Understand

Calm and laid-back, this spot is a mainly residential area that's beginning to sprout a strong bar and nightlife scene. Ibirapuera park, one of the city's main features and the perfect place to spend a sunny sunday in Sao Paulo, is also located here.

Get in

  • '''Metro stops:''' Vila Mariana and Santa Cruz (Blue line), Ana Rosa and Paraiso (Green line).
  • '''Buses:''' From Paulista Avenue, take any bus that goes to R. Domingos de Morais, like "Ana Rosa" (875P).
  • '''Taxi:''' A cab from Paulista Avenue to the bars in Vila Mariana costs about R$ 20 (US$ 8), while to Ibirapuera Park around R$ 15 (US$ 6,50).
  • To reach '''Ibirapuera Park''' from the Vila Mariana metro station, either walk down Av. Sena Madureira - about 10 minutes, downhill - or take a cab - which will cost you around R$ 10 (US$ 4,50). From Paraiso station, walk down R. Abilio Soares.

    '''Santa Cruz''' metro station is the one that's located closer to Vila Mariana's nightlife spots in R. Borges Lagoa.

    See

    Museums

  • (Museum) <see name="Museu de Arte Moderna" alt="Museu de Arte Moderna" address="Parque do Ibirapuera, portao 3 - s/no" directions="Inside Parque do Ibirapuera" url="http://www.mam.org.br/" >"Museum of Modern Art"</see>
  • Theaters and concert Houses

  • '''Auditorio Ibirapuera''', Av. Pedro Alvares Cabral, towards Moema. Gate 3. Once inside the park, follow ahead until gate 2. [http://www.auditorioibirapuera.com.br/auditorio.aspx]
  • '''Sala Cinemateca''', Rua Senador Raul Cardoso, 207, 5084-2177, [http://www.cinemateca.com.br]. Movie theater - Vila Mariana.
  • '''Teatro Sesc-Vila Mariana''', Rua Pelotas, 141, ''+55 11'' 5080-3147.
  • Parks

  • '''Parque do Ibirapuera''', entrance by avenues Republica do Libano and Pedro Alvares Cabral. The most famous park in Sao Paulo is famous for its fountains. If you intend to visit it, it can be quite crowded during weekends.
  • Do

  • '''Churches:'''
  • Igreja Presbiteriana de Vila Mariana - [http://www.ipvm.org.br/ Igreja Presbiteriana de Vila Mariana]

    Igreja Presbiteriana do Jardim da Gloria - [http://www.ipjgl.com.br/ Igreja Presbiteriana do Jardim da Gloria]

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