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

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The oldest cemetery in São Paulo: from Tarsila do Amaral to Oswald de Andrade, explore the historical tour through the graves of celebrities

Although cemeteries are often associated solely with mourning and silence, they are, in fact, excellent places to embark on a journey through memory—both of those who rest there and of the metropolis itse...

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Built in 1813, this historic farm, located 3 hours from São Paulo, hosted Dom Pedro and keeps JK’s room intact

Built in 1813 as a large coffee plantation, Fazenda das Três Barras is located in the rural area of Bananal. It was part of the coffee cycle in the Paraíba Valley and was one of the largest producers in S...

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site in São Paulo hides a mansion from 1530, gold tanks from the bandeirantes, and a lookout point at 1,135 meters

In the northwest part of the city, Jaraguá State Park was established to protect the highest point in São Paulo. It also houses one of the last remaining areas of Atlantic Forest in São Paulo. Since 1994,...

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With waterfalls and dense forest, this state park in São Paulo is home to one of the largest urban forests in the world

With only 24% of its original coverage remaining, the Atlantic Forest is one of the most threatened ecosystems today. Years ago, the biome covered more than 1 million square kilometers along the Brazilian...

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Just an hour from São Paulo, Dom Pedro I’s secret path features historic monuments, a zip line 100 meters high, and trails through the Atlantic Forest

Located in Caminhos do Mar Park, the Old Road of Santos is one of the most comprehensive tourist routes in São Paulo. It combines a preserved area of Atlantic Forest with well-maintained trails, and also...

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...