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Rio and São Paulo Are Not Very Cheap!
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo occupy the 15th and 18th places, respectively, among the cheapest destinations in the world, according to the ranking of the 19 cheapest destinations released by the website Business Insider. Of the total foreign tourists visiting Brazil, 50% arrive through Rio and São Paulo. Rio alone received 1.5 million visitors…
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Campos do Jordão – Visiting Switzerland Without Leaving Brazil
Escape the heat in the U.S. and enjoy Brazil’s mild winter in Campos do Jordão, the highest and coldest city in Brazil, inspired by Swiss architecture and surrounded by stunning nature.
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10 Athletes Bidding Farewell to the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are always filled with exciting stories, and for those athletes bidding farewell to the famous rings, the sentiment is even stronger. The Rio 2016 Games will see a number of great athletes striving to shine in their last appearance on the Olympic stage. We have listed 10 athletes for whom Rio 2016…
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Lincoln Center Out of Doors with Zé Renato
There’s no better way to relax than to watch a concert at sunset with Brazilian guitarist, singer-songwriter, and former member of Boca Livre, Zé Renato. Throughout his three-decade career, Renato has built a reputation as a guardian of samba tradition. Loved by fellow musicians, experts, and newcomers (even children!), his songs, such as “Anima” and…
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BRAZZAMERICA Launches New CD
In the fresh sounds of Brazzamerica, three veteran Brazilian-American musicians tell their life story in the universal language of great music. What to expect from Brazzamerica? The name says it all: “we want to show the flavor of music, we wanted a name that said: we play Brazilian music, jazz, and American music,” explains Brazzamerica’s…
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The Diversity of Brazilian Music in Central Park
This year, the traditional SummerStage brings Monobloco, Cabruêra, Boogarins, and DJ Luiz Santos, all from Brazil. The free concerts taking place in Central Park, New York, are organized by the City Parks Foundation. Acclaimed for incorporating diverse rhythms and styles into samba, Monobloco was created in 2000 by C.A. Ferrari, Celso Alvim, Mário Moura, Pedro…
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BR Day NY Celebrates 32 Years of Music, Culture, and Fun
This year, the 32nd annual Brazilian Day in NY will take place on September 4, during Labor Day weekend. This sensational celebration is one of the largest public events on New York City’s official summer calendar. The event attracts a multicultural audience of Brazilians living in different regions of the United States. Along with Brazilians,…
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New Year’s Eve in Rio: A Global Celebration
The most festive New Year’s Eve celebration in the world takes place in Rio de Janeiro. It attracts an impressive two million people every year. The intoxicating mix of tradition and vibrant parties transforms the day into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s more than dance, more than music, and not just devotion. People are infused with…
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Visiting the World of Football
São Paulo lives intensely a national passion: football. This love is clearly present at the Football Museum, one of the must-see attractions in the city. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a football lover; it’s practically impossible not to be swept up in the atmosphere of the Museum. The Football Museum, inaugurated in 2008, is…
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Rio Inaugurates the Largest Marine Aquarium in South America
Located in Porto Maravilha, AquaRio houses around three thousand animals in 28 tanks, totaling 4.5 million liters of saltwater.