Sesc Avenida Paulista is a cultural center at 119 Avenida Paulista, with exhibitions, a food court, a library and cafes. The main draw is the 17th-floor terrace, where you can look out over the avenue and São Paulo’s broad cityscape. Entry to the viewpoint is free, though access may require an online reservation. For another view, the cafe on the 16th floor has seating and food and drinks. The building is a useful stop for a break as well as a look at the city from above.
The 17th-floor terrace
The terrace is the building’s main viewpoint, looking over Avenida Paulista and the surrounding city. It is a place to take in the scale of São Paulo and photograph the avenue from above. A cafe is also located on this floor, so you can sit down for coffee and a snack after looking around.
Access to the 17th floor may require an online reservation. Check the current booking process before setting out, particularly if you are visiting from abroad and may have trouble using a phone login.
Exhibitions, food and a second viewpoint
Sesc Avenida Paulista also has changing exhibitions, a food court and a small library. The library can be a quiet place to work. The 16th-floor cafe serves food and drinks and has a view of the city; it is an option if you cannot visit the terrace.
Weekends can draw crowds, so a weekday visit or an earlier afternoon may make it easier to spend time inside and at the viewpoint.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Sesc Avenida Paulista terrace free?
Entry to the viewpoint is free. Access to the 17th floor may require an online reservation.
Where is the viewpoint?
The main terrace is on the 17th floor of Sesc Avenida Paulista, at 119 Avenida Paulista in São Paulo.
Is there another place to see the view?
The 16th-floor cafe also has a city view and serves food and drinks.
What else can you do at Sesc Avenida Paulista?
You can visit exhibitions, eat at the food court or use the small library as a place to work.
