On Saturday afternoons, you can find young and cool Paulistas hanging around Benedito Calixto…read moreplaza. People pour into the streets while sidewalk vendors set up all their antique and kitchy wares for sale. Honestly, I found things overpriced and I didn't happen upon any truly unique and must-have items. Everything seemed a little standard to what I'd find in most street fairs without the artisan touch. What is lovely though is the bustling neighborhood with praça bars opening their doors and selling everything from feijoada to caipirinhas and beer. Later in the afternoon, the crowd almost completely shifts to the gay segment. Around 6pm, you can find men who like men and women who like women dominating the praça and sharing beers with friends and strangers. If you're looking for the gay scene, here you have it!

I would give this flea market 3 stars for the merchandise, 5 for the people watching. It's a whole…read morelot of fun, but I didn't find much I really felt like I had to have. Most of the merchandise is over-priced and kind of junky, but there are some fun things to be found if you want to pick through. Really the reason to go here is for the experience. Pinheiros is a very cool part of Sao Paulo that always seems to have something interesting going on. The atmosphere on Saturdays, when this feira is held, is electric. Street musicians, people walking their dogs, and hipsters abound. There is also some great restaurants to check out if you get hungry while browsing through old records, 50s furniture, and all kinds of memorabilia. Funky boutiques line the sidewalk across from the fair, so if you don't find anything to your liking at the feira, you may end up taking home some graphic tees or cute vintage dresses from one of the nearby stores.

Vila Madalena is definitely the PLACE or at least, the place to start when partying for the World…read moreCup. Many of their streets have either a bar, a restaurant, a small business with a tv broadcasting a game, and packed with people! On this review, I will describe how I partied with some special friends (not that kind of special), friend from college, friend that I've met online, friends that I've met through friends, and made some new friends along this night. Looking for a rad place to go watch the matches, exquisite places to eat, and what to do in SP if you only had less than 24 hours? Then keep on reading. Met everyone at Posto 6(http://bit.ly/1pGovzj), gather all friends, met some really interesting people from around the globe, even a chick reporter from Boulder, Colorado, and of course, met some fellows for a safety meeting on the street side. Had a few beers, some grub, and partied our a$$es off on Aspiculeta. Notice that it was a Friday night during World Cup but Brazil did NOT play that day, and we could barely walk on that street. We bar hopped, a LOT! From Posto 6, to Boteco São Bento(http://bit.ly/1nzvLIS), to Salve Jorge(http://bit.ly/1nxRqlV), and our last stop was Armazén, where we met former professional soccer player Raí. After so much drinking, we went straight ahead to Genésio Pasta & Chopp(http://bit.ly/T47Wk5), ate some amazing food and kept on drinking, even though it was passed 2am! Cabbed around SP and our last destination was Black Dog(http://bit.ly/1j9yRlz), it really hit the spot at 4am. If you are here for the World Cup and want to have a blast within 24 hours or less, go to Vila Madalena, it will not disappoint!

Yelp Review 2025 #169:…read more Liberdade is the Japantown of São Paulo. Brazil has a big Japanese population due to Japanese migration of 1908 aboard the Kasato Maru. Coffee plantations needed workers and the Japanese answered the call. Now, you'll see a strong Japanese influence on Brazilian culture. Liberdade is lined with Japanese restaurants, cafes, grocery stores and other businesses. You can get a kimono here, a Ghibli T-shirt, matcha latte, a bottle of Ramune, go to a Hello Kitty-themed cafe (they have 3 in Liberdade), eat a bowl of hot ramen. At the center of Liberdade, you'll see a rock monument to commemorate the visit of Princess Mako to Brazil in 2018. It's a nice place to walk around and see graffiti, visit the small Japanese garden for free, and eat. About a 3-minute walk from Liberdade is downtown São Paulo. It's walkable. You can take a tram or an Uber.

Any visitor to Sao Paulo should visit Liberdade, which is their Japantown and is home to the…read morelargest Japanese outside of Japan. The streets are distinctly lined with street lamps that are shaped like paper lanterns and there is also a traditional looking torii gate at neighborhood's entrance. Torii gates are red arches that lead into Shinto shrines. The neighborhood consists of restaurants and shops selling goods imported from Japan. There is also the Museum of Japanese Immigration here, s small museum dedicated to the history of how the Japanese came to Brazil. Compared to other Asiantowns I've been to around the world, Liberdade is good but not spectacular. It is actually not that big in terms of area size and the highlights can be seen quickly. It is also less bustling and filled with less businesses than other ones I've been to.

Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Bom Bom has been our go-to for the past week. We come to…read morethis corner luncheonette daily for a taste of freshly pressed watermelon or orange juice (they also offer a medley of other fruit options) and a cup of delicious Brazilian coffee. The pão de quiejos are pretty alright and the other fried delights are ready to grab and go. For lunch, you can find people piling into the indoor/outdoor tables for fixings of rice and beans and some cutlet of chicken, pork or steak. Then around happy hour, people stop by for a beer or caipirinha. This petite bustling business, has options whether you want to sit at the counter solo, join friends at a table or even order delivery. It's the perfect neighborhood spot!

This great little spot is right across from my lovely new apartment. I go here most mornings to get…read moremy cafe con leche, juice and various snacks. I also get to practice my Portuguese, which consists of "si" followed by a thumbs up, or a wink! Good food, good service, and lots of smiley Brazilians who seem to enjoy the way I communicate. If you're in the neighborhood and want something simple I'd recommend checking Bom Bom out - it's not fancy by any means but I like that! Ciao ciao.

Incredible experience in São Paulo. My senses couldn't take it anymore and I have never seen such…read morea variety of fruits, vegetables and meat and nuts the list goes on forever. We had lunch and I had my first Carprihna there and it was something I will always remember. The lunch , drinks and food was incredible/ What an experience.

Yelp Review 2025 #161:…read more This market is pretty big and clean inside. Outside is kind of a different story. There are homeless people that would try to approach you and ask you for money but don't fret, the police is everywhere so they leave you alone. It has everything from cheeses, cold cuts, fruits, vegetables, desserts, olives, pastries, pastel, Brazilian souvenirs, alcohol, spices, candy, fish and seafood, Persian food, meats, etc. There are food stalls, snack shops, bars, and restaurants inside the market. There are plenty of ATMs but most shops take credit cards. The market itself is open daily from 6am to 6pm. Individual shops may have different hours so check before coming here. It's been open since 1933 as São Paulo's main grocery store. High ceiling means it's cooler and has more ventilation. Don't forget to look up to see the stained glass windows.

Seriously the best no frills burger in town. The burger is big, the meat is juicy, the cheese gooey…read moreand the bun soft. Throw in your lettuce and pickles and this is the perfect burger. And for 20 dilmas (depends on the night) you can get a burger and fries. I do have some complaints about the fries, that they have either been dry or a little cold but you seriously can't even finish the fries after polishing off the burger. Its a shame its only Mondays (though good for my waist line).

Gibi is a cool nerd bar. They got a bunch of classic collectibles on display. Anything from like…read moreclassic comics to old video game systems. The drinks are pretty cool but I'll agree that it's kinda expensive. The hot dogs are very tasty and they even offer vegan options. They have a few videos games you can play. I don't believe they got board games you can play at the tables though. Anyway it's different sooo very nice.