Mercado Municipal de Pinheiros, Retail market in Pinheiros district, São Paulo, Brazil
Mercado Municipal de Pinheiros is a two-story retail market in the Pinheiros district with 39 specialized stalls. The stalls offer cereals, grains, condiments, dairy products, meats, fresh produce, and flowers all in one location.
The market started in 1910 as Mercado dos Caipiras and relocated to its current location on Rua Pedro Cristi in 1971. The move became necessary to make room for road construction in the expanding city.
The market reflects regional culinary traditions through its specialized vendors and ingredient selection. Visitors discover the flavors and products that shape daily cooking throughout the city.
The market provides free parking for about 60 vehicles and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should plan to come during weekdays or early Saturday mornings when all stalls are open.
One section showcases products from five Brazilian biomes, curated by Instituto Ata under the guidance of renowned chef Alex Atala. This selection reveals the country's biological diversity in an unexpected way.
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