Vila Madalena
An arty district in the west, dense with street art, independent shops, bars and snack joints, and one of São Paulo's nightlife hubs.
Vila Madalena sits on the hillsides of the western side of the city. Once home to students and artists, it is now lined with galleries, design boutiques, cafés and Boteco bars. By day, stroll the streets to see the graffiti (the famous Batman Alley is here); in the evening, enjoy a draft Chopp beer with fried bolinhos (savoury snack balls), and on weekend nights the streets are packed with people. During major matches such as the World Cup, the district fills with football fans. Take the metro to Vila Madalena or Fradique Coutinho station. Take a taxi back late at night, and keep an eye on your phone.
Opening hours
Open all day; bars mostly open until late night
Nearby sights
- Beco do Batman
- Rua Oscar Freire & Jardins
- Museu do Futebol
- SESC Pompeia
- Instituto Butantan
- Avenida Paulista
- São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP)
- Monument to the Bandeiras