Recanto das Gaivotas Travel Guide
Sao Paulo

Visit Recanto das Gaivotas
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.

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.

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.

Oscar Freire Street
During your visit to São Paulo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Oscar Freire Street. Discover the area's theatre scene and spas.
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

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Top hotels in Recanto das Gaivotas

Comfort Hotel Guarulhos - Aeroporto
I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. The rooms were extremely small and felt cramped, leaving almost no space to move around or store luggage comfortably. The beds were also quite small and not very comfortable, which made it difficult to get a good night's sleep. What made the stay ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Breakfast buffet look but the cappuccino from the machine came it sweet. Also the shuttle pickup was every hour only which was not useful. If you have difficulty walking long distances, the shuttle drop off location was far from the terminal.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Bristol International Airport Hotel
I was very impressed. Excellent hotel and convenient location. One of the best parts of Guarulhos. Very nice hotel room.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Sleep Inn Guarulhos
Breakfast was not fresh and everything was cold. The airport shuttle is easy to find the location but it took more than an hour for someone to pick up. Driver was reckless and very rude.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Pullman São Paulo Guarulhos Airport
The only slight issue we encountered during our stay was one of the two panoramic lifts wasn’t working and it was taking a while to get from one floor to another. We have enjoyed our one night stay and wish we had more time to explore the property ( our flight to GRU was delayed and we didn’t get ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Domani
Clean room, very friendly staff, excellent breakfast and attention. Downside: I had dinner last night! It was the worst spaghetti I had ever eaten!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Recanto das Gaivotas

São Miguel Paulista
Travellers like the museums in São Miguel Paulista, and Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Aeroporto Internacional Governador André Franco Montoro
Visitors to Aeroporto Internacional Governador André Franco Montoro enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, International Terminal Duty Free Shop is worth a stop.

Bras
Well liked for its museums and monuments, Bras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mega Polo Moda and Shopping 25 Bras Mall, and jump on the metro at Bras Metro Station to get around the city.

Liberdade
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Liberdade. Hakka Eventos and Aclimacao Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Sao Joaquim Station or Vergueiro Station to get around the larger area.

República
Get to know República and its many features like its monuments and parks. You might want to explore sights like Edificio Italia and Republic Square, and you can jump on the metro at Republica Station or Anhangabau Station to get around the city.

Bela Vista
While you're in Bela Vista, take in top sights like Paulista Avenue and jump on the metro at Trianon-Masp Station to see more of the city.


