Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Sao Paulo
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Paulista Avenue
See the financial and cultural heart of one of South America’s busiest cities before unwinding in a bar full of local business people at the end of the day.
Interlagos Race Track
Interlagos Race Track is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to São Paulo. Experience the art scene and museums in this culturally rich area.
Allianz Parque
Catch an event at Allianz Parque during your trip to São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Morumbi Stadium
Catch an event at Morumbi Stadium during your trip to São Paulo. Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
São Paulo Expo
Learn about the events happening in São Paulo Expo during your trip to São Paulo. Experience the art scene and museums in this culturally rich area.
Ibirapuera Park
Take an evening stroll to see the city lights reflected in this park’s vast lakes or spend a day visiting the cultural sites located in the sprawling gardens.
Things to do
Downtown São Paulo's Epic History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at São Paulo Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi
Very good
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Sao Paulo Paulista Paraiso
Clean room, friendly staff, good location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Blue Tree Premium Verbo Divino
All good, they have the nicest staff I ever met ... nice hotel restaurant , nice walkable neighborhood :)
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Blue Tree Premium Morumbi
The room was clean, the amenities were great, the breakfast had a lot of options and was delicious. The service was top notch! I will stay here again next time I come to São Paulo.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel
Great selection. Fresh and variety for all
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Transamerica Executive Congonhas
Tudo ótimo
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Santo Amaro
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Santo Amaro. Largo 13 de Maio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo Treze Station or Brooklin Station to see more of the city.
Brooklin Novo
Take time in Brooklin Novo to visit attractions like Avenida Engenheiro Luís Carlos Berrini and United Nations Business Center São Paulo. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Campo Belo Station to see more of the city.
Moema
Moema is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Ibirapuera and Ibirapuera Gymnasium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around.
Vila Olimpia
Unique features of Vila Olimpia include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Shopping Vila Olimpia or JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Vila Mariana
Vila Mariana is well liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Paulista Avenue and Cinemateca Brasileira are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vila Mariana Station or Ana Rosa Station to get around.
Itaim Bibi
Take time in Itaim Bibi to visit attractions like Parque do Povo and JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Campo Belo Station to see more of the city.
