Flights
🛬 Friday April 3 — Arrival
- Lands: 6:45 AM at GRU
- Customs: ~45–60 min
- Uber to hotel: 1h20–1h40 (rush hour)
- Cost: ~R$120–160 (~$23–30)
Friday 7–9 AM is peak rush. Budget extra time — just relax and enjoy the ride in.
🛫 Monday April 6 — Departure
- Departs: 9:50 PM
- Leave hotel: 5:30 PM MAX
- Monday evening = heaviest traffic
- GRU is large — arrive 3h+ early
Don't leave after 5:30 PM. Monday rush to the airport can add 45–60 min. Non-negotiable.
The Wedding
Chalé Quintal
A romantic fairy tale in the heart of São Paulo
Reception Hall
Crystal chandeliers, exclusive antique furniture
Ceremony Space
Where it all begins — April 4, 4 PM
The Details
Every inch designed with love
Brooks & Shelby,
We'd love for you to be with us as we begin our forever.
Let's celebrate love, togetherness, and the joy of choosing each other every day.
On the day we officially join our lives, it would mean so much to have you with us —
in heart, in spirit, and if possible in person.
We'd love for you to be with us as we begin our forever.
Let's celebrate love, togetherness, and the joy of choosing each other every day.
On the day we officially join our lives, it would mean so much to have you with us —
in heart, in spirit, and if possible in person.
lk
Lucas & Kailuá
04 / 04 / 2026
Saturday · At 4 PM
Chalé Quintal
Av. Angélica, 2331 · Higienópolis · São Paulo – SP
📍 What to Expect on the Day
- 📍 Av. Angélica, 2331 — Higienópolis · 0.8km from hotel · 3 min Uber
- Ceremony starts 4 PM sharp — arrive a few minutes early
- Dinner (~7–8 PM): No buffet — waiters bring dishes and appetizers throughout the evening.
- Open bar all night: champagne / espumante, beer, cocktails
- DJ + dancing until ~1 AM
- Getting home: Uber back ~3 min, ~R$15–20 (~$3–4). Always take Uber at night.
Espumante tip: Brazilian sparkling wine will be flowing — light and delicious. Pace yourself on caipirinhas if you want to be dancing at 1 AM. 🥂
👔 Dress Code: Smart Elegant
No floral, boho, or garden-party looks. Think modern gala — elegant is the floor, style is yours. For full inspiration: lucasekailua.com.br
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Sage satin gown👗
Burnt orange ruffle👗
Teal one-shoulder👗
Deep green ballgown🤵
Navy tailored suit🤵
Olive 3-piece🤵
Cream linen suit🤵
Charcoal tailored👩 For Shelby
Floor-length or midi gown. Bold colors — deep green, teal, burnt orange, navy, sage. Structured silhouettes. Sandals available at the venue for later in the night.
👨 For Brooks
Tailored suit, linen suit, or blazer + trousers. Olive, cream, navy, beige, charcoal. Dress shoes or clean white sneakers as part of an elegant look are both welcome.
Getting Around
🚗 Uber — Your Best Friend
- Same app as home, works perfectly
- Safe, reliable, used by everyone
- Always Uber at night — even for short trips
- Avoid airport taxi touts — use Uber from the clearly marked zone
- Uber Comfort/Black for airport trips
- Within city: R$15–50 (~$3–9)
Traffic tip: Weekday 7–9 AM and 5–9 PM can be intense. Saturdays and Sundays are smooth.
🚇 Metro — For the Curious
- Clean, modern, efficient
- Covers Paulista and key areas
- App: TOP SP — may require CPF, might not work for tourists
- For this short trip, Uber is easier in every scenario
Your Neighborhood: Higienópolis
INNSiDE by Meliá
Chalé Quintal — 0.8km
Higienópolis — tree-lined streetsAn upscale, residential neighborhood where real São Paulo lives.
Higienópolis (say: ee-zhee-en-OH-poh-lees) is one of the most pleasant central neighborhoods in SP. Tree-lined streets, beautiful early 20th-century architecture, great cafés, and zero tourist traps. Safe, walkable, and the wedding venue is literally 0.8km away.
