Chill before the thrill<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve arrived a day or two early, there\u2019s plenty to see and do in Sao Paulo before diving into the buzz of race weekend:<\/p>\n
Stroll through the leafy green of Ibirapuera Park: Take a relaxing morning walk through the expansive Parque Ibirapuera \u2013 with winding paths, lakes, art pavilions and plenty of space to soak up the city outside the circuit.<\/p>\n
Explore Avenida Paulista & the city\u2019s art scene: Head to the iconic Avenida Paulista, a bustling boulevard with skyscrapers, museums and plenty of cafes. Visit the modern art hubs, pop into a rooftop bar, enjoy the city-views before the weekend kicks in.<\/p>\n
Dive into the local food culture in Vila Mada or Jardins: Sao Paulo\u2019s food scene is legendary \u2013 whether it\u2019s a traditional churrascaria or a trendy neighbourhood cafe, it\u2019s worth indulging in some local flavour as often as you can.<\/p>\n
Admire Sao Paulo Cathedral and the city skyline: From futuristic skyscrapers to the neo-Gothic Sao Paulo Cathedral, the city blends modern design with old-world charm. Step inside the cathedral to appreciate its stunning architecture and peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re an early riser, or wanting to squeeze as much sightseeing as you can into the weekend, here are a few shorter trips to make the most of Sao Paulo before heading to the circuit for the racing action:<\/p>\n
Visit Morumbi Cemetery to honour Ayrton Senna: Just a few miles from Interlagos, Morumbi Cemetery is the resting place of Brazil\u2019s beloved F1 legend. Fans visit year-round to leave flowers and pay their respects to Senna\u2019s enduring legacy.<\/p>\n
Explore Mercado Municipal de Sao Paulo: A short visit to the city\u2019s famous food market really is a feast for the senses. Wander through stalls piled high with tropical fruit, spices, cheeses, and cured meats, and don\u2019t miss out on the legendary mortadella sandwich or pastel de bacalhau (cod pastry).<\/p>\n
Step inside the colour of Beco do Batman: In Vila Madalena, this alley is an ever-changing showcase of graffiti and murals. Each wall bursts with creativity, making it one of Sao Paulo\u2019s most photographed spots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chill before the thrill If you\u2019ve arrived a day or two early, there\u2019s plenty to see and do…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":266703,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[573],"tags":[64,63,817,813,816,85],"class_list":["post-266702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-formula-1","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-f1","tag-formula-1","tag-formula1","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266702"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266702\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/266703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=266702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=266702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}