Rua 25 de Março
Latin America's largest budget wholesale district, stocked with accessories, fabrics and festival supplies, with crowds surging and full of local life.
The street grew out of the trading activity of Lebanese and Syrian immigrant merchants at the end of the 19th century. Today dozens of surrounding streets form a huge wholesale and retail district selling clothing, accessories, phone accessories, carnival costumes and festive decorations at low prices. Before holidays, daily crowds can reach hundreds of thousands. Visit on a weekday morning, carry only a little cash and your phone, watch out for pickpockets, and avoid wearing jewellery. It is right next to the Municipal Market, so the two can be explored together, and you can try a sausage sandwich at the market. About a 5-minute walk from São Bento metro station.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mosteiro de São Bento
- Farol Santander
- Edifício Martinelli
- Pátio do Colégio
- Municipal Market of São Paulo
- Catavento Cultural e Educacional
- Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
- São Paulo Cathedral (Sé)