📍 Distances from Hotel — Rua Maranhão, 371
- 💍 Chalé Quintal (wedding): 0.8km — 3 min Uber · → Maps
- 🍽️ Carlota: ~0.5km — walkable! · → Maps
- 🥩 Assado Porteño: ~0.7km — walkable! · → Maps
- 🥐 Le Blé - Casa de Pães: ~0.5km — walkable! · → Maps
- 🇵🇪 AMA.ZO Peruano: ~0.8km — walkable! · → Maps
- 🛍️ Shopping Higienópolis: ~500m — walkable! · → Maps
- 🏛️ Avenida Paulista: ~1.5km — 5 min Uber
- 🌳 Ibirapuera Park: ~5km — 10 min Uber (~R$20–25 / ~$4–5)
- 🎨 Beco do Batman: ~5km — 15 min Uber
- 🛍️ Mercadão: ~6km — 15 min Uber (~R$30–35 / ~$6)
- ✈️ GRU Airport: ~35km — 1h–1h40 Uber (~R$120–160 / ~$23–30)
A Note on Prices
São Paulo has something for every budget — but it's not "everything is cheap"
At R$5.32 = $1 USD, you'll find street food for R$20–50 (~$4–9), casual lunch spots for R$40–80 (~$8–15), and good neighborhood restaurants for R$80–150pp (~$15–28). However, the top restaurants can rival US prices — a tasting menu at DOM, Maní, or Jun Sakamoto runs R$400–900pp (~$75–170).
The sweet spot: mid-range restaurants here will blow away equivalent US spots in quality, usually for half the price. That's where São Paulo truly shines.
💱 R$5.32 = $1 USD
Price guide: $ under $15 $$ $15–40 $$$ $40–75 $$$$ $75+
Food — The Main Event
This is a food lover's dream city.
Largest Japanese community outside Japan. Largest Italian diaspora in the world. Millions of Lebanese, Northeastern Brazilian, and Middle Eastern settlers. Every wave brought food — and São Paulo kept all of it. The result is one of the most exciting food cities on Earth, at prices that will make your jaw drop.
SP has over 1.5 million Japanese-Brazilians — the largest Japanese community outside Japan. The quality of Japanese food here is extraordinary and often rivals Tokyo.
📅 RESERVATION REQUIRED
Jun Sakamoto
One of Brazil's most celebrated Japanese chefs. Intimate omakase counter with impeccably fresh fish. Dinner only.
📍 R. Lisboa, 55 — Pinheiros · ~15 min Uber · Directions
📅 RESERVATION REQUIRED
Kinoshita
Another Michelin star Japanese institution. Beautiful open kitchen, expertly crafted omakase. A complete experience.
📍 R. Jacques Félix, 405 — Vila Nova Conceição · ~20 min Uber · Directions
🏘️ Liberdade — The Japanese Neighborhood
About 15 min Uber. A real, living Japanese-Brazilian community — ramen spots, izakayas, fresh gyoza stands, sushi bars. Great for an afternoon wander and inexpensive but excellent food.
📅 RESERVATION REQUIRED — Book weeks ahead
A Casa do Porco
One of the most famous restaurants in Brazil — consistently top 50 worldwide. The entire menu revolves around pork in ways you'd never imagine. Fun, loud, energetic. Tasting menu ~R$250pp.
🍽️ Trust the server completely. Order whatever they suggest. Don't try to control the experience.
📍 R. Araújo, 124 — República · ~12 min Uber · Directions
📅 RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
Maní
Chef Helena Rizzo's celebrated Michelin-starred restaurant. Creative, seasonal Brazilian cuisine in a beautiful garden setting. Open for lunch Tue–Sun and dinner.
📍 R. Joaquim Antunes, 210 — Jardim Paulistano · ~15 min Uber · Directions
📅 RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
Figueira Rubaiyat
Legendary SP steakhouse under a 100-year-old fig tree that grows through the center of the restaurant.
