Petrópolis: The Historic Royal Getaway
Nestled in the hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, the old imperial city of Petrópolis is just an hour's drive...
September 24, 2013Topic
Hiking
Chapada Diamantina Park in Bahia State
In Bahia state in Northeastern Brazil, far from the sun-drenched coastal city of Salvador, lies Chapada Diamantina, a 587 square-mile...
April 16, 2013
Finding Fun With the Children in Rio
Rio’s natural surroundings offer a wide variety of outdoor activities for kids, and the city also has a growing number...
August 7, 2012
Escape Carnival Chaos in Florianópolis
Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina, and the stunning island on which it sits, offers over 100 beaches, culture, good food...
February 14, 2012
The Contrasts of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Santa Catarina is a state of contrasts, boasting beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, and quaint cities that show off southern Brazil’s...
January 24, 2012
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
Get Away to Itacoatiara in Niterói
By Oliver Bazely, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the excesses of Carnival and the stifling heat of...
March 22, 2011
The Serra dos Orgãos National Park
By Oliver Bazely, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - On a clear Rio day, when the sun shines and the...
September 14, 2010
The Hidden Joy of Chapada Diamantina
By Alexandra Alden, Contributing Reporter LENÇOIS - Brazil's thriving cities, striking coastline and lush, green landscapes ensure that the average...
June 8, 2010