Category: Tourism
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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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Christ the Redeemer with Open Arms for Humanity
The idea of building a large statue atop Corcovado was first suggested in the mid-1850s when Father Pedro Maria Boss proposed placing a Christian monument on Mount Corcovado to honor Princess Isabel, regent of Brazil and daughter of Emperor Dom Pedro II. In 1889, the country became a republic, and with the official separation of…
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Corumbá, the Capital of the Exotic Pantanal
Corumbá, in Mato Grosso do Sul, is the gateway to the Pantanal, with themed attractions, regional cuisine, and rich biodiversity.
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National Museum of African American Music
The history of black music in America spans four centuries, and now there is a museum that honors this legacy. The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), inaugurated on January 30 in Nashville, Tennessee, describes itself as “the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many musical genres created, influenced, and inspired by…
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Experiencing Hawaii Without Tourists: A Gift from the Pandemic
Traveling during the pandemic was not in my plans, but as life is a box of surprises, the opportunity to move to Hawaii arose and I didn’t hesitate. Due to the current global situation, many attractions are temporarily closed and/or empty, which turned out to be ideal for people like me who dislike crowded places…
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Barcelos, the Place of Ornamental Fish
Situated on the right bank of the Rio Negro, Barcelos is located in the state of Amazonas, 396 kilometers from Manaus. The city is home to the Jaú National Park Photo: www.barcelosnanet.com , as well as the Serra do Aracá State Park and the Mariuá Archipelago, the largest river archipelago in the world, with over…
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Cairu and the Paradise Beaches
Located in the South of Bahia, Cairu is an archipelago municipality formed by several islands, such as Tinharé Island, which is home to the famous village of Morro de São Paulo, and the islands of Boipeba and Cairu. Cairu was one of the most important villages in Colonial Brazil and today offers a variety of…
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Macapá, the Capital of the Middle of the World
Macapá is also known as the Capital of the Middle of the World for being the only Brazilian city crossed by the Equator line. From there, it is possible to observe the spring (March) and autumn (September) equinoxes, when days and nights have the same duration. A blessed strategic location, bathed by the Amazon River,…
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Aracaju, the City of the Hawk and the Cashew
Aracaju is located in the state of Sergipe, in the Northeast region of Brazil. It goes without saying that the beaches offer moments of peace and tranquility, fun and joy in a beautiful setting of dunes, palm trees, and warm waters. But Aracaju is not just about beaches. The city is one of the best…