📍 R. Haddock Lobo, 1738 — Jardins · ~15 min Uber · Directions
📅 RESERVATION REQUIRED
D.O.M.
Chef Alex Atala's landmark. Rare Amazon ingredients in ways that feel like discovering a new cuisine. Tasting menu only. The special-occasion option.
📍 R. Barão de Capanema, 549 — Jardins · ~12 min Uber · Directions
Bar da Dona Onça
Beloved SP institution on the 27th floor of a historic downtown building. Famous for its feijoada (Brazil's national black bean + pork dish), excellent cocktails, and true SP atmosphere.
🍽️ Must order: Feijoada completa · Croquete de panela · "Onça Pintada" cocktail
📍 Av. Ipiranga, 200 — Centro · ~12 min Uber · Directions
📅 BOOK AHEAD weekends
Sororoca
One of SP's hottest right now. Seafood sharing plates, vibrant energy. Closed Mon–Tue.
📍 R. Harmonia, 321 — Vila Madalena · ~15 min Uber · Directions
Mocotó
The soul of Northeastern Brazilian cuisine. Loud, communal, profound. Beloved by every Brazilian food writer. Not fancy. Profoundly good.
🍽️ Must order: Dadinho de tapioca · Carne de sol · Escondidinho
📍 Av. N. Sra. do Loreto, 1100 — Vila Medeiros · ~25 min Uber · Directions
📅 RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
Cora
Rising Michelin star. Rooftop terrace, creative seasonal menu, great cocktails. Closed Mon.
📍 R. Amaral Gurgel, 344 — Vila Buarque · ~5 min Uber · Directions
📅 RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
Cepa
Michelin-recognized. Seasonal, intimate, refined. Everything from small producers. Closed Mon & Sun.
🍽️ Try: Pastel with Comté · Fish on rice · Pork shank (when available)
📍 Praça dos Omaguás, 110 — Pinheiros · ~15 min Uber · Directions
Balaio IMS
Inside the Instituto Moreira Salles cultural center on Paulista. Michelin-recognized modern Brazilian food in a beautiful, light-filled space. Perfect for Sunday lunch after walking Paulista. Closed Mon.
🍽️ Try: Fresh fish · Focaccia · Moqueca de caju (vegetarian gem)
📍 Av. Paulista, 2424 — Bela Vista · ~5 min Uber · Directions
Brazil is world-famous for its beef. The traditional rodízio — all-you-can-eat, meat carved tableside — is a uniquely Brazilian ritual. Even if you've been to Brazilian steakhouses in the US, this is a different experience: better cuts, better technique, better value.
📅 RESERVATION RECOMMENDED weekends
Barbacoa
Premium rodízio. Gauchos carved tableside, endless cuts. ~50% cheaper than US equivalent, but a different level of quality. A genuine São Paulo experience.
🥩 Skip the salad bar. Focus on picanha and costela. Keep your green disc up until you physically cannot.
📍 R. Dr. Renato Paes de Barros, 65 — Itaim Bibi · ~14 min Uber · Directions
SP has the world's largest Italian diaspora — over 100 years of tradition developed a distinct São Paulo style: thicker, richer, more toppings, very high quality. The city is widely considered one of the world's great pizza destinations. Both are walkable from your hotel for Sunday night.
Bráz Pizzaria $$
Refined, high quality, award-winning. Named one of the best pizzerias in Latin America. ~0.8km from hotel — walkable. Individual pizzas ~R$70–100 (~$13–19).
Veridiana $$
Classic SP pizzaria with decades of history. ~1km — also walkable. Traditional style, no frills. Whole pies ~R$80–120 (~$15–23).
🥐 Le Blé — Casa de Pães
A corner of Paris in Higienópolis. Artisan bakery combining French and Portuguese traditions — farm-to-table, with produce from their own farm. Extraordinary croissants, sourdough, eggs Benedict on brioche, focaccia, and a full brunch menu. Best croissants in São Paulo, full stop.
