Embu das Artes
A colonial-era town about 30 km southwest of the city centre, with weekend craft markets and many shops selling furniture and artworks.
Embu was a village founded by Jesuits in the 17th century and retains a colonial-era church (now a museum of religious art) and old streets paved with flagstones. From the 1960s artists settled here, and on weekends the old town square fills with stalls selling handicrafts, woodcarvings, pottery and paintings, surrounded by rustic-style furniture shops and restaurants. Weekends are the busiest time, while many shops close on weekdays. About 30 km from central São Paulo, a taxi or self-drive takes about 45 minutes to an hour, or you can take an intercity bus.
Opening hours
Weekend market approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Instituto Butantan
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
- Vila Madalena
- Beco do Batman
- Rua Oscar Freire & Jardins
- Ibirapuera Park
- Monument to the Bandeiras
- Museu Afro Brasil