International Wine and Jazz Fest in Florianópolis, Jan 7th-11th
From January 7th through the 11th, the Hotel Pousada Oceanomare in the city of Florianópolis will host the 1st International...
January 4, 2015Topic
Santa Catarina
Visiting Oktoberfest de Blumenau in Santa Catarina
The 31st edition of Oktoberfest de Blumeanau, the biggest Oktoberfest celebration in South America, began on October 8th and will...
October 17, 2014
Getaway to Florianópolis in Southern Brazil
Florianópolis, the capital city of the Southern state of Santa Catarina, affords a legion of outdoor activities and a pulsating...
February 18, 2014
Brazil Kiss Nightclub Tragedy: One Year Later
One year after the second-worst fire in Brazilian history questions remain over whether the tragedy resulted in action to prevent...
January 28, 2014
Brazil Human Development Up 50 Percent
Brazil’s Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI) rose nearly fifty percent in twenty years, the UNDP Brazil 2013 Human Development Atlas...
July 30, 2013
Wave of Violence Sweeps Santa Catarina
Seven violent attacks were reported in the state of Santa Catarina on Monday night, as a wave of violence reached...
February 5, 2013
Auto Industry Boosts Brazil Recovery
As signs of a recovery in Brazil’s economy continue, the car sector enjoys news of new manufacturing plants and major...
October 30, 2012
BMW Announces Brazil Car Plant: Daily
German car giant BMW has announced it will open a manufacturing plant in Santa Catarina, with the first Brazil-made cars...
October 23, 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