📍 R. Pará, 252 — Higienópolis · ~0.5km — walkable! · Directions
🍞 Fabrique Pão e Café
Named Best Bakery in SP by Folha de S. Paulo. A neighborhood institution — small, always packed, and worth every minute. Artisan bread baked on-site: sourdough, baguettes, focaccia. The pão de queijo from Serra da Canastra is unmissable. Great espresso and cappuccino. Come early on weekends.
📍 R. Itacolomi, 612 — Higienópolis · ~0.8km — walkable! · Directions
Botanikafé
Trendy, healthy brunch, excellent specialty coffee. Plant-filled interior. Laptop-friendly with good WiFi. Best work + coffee combo in the area.
📍 Alameda Lorena, 1765 — Jardins · ~8 min Uber · Directions
Caffè Ristoro
Charming outdoor café hidden in a lush garden behind Casa das Rosas on Paulista. Rare outdoor escape on the city's busiest avenue. Perfect for brunch before exploring Paulista on Sunday.
📍 Av. Paulista, 37 — Paraíso · Directions from MASP
Dois Trópicos
Yoga studio, botanical shop, and café — beautiful Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. Great specialty coffee, kombucha, golden milk, healthy food. One of SP's most beautiful spaces.
📍 R. Mateus Grou, 589 — Pinheiros · ~15 min Uber · Directions
Casaréia SP
Beautiful Italian-influenced all-day restaurant in Jardins. Stunning old-world interior, exceptional croissants, generous portions. Also great for lunch and dinner.
📍 Alameda Franca, 1243 — Jardins · ~12 min Uber · Directions
You hit the jackpot on location. All walkable
Four legitimately excellent restaurants and two world-class bakeries within walking distance of your hotel — a rarity in a megacity. Perfect for when you're tired and don't want to Uber anywhere.
📅 RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
Carlota ⭐ Main lunch pick
Chef Carla Pernambuco's celebrated São Paulo bistro — nearly 30 years of history. Charming white brick building, warm interior. Contemporary Brazilian cuisine with global influences: Vietnamese rolls, fresh seafood, the legendary Filet Wellington. Menu changes weekly. The best first — or last — meal in Higienópolis.
🍽️ Must: Plateau Pernambuco (sampler) · Bobó de camarão · Filet Wellington · Soufflé de goiabada
📍 R. Sergipe, 753 — Higienópolis · ~0.5km walk · Directions
Assado Porteño
Argentine-style parrilla in a stunning early 20th-century Higienópolis mansion — one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the neighborhood. Premium cuts cooked over fire: bife de chorizo, fraldinha, picanha. Excellent chimichurri, empanadas, and a solid wine list. 4.6 on Google. Open Mon–Fri for lunch & dinner, Sat 12–22h, Sun 12–18h.
🥩 Try: Bife de chorizo · Fraldinha · Empanada · Pancake de doce de leite with ice cream for dessert
📍 R. Bahia, 364 — Higienópolis · ~0.7km walk · Directions
📅 RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
Borgo Mooca
Michelin-recognized Italian-creative restaurant in Santa Cecília. Seasonal menu combining classic Italian technique with inventive freedom. Counter seating, open kitchen, warm atmosphere.
🍽️ Try: Carbonara mille-feuille · Porchetta lasagna · Tiramisu with doce de leite
📍 R. Barão de Tatuí, 302 — Santa Cecília · ~5 min Uber · Directions
AMA.ZO Peruano
The only Peruvian restaurant in Brazil with a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Pátio Higienópolis location is next door. Chef Enrique Paredes blends Peruvian classics with Amazonian-Brazilian ingredients. Open daily.
