Favela Paraisópolis Experience: Traditional Feijoada With Samba

We will take you off the beaten path to discover Paraisopolis Favela (slum). Enjoy the delicious traditional Brazilian Feijoada dish combined with drinks and live samba music in a lively atmosphere at the charming “Bistro Mãos de Maria” on the rooftop of the community association in the middle of the favela.

Before lunch and samba music, take a 3-hour guided tour and feel what life in a favela is really like. Tour through São Paulo's second largest favela experiencing a different culture and getting an unique insight into the vibrant spirit of its people, especially the hidden veritable artists who live there.

The itinerary is made on foot and includes along the way the Estevão’s Stone House, the famous Gaudí of Paraisópolis, as well as the Berbela, who makes sculptures from motorcycle parts and any other material that could be disposed of in the trash.

The event happens every Saturday gathering local residents with visitors from various locations in the city and the world.



Itinerary
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Stop At: Circuito Paraisopolis das Artes, Rua Ernest Renam 1366 Sede da Uniao dos Moradores e do Comercio de Paraisopolis, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 05659-020 Brazil

Looking for things to do in Sao Paulo- With this samba experience in the Paraisópolis favela, you will enjoy a feijoada, one of the most typical dishes of Brazil, in the most authentic atmosphere. You will love!



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Circuito Paraisopolis das Artes, Rua Ernest Renam 1366 Sede da Uniao dos Moradores e do Comercio de Paraisopolis, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 05659-020 Brazil

At 9:00 or 9:30 am, we will pick you up at the meeting point to enjoy a typical experience. Are you ready to enjoy a feijoada while enjoying Brazilian music-

We will go to Paraisópolis. Welcome to the second largest favela in São Paulo! Once there, we'll take a three-hour guided tour through the neighborhood's narrow streets. We will get to know the life in the favela, its culture, its traditions and the spirit of its residents.



Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Circuito Paraisopolis das Artes, Rua Ernest Renam 1366 Sede da Uniao dos Moradores e do Comercio de Paraisopolis, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 05659-020 Brazil

We will pass by one of the most curious places in the area, the Stone House of Estevão. Known as the Gaudí of Paraisópolis, this man makes sculptures from motorcycle parts or any other material that would be thrown away. Curious, isn't it-



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Circuito Paraisopolis das Artes, Rua Ernest Renam 1366 Sede da Uniao dos Moradores e do Comercio de Paraisopolis, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 05659-020 Brazil

It's time to recharge! After walking through the streets of the neighborhood, we will arrive at the Bistrô Mãos de Maria. This charming establishment is on the terrace of a community association in the favela. You will taste a delicious feijoada, this typical dish of Brazil.

While we enjoy lunch, we will enjoy the best live samba. Do you feel up to dancing- It will be a unique experience!

After six hours of exploring São Paulo's most authentic environment, we will return to your hotel at approximately 3:00 pm.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: PICK-UP AT SÃO PAULO HOTELS
3/31/2022 - 5/16/2025

Saturday :

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
PICK-UP INFORMATION:
• Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
• We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
• Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
• We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.
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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
• As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

Airports

• Guarulhos Intl Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil
• Congonhas Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
• Licensed bilingual tour guide.
• Private driver for groups bigger than 3 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
• Local community monitor to escort tourists and guide throughout the favela.
• VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees during stops.
• Entrance and contribution fees to help the community support their projects.
• Meals and Feijoada.

Not Included

• Drinks.
• Tips. (optional).

Facilities