Sabrina Aquino, autor em São Paulo Secreto

Journalism student, lover of pop culture, music, entertainment, and Formula 1. When I'm not writing and reading something new, I'm out and about being dragged around by my dog Bruce or simply testing my limits as a beginner runner (still panting, but determined). To contact me: sabrina.santos@feverup.com

From Cotia to downtown São Paulo in 42 minutes? Line 22-Brown project moves forward to connect the West Zone to Greater São Paulo in record time

With the basic design still being drawn up, Line 22–Brown will arrive with the promise of taking passengers from Cotia to downtown São Paulo in up to 42 minutes. The plan is to have an underground subway...

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With 180 years of history, São Paulo’s oldest school educated Mário de Andrade, Cecília Meireles, and Emerson Fittipaldi—and houses a rare historical collection

Founded in March 1846, the Caetano de Campos Institute of Education is the oldest educational institution still in operation in São Paulo. It is also one of the first teacher training colleges in São Paul...

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The “open-air museum” just 1 hour from São Paulo, where you can walk along the road that Dom Pedro I traveled in 1822

The Old Road of Santos, also known as the Caminho do Mar Highway (SP-148), is one of the most important historic routes in São Paulo. It features heritage sites from the imperial and republican eras , wi...

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Two hours from São Paulo, an old abandoned mansion becomes a museum of memories for Italian immigrants: over 120 years of nostalgia and history

Built between 1897 and 1903, the Indiani Mansion was home to a family of Italian immigrants from the city of Cremona. Over the years, it became a symbol of Italian colonization in the Paraíba Valley. ...

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Just 2 hours from São Paulo, the “City of Mansions” is home to 40 historic buildings from the era of the tropeiros that you can visit

Although its slogan is “City of Peace, ” reinforcing its image as a tranquil and welcoming city, Sarapuí is also popularly known as the “City of Mansions.” The municipality in the interior of São Paulo ce...

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After decades of tradition in the countryside, São Paulo finally gets its own wine week with free tastings and activities in the city center and outskirts

A first for São Paulo, the 1st edition of São Paulo Wine Week takes place on April 10–21 . Featuring over 200 activities spread throughout the city, some of which are free! The program spans bars, restaur...

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Beyond sushi: the Japanese government’s secret seal certifying the authenticity of these 6 restaurants in São Paulo

In addition to having the largest population of Japanese people and their descendants outside of Japan, São Paulo is also home to hundreds of Asian restaurants. With this in mind, the Japanese government...

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Dom Pedro I’s “Refuge”: 1922 mansion on the Old Santos Road reopens as a café with a panoramic view of the Santos lowlands

Pouso de Paranapiacaba is the perfect opportunity to visit a historic mansion from 1922 and enjoy a good cup of coffee. Located on the Caminho do Mar Highway, Café 1922 is part of the historical tour of C...

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Movies on the lawn and yoga classes: the complete guide to enjoying Brazil’s largest outdoor film festival at Villa-Lobos Park

After a year’s absence in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest outdoor film festival is back! Rocky Spirit returns to Villa Lobos Park on April 25 and 26. The outdoor film festival has been held since 2011. Its...

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Free concerts, regional cuisine, and 500 tons of food: Brazil’s largest organic farmers’ market is back at Água Branca Park

Now in its 6th edition, the National Agrarian Reform Fair takes place May 14–17 at Água BrancaPark in São Paulo. The event, organized by the MST, is already part of the city’s cultural calendar and bring...