🍽️ Try: Cebiche Nikkei · Causa limeña · Tiradito ajolivo
📍 Av. Higienópolis, 618 · ~0.8km walk · Directions
- Le Blé — 0.5km walk, best croissant in SP (~R$30–80 / ~$6–15pp) → See above
- Carlota — 0.5km walk, SP classic bistro (~R$210–370 / ~$40–70pp) → See above
- AMA.ZO Peruano — 0.8km walk, Michelin Bib Gourmand (~R$160–265 / ~$30–50pp) → See above
- Assado Porteño — 0.7km walk, Argentine parrilla (~R$140–160 / ~$26–30pp) → See above
- Maní — 15 min Uber, Michelin Star, special treat (~R$370–690 / ~$70–130pp) → See section
- Balaio IMS — 5 min Uber to Paulista, Michelin (~R$130–210 / ~$25–40pp) → See section
- Casaréia SP — 12 min Uber, all-day (~R$105–210 / ~$20–40pp) → Maps
- Botanikafé — 8 min Uber, healthy lunch + work (~R$55–105 / ~$10–20pp) → Maps
Caipirinha
Brazil's national cocktail. Cachaça + lime + sugar + ice. Tastes like lemonade. Hits harder. Saúde!
Feijoada
Brazil's national dish. Black beans slow-cooked with every form of pork. A Saturday tradition. Try it at Bar da Dona Onça.
Brigadeiro
Brazil's national chocolate truffle. Condensed milk + chocolate + sprinkles. The dessert every Brazilian grew up eating. Dangerously addictive.
Doce de Leite
Caramelized condensed milk — base of countless Brazilian desserts. On toast, ice cream, pastries.
Açaí
Not the thin smoothie bowl from the US — Brazilian açaí is thick, cold, and sweet, served with banana and granola.
Churrasco
Brazilian BBQ. Meat on skewers over charcoal. Picanha (top sirloin cap) is the king cut. In a rodízio, it just keeps coming.
Pastel
Crispy fried pastry pockets filled with cheese, meat, or other fillings. Best street food at markets. Eat piping hot.
Tapioca
Crispy pancakes from cassava starch. Filled with cheese, coconut, or savory options. Light, gluten-free, uniquely Brazilian.
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Brazilian Coffee
Brazil is the world's largest producer. The ritual is a short cafezinho — small and strong. Do it everywhere.
Guaraná Antarctica
Brazil's iconic soda — made from the guaraná berry native to the Amazon. Fruity, subtly sweet. More Brazilian than Coca-Cola.
Coxinha
Iconic teardrop-shaped fried snack, shredded chicken inside. Crispy outside, creamy inside. Brazilian street food classic — found in every bakery.
Pão de Queijo
Warm, chewy cheese bread — made from cassava starch, naturally gluten-free. Soft inside, golden outside. Brazil's breakfast staple. Absolute must.
Places to Explore
🏙️ Avenida Paulista — on a Sunday
~1.5km · 5 min Uber
Avenida Paulista — The Spine of São Paulo
On Sundays the entire 3km avenue closes to cars and becomes a pedestrian boulevard. Expect street performers, skaters, cyclists, food stalls, live music, open-air art, and thousands of locals.
Shopping: Havaianas flagship, bookstores, artisan stalls. Food & Coffee: Caffè Ristoro (garden brunch), Balaio IMS (lunch). Culture: MASP, IMS.
Suggested order on Sunday:
- 1. Caffè Ristoro — Brunch in the garden. Av. Paulista, 37. → Directions
- 2. Walk + Shop — Explore the boulevard: Havaianas, artisan stalls, street performers.
- 3. MASP — Iconic floating museum. ~R$50 (~$9). Recommended but not mandatory. → Directions
- 4. Balaio IMS — Lunch, Av. Paulista 2424. → Directions from MASP
- 5. SESC Paulista — Rooftop view at sunset (5–6 PM). Free, bring passport. Closed Mondays. → Directions
🎨 Beco do Batman — Vila Madalena
~5km · 15 min Uber
Beco do Batman + Vila Madalena Shopping
Famous alley and surrounding streets completely covered in murals. Artists constantly repaint — what you see today may be different next time. The bohemian neighborhood is full of bars, indie shops, and creative energy. Perfect Sunday afternoon.
