Escadaria do Bixiga Bixiga tourism begins even before you pinpoint your first address on the map. It starts in the contours of old historic townhouses, in snippets of conversation floating out from sidewalk tables, and in the aroma of fresh coffee and simmering tomato sauce crossing the street. Within just a few blocks of Bela Vista, São Paulo exchanges its usual hurry for rich historical layers: memories of immigration waves, deep theatrical traditions, faith, music, and an