Downtown São Paulo is home to hidden gems where time seems to move at a different pace. One example is Bar Léo, founded in 1940 in the Santa Ifigênia neighborhood. After more than 80 years of urban trans...
The Bixiga Staircase is one of the region’s major landmarks, often associated with Italian immigration in São Paulo. But its steps hold much more than just a simple thoroughfare: they represent encounters...
Ilhabela’s beaches are a great alternative for those who dream of visiting idyllic island destinations, such as Fernando de Noronha, but prefer a getaway closer to São Paulo. About 200 kilometers from...
Created by Polo Cultural, the Cidade da Cultura platform serves as a culturalguide to help São Paulo residents and tourists explore the capital. The service promises to deliver, right in the palm of your...
Did you know you can pick strawberries near São Paulo? Just an hour from São Paulo, Sítio Fragole offers visitors the experience of strolling through the strawberry beds, picking the ripest berries, and...
Whether with or without mashed potatoes, loaded with all the trimmings, or a simple “raiz” hot dog, the truth is that São Paulo locals love hot dogs! That’s why some spots are must-visits for anyone look...
Have you ever heard of the Canindé Warehouse? Better known as the “Statue Cemetery, ” this municipal warehouse houses monuments, busts, and fragments of sculptures removed from public spaces in São Paulo....
Vila Monte Alegre, in Piracicaba, is one of the best destinations for exploring the city’s historical and sentimental side. Amid old buildings, tree-lined streets, and picturesque landscapes, the neighbor...
Fruit picking at Maeda Park turns a trip to Itu, in the interior of São Paulo, into a rural tourism experience. Instead of trying pre-packaged products, visitors can walk among the orchards, pick the fru...
The Monumental Fountain— better known as the Lobster Fountain —is one of many forgotten monuments in downtown São Paulo. Inaugurated in 1927 at Praça Júlio Mesquita, this marble and bronze work carries a...