São Paulo guide
🇧🇷 Packing List
What to pack for São Paulo
In April, São Paulo is typically cool, expect showers (10–18°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
São Paulo essentials
- Stylish casual. Well-dressed city.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type N plugs (unique to Brazil), 127V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Cards widely accepted. Pix instant payment system used everywhere. Carry some cash for street food.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Claro, Vivo, TIM.
- April highlights: Easter