Travel Guide to Monument to the Independence of Brazil

Getting There

• Metro

  To reach the Monument to the Independence of Brazil using the metro, start by locating the nearest metro station to your current location. If you are in downtown São Paulo, you can head to 'Sé' station (Line 1 - Blue Line). From there, take the train towards 'Jabaquara'. At 'São Judas' station, transfer to Line 5 (Lilac Line) towards 'Capão Redondo'. Get off at 'Alto da Boa Vista' station and transfer to a bus (Line 675A-10) heading to 'Ipiranga'. The bus will take you close to 'Praça do Monumento'. Once you get off, it's a short walk to the monument.

• Bus

  If you prefer to take a bus, you can find one that goes directly to Ipiranga. A good option is to start at the 'Praça da Sé' area. Look for bus lines such as 675A-10 or 5435-10 that head towards 'Ipiranga'. The bus ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. Make sure to ask the bus driver to notify you when you reach 'Praça do Monumento', as that is your stop. Once you get off, you will see the monument within a short walking distance.

• Walking

  If you are nearby in the Ipiranga neighborhood, you can simply walk to the Monument to the Independence of Brazil. From the 'Ipiranga Metro Station' (Line 2 - Green Line), exit the station and head east on Rua Bom Pastor until you reach the intersection with Rua dos Patos. Turn right on Rua dos Patos, and continue straight until you reach 'Praça do Monumento'. The monument is located at the center of the square, and the walk should take around 15-20 minutes.