Discover the main shopping centers and parks with Santa Claus, workshops, immersive experiences and instagrammable spaces!
From the beginning of November, Christmas decorations began to invade the city’s spaces. And no wonder: the public loves it! Especially the children, who can’t wait find the good old man and ask for that well thought out gift list. With that in mind, here are a few destinations in Sao Paulo that are attracting attentionwithout neglecting classics such as Parque do Ibirapuera and Avenida Paulista.
Check it out below and plan ahead!
Christmas at Shopping Pátio Higienópolis
With a beautiful decoration, Pátio Higienópolis invites the little ones to have fun lovely elevator ride to the North Polein addition to the offer workshops gingerbread letter and personalization with Casa Bauducco. Children over 3 years of age can participate, but places are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. In December the visit will be open every day, from 12:00 to 20:00.
Harry Potter Christmas at the Shopping Center Norte
The decoration inspired by the series starring pop culture’s most beloved wizard attracted hundreds of people every day to Center Norte. Santa Claus is there until December 24th, from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 10pm, and on Sundays and holidays, from 12pm to 8pm. The decoration continues until January 2nd.
Trip to the North Pole in Villa-Lobos Park
The traditional St. Paul’s tree was lit, this time, in Parque Villa-Lobos, inaugurated on the 25th. It is 50 meters tall – 7 of them only from the star. The visit is free, but to participate in the immersive circuit, called “Fantastic Journey to the North Pole”, you must make your reservation 24 hours in advance via the website. The experience is available from Friday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 20:00. The tree can be visited freely every day, from 3pm to 9pm.
Christmas on Avenida Paulista
Known for its Christmas lights and facade decorations, Avenida Paulista is a favorite destination for families during the month of December. This year the highlight goes to Shopping center abovewhich promotes night and illuminated cycling tours, as well as having the the largest Santa Claus in the region, 15 meters tall.
OR Shopping city of San Paolo It also stands out for its movie-inspired interior decoration Wishfrom Disney, which will be released in January. “Christmas Wishes” is the theme of the experience, which will last until December 25th.
Enchanted Christmas at Shopping Eldorado
After an arrival full of celebrations and joy, Santa Claus settled in Eldorado, with a classic decoration loved by families. With Christmas train for children and performance by various choirs (3 to 10 December), the shopping center is the right destination for those in the region. Bom Velhinho is available every day from 12pm to 8pm (with a break from 4pm to 5pm) until Christmas Eve, when opening hours will be 10am to 5pm.
Ibirapuera Park
The Ibira tree will be lit on December 2, at 7.30pm, kicking off the celebrations with the theme “A Christmas Night’s Dream”. The structure will be the largest in São Paulo, 57 meters high, and remains in the park until January 7. Every day visitors will be able to enjoy an animation show projected on the screen of the Lago do Parque fountain and Christmas music will lull you. the choreography of the waters. Santa Claus will also be present at his home in Bosque Encantado on weekends.
Source: Terra

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