Mariana Prates, autor em São Paulo Secreto

Journalist and writer from Minas Gerais, raised amid the hills and loves of Belo Horizonte. Now reporting from across the border, discovering hidden corners in the streets of São Paulo. To find me: mariana.prates@secretmedianetwork.com

Featuring the classic “Go to Jail” and secret vaults, this unprecedented Monopoly experience debuts in São Paulo starting at R$ 25

Starting September 16, São Paulo will host “Monopoly Experience: Treasures of Brazil.” This brand-new attraction is located at Shopping Cidade São Paulo on Avenida Paulista, featuring two floors of the...

Food & drink Secret Guides

Famous for its 72-hour-fermented bread, Chef Olivier Anquier’s bakery brings the tradition of French boulangeries to downtown São Paulo

Mundo Pão by Olivier is the perfect spot for anyone looking for artisanal breads, viennoiseries, and French pastries. Under the leadership of Olivier Anquier, a French chef and entrepreneur based in Brazi...

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To learn and create in downtown São Paulo: Sesc 24 de Maio offers free weekend workshops and full-length courses starting at R$ 7

Sesc’s free workshops are an accessible way to discover new interests and have fun in São Paulo. A central option is Sesc 24 de Maio, which offers classes for a variety of audiences: woodworking, crafts,...

Promising to create a “ten-minute city” in Vila Guilherme, the new Cidade Center Norte will feature an arena with a capacity of 21,000 people by 2028

Cidade Center Norte is an ambitious project that promises to transform daily life in São Paulo’s North Zone. With the promise of being a “ten-minute city, ” the plan aims to expand the current commercial...

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Sesc Pompeia announces free courses in ceramics, woodworking, and photography in São Paulo’s West Zone: find out how to secure a spot in the Saturday workshops

Did you know you can take free courses at SESC Pompeia? In addition to combining accessible culture and sports, the cultural complex in the West Zone also offers a schedule of workshops for all audiences,...

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The new pesticide-free restaurant in downtown São Paulo that will serve “real food”—and already has an opening date

Armazém do Campo is set to open a new restaurant on Campos Elíseos, in downtown São Paulo. Named Restaurante da Reforma Agrária Popular, the new venue aims to bring together Brazilian cuisine, family farm...

Culture Music Things to do

A historic 1950s mansion in Pacaembu, featuring works by Burle Marx and Di Cavalcanti, will host a jazz festival with more than 40 artists in August

Jazz Mansion reaches its 30th edition with São Paulo’s most charming jazz festival! On August 22 and 23, this multi-artistic experience takes over the National Club in Pacaembu, featuring more than 40 a...

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The Ibirapuera Festival features everything from BaianaSystem and Criolo to a tribute to Amy Winehouse, complete with technology and culinary delights—but you only have 4 days to enjoy it

This weekend, São Paulo transforms into a stage for ideas, great music, and new connections. Through August 16, São Paulo Beyond Business — SP2B 2026 takes over Ibirapuera Park with a program that brings...

Culture Things to do

With free admission and an auction of his famous green Volkswagen Beetle, Chef Olivier Anquier opens a cultural center in the heart of São Paulo featuring 20 years of memories from across Brazil

Olivier Anquier is famous in Brazil for his career in gastronomy, television, and entrepreneurship. Now, the Franco-Brazilian chef is launching a new phase of his journey: the Anquier Archive, a cultural...

Free game development course in São Paulo: the program has 180 spots, lasts 12 months, and requires no prior experience—registration is open through September 9

Registration is now open for the free Game Developer (Game Dev)course, which paves the way to turn an interest in games into a creative career. Starting in October, the program will offer practical and...