Category: Tourism
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Petrópolis, the Imperial City
Located 68 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, at the top of Serra da Estrela, is one of the favorite retreats of the cariocas (cariocas is the name given to those born in Rio): Petrópolis. D. Pedro II loved the mild climate of Petrópolis. So much so that he ordered the construction of…
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Extreme Sports in Rio
The geographical layout of Rio de Janeiro is ideal for extreme sports. There are many options in the capital and in the mountainous region. Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian coastal city that lies at the foot of a mountain. It is the shape of Rio de Janeiro that makes the city so admired. After…
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Air Travel Is Changing … For the Better
At any given moment, up to 5,000 aircraft are in the skies over America. Ten million passenger flights occurred in 2016. The “Golden Age” of air travel may seem long lost in an era of heightened security and since the advent of mass affordable flights, but experts say that consumers can expect flying to be…
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Cadastur Surpasses 70 Thousand Service Providers
The database of the Ministry of Tourism has reached the best result in history with 75 thousand registered in the National Register of Tourist Service Providers (Cadastur). Compared to last year, there was a growth of 23%, when this number was 61.2 thousand. Among the registered providers are tour guides, theme parks, accommodation facilities, travel…
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Panama Airport: Hub of the Americas
At the Panama Airport, Copa Airlines has created a hub for connections flights between the Americas and Brazil. The “hub of the Americas” offers a range of advantages for passengers seeking convenience and quality. The major difference for travelers flying with Copa Airlines connecting in Panama is the exemption from immigration and customs in Panama.…
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Holidays on a Cruise from the United States to Brazil
With summer in full swing, winter feels like a distant reality, but now is the time to request days off, plan winter school breaks, and start organizing that much-needed winter getaway. The MSC Cruises, the leading cruise company in Europe and South America, is kicking off the inspiration for vacations with new cruise itineraries. The…
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Pará Cuisine Stands Out
When it comes to cuisine, the state of Pará is among the national stars, with a gastronomy that values indigenous culture, seasoned with Portuguese and African influences. This regional mix makes Belém (the state capital) stand out in this area, as the highest-rated destination by foreign tourists who visited Brazil in 2016, according to a…
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Nebraska: open sky in the heart of the USA
Nebraska has wonders in every direction: vast prairies in the east, majestic canyons and peaks in the west, and sand dunes in the middle, making the journey as beautiful as it is fun. The state is also rich in history, with several opportunities to explore its heritage. Stroll through the Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical…
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Kansas, a classic slice of America
Kansas has a cowboy culture sweeping across the prairies. “Home, home on the range” are the words of the state’s official song, and tourists can stay at authentic cattle ranches – from rustic to luxurious. Kansas also offers stories of Native Americans, with several museums dedicated to the Amerindian tribes that lived here once…
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Panama Airport: The Hub of the Americas
At the Panama Airport, Copa Airlines has created a flight connection center between all of the Americas and Brazil. The “Hub of the Americas” offers a range of advantages for passengers seeking convenience and quality.The main advantage for those flying with Copa Airlines connecting in Panama is the exemption from immigration and customs in Panama.…