Category: Tourism
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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…
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Beach, sun, and diverse cuisine: the recipe for a flavorful trip through the Northeast
Considered one of the richest and most diverse regions in the country due to its variety of festivals, dances, religious manifestations, customs, superstitions, and many other forms of artistic and cultural expressions, the Brazilian Northeast holds a true treasure of delicious typical foods. The region’s cuisine is filled with spices and flavors that perfectly match…
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Discover Marabaixo and Boi-Bumbá, the New Additions to Brazil’s National Cultural Heritage
Tourists visiting Brazil can take the opportunity to explore various unique cultural expressions that preserve and narrate the country’s history. In northern Brazil, two received special protection this month: The National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) recognized Marabaixo and Boi-Bumbá as cultural heritage of Brazil. This means that the government will strengthen actions…
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New York Will Reopen on July 1, 2021
Summer is approaching, vaccinations are increasing, and New York is ready to reopen on July 1. Local small businesses are returning to activity, and outdoor markets are popping up all over the city. One of these markets, ‘Spring Up’, is an immersive dining and shopping experience in Bryant Park until June 20. The market is…
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Parintins Festival is a Major Attraction for Amazon Tourism
Since 1965, the people of Manaus have staged the legend of the boi-bumbá in the Amazon during the Parintins Folklore Festival. One of the most popular events in northern Brazil, it attracts nearly 100,000 people, both locals and tourists, to celebrate regional culture. The festivities always take place on the last weekend of June and…
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NYC & Co. Encourages New Yorkers and Visitors to Support Women-Owned and Operated Businesses in March and Beyond
In celebration of Women’s History Month, NYC & Co., the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of NYC, is encouraging New Yorkers and visitors to support women-owned and operated businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and shops, and to explore numerous cultural offerings and sites of historical significance throughout the…
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Caruarú, City of the Largest Open-Air Market
Amidst the typical vegetation of the arid Northeast, Caruarú attracts thousands of visitors seeking to experience some of the local cultural events and to get to know this important artistic center of Pernambuco. Declared a historical and immaterial heritage by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan), the Feira Livre de Caruarú is…
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Garopaba, Host of Surf Championships
Located in the South of Santa Catarina, Garopaba has some of the most beautiful beaches in the State. Ideal for surfing, the city’s beaches have hosted several international championships and attract many sports enthusiasts every year. Garopaba is blessed with beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes, and extensive coastlines, in addition to its preserved native forests, with…
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São Joaquim, the Coldest City
São Joaquim, in Santa Catarina, is known as the coldest city in Brazil and for its apple production. The São Joaquim National Park offers rural tourism and hosts the National Apple Festival.
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Caldas Novas, the Largest Hydrothermal Park in the World
Caldas Novas is located in the south of the state of Goiás and is part of the largest hydrothermal park in the world! Crystal-clear water emerges from the ground at temperatures close to 60°C. The thermal water is considered therapeutic, attracting around one million visitors each year. The city has the largest hotel network in…