Category: Tourism

The Caiman Ecological Refuge, located in the Brazilian Pantanal region (state of Mato Grosso do Sul), will represent Brazil as a finalist in the WTTC’s Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, aimed at organizations and establishments that adopt best environmental practices. The awardees are selected based on their efforts towards biodiversity conservation, protection of natural habitats, and…

In the center of the South American continent lies the largest wetland in the world: the Pantanal.

Public health authorities in Brazil suspect that an outbreak of yellow fever centered in Minas Gerais has resulted in 550 suspected cases and 72 confirmed cases, along with 40 confirmed deaths. Three of the deaths were reported in the neighboring state of São Paulo, but were contracted in the endemic area, according to reports. The…

Have you ever thought about traveling to a country and being able to see where the president works and visit such an artistic building as the Palácio do Planalto in Brasília?Public visitation programs are offered to the general public on Sundays, from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. A total of two hundred tickets are distributed…

When traveling abroad, it is always advisable to carry cash, in addition to credit cards and other means. In Brazil, the maximum amount you can bring is 10,000 reais (the local currency). Otherwise, you will need to declare the total amount to customs. The form is available for completion up to 30 days before the…

Brazilian cities often offer nice tours to museums and the main attractions nearby. The country has more than 3 thousand museums and it’s ranked about 8th among 141 countries in cultural resources. The museum with the highest visitation numbers in Brazil is the Imperial Museum of Petrópolis. The Imperial Museum has received 321,6 thousand visitors…

1- TRAIL PEDRA DA GÁVEA A Pedra da Gávea é o maior bloco rochoso a beira mar do mundo. Considerada a mais difícil Trilha do Rio de Janeiro, pois a subida é longa, pesada e cansativa. Exige grande preparo físico e disposição para escaladas.   2- TRAIL MORRO DOIS IRMÃOS Essa é pra contemplar a…

The visa exemption for tourists from the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia, implemented for the period of the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games, has yielded positive results in tourist flow. A survey conducted by the Ministry of Tourism in conjunction with the Federal Police concluded that the total number of foreign tourists from the…

Born in New Orleans, United States, jazz emerged from the interaction between the contradictions of America. Jazz is considered an art based on innovation, reinventing itself as it is created. Jazz has freedom and improvisation for many personal styles. Its simplicity, combined with contagious innovation, spontaneity, freshness of compositions, and the emotional genius of its…

Machu Picchu For couples interested in history and UNESCO World Heritage sites, visit one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. It’s hard to compete with the mysterious and impressive Inca citadel. Spend a cozy night in the charming town of Aguas Calientes and wake up early to see the sun rise…