Victor Brecheret’s 16 meter high sculpture in front of the Ibirapuera Park is a tribute to the Bandeirantes Paulistas whose explorations into unmapped territory in search of precious metals in the 17th and 18th centuries widened the then tiny borders of Brazil. The landmark was inaugurated on January 25, 1953 to help mark the 399th anniversary of the founding of São Paulo.

Come here on Sundays to watch the “Fountain Presentation” take place in front of the monument, as images and colors are projected onto the water fountain, accompanied by music.