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

Inspired by Thailand, the Water Lantern Festival will light up the São Paulo Botanical Garden in October, and tickets are already on sale

After a successful weekend in August, the Water Lantern Festival is back in São Paulo! Once again, the people of São Paulo will be able to release eco-friendly paper lanterns bearing messages, memories, a...

Culture Things to do

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

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 September a...

Culture Secret Guides

What to Do in São Paulo in October? 45 Must-See Attractions to Enjoy in the Capital!

Isn’t the year flying by? September has barely ended, but the days are flying by so, sofast —and we’re already eager to enjoy the best of October in São Paulo. Check out our guide, featuring art, music,...

Culture Things to do

Extended! Visit “Master of Forms,” a first-ever Joan Miró exhibition featuring 140 original works and tickets starting at R$ 25

Good news for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of Joan Miró! Due to its huge success, the exhibition “Miró: Master of Forms” has been extended. The exhibition brings more than 140 origi...

Things to do

With a brand-new aerial choreography and free admission, the Monument to the Flags will host a light show featuring 150 drones celebrating Brazil and China in São Paulo

A spectacular drone show is about to light up the sky over São Paulo! This Wednesday, the 30th, the Monument to the Flags will host an aerial spectacle in honor of the 2026 Brazil–China Year of Culture. T...

São Paulo residents spend more than 10% of their day on public transportation, and commute times have reached their highest level since the 1990s

The average time São Paulo residents spend daily on public transportation has increased by nearly an hour since the end of the last century. In the 1990s, traveling through the city took between 1 hour...

Secret Guides

How much does it cost to visit Cidade Matarazzo? Rosewood’s luxurious complex features a historic chapel, a museum, and gardens with free admission

Cidade Matarazzo is one of the most coveted hotel, dining, and leisure complexes in São Paulo. Just a few meters from Paulista Avenue, the complex spans 30,000 square meters and brings together histor...

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Latin America’s largest Buddhist cathedral is located in Ipiranga, covering 8,000 square meters and hosting fairs open to the public

Just a few minutes from the Ipiranga Museum, an 8,000-square-meter complex reinforces the presence of Buddhism in São Paulo. Inaugurated in May 2025, the Nikkyoji Buddhist Cathedral stands as the largest...

Sports Top news

Formula 1® in Madrid opens ticket sales for 2027: find out how São Paulo residents can secure tickets for the hybrid circuit featuring the famous “La Monumental” curve

The countdown to major motorsports events continues at a fast pace! For those who follow the world of Formula 1® and want to plan an unforgettable trip, tickets for the 2027 FORMULA 1 LENOVO SPANISH GRAND...

Escapes Things to do

With free admission, a fireworks show, and Thaeme & Thiago, the country’s largest Catholic festival expects 500,000 visitors 171 km from São Paulo in October

From October 3 to 12, the 2026 Festival of the Patron Saint will bring Aparecida to life with a program that combines religious tradition and cultural attractions. Considered one of the country’s major Ca...