Shop here for: 👡 Havaianas · 👙 Brazilian bikinis (famous quality) · 🎽 Brazilian jerseys (Seleção, Flamengo, SP FC…) · 🛍️ Independent boutiques, local designers, artisan jewelry
📍 R. Gonçalo Afonso s/n — Vila Madalena · Free · → Directions
🌳 Ibirapuera Park
~5km · 10 min Uber (~R$20–25 / ~$4–5) · Free
Ibirapuera Park
The Central Park of São Paulo — designed by Oscar Niemeyer. 400 acres, free, open 5 AM–11 PM. Perfect for a Saturday morning walk before the wedding. Free concerts Sunday mornings.
📍 Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral s/n — Vila Mariana → Directions
🛍️ Mercadão (Mercado Municipal)
~6km · 15 min Uber (~R$30–35 / ~$6)
Mercadão
Massive covered food market in historic downtown. Stained glass windows, hanging meats, exotic Brazilian fruits you've never seen. Loud, chaotic, totally unique. Open Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM, Sun until 4 PM.
🥪 The mortadella sandwich at Hocca Bar: enormous (~2lbs of meat), ~R$22 (~$4). An absolute institution. Then walk the market and try bizarre fruits.
📍 R. da Cantareira, 306 — Centro → Directions
🎭 Theatro Municipal & Bar dos Arcos
A stunning 1911 European-style opera house in historic downtown.
- Bar dos Arcos — Moody underground bar in the arches beneath the theater. Unique, very "old São Paulo." Expect a line on weekends.
- Café do Theatro — Breakfast and brunch inside the historic building.
📍 Praça Ramos de Azevedo s/n — Centro · ~15 min Uber → Directions
Shopping
What to Buy
- Havaianas — Way more selection and much cheaper here. Get the real thing.
- Brazilian jerseys — Seleção, Flamengo, Corinthians, São Paulo FC. Best in Vila Madalena and street vendors on Paulista.
- Brazilian bikinis — Famous for quality and design. Vila Madalena boutiques.
- Brazilian coffee — World's largest producer. Whole beans from a specialty shop.
- Brigadeiro — Box from a specialty shop. Dangerously addictive.
- Cachaça — Leblon or Ypióca Gold. Bring home to make caipirinhas.
- Guaraná Antarctica — A can or two. You'll want to remember the taste.
- Paçoca — Crumbly peanut candy. Uniquely Brazilian.
Pack smart: Liquids + jars → checked bag. Havaianas, jerseys, candy → carry-on fine.
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Shopping Higienópolis
~500m from hotel — walkable. One of the best malls in SP. Brazilian brands, international stores.
📍 Maps👑
Rua Oscar Freire
SP's "Rodeo Drive." Luxury boutiques, Brazilian designers, concept stores, great cafés. ~15 min Uber.
📍 Maps🎪
Avenida Paulista (Sunday)
Artisan stalls, Havaianas pop-ups, coffee vendors, local crafts. Great atmosphere on Sundays.
📍 Maps🎨
Vila Madalena
After Beco do Batman: Havaianas, Brazilian bikinis, jerseys, independent boutiques, artisan jewelry.
📍 MapsDay-by-Day Plan
🛬 Friday, April 3 — Arrival + First Night
6:45 AM
Land at GRU. Clear customs (~45–60 min). Head to Uber zone — avoid taxi touts.Uber to hotel: ~R$120–160 (~$23–30), 1h20–1h40 in morning rush.
~9:30–10:30 AM
Estimated hotel arrival. Customs + rush hour Uber = plan for roughly 3 hours door to door. Check in, freshen up.
Morning
Rest — or work from the hotel room or lobby. Hotel WiFi is solid. You earned both options equally.
Lunch
⭐ Main pick: Carlota (~0.5km walk) — SP's beloved bistro for nearly 30 years. Contemporary Brazilian: Filet Wellington, goiabada soufflé, Vietnamese rolls. The right first meal. ~R$210–370 / ~$40–70pp.
