Category: Tourism
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Main airports in the Northeast surpass pre-pandemic figures in the first quarter
Some of the main boarding and disembarking points for tourists in the country and the world, the airports of Maceió (AL), Recife (PE), and Juazeiro do Norte (CE) have surpassed passenger traffic from the pre-pandemic period. According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Tourism and released this Wednesday (04.05), the terminals in the…
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The United States Also Has Tropical Forests
When most people think of tropical forests, what comes to mind are lush rainforests in places like the Amazon or the Congo. But did you know that the United States also has tropical forests? Tropical forests are defined as areas with more than 200 centimeters of atmospheric precipitation per year. Although they represent only 6%…
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Hawaii Eases Restrictions and Prepares to Welcome Tourists Back
Many people are keeping an eye on Hawaii’s reopening process for tourists. Since March 2020, a mandatory 15-day quarantine was required for anyone arriving on the island, but now this measure has been relaxed, allowing travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test conducted by a state-approved company. For updated information on restrictions, visit Hawaii Travel…
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Rio Beyond Carnival
The recent cancellation of the block parties, which represent the street Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and the postponement of the parades at Marquês de Sapucaí, may disappoint tourists who were already packing their bags to enjoy the charms of the Marvelous City. However, despite the great importance that the Carnival festivities represent, undoubtedly one…
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Things for do this summer FROM A TO Z
As more people become vaccinated and American visitors begin traveling again, NYC’s five boroughs are brimming with activity all summer long. The city-funded tourism agency, NYC & Company, predicts that 10 million visitors will travel to New York this summer—Memorial Day through Labor Day—recapturing more than half of summer 2019 visitation. According to the President and CEO of…
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Campina Grande (PB), the land of sun-dried meat
Campina Grande is located in Paraíba, nestled between mountains and valleys rich in biodiversity, with attractions that include folkloric tradition, history, and natural wealth. Here, you have the opportunity to participate in one of the largest popular festivals in the Northeast, the São João de Campina Grande, which lasts a month and features plenty of…
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Imbituba (SC), a great nursery for southern right whales
Imbituba is located in the south of the state of Santa Catarina, 90 km from the capital Florianópolis. The city offers a lush setting of white sandy beaches and well-preserved Atlantic Forest, with areas suitable for surfing and other water sports. The municipality is known for being a sighting point for southern right whales, which…
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Penedo (SP), Little Finland
Between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo lies the charming district of Penedo, located in the municipality of Itatiaia. The small and Photo: shutterstock-Alexandre-Rotenberg charming region was founded in 1929 as the only Finnish colony in the country. The influence of Finnish immigrants was very strong, and even today it is possible to enjoy a…
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Holambra, the capital of flowers
Known nationally for its production of flowers and ornamental plants, the city of Holambra, located 134 km from São Paulo, began its history with the arrival of Dutch immigrants who came Photo: shutterstock-lidiasilva after World War II, in 1948. The young city, just 70 years old, is a reference throughout the country for the high…
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Belo Horizonte Airport Receives International Certification
The Belo Horizonte International Airport, located in Confins (MG), received this week the airport health certificate from the Airport Council International (ACI). The terminal joins four other Brazilian airports (Guarulhos and Viracopos in São Paulo; Brasília; and Galeão in Rio de Janeiro), which have implemented health safety measures for passengers and visitors. The evaluated items…