The mortadella sandwich is the market's most famous order — a towering stack of mortadella between two slices of bread. The pastel de bacalhau, a fried salt cod pastry, is another local staple worth trying.
Discover Local São Paulo: What to Do Around Mercure São Paulo Jardins
At Mercure, we believe you shouldn't need a guidebook to feel like you belong somewhere. That's the idea behind Discover Local: since 1973, every Mercure hotel has been built around its neighbourhood, not just dropped into it — from the décor on the walls to the flavours on the menu. Step into any Mercure and our teams are on hand with the kind of tips you won't find in a guidebook: the market stall locals queue for, the bar where nobody speaks English, the walk that skips the crowds. They live here. They know. Discover Local isn't a generic city guide — it's a short, honest list of the restaurants, markets and neighbourhoods our own hotel teams actually recommend to guests, updated as the city changes around us. Below, you'll find our picks for São Paulo, an interactive map to help you find your way, and answers to the questions travellers ask us most. So — where will Discover Local take you?
São Paulo in 5 picks
Mercado Municipal (Mercadão)
A cathedral-like market hall stacked with fruit, spices and cured meats. The move is the mortadella sandwich piled absurdly high, or a pastel de bacalhau (salt cod pastry) eaten standing at the counter.
Avenida Paulista & MASP
São Paulo's most iconic avenue, home to the Museu de Arte de São Paulo — instantly recognisable for the red concrete pillars holding the glass gallery above open ground. On Sundays the avenue closes to traffic entirely.
Beco do Batman
A graffiti-covered alley in Vila Madalena that's grown into a full outdoor gallery, with artists still repainting sections regularly. The surrounding streets have bars and small galleries worth a wander too.
Ibirapuera Park
São Paulo's answer to Central Park, with lakes, museums and joggers looping the paths from early morning. It's the easiest way to get green space and quiet inside a city of this size.
Rua Oscar Freire
The Jardins neighbourhood's boutique strip, lined with designer stores and shaded terraces. Even if you're not shopping, it's a pleasant walk from the hotel to window-browse.
FAQ
Yes — Jardins is central, walkable and close to Avenida Paulista, with easy metro access to the rest of the city via Consolação station just two blocks from the hotel.
Yes, part of Avenida Paulista closes to cars on Sundays, turning the avenue over to pedestrians, cyclists and street performers.
Where to sleep
See Mercure hotels in São Paulo, all within reach of these picks.