A Weekend Hiking in Itatiaia, Brazil
Itatiaia region offers breathtaking scenery and challenging climbs and is a reachable weekend destination from both Rio and SP.
November 15, 2011Section
Travel – Brazil
Hiking in the Serra do Mar of Brazil
The Rio Times's Ben Tavener gives his experiences of mountain hiking in the Serra do Mar mountain range in Paraná...
November 1, 2011
A Weekend Break in Curitiba, Paraná
Paraná's capital, Curitiba, is often overlooked as a tourist destination - but is perfect for a weekend break or short...
October 11, 2011
Paraty Tourism Stays Strong Despite Weak Dollar
The weak dollar against the strong real makes Brazil, especially for Americans, an expensive country to visit, but Paraty tourism...
August 9, 2011Pousadas on the Beach in Brazil
Brilliant blue skies and endless sandy beaches flanked by coconut groves exist as part of Brazil’s coastal landscape.
August 2, 2011
Visiting São Luís for Bumba-meu-boi
São Luís do Maranhão for Bumba-meu-boi festival lasts from June to July and attracts visitors from across Brazil and around...
July 26, 2011
Ilha Grande Sets Out to Protect its Beaches
Ilha Grande takes steps to preserve its natural beauty and protect the wildlife by registering it as a UNESCO world...
July 12, 2011
Fine Dining Around Rio de Janeiro
Unsurprisingly there are a wealth of top-class restaurants in Rio to choose from, catering to different tastes and settings.
June 28, 2011
Morro de Sao Paulo: Bahia’s Ilha Grande
It is a miracle anyone ever returns to the Bahia mainland from Morro de Sao Paulo on the island of...
May 31, 2011