Aquário de São Paulo: An Immersive Aquatic Adventure
Explore diverse marine life at Latin America's first thematic aquarium, with immersive exhibits and conservation efforts in São Paulo.
The Aquário de São Paulo, Latin America's first thematic aquarium, offers an immersive experience with over 3,000 animals from around the world. Explore diverse ecosystems, from the Amazon rainforest to the Australian outback, and encounter everything from sharks and penguins to polar bears and kangaroos.
A brief summary to Aquário de São Paulo
- R. Huet Bacelar, 407, São Paulo, Vila São José, State of São Paulo, 04275-000, BR
- +55112273-5500
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5 pm
- Friday 9 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid potential lines and to secure your entry at a specific time.
- Arrive early in the day, especially on weekends and holidays, to maximize your time and avoid crowds.
- Allocate at least 90 minutes to two hours to fully experience all the exhibits and attractions.
- Note that some attractions like the mermaid show and Jurassic Aquarium require separate tickets.
- Parking is available for a flat fee of R$50, but public transportation is a convenient alternative.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From the city center, take the Blue Line (Line 1) towards 'Jabaquara'. Transfer at the 'São Judas' station to the Green Line (Line 2) towards 'Vila Prudente'. Get off at the 'Vila Prudente' station, then take bus number 574A-10 towards 'Jardim Ipanema'. Ask the driver for the 'R. Huet Bacelar' stop, a short walk from the aquarium. A single metro ride costs around R$5. Bus fare is approximately R$5.
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Bus
From Praça da Sé, take bus lines 475M-10 (Terminal São Mateus) or 574A-10 (Jardim Ipanema). Get off at the 'R. Huet Bacelar' stop, and walk straight for about 5 minutes; the Aquário de São Paulo will be on your left. The bus fare is approximately R$5.
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Taxi/Ride-sharing
Use a taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber, inputting 'Aquário de São Paulo' or the address 'R. Huet Bacelar, 407 - Vila São José'. A taxi from Vila Mariana to the aquarium will cost an estimated R$33.50, based on a R$5.50 flag-down rate and R$2.80 per kilometer.
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Parking
If driving, the aquarium has an exclusive parking lot managed by Indigo with over 400 spaces. The flat rate is R$50 for the duration of your visit.
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