Nightlife & the Arts in Sao Paulo
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Sao Paulo Nightlife
São Paulo's nightlife options are seemingly endless, and knowing where to go is key. The chic and wealthy head for establishments, most of which serve food, in the Vila Olímpia, Jardins, and Itaim neighborhoods. The Pinheiros and Vila Madalena neighborhoods have a large concentration of Brazilian clubs and bars. Jardins has many gay and lesbian spots, and Pinheiros and Vila Madalena have a large concentration of youthful bars and clubs.
São Paulo is a city beset by trends, so clubs and bars come and go at a dizzying pace. Though the places listed here were all thriving spots at this writing, the nightlife scene is always changing, and it's best to check with hotel concierges and paulistanos you meet to confirm that a place is still going strong before heading out on the town.
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