Brazil Independence Day Weekend Injects R$4.9 Billion into Economy
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Positive news from Brazil's Ministry of Tourism was just released...
September 10, 2018Topic
Ouro Preto
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
Traveling to Ouro Preto, the Colonial Heart of Minas
Ouro Preto, the colonial town lies around six hours by car from Rio in the lush green hills of Minas...
November 25, 2014
Traveling Brazil for the Confed Cup
Starting on June 15th, the FIFA Confederations Cup will turn the sport world’s attention to Brazil, as the cup will...
May 21, 2013
Spending Easter 2013 in Rio and Brazil
The long Easter (Páscoa) weekend, known as “Semana Santa” is a unique time in Rio and all of Brazil whether...
March 26, 2013
Visiting Minas Gerais
By Alison McGowan Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Historical towns and rural landscapes are just a couple of...
February 8, 2011
48 Hours in Belo Horizonte
By Sarah Coursey, Editor [caption id="attachment_8691" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Palacio da Liberdade, a building on the Praca de Liberdade, illuminated at...
August 18, 2009