Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Paulista Avenue
Explore São Paulo’s main artery in the financial and cultural district and enjoy a drink in a local bar for a relaxed afternoon on this busy avenue.
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.
Ibirapuera Park
Enjoy a day of lush park scenery, beautiful lakes and great galleries before relaxing on the grass to the sounds of traditional music at this inner city park.
São Paulo Expo
During your trip, find out what's happening in São Paulo Expo, a top convention centre in São Paulo. Experience the art scene and museums in this culturally rich area.
Morumbi Stadium
Catch an event at Morumbi Stadium during your trip to São Paulo. Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Rua 25 de Marco
During your trip to São Paulo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rua 25 de Marco. Experience the area's theatre scene and museums.
Activities
Plaza Premium Lounge at São Paulo Airport (GRU)
Downtown São Paulo's Epic History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Body Massage - by Venus' Secret Spa - Sao Paulo
São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide
São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour
Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel
Gostei muito da minha estadia! O hotel é bem cuidado, confortável e com ótimo atendimento. Tudo muito limpo e organizado, e a equipe sempre atenciosa. Excelente localização e café da manhã delicioso. Recomendo e voltaria com certeza!
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
TRYP by Wyndham Sao Paulo Paulista Paraiso
Hotel is conveniently located for the shops and metro nearby. Staff are very welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Cozzy Premium Paulista Hotel
Café da manhã de excelente qualidade e variedade de alimentos.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Melia Jardim Europa
Good!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Palacio Tangara, Oetker Hotels
Great hotel and service! Cesar at bar and Paulo front desk amazing!!!
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Grand Mercure Sao Paulo Vila Olimpia
Great service
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2023
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 D&D Shopping. 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 São Paulo Museum of Modern Art 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 Shopping Metro Santa Cruz 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.
