Local before arrival
What Central Park is to New York, the Parque do Ibirapuera—whose buildings were mostly designed by Oscar Niemeyer—is to São Paulo. The site makes the differences between the two Americas very clear: Paulistas are unfamiliar with strolling, preferring to jog, chase after a ball, ride racing bikes, or eat outdoors in large groups. If you want to join in, you can book an hour with a personal trainer—they offer their services directly in the park.
