We know you can’t wait to join the “santa cecilier” community. But before you look for your apartment in Santa Cecília, make sure you find out what there is to do there. After all, when a neighborhood has good attractions, we’re happier!
Super charming, this São Paulo neighborhood is one of the capital’s most beloved and popular. That’s why we’ve put together a guide for you to get to know the area and enjoy the best of Santa Cecília.
Guide: what to do in Santa Cecília
Minhocão
On weekdays, between 8pm and 10pm, and on weekends, between 7am and 10pm, this iconic São Paulo viaduct closes and becomes a leisure area. There, visitors can cycle, jog and stroll in the open air.
📍Elevado Presidente João Goulart
Conceição Discos & Comes
Half vinyl record store, half restaurant. As well as finding iconic vinyls, you can also enjoy a tasty lamb shank with rice. The place is super cozy, has mom’s house food and even plays good music to accompany your meal.
📍Rua Imaculada Conceição, 151
Jhony’s Bar and Restaurant
Don’t expect to find just one, but five in the neighborhood. As we said in the opening video of this article: Jhony’s I, II and III are for dinner. Jhony’s IV, opposite Moela, is for flirting! But you can also enjoy the good drinks and boteco food served there.
📍Rua Canuto do Val, 20, 40, 145 and 242 | Rua Jaguaribe, 87
Siga La Vaca
Siga La Vaca is not just a bar, but a fun karaokebar with 12 rooms where you can sing your heart out. The best thing is that it’s very close to Santa Cecília Station. So it’s worth a trip by public transport.
📍Rua Canuto do Val, 97
Santa Cecília Square
More than just a historical and cultural heritage site, this square is a leisure area with good music and bars. Every Friday, you can still find samba music going on there.
📍Santa Cecília Square
Santa Cecília Parish
A must for devotees and lovers of religious architecture. The parish, which gives its name to the neighborhood, has mass every day and is considered one of the most beautiful churches in the city. Whether it’s to pray to the patron saint or to appreciate the beautiful building, it’s worth a visit.
📍Largo Santa Cecília