Pernambuco State to Close Beaches Next Week if Crowds Are Still Observed
Over an online press conference on Wednesday afternoon, State Health Secretary André Longo and State Justice and Human Rights Secretary...
January 14, 2021Topic
Olinda
Street Parades Still Going Strong on Ash Wednesday in Brazil
The calendar says the 2019 carnival is officially over, but in Rio de Janeiro, and throughout Brazil, that does not...
March 6, 2019
Brazilian Carnival Street Parties Attract Millions
Traditional street bloco parties have made a strong comeback in Brazil, with attendance in the millions and most cities in...
February 12, 2018
Five Alternative Destinations to Celebrate Brazil’s Carnival
There is a lot beyond Rio and Salvador when it comes to the Brazilian Carnival, including Olinda's giant puppets and...
January 29, 2018
Spending Carnival in Northeastern Brazil
Over the past few decades, while Rio has placed more emphasis on its samba school parade, carnival in other Brazilian...
February 4, 2014
Visiting Historic Olinda in Pernambuco
Historic and artsy Olinda can be a refreshing change of pace, just four miles north of the bustling streets in...
September 17, 2013
Traditions of Recife for Carnival 2012
While most of the world considers Carnival synonymous with Rio’s Sambódromo shows, Recife, is known to have the most democratic...
January 24, 2012
Urban Pousadas in Brazil
By Alison McGowan Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While many people come to Brazil for the sun and...
April 5, 2011
Capoeira in Olinda
By Joshua Rapp Learn, Contributing Reporter [caption id="attachment_10627" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Ocean view from the rooftops of Olinda, photo by Joshua...
October 13, 2009