- Alt: Assado Porteño (~0.7km walk) — Argentine parrilla in a beautiful 1910s Higienópolis mansion. Premium fire-cooked cuts, chimichurri, empanadas. ~R$140–160 / ~$26–30pp. Open from 12h.
Afternoon
Recover, explore, or work. Shopping Higienópolis (Maps) is 500m if you want to walk — great for a browse, Brazilian brands and Havaianas. Or decompress at the hotel.
~8 PM
🎉 Welcome Dinner with Lucas & Kailuá!
⭐ Main suggestion: Maní — Michelin Star, Chef Helena Rizzo's celebrated seasonal Brazilian in a beautiful garden setting. Warm, elegant, world-class. Tasting menu or à la carte. ~R$370–690 / ~$70–130pp.
📅 We're working on reserving this — confirmation coming. Book ahead, it fills fast!
📅 We're working on reserving this — confirmation coming. Book ahead, it fills fast!
- A Casa do Porco — Top 50 worldwide, pork-centric tasting menu, loud & fun (~R$250 / ~$47pp)
- Mocotó — NE Brazilian soul food, dadinho de tapioca, carne de sol (~R$105–185 / ~$20–35pp)
- Bar da Dona Onça — 27th floor views, feijoada, great cocktails (~R$185–290 / ~$35–55pp)
💍 Saturday, April 4 — Wedding DayWedding
Breakfast
Two world-class bakeries steps from your hotel:
- 🥐 Le Blé - Casa de Pães (5 min walk, R. Pará 252, open 7h) — "a corner of Paris in Higienópolis." Best croissants in SP. Full brunch menu, eggs, sourdough.
- 🍞 Fabrique Pão e Café (8 min walk, R. Itacolomi 612, open 7h) — Award-winning artisan bakery. Try the pão de queijo from Serra da Canastra. Very popular, go early.
- Hotel breakfast — also a fine option.
~10 AM
Ibirapuera Park (optional) — 10 min Uber (~R$20–25 / ~$4–5 each way). Maps. Walk, breathe, decompress before the big day. Back by noon.
Lunch (~12:30)
⭐ Main suggestion: Mercadão (15 min Uber, ~R$30–35 / ~$6) — Order the mortadella sandwich at Hocca Bar (~R$22 / ~$4) + explore the exotic fruit stalls. The most "SP" lunch possible. Open Sat until 6 PM.
🛍️ What to buy / bring home from the Mercadão:
· Pé de moleque & paçoca — classic peanut sweets, wrapped individually, TSA-friendly
· Goiabada — guava paste in jars, incredible with cheese, very Brazilian
· Doce de leite — tins or jars to take home (check baggage!)
· Dried fruits & exotic nuts — castanha-do-Pará (Brazil nuts, fresh from the source), cupuaçu, tamarindo
· Spices & seasonings — colorau (annatto), cumin mixes, dried chilis
· Cachaça — the vendors inside sell aged bottles at excellent prices
· Exotic fruit juices to drink now — try maracujá (passion fruit), cajá, seriguela — things you've never tasted
Note: fresh produce cannot enter the US. Packaged/dried goods are generally fine. When in doubt, don't risk it.
· Pé de moleque & paçoca — classic peanut sweets, wrapped individually, TSA-friendly
· Goiabada — guava paste in jars, incredible with cheese, very Brazilian
· Doce de leite — tins or jars to take home (check baggage!)
· Dried fruits & exotic nuts — castanha-do-Pará (Brazil nuts, fresh from the source), cupuaçu, tamarindo
· Spices & seasonings — colorau (annatto), cumin mixes, dried chilis
· Cachaça — the vendors inside sell aged bottles at excellent prices
· Exotic fruit juices to drink now — try maracujá (passion fruit), cajá, seriguela — things you've never tasted
Note: fresh produce cannot enter the US. Packaged/dried goods are generally fine. When in doubt, don't risk it.
- Barbacoa — All-you-can-eat rodízio churrasco (~R$220 / ~$41pp, 14 min Uber). The premium Brazilian BBQ experience.
- AE! Cozinha — Michelin Bib Gourmand, Vila Mariana (near Ibirapuera), ~R$80–100 / ~$15–19pp. Creative seasonal Brazilian, charming house. Open Sat from 13h.
- Terraço Itália — Iconic SP rooftop skyline views, ~R$200–300 / ~$38–56pp.
- Maní — Michelin Star, the splurge (~R$370–690 / ~$70–130pp). Open Sat lunch.
- Casaréia — Relaxed all-day Italian café (~R$105–210 / ~$20–40pp, 12 min Uber).
Afternoon
Get ready. Smart Elegant dress code. No florals, chic and tailored. See lucasekailua.com.br for full inspiration.
3:45 PM
Uber to Chalé Quintal — Av. Angélica 2331. ~3 min, ~R$15–20 (~$3–4). Maps
4:00 PM
💍 Ceremony — Lucas & Kailuá say their vows ✨
~7 PM
Dinner by waiters. Open bar. Dancing. 🎵 BR, US, and worldwide music.
~1 AM
Uber home. Plan for ~R$15–20 (~$3–4). Always Uber at night — even for this short distance.
🌆 Sunday, April 5 — Main Exploration Day
Brunch
Caffè Ristoro — the perfect Sunday start. Hidden garden café on Paulista, opens 10:30 AM. Maps. Combine with the Paulista walk.
Or: hotel breakfast + grab a pão de queijo on the way out.
Or: hotel breakfast + grab a pão de queijo on the way out.
~11 AM
Avenida Paulista — car-free Sunday. 3km pedestrian boulevard. Directions
🛍️ Shop along the way: Havaianas flagship, artisan stalls, local vendors · 🎭 Street performers, live music · 🏛️ MASP (~R$50/$9 if you want)
🛍️ Shop along the way: Havaianas flagship, artisan stalls, local vendors · 🎭 Street performers, live music · 🏛️ MASP (~R$50/$9 if you want)
Lunch 🍽️
Balaio IMS — Av. Paulista 2424. (Maps) Michelin-recognized modern Brazilian in a beautiful light-filled cultural center. Perfect post-MASP lunch. ~R$130–210 / ~$25–40pp. Closed Mon.
Afternoon
Beco do Batman + Vila Madalena — 15 min Uber. Directions
Street art + bars + shopping:
Street art + bars + shopping:
- 👡 Havaianas — pick up a few pairs (much cheaper here than the US)
- 👙 Brazilian bikinis — famous for quality and design worldwide
- 🎽 Brazilian jerseys — Seleção, Flamengo, Corinthians, São Paulo FC…
- 🛍️ Independent boutiques, local designers, artisan jewelry, craft market
~5–6 PM
SESC Paulista rooftop at sunset — the best free view in the city. Free, no booking, bring passport. Closed Mondays. Maps
Dinner
⭐ Suggested: Bráz Pizzaria (~0.8km walkable from hotel) — SP-style pizza at its absolute best. Award-winning, one of Latin America's finest pizzerias. Individual pizzas ~R$70–100 (~$13–19). No Uber needed — perfect way to end Sunday night.
- Barbacoa — All-you-can-eat rodízio (~R$220 / ~$41pp, 14 min Uber). Save it for tonight if you didn't go Saturday.
- Cora — Michelin rooftop, seasonal menu (~R$240–345 / ~$45–65pp, 5 min Uber). Open Sundays.
- Figueira Rubaiyat — Iconic fig tree steakhouse (~R$315–480 / ~$60–90pp, 15 min Uber).
✈️ Monday, April 6 — Last Morning + Departure
Morning
Last coffee — choose your vibe:
- 🥐 Le Blé (5 min walk, open 7h) — one last croissant and pão de queijo in the neighborhood
- 🍞 Fabrique (8 min walk, open 7h) — artisan bakery farewell ritual
- ☕ Botanikafé (8 min Uber, open 8 AM) — work-friendly WiFi, specialty coffee. Best if you need to work.
- 🌿 Dois Trópicos (15 min Uber) — beautiful botanical café for a slow final morning.