Teresópolis: The Quieter Sister of Petrópolis in Rio’s Mountain Range
Teresópolis is a great destination for escaping from Rio's busy life and high temperatures, offering breathtaking natural attractions and great...
November 20, 2017Topic
Petrópolis
German Bauernfest 2017 Returns to Petrópolis this Weekend
One of the most traditional German festivals in Brazil, the 28th edition of Bauernfest includes three different stages with over...
June 20, 2017
Rain Causes Destruction in Rio de Janeiro State
The heavy rains have caused mudslides, roadblocks and triggered the warning system in the mountainside city of Petropolis.
November 15, 2016
Festcine Imperial Film Festival Opens in Rio’s Petrópolis
Between September 1st and 4th, the small mountain city of Petrópolis will host the new the "Festcine Imperial - Petrópolis...
August 30, 2016
Rio’s Olympic Tourism Expected to Reach Outside of the City
With over a million domestic and foreign tourist expected in Rio for the Olympic Games, some popular destinations outside the...
August 2, 2016
Bauernfest Returns to Petrópolis for 27th Edition
Celebrating German settlers, the traditional Bauernfest festival will return to June 24th through July 3rd.
June 13, 2016
Araras, Rio’s Gourmet Valley Nestled in the Hills of Petrópolis
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter Only a short hour and a half drive from Rio de Janerio city, in the...
May 13, 2016
Alert for Landslides and Floods in Rio’s Mountainous Region
In the past, the mountainous regions of the state have faced deadly landslides due to rains during the summer season.
January 22, 2016
Petrópolis Gourmet Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Food Festival
The city of Petrópolis, also known as the Imperial City of Brazil, is considered one of the five most important...
November 11, 2015