Category: Tourism
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São Roque de Minas, Gateway to the Serra da Canastra National Park
São Roque de Minas is the main gateway to the Serra da Canastra National Park, offering rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.
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Estrada Real: Open Road to the Mineiro Hinterlands and Enrichment of the Portuguese Crown
The Estrada Real is the largest tourist route in the country. It spans over 1,630 kilometers, passing through Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. Today, it revives the traditions of the route, valuing the identity and beauty of the region. Its history dates back to the mid-18th century when the Portuguese Crown decided…
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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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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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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…