Understand
These three neighborhoods were the first to grew outside the historical downtown. Occupied by millionaires from the coffee era, it remains as one of the most traditional addresses in the city. Higienopolis also is house to one of the largest and most active jewish communities.
Get in
Stations '''Santa Cecilia''' and '''Marechal Deodoro''' of line 3 - Red and future station '''Higienopolis-Mackenzie''', of line 4 - Yellow.
Buses that drive through avenues Pacaembu, Consolacao and Sumare, and on streets Angelica, Cardoso de Almeida and Turiassu.
See
Sights of Interest
'''Centro de Cultura Judaica''', Rua Oscar Freire, 2.500. Tel. ''11'' 3065-4333. Center for jewish cultural exchange. [http://culturajudaica.uol.com.br/]
'''Consolacao Cemitery''', Rua da Consolacao. Beautiful sculptures on the final place of big names from brazilian society, since the early 20th century.
'''Estadio do Pacaembu - Museu do Futebol''', Municipal Stadium Paulo Machado de Carvalho and Soccer Museum, praca Charles Miller, s/n.
'''Estadio Palestra Italia''', home of Palmeiras soccer club. Rua Turiassu, 1840, Agua Branca, [http://www.palmeiras.com.br]
'''Santa Cecilia church''', Santa Cecilia station of Line 3 - Red.
'''Museu de Arte Brasileira''', Rua Alagoas, 903, tel. ''11'' 3662-7198. [http://www.faap.br/english/museum/index.htm]
'''Santuario Nossa Senhora de Fatima''', Sumare station, Linha 2 - Green.
Theater
'''Teatro FAAP''', Rua Alagoas, 903, tel. ''11'' 3662-7232. [http://www.faap.br/teatro/index.htm]
'''Teatro Folha''', Avenida Higienopolis, 618, tel. ''11'' 3823-2737. [http://www.teatrofolha.com.br/]
'''TUCA''', Rua: Monte Alegre, 1024, ''11'' 3670-8453 [http://www.teatrotuca.com.br/]
Parks
'''Parque da Agua Branca''', Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, 455.
'''Parque Buenos Aires''', Avenida Angelica, s/n, (entrance on streets Alagoas and Bahia).
Buy
'''Bourbon Shopping Pompeia''', Rua Turiassu, 2100, tel. ''11'' 3874-5050. [http://www.bourbonshopping.com.br/site/pompeia/index.jsp]
'''Shopping Patio Higienopolis''', Avenida Higienopolis, 618, tel. ''11'' 3823-2326. [http://www.patiohigienopolis.com.br/]
'''West Plaza''', Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, s/n, tel. ''11'' 3677-4000. [http://www.westplaza.com.br/default.asp]
Learn
'''Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado - FAAP''', Rua Alagoas, 903, tel. ''11'' 3662-1662. The institute's college, or ''facul'' as the students call it, offers prime education for Brazil's super rich kids. After the museum and theater, the bodyguards on the surrounding of the campus are the main attraction. [http://www.faap.br/english/index.htm]
'''Instituto Europeo di Design''', Rua Maranhao, 617, tel. ''11'' 3660-8000. [http://www.iedbrasil.com.br/index.php]
'''Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie''', Rua Maria Antonia x Rua da Consolacao. One of the most traditional education institutions, was founded by North-american immigrants.
'''Pontificia Universidade Catolica - PUC''', Rua Monte Alegre, 984, tel. ''11'' 3670-8000.
Eat
As in all of Sao Paulo, the variety of gastronomical options in this section of town are plenty, so feel free to just stroll down the streets without a pre-fixed plan. Vilaboin square, nearby FAAP, holds options for every taste.
'''AK Delicatessen''', Rua Mato Grosso, 450, Higienopolis, tel. ''11'' 3231-4497. Jewish cuisine.
'''Ayoama''', Praca Vilaboim, 63, Higienopolis, tel. ''11'' 3666-2087. Japanese dishes.
'''Barra Baiana''', Rua Traipu, 156, Perdizes, tel. ''11'' 3666-5565.
'''Carlota''', Rua Sergipe, 753, Higienopolis, tel. ''11'' 3661-8670.
'''Ici Bistro''', Rua Para, 36, Hienopolis, tel. ''11'' 3257-4064. French.
'''Jardim di Napoli''', Rua Dr. Martinico Prado, 463, Higienopolis, tel. ''11'' 3666-3022. One of the most traditional italian ''cantinas'' in Sao Paulo.
'''La Villette''', Praca Vilaboim, 113, tel. ''11'' 3667-8407.
'''Piola''', Praca Vilaboim, Higienopolis, 49, tel. ''11'' 3663-6539. Pizza. [http://www.piola.it/mondo3.php]
'''Regina Preta bistro''', Rua Joao Ramalho, 766, Perdizes, tel. ''11'' 3875-2550.
'''Si Senor''', Rua Armando Penteado, 18, tel. ''11'' 3476-2538. Mexican. [http://www.sisenor.com.br/]
'''Sorveteria Sottozero''', Avenida Sumare, 840, tel. ''11'' 3673-1281. Ice cream.
'''The Fifties''', Praca Vilaboim, 77, tel. ''11'' 3666-7362. Burger.
Drink
'''Bar 13''', Rua Alagoas, 852, Higienopolis, tel. ''11'' 3666-0723
'''Milo Garage''', Rua Minas Gerais, 203 A, tel. ''11'' 3129-8027
Sleep
'''Eldorado Higienopolis Hotel''', Rua Marques de Itu, 836, tel. ''11'' 3361-6888.
'''Higienopolis Classic Flat''', Rua Alagoas, 974, tel. ''11'' 3251-9034.
'''Ibis Expo Barra Funda''', Rua Eduardo Viana, 163, tel. ''11'' 3393-7300.
'''Melia Comfort Higienopolis''', Rua Maranhao, 371, tel. ''11'' 3665-8200.
'''The Park Hall Residence''', Rua Aracaju, 66, tel. ''11'' 3824.9311.