Celebrating Christmas in Rio’s Imperial City of Petrópolis
The city of Petrópolis is currently in the middle of its annual ‘Natal Imperial’ (Imperial Christmas) celebrations. And at under...
December 18, 2018Topic
Mountains
Campos do Jordão Draws Partygoers and Adventurists
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – About two and a half hours driving northeast from the...
May 2, 2017
Chapada Brasil Tours Explore the Mountains of Brazil: Sponsored
A new tour agency, Chapada Basil Tours, has launched offering trips to the chapadas of Brazil.
July 25, 2015
Visit Mountainside City Petrópolis During Bauernfest
Starting tonight (June 26th), it is time again to celebrate all things German in Rio's mountainside city Petrópolis, as the...
June 26, 2015
Hiking Dois Irmãos Mountain, Overlooking the Beaches of Rio
Anyone who has spent time on the beaches in Rio has likely wondered about what the view looks like from...
April 25, 2015
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