Rock in Rio 2026: How to Get There, and How to Get Home
Set times, the official shuttle at about US$5.58 return, and the overnight metro rule that decides how you get home...
August 18, 2026Section
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Colombia Earthquake: 400,000 Students Move to Online Classes
The Colombia earthquake has disrupted schooling for more than 400,000 pupils. A national disaster decree now runs to August 2027.
August 18, 2026
Free Winter Beer Festival Near Florianópolis This Weekend
The Festival Cervejas de Inverno runs free at Parque dos Lagos in Pedra Branca, Palhoça, on Saturday 22 and Sunday...
August 18, 2026
Free Beer Festival Hits Belo Horizonte Saturday With 30 Local Brews
A free beer festival takes over Savassi in Belo Horizonte on Saturday 22 August, with thirty-plus local labels and the...
August 18, 2026
Fafá de Belém Plays Rio for Under US$1, Tickets Open Wednesday
Fafá de Belém marks 50 years on stage at Rio's Teatro João Caetano on 25 August. Tickets cost R$5, about...
August 18, 2026
Five Weekend Trips Out of Mexico City for Late Summer 2026
Five short trips from Mexico City for late summer, with distances, rain and altitude notes, and the US travel advisory...
August 18, 2026
Mexico Beyond the Resorts: 2026 Guide to Quieter Towns
Discover Mexico's quieter towns for 2026, from Pueblos Magicos to hidden beaches, with state-by-state safety levels and travel tips.
August 18, 2026
Brazil Ranks 5th Best Country for Foreigners to Live In
Brazil ranks 5th in the InterNations Expat Insider 2026 survey. See the full top 10, sub-index scores, and how it...
August 18, 2026
Costa Rica Safety for Retirees: What the Numbers Show
Costa Rica is marketed as a safe retirement choice. Here is what the homicide data, the peace index and the...
August 18, 2026