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Street vendors contend for limited space, their shouts ripple through the humid air and the clattering of bus doors. As S\u00e3o Paulo regains the buzz of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sao Paulo, known for one of the fastest-growing metropolitan populations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On a regular Tuesday, restaurants stay open late, and bars are packed with life well past 2 a.m. This culture shock was for Luke Macartney, a 22-year-old language student in S\u00e3o Paulo. \u201cThe change is pretty mental\u201d, he says, \u201cYou get there at two, which I wasn\u2019t a fan of, but that\u2019s how it is. People flock to you from everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In S\u00e3o Paulo, culture, like the rest of Latin America, calls for social occasions to fill your evenings, and the night’s pull is stronger than the urge for rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The climate adds another layer to the battle. S\u00e3o Paulo\u2019s summers cling to the skin between December and March. Air conditioning is unreliable, even an afterthought at times. Luke remembers it vividly: \u201cThe heat was serious. Even with just a sheet, you can\u2019t get comfy. I had AC, but it was overpowering \u2014 it was either sauna or freezer.\u201d The heat is a point of discomfort, and adapting to this becomes a part of balancing life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To cope, S\u00e3o Paulo has developed a nap culture that helps people escape the heat. Mid-afternoon rests are common, which can be confusing for newcomers. Luke shares, \u201cOn my first day, I finished work early, took a nap, and woke up thinking it was 6 a.m., not 6 p.m.\u201d Sleep norms are often relaxed here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winter months of June and August grow milder, with a much lesser schedule impact. However, the colder weather never diminishes the constant buzz of the nightlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety concerns also shape the city\u2019s relationship with sleep. Most Paulistanos live behind layers of security: gated apartments, concierge desks, heavy locks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luke lived with two Brazilian flatmates in a small block, three rooms clustered around a central communal area. By night, it operates a base of operations safe from the perils of the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTwo girls came running into the block in their pyjamas, screaming they\u2019d been robbed and just crying in the common area. You hear it a lot at night,\u201d he says. A certain level of wariness seeps into your nightly habits: double-checking locks, peeking through door viewers, choosing Uber over a late walk home. \u201cI got a proper bollocking for walking home once\u201d, Luke admits, “my flatmates started on me for it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On Fridays, rooftop parties sprang up across Luke\u2019s neighbourhood, often becoming the most significant opposition to sleep. \u201cThey used to bang brooms and pool cues on the floor to fight back against people trying to sleep, to keep the party going\u201d, he says. The joyous insistence on living clouds a desire for sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public spaces, too, offer small windows into the city\u2019s sleep culture. On the packed metros, commuters nap upright, hugging backpacks to their chests, an unthinkable sight in places like Liverpool, Luke notes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Long-distance travel between cities is common among S\u00e3o Paulo and its neighbouring towns. Where sleep is concerned, a practical solution arises. \u201cI took one to Rio\u201d, Luke recalls, \u201cleft at midnight, woke up there at 8 am Super comfy. However, they didn\u2019t even wake us up once our bus broke down when the replacement came. Not sure if that\u2019s normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep hygiene, mindfulness apps, and wellness culture are gaining traction, especially among younger residents throughout Europe and North America. For most Paulistanos, sleep lacks that air of formality or intricacy\u2014the hum of a city that never really stops. Finding rest in S\u00e3o Paulo is a quiet, ongoing rebellion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To see more of sleeping around the world, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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