São Lourenço: the City of Healing Waters in Minas Gerais
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Situated on the Mantiqueira Mountain Range, in the South of...
October 30, 2017Section
Travel
Travel News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Spending Time in Niterói, Rio’s Little Sister City
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cariocas would never admit it, but the city of Niterói...
October 23, 2017
Aldeia Velha: A Peaceful Corner in the North of Rio State
With only 800 residents, the small village of Aldeia Velha is a hidden treasure with rivers, waterfalls and trails. The...
October 16, 2017
Hiking Transcarioca, the Longest Urban Trail in Latin America
Connecting the Sugar Loaf, in Zona Sul, to Barra de Guaratiba, in Zona Oeste, the recently inaugurated urban trail passes...
October 9, 2017
Itacuruçá: A Natural Paradise in the Southern Rio State
Less than 2 hours away from Rio de Janeiro, the destination is popular for offering peaceful islands with calm waters,...
October 4, 2017
Vassouras: History and Tradition in Rio’s “Little Princess of Coffee”
At one point Rio’s countryside played a major role in Brazil’s economy, and Vassouras is the best example for that:...
September 29, 2017
Brazil Unveils Plan to Attract Tourists to Rio de Janeiro
Officials expect investments totaling R$1 billion stating the recent news of violence in some of Rio's most famous favela communities...
September 25, 2017
Luxury Travel in Rio de Janeiro Poised for New High Season
While Rio de Janeiro has certainly suffered setbacks to its image since the Olympics, the travel industry in Brazil sees...
September 22, 2017
São Pedro da Serra and Lumiar: A Perfect Combo in Rio’s Mountain Range
Whether you are in the mood of adventurous water sports or a chilled night out with great homemade food, São...
September 19, 2017