Pateo do Collegio: The Birthplace of São Paulo

Getting There

• Metro

  Take Line 1 (Blue Line) or Line 3 (Red Line) to the 'Sé' station, which is the central hub of São Paulo. From the 'Sé' station, exit toward Praça da Sé, where you'll see the Cathedral of São Paulo. Head northeast towards Rua Doutor Furtado, and continue walking straight until you reach Praça Pateo do Collegio. The metro fare is R$5.20.

• Bus

  Find a bus stop that services lines heading towards the 'Centro' area. Buses such as 2290-10, 4313-10, and 5111-10 stop near Praça Pateo do Collegio. Once you disembark, walk a short distance towards Praça Pateo do Collegio, located at Praça Pateo do Collegio, 2. The bus fare is R$5.00.

• Taxi/Ride-sharing

  Enter 'Praça Pateo do Collegio, 2 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo' into your ride-sharing app. A taxi ride from Luz Station to Pateo do Collegio, is a 10-minute journey and will come to around €2.60 (BRL 16) or €3.20 (BRL 20). A 5km ride in Sao Paulo costs about 25.6 BRL.

• Walking

  If you're nearby, you can easily walk to Pateo do Collegio. From Praça da Sé, head northeast on Rua São Bento, which will lead you directly to Pateo do Collegio. Alternatively, if you are in the vicinity of the Municipal Market (Mercadão), it's about a 15-minute walk.