8 days in Sao Paulo, Ametista do Sul & Curitiba Itinerary

Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo is known for shopping, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Parque Ibirapuera, examine the collection at Museu de Arte Brasileira - FAAP, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and make a trip to Paulista Avenue.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Sao Paulo driving holiday planner.

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in September, plan for little chillier nights in Sao Paulo, with lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ametista do Sul.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): look for gifts at LP Minerais, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paroquia Sao Gabriel de Ametista do Sul, then see the interesting displays at Ametista Parque Museu, and finally learn about winemaking at Vinicula Ametista.

To find photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Ametista do Sul trip app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sao Paulo to Ametista do Sul. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Curitiba.

The word "Brazil" isn't often mentioned in the same breath as "excellent urban planning"--except in Curitiba.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Curitiba: Quatro Barras (Paróquia São Sebastião & Familia Fardo Vinicola) and Pico Tucum (in Campina Grande Do Sul). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, wander the streets of Bairro de Santa Felicidade, see the interesting displays at Memorial da Seguranca no Transporte, and admire the masterpieces at Museu Oscar Niemeyer.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Curitiba road trip website.

Explore your travel options from Ametista do Sul to Curitiba with the Route module. In September, daytime highs in Curitiba are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.