US Issues Salvador Travel Advice: Daily
The U.S. Embassy in Brazil has issued travel advice urging its citizen to postpone any non-essential travel to Salvador, Bahia,...
February 7, 2012Topic
Tourism
Natal Real Estate in Northeast Brazil
A housing and construction boom began in the early 2000’s in Natal Brazil when the Euro and Dollar were strong,...
January 17, 2012
Quinta Azul Renovated in Santa Teresa
The charm of Santa Teresa is one of the Cidade Maravilhosa’s most inspiring destinations, with its steep cobble-stone streets, sweeping...
December 20, 2011
Rio Braces for New Dengue Fever Epidemic
In early 2011 5,500 cases of dengue fever were reported in Zona Sul (South Zone) alone, now Rio is stepping...
October 18, 2011
The Real Falls