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 museums, shopping, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a taste of the local shopping with Paulista Avenue, admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, examine the collection at Afro Brazil Museum, and browse the fresh offerings at Mercado Municipal de São Paulo.

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Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Sao Paulo, with lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can 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). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, see the interesting displays at Memorial da Seguranca no Transporte, pause for some serene contemplation at Paroquia Sao Francisco de Paula, and walk around Parque Barigui.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Curitiba road trip site.

Explore your travel options from Ametista do Sul to Curitiba with the Route module. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.