Vintage Loft Santa Cecília / Higienópolis - 166m2

You're in one of the most creative and diverse areas of São Paulo. Santa Cecília, Campos Elíseos and Higienópolis form an affective triangle where LGBTQIA+ life pulses with art, respect, freedom and great taste. Below, I share some personal tips - cafés, bars, lanes, breathing spaces and stores with soul. ☕ CAFÉS & MEETINGS WITH SOUL King of the Fork (KOF) A minimalist café with a cycling feel and lots of creative people around. Frequented by LGBTQIA+ people, it has good coffee and a quiet atmosphere. Casa Fluida More than a café, it's an affective and political space: art, diversity and acceptance go hand in hand. Great for chatting, working or feeling part of. For a Fistful of Dollars Café with vinyl and alternative cinema. A retro atmosphere with soul, frequented by people outside the curve - totally queer-friendly. 🍽 RESTAURANTS WITH PERSONALITY Cora Haute cuisine with an unpretentious air. It's at the top of a bookstore and brings together interesting people from various tribes. Jitaká A sensitive Japanese restaurant with sweet service and an indie aesthetic. Perfect for a quieter, authorial dinner. Térreo Bar + Comedoria Gonzales Frontier food and a super inclusive backyard. Beautiful people, food full of identity and diversity in the air. 🌙 FREE NIGHT & BOHEMIA Bar da Avareza A Santa Cecília classic: creative drinks, stylish people and good music. A safe and light spot to enjoy the night. A Lôca An icon of São Paulo's gay nightlife. A libertarian basement where no one judges anyone. Go as you please - or as you please. Bar Secreto Small, mysterious, with an intimate dance floor and a well-selected line-up. Frequented by a diverse and alternative crowd. Cineclub Cortina A mix of cinema, bar and party. A retro-chic look and a creative LGBTQIA+ crowd. Ideal for those who like culture and good conversations. 🛍 STORES WITH STYLE & PURPOSE Pinga São Paulo Contemporary Brazilian fashion, with a strong presence of queer designers. Genderless pieces full of identity. Brechó Ropa do Corpo Affective curation, with many pieces by independent artists. Frequented by those who breathe freedom and creativity. 🧘 BREATHING SPACES & CULTURE House 1 LGBTQIA+ welcome center with a library, workshops and cultural activities. A space of resistance, care and belonging. Tomie Ohtake Institute Museum with engaging exhibitions and a diverse audience. A great place to be inspired, breathe and feed on art. The city is alive - and it's yours too.