Category: Tourism

Monuments serve as testimonies of human greatness. In Brazil they reflect the creativity, originality and the amazing history of the Brazilian people. Next time you visit the country take some time to explore the beauty of these monuments. They are spread throughout several cities, so no matter where you are it is almost certain that…

Did you know that all luggage entering Brazil must be declared? Upon arrival in the country, every traveler over 16 years of age is required to present their own signed baggage declaration (DBA) for proper taxation, if applicable. However, entry without tax payments is allowed for accompanied luggage containing books, brochures, and periodicals, personal use…

Located in the Northeast region of Brazil, the Serra da Capivara National Park is an archaeological park, inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage list. A set of plateaus and valleys houses archaeological sites with rock paintings and engravings, as well as other remnants of prehistoric daily life. On rugged terrain, in a semi-arid climate…

Before the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, the capital of Rio de Janeiro gained another significant tourist product. At the site of the old Hotel Paineiras, built in 1880 and deactivated 30 years ago in the Tijuca National Park, the Paineiras Visitor Center has been constructed to welcome national and international tourists visiting Christ the…

The island of Fernando de Noronha, in Pernambuco, has once again been highlighted by the international press for tourists with physical disabilities or mobility difficulties. This time, the spotlight was on the magazine Dove, one of Italy’s largest tourism publications. The report is the result of the Accessibility press trip conducted by Embratur (Brazilian Tourism…

The Brazilian government just launched the “Traveler’s Health” guide, a website with useful health information created to assist tourists before and during their trips to Brazil and other destinations. On the “Preparations for the trip” section, visitors will find general health tips, specific precautions for pregnant women and information concerning vaccination, the zika virus and…

Around 6.3 million foreign tourists visited Brazil in 2015 and 95.5% stated they wish to go back to the country, according to a survey by the Ministry of Tourism. Also, 86.5% of the tourists claimed the trip to Brazil overcame their expectations. Brazilian hospitality, gastronomy, accommodation and restaurants were listed among the positive reasons in…

This event deserves special attention. During 10 days, the city of Barretos, in São Paulo, becomes the world’s largest country city. Barretos is 438 kilometers far from São Paulo and 127 kilometers far from Ribeirão Preto. The biggest rodeo party in the world offers more than rodeos. The diversity of this event, in which millions…

In the heart of Brasil, the Cerrado guards unbelievable natural beauties. Get up close to the huge biodiversity of one of the greatest Brazilian biomes. The climate is dry and the trees are twisted. During the day, it’s hot, but at night, the cold weather is pleasant. The Cerrado is without doubt one of the…