Timeline
17:28
Start with a coffee and pastry at La Guapa Empanadas. It is a short walk from the museum and opens at 10:00 on weekdays, so it is ready for your pre-sunset prep.
18:13
Head inside the São Paulo Museum of Art. The building’s bold concrete and glass structure by Lina Bo Bardi is striking in the afternoon light. You can wander the galleries or just take in the architecture before heading up.
18:58
Step out onto the main balcony for the golden light and sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the city. This is the peak moment of the evening.
19:58
After the light fades, walk to La Dolce Soft for ice cream. It is a sweet, simple way to end the sightseeing part of the evening before dinner.
20:28
Finish the night with a drink at Bar do Manoel. It is open until 22:00, giving you time to unwind after your ice cream.
Local tip
The MASP balcony is the best spot for the sunset view. Keep an eye on the time, as the light changes quickly once the sun dips below the horizon.
Check before you go
- La Guapa Empanadas is open Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00 and Sa-Su 12:00-22:00.
- MASP is open Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 (Th until 20:00).
- La Dolce Soft is open 11:30-19:00.
- Bar do Manoel is open Mo-Su 10:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to São Paulo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).