Rio’s Penha Church is a Neglected Jewel Worth a Visit
Penha Church (Igreja da Penha) is an iconic landmark of Rio de Janeiro but is little visited by tourists, despite...
July 26, 2019Section
Travel
Travel News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazilian Spending Abroad Rebounds in June, Compared with Last Year
Brazilian spending abroad increased again in June and totaled US$1.524 billion. The figure represents a 2.5 percent increase in comparison...
July 26, 2019
Religious Tourism Attracts Five Million People Annually in Bahia, Boosts its Economy
Religious tourism is one of the main stakes of the sector in Bahia, attracting some 5 million people annually between...
July 21, 2019
A Group of Over 500 Dolphins is Spotted in the Sea off Rio’s Copacabana Beach
Images taken by researchers from the Mammals Laboratory of the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) on Friday, July...
July 14, 2019How to Hike the Well-Known Petrópolis-Teresópolis Travessia in One Day
The well-known Petropólis-Teresópolis Travessia is another hike that is typically done with overnight camping (in this case 3 nights), but...
July 13, 2019
São Paulo City for Nature Lovers: Places Not to Be Missed
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Think of dream ecotourism destinations, and Brazil will certainly be among the most wish-listed: the beaches...
July 2, 2019Historic Paraty in State of Rio de Janeiro is UNESCO World Heritage Candidate
The Brazilian colonial city of Paraty, on the south coast of Rio de Janeiro, is among the 36 candidates from...
July 2, 2019
Florianópolis is Brazil’s Second Favorite Foreign Tourist Destination
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The "Ilha da Magia" (Island of Magic) as Florianópolis is popularly known, with its more...
July 1, 2019
Debut Flight From Brasília to Cancún Takes off Friday Morning
By Iolanda Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new direct flight from Brasília to Cancún, Mexico, operated by Gol...
June 28, 2019