These two adjacent neighborhoods are famed for their eclectic restaurants, boutiques and art galleries, as well as their decidedly bohemian vibe. Until the 1970s, this region was a modest working-class area with lots of small villas and bungalows. Then professors from the nearby University of Sao Paulo began to flock to the area for its affordable housing. A neo-hippie style took hold, and the neighborhood began to attract artists, musicians and writers. At night, young people of all types converge on the innumerable bars and nightclubs. On Saturday, there's a popular arts and crafts fair in the Praca Benedito Calixto.
