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

The best plays currently running in São Paulo for you to see in November!

If there’s one thing São Paulo residents love, it’s theater, and the city is brimming with incredible productions this month. So, check out our guide to the best shows playing in São Paulo in November an...

Secret Guides

The historic mansion in Sé that served as the home of the real “Blonde in the Bathroom”; today, the site preserves its original architecture and operates as a restaurant

A historic mansion in the Sé neighborhood, in São Paulo’s Historic Center, is home to Cama e Café, a space dedicated to culture and memory. In addition to serving lunch in a century-old setting, the ven...

Secret Guides Wellness & nature

Thousands of people live inside a massive meteorite crater in Parelheiros, a rare geological phenomenon that is home to an isolated forest within a natural park

Did you know that the far south of São Paulo hides an impressive space-related legacy? The Colônia Crater was formed after the collision of a giant meteorite millions of years ago, making the capital of S...

Food & drink Things to do

With menus starting at R$ 59.90, Restaurant Week is back in São Paulo with dishes from across Brazil, from north to south

São Paulo Restaurant Week 2026 is back in the state capital! Through November 8, the 37th edition of the event brings together more than 200 establishments under the theme “Brazil from North to South.” ...

Culture Things to do

Free Things to Do in São Paulo This Holiday: 4 Museums and Cultural Centers That Are Open (and Free) This Monday

Next Monday, November 2, we observe All Souls’ Day. Many São Paulo residents use this day to honor their deceased loved ones and, perhaps, enjoy the city’s cultural attractions after paying their respect...

Escapes Things to do

In 1980, Petrobras was searching for oil in Olímpia and discovered hot springs; today, Thermas dos Laranjais attracts 1.9 million tourists, has become the leader in the Americas, and ranks among the global Top 3

Thermas dos Laranjais is often cited as one of the best water parks in São Paulo. Now, the complex in Olímpia has also received major international recognition: the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)...

Culture Things to do

The Memorial da América Latina hosts Brazil’s biggest Día de Muertos celebration: free admission, a 6-meter-tall Catrina, Lucha Libre, and tacos starting at R$25

The 2026 Día de Muertos Festival is coming to transform São Paulo into a little piece of Mexico! Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the celebration honors the memory of love...

Road Closure on Marginal Pinheiros: CET Closes Expressway This Sunday for the 32nd Wonder Woman Race; See Which Bridges Are Closed and the Detours

One of São Paulo’s busiest expressways, Marginal Pinheiros, will be closed this long weekend. The route will be partially blocked this Sunday (the 1st) due to the 32nd Wonder Woman Race, which will start...

In 1974, the São Paulo Metro began operations with the Edmonson magnetic ticket; 52 years later, the state-owned company announced its discontinuation this Saturday and ushered in the controversial era of printed QR codes and Pix

Starting this Saturday, October 31, the São Paulo Metro will no longer accept the classic Edmonson tickets. The magnetic paper tickets are bidding farewell after 52 years of service, leaving São Paulo res...

Secret Guides

In 1990, Jô Soares purchased a duplex in Higienópolis; thirty years later, the penthouse—complete with a movie theater, barbershop, and views of the Pacaembu Valley—is on the market for R$12 million

We’ve already told you about a supposed mansion owned by Jô Soares in Vinhedo, which was listed for R$5.5 million and, as it turned out, never actually belonged to the TV host. But now, we’re bringing you...