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Best ways to meet people in Sao Paulo 2026

fmd_goodifoof · #saopaulo #vilamadalena #pinheiros
I'm moving to Sao Paulo in a few months and I'd rather find something recurring than a one-off meetup, like a regular class, sports group or language exchange that actually builds friendships. I've he… I'm moving to Sao Paulo in a few months and I'd rather find something recurring than a one-off meetup, like a regular class, sports group or language exchange that actually builds friendships. I've heard places around Vila Madalena and Pinheiros are good for that kind of thing, but I don't know where to start. Any suggestions for someone arriving cold?
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Image tatjana ·

Praça Benedito Calixto, Saturday feira crowd.

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Image harda ·

good call on the feira, the food stalls are half the point. i'd add the bars along Rua Aspicuelta later on, same regulars spill over from the market. go early tho, it wraps by mid afternoon.

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Pacaembu, Sunday morning runs.

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Ibirapuera, 7am at gate 10

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yeah the running crowd usually grabs coffee after at the padaria on Av. Pacaembu, that's where people actually chat and swap numbers.

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The padaria near the stadium gets packed by 9, so show up for the 7:30 run if u actually want to talk.

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Image tatjana ·

Do they still meet by that little kiosk near the track? I think the group moved spots recently, not sure.

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Runs there are solid but the crowd thins after Carnival, so check the group's Instagram before u show up in March.

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honestly the language exchange at Lisbon Bar in Pinheiros on Tuesday nights is a good bet, it draws a regular crowd so you see the same faces weekly. For sport, look up the rugby and ultimate frisbee groups that train around Vila Madalena, they're very welcoming to newcomers. Classes at Sesc Pompeia fill up fast but the capoeira and dance ones build real friendships.

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Image elfriede ·

agree on the language exchange. also check Couchsurfing meetups in Consolação on Thursdays.

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Getting a CPF in Sao Paulo 2026 as a foreigner?

fmd_goodESTANPLAZA PAUILISTA · #paulista #receitafederal
Staying near Estanplaza Paulista and need to sort a CPF while I'm here. I got as far as booking an appointment but I'm stuck on which documents the Receita Federal actually wants from a visitor. Anyon… Staying near Estanplaza Paulista and need to sort a CPF while I'm here. I got as far as booking an appointment but I'm stuck on which documents the Receita Federal actually wants from a visitor. Anyone been through this recently?
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the receita federal at república takes a passport copy & your brazilian address, but bring a bill in your name or they'll bounce u

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passport copy needs to be notarized at a cartório first

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yeah the bill thing trips ppl up every time

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Comprovante de residência, and a rental contract sometimes works too.

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honestly the república office can be hit or miss with visitor addresses, so maybe call ahead first

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Utility bill in your name, not just any mail.

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