Welcome to your São Paulo daily guide for Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The MASP runs its free Tuesday from 10h to 20h — five exhibitions at zero cost, two hours later than normal closing. Renoir, Gamarra Heshiki, La Chola Poblete, Alarcón’s Wichí textiles, and the permanent collection. The Pinacoteca is closed today (its weekly day off). The weather is warm at 26°C with just 10% rain. On the markets, the Ibovespa broke 198,000 for the first time: +0.34% to 198,001, the 17th all-time record of 2026 and the 10th consecutive gain. The dollar closed below R$5.00 for the first time since March 2024, at R$4.997. But the Focus survey flagged a warning: IPCA was raised to 4.71% — above the 4.50% ceiling for the first time this year. Oil is back above US$100. The Sheyla Ayo show at the CCSP has five days remaining.
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01Weather & What to WearFORECAST
An exceptional week continues. Tuesday at 26°C/10% — ideal for the MASP free day. Wednesday clears to 0% rain. Thursday warms to 27°C. Friday reaches 28°C with just 5% rain. São Paulo’s best autumn stretch of the year — warm days, cool evenings, virtually no rain.
02Day at a GlanceSNAPSHOT
Tuesday is the MASP’s best free day: five exhibitions until 20h at zero cost in warm, dry weather. Markets crossed dual milestones — Ibovespa above 198k, dollar below R$5.00 — but inflation expectations are rising. The Sheyla Ayo countdown enters its final five days.
03What to See & DoCULTURE
Museums & Exhibitions
MASP — Free Tuesday
Five exhibitions at zero cost until 20h. Cinco ensaios sobre o MASP — Renoir, Sandra Gamarra Heshiki: réplica (~80 works), La Chola Poblete: Pop andino, Claudia Alarcón & Silät: viver tecendo, and the permanent collection. The extended hours until 20h are ideal for after-work visits — arrive at 17h and see everything by closing.
Av. Paulista 1578. Tue 10h–20h. Free today. Closed Mondays. Metrô: Trianon-MASP (Line 2-Green).
Also Open Today
More Cultural Venues
Pinacoteca closed today (Tuesday). CCSP (R. Vergueiro 1000): Sheyla Ayo — 5 days remaining (closes Apr 19), free. MAC USP (Ibirapuera): “O que temos em comum?” abstractions, free. Museu da Língua Portuguesa (Luz): funk exhibition, Tue–Sun 9h–16h30, R$24.
04Getting AroundTRANSPORT
Rodízio: Plates ending in 3 and 4 are restricted from 7h–10h and 17h–20h in the centro expandido.
For the MASP: Metrô Line 2-Green to Trianon-MASP. The museum is directly above the station. The extended hours until 20h mean you can visit after the evening rodízio ends at 20h.
05Where to EatFOOD
Paulista evening: Dinner after the MASP free visit (closing 20h). R. Augusta and R. Haddock Lobo for Tuesday-night options. Japan House restaurant. MASP café.
Jardins: R. Oscar Freire (10-minute walk west from the MASP) for the restaurant strip. At 26°C/10% rain, outdoor seating is comfortable for autumn dining.
06Practical InfoESSENTIALS
Dollar below R$5.00: The dollar closed at R$4.997 yesterday — below R$5.00 for the first time since March 2024. YTD down over 9%. Foreign inflows reached R$65 billion YTD. Remittances, imports, and travel are at their most favourable in two years.
Inflation warning: The Focus survey raised the 2026 IPCA forecast to 4.71% — above the 4.50% ceiling for the first time. Oil is back above US$100 as ceasefire fragility keeps markets on edge. Selic YE maintained at 12.50%, but top-5 estimates moved to 12.75%. The Copom‘s April 28–29 meeting faces a complex picture: record equity inflows and a strong real, but rising inflation expectations.
07Community & LifestyleEXPAT LIFE
Free Tuesday plan: MASP (10h–20h, free) is the only major museum open on Tuesdays (Pinacoteca closed). Use the extended hours — arrive at 17h after work, see all five exhibitions by 20h, dinner on R. Augusta. The best free cultural evening of the week.
Sheyla Ayo final countdown: Five days remaining at the CCSP (closes Saturday April 19). Free admission on Piso Flávio de Carvalho. This is the final week — visit now or miss it. Saturday’s Pinacoteca free day doubles as Sheyla Ayo’s penultimate day. Tiradentes next Tuesday (April 21) is a holiday.
08Game DaySPORT
Brasileirão Round 11 fixtures this week. Palmeiras and São Paulo lead the table. Full schedule at The Rio Times sports coverage.
09Business & MarketsFINANCE
Monday close: Ibovespa +0.34% to 198,001 — new all-time record, 17th of the year, 10th consecutive gain. First close above 198k. Hit 198,173 intraday. Dollar −0.29% to R$4.997 — first close below R$5.00 since March 2024. Petrobras and Vale led. Volume R$33.8B. April: +5.62%. YTD: +22.89%. Foreign inflows: R$65B YTD. Dow +0.63%, Nasdaq +1.23%.
Context: Selic at 14.75%. Focus IPCA 2026 raised to 4.71% (above 4.50% ceiling). Focus Selic YE: 12.50%. Oil back above US$100. Next Copom: April 28–29. Tiradentes April 21 (B3 closed). For full analysis, see today’s Brazil Morning Call.
10Plan AheadCOMING UP
Wed Apr 15: MASP + Pinacoteca both open. 26°C, 0% rain.
Sat Apr 18: Pinacoteca free Saturday. Sheyla Ayo penultimate day at CCSP.
Apr 19: Sheyla Ayo closes at CCSP — 5 days remaining.
Apr 21: Tiradentes — public holiday. B3 closed. Museums open.
Apr 28–29: Next Copom — inflation vs. growth debate intensifies.
São Paulo Daily Brief — your São Paulo daily guide — Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Published for residents and visitors. All times in Brasília time (BRT, UTC-3). Weather: open-source API. Culture: MASP, CCSP, MAC USP. Markets: B3, Banco Central. Sport: CBF.
Related coverage: São Paulo Daily Brief — Monday, April 13 | Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Tuesday, April 14 | Brazil’s Morning Call