th century Spanish priest), Girassol (the sunflower) and Purpurina (glitter), are home to bars with something for everyone: there are _gclassic_h pubs with Portuguese tiles on the walls serving super-chilled draught beer and bean soup. Some are homes away from home for journalists and soccer fans, and there are still those for the gay crowd.
'''Astor''', Rua Delfina, 163, tel. ''11'' 3815-1364.
'''Bar do Sacha''', Rua Original, 89, ''11'' 3815-7665.
'''Bubu Lounge''', Rua dos Pinheiros, 791, tel. ''11'' 3081-9659. Gay club [http://www.bubulounge.com.br/]
'''Drake's ''', Rua Tucambira, 163, tel. ''11'' 3812-4477. [http://www.drakesbar.com/index.htm]
'''Empanadas''', Rua Wisard, 489, tel. ''11'' 3032-2116. Bar onde a especialidade esta no nome da casa.
'''Farol Madalena''', Rua Jerico, 172, tel. ''11'' 3032-6470. Gay bar. [http://www.farolmadalena.com.br/default.asp]
'''Grazie a Dio!''', Rua Girassol, 67, tel. '11'' 3031-6568.
'''Morrison Rock Bar''', Rua Inacio Pereira da Rocha, 362, tel. ''11'' 3814-1022.
'''Piraja''', Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 64, tel. ''11'' 3815-6881.
'''Posto 6''', Rua Aspicuelta, 644, tel. ''11'' 3812-4342. [http://www.posto6.com/]
'''Salve Jorge''', Rua Aspicuelta, 544, tel. ''11'' 3815-0705. [http://www.barsalvejorge.com.br/vila.asp]
'''SPKZ''', Rua Inacio Pereira da Rocha, 109, tel. ''11'' 3816-1694.
'''Torre''', Rua Mourato Coelho, 569, tel. ''11'' 3812-1858.
'''Urbano''', Rua Cardeal Arcoverde, 614, tel. ''11'' 3085-1001
'''Vianna''', Rua Cristiano Viana, 315, tel. ''11'' 3082-8228
Sleep
'''Casa Club Hostel Bar''', Rua Mourato Coelho, 973, tel. ''11'' 3798-0051.[http://www.casaclub.com.br]
Contact
'''Cyber Cafe of the Centro de Midia Independente''', Praca Americo Jacomino, 89, tel. ''11'' 3865-7028.