There are many places to visit in the East Zone of São Paulo, and we have picked the most recommended ones. There are options for those looking for parks, libraries, colleges and even museums. Check it out!
1 – Parque Estadual do Belém
It operates where the Febem (State Foundation for the Well-Being of Minors) used to be. Today, it is a leisure option with plenty of space for running, walking, a bike path, a skate park, a playground, exercise equipment, etc. It even has a concert café.
The Park is at Av. Celso Garcia 2231, in Belém.
2 – Parque do Carmo
It became known for the Cherry Blossom Festival, as it is the second-largest cherry grove outside Japan. It is also great for those who like to skate, with barbecue grills and kiosks in several spots, as well as a playground.
The Park is at Av. Afonso de Sampaio Souza, 951, in Itaquera.
3 – Parque do Piqueri
This is another one of the places to visit in the East Zone of São Paulo. In fact, it is one of the most pleasant parks in São Paulo’s East Zone, with a green area of more than 97,000 m². Besides the trees, it has great infrastructure with tracks, fields and courts. There are reading spots, but it is best to bring snacks because there are no restaurants inside.
It is at R. Tuiuti, 515, in Tatuapé.
4 – Parque Ecológico Tietê
Another of the region’s green areas is this Park, which receives more than 300,000 visitors a month. The facilities include a running and cycling track, soccer fields, a theater, a gym, a barbecue area, a playground and paddle boats.
It is at Av. Dr. Assis Ribeiro, 3.000, in Cangaíba.
5 – Museu da Imigração
Between 1887 and 1978, the place was a hostel for immigrants newly arrived in Brazil, who were going to work on the coffee plantations. In all, it is believed that more than 2.5 million people from more than 70 nationalities passed through there. The museum has documents and records.
It is at R. Visconde de Parnaíba, 1316, in Mooca.
6 – Teatro Municipal da Mooca
It opened in 1952 and was listed as a heritage site by the city’s Municipal Council for the Preservation of Historical, Cultural and Environmental Heritage. It was renovated and is home to the Clube do Choro, with choro music circles every Saturday.
The theater is at Av. Paes de Barros, 955, in Mooca.
7 – Teatro Eva Wilma
Another of the places to visit in the East Zone of São Paulo is for those who enjoy the performing arts, so the Teatro Eva Wilma is the right place to watch plays and other performing arts shows. The program changes weekly, so you need to consider the venue’s calendar and what you like to see at the theater.
The theater is at R. Antônio de Lucena, 146, in Chácara Califórnia.
8 – Capela de São Miguel Arcanjo
A great idea is to take a guided visit to the Capela dos Índios in São Miguel Paulista, called Capela dos Índios. It is the oldest religious temple in the city and has a museum with guided tours open to the public.
The chapel is at Praça Padre Aleixo Monteiro Mafra, 10, in São Miguel Paulista.
9 – Fapuga
Fapuga is the main educational institution in São Paulo’s East Zone, offering on-campus undergraduate degrees in Hospital Management and Business Administration. Its main differentiator has to do with the methodologies it uses, which are based on games.
The address is R. Padre Estevão Pernet, 402, in Tatuapé.
10 – Roller Jam
In 10th place among the places to visit in the East Zone of São Paulo is Roller Jam. Imagine a place to go roller skating, exactly as kids and many adults love to do. That is the idea behind Roller Jam, which has a wooden rink, perfect for doing tricks or taking your first steps in this extreme sport.
Roller Jam is at R. Fernando Falcão, 393, in Mooca.
11 – Casa de Cultura do Tatuapé
It is a place set in a historic building and today houses a cultural center with educational activities and exhibitions.
It is at R. Guabijú, 49.
12 – Casa de Cultura da Penha
The place makes room for a variety of cultural activities. For example, workshops for various ages and musical/theatrical performances. There is also space for reading.
It is at Largo do Rosário, 20, in Penha.
13 – Casa de Cultura São Miguel Paulista
There are volunteer workshops in theater, singing, yoga, karate and ballet at this Casa. There are also gatherings of samba collectives on Sundays. The organizers also host exhibitions, book launches and art shows.
The address is R. Irineu Bonardi, 169, in Vila Pedroso.
14 – Casa de Cultura do Itaim Paulista
There are workshops in graffiti, dance, singing, guitar, capoeira and theater. The auditorium holds up to 200 people and is used for lectures, performances and debates.
It is at Av. Barão do Alagoas, 340, in Itaim Paulista.
15 – SESC
SESC has two units in the East Zone of São Paulo: Belenzinho (R. Padre Adelino, 1.000) and Itaquera (Av. Fernando Espírito Santo Alves de Mattos, 1.000). In Itaquera, for example, there is even a preserved area of Atlantic Forest. Both are on the list of places to visit in the East Zone of São Paulo.
16 – Libraries and Reading Points
The East Zone of São Paulo has more than a dozen libraries and reading points, according to the city government. For example, the Affonso Taunay library, in Mooca, and the Bosque de Leitura Parque Esportivo dos Trabalhadores, in Vila Formosa.
17 – Parque de Diversões Marisa
The last of the places to visit in the East Zone of São Paulo that we have brought here is Parque Marisa, which has more than 20 children’s rides and is one of the most amazing amusement parks in the city. Among them are the roller coaster, the Viking ship and the Ferris wheel. Admission is free, but using the rides requires a ticket.
The park is at R. Doutor Aureliano Barreiros, 183, in Itaquera.
What Are the Neighborhoods of the East Zone of São Paulo
This region is not the largest in the city; however, it is the one with the most sub-regions. It also offers undergraduate degree options, parks and other places to visit in the East Zone of São Paulo that we saw above.
It starts in the Center (Brás, Vila Prudente, Pari, Belém and Mooca) and ends at the far edge (Itaim Paulista, Cidade Tiradentes, Iguatemi and Guaianases), passing through the industrial hub.
Although it is very difficult to list all the neighborhoods of the East Zone, make a note of these, in addition to those mentioned:
Água Rasa, Aricanduva, Artur Alvim, Belenzinho, Brás, Cangaíba, Vila Carrão, Penha, São Lucas, Sapopemba, Tatuapé, Vila Formosa, Vila Matilde, Cidade Líder, Ermelino Matarazzo, Itaquera, Jardim Helena, José Bonifácio and São Mateus.
