mercado municipal de sao paulo

A friend who lives in the city took me here while I was visiting. Great place to watch life happen as locals and tourists mix to do their grocery/edible souvenir shopping. Tons of fresh and packaged goods available- meats, fruits, spices, spirits and sundries from various states of Brazil are sold by the vendors downstairs at fair, local, clearly marked prices. Upstairs has options for dining. At lunch time you can clearly see the most popular choices by the long lines to be seated. The building is unique with stained glass windows letting light in from the peaks of the building sides, and the walk here through the neighborhood is interesting in itself.

Fabulous. A must go place to visit, eat, taste and buy fruit, fish, cheese and much more. But there's no bargain. Quite expensive but amazing quality.

If your looking for a place to go for sights, smells, tastes and people watching then Mercado municipal is the place to go. We visited on a Sunday and it was buzzing, you can walk freely round looking and tasting as some of the stall holders give samples. Fruits, meats, cheeses everything is here. After walking around head upstairs to the mezzanine level where all the bars and restaurants are. We ate ate at the bar edifico which was fantastic and the beer was amazing. Prices are reasonable for a sandwich and beer it's about 30 reals. Get a taxi or it is near a subway station there is the Cathedral Se close by which is a short walk away.

This was definitely an awesome place to experience if in Sao Paulo. Think North Market in Columbus but much much larger. I could not imagine trying to drive to here after seeing the traffic.

This market was designed by Ramos de Azevedo one of the leading architects of 1900's in Brasil.Other works includes: Municipal Theater, Post Office Building, Palacio das Industrias, Palacio da Justiça etc.Besides being a architectural landmark, is a colorful and vibrating food market with a mix of colors and tastes that will seduce you.

This market is really amazing with lots to taste and smell and an unmatched energy! I came for the mortadella at bar do Mano but, I stayed for everything else. My suggestion is to start upstairs with a drink (coffee, beer, juice) and head down after you've taken it all in.

A mixing of aromas, colors, and tastes. It is a trip to paradise of senses!!! The location is not the best, however you will not regret visiting this amazing market.

One of the places I'v always look for when visiting other cities is the city market. If you come to Sao Paulo make sure you visit Mercado Municipal. There you will find so many different fruits from all over the world and many spice shops. Don't forget to check the food court and try the pastel de bacalhau (codfish empanado) and mortadela sandwich. This last one is huge. It's a bit trick to get there by car and also to park. One suggestion is going by the subway - line blue - and stop at "Luz" station.

This market is really nice. If any one want to visit this market he should taste all the fruits of brazil market . Its really nice. one more thing, don't buy any stuff like t shirts from here. Rio de Jenerio is best place to buy all stuff of same quality.

This market is a must in Sao Paulo! From de the archtecture thru the fuit stalls and restaurants every thing is nice! The fruits are fantastic, although rather expensive.

Fun to look around at all of the different foods and condiments. Interesting to earn about a number of fruits including some you had never heard of before. There are a number of eateries located on the balcony level where you can sit down and eat. What you have to taste is the code pastry (pastel de bacalhau) and the famous Mortadella sandwich.

It is a interesting place to go, the architeture is very pretty and you can find a large variety of fruits. It is always full, so go with patience. It is better to go by metro if you can, as the place does not have to much park structure. You should taste the mortadela sandwich !

Nice place to see the variety of fruits there is in the country and you get a free taste if you want. If you decide to buy something, specially fruits, prices are high. Worth going for the atmosphere.

If you are the type that likes going to market places, you wont regret visiting the Mercado Muncipal de Sao Paolo. The old building is beautifly renovated. Lively place, filled with colors, tropical fruits, exotic dishes. Be careful as it is not in the best part of town, but an adventure to enjoy while in Sao Paolo.

Great tour tour option and also great place to eat... You can choose to have a "snack" (A big "pastel" or a great Mortadela Sandwich, similar to pastrami) or you can have a meal in good restaurants.Either of the snack options that I mencioned are known as one of the best options to eat in town.Don't go there just to eat... it's a very good place to sight seeing as well... I hope you all go there when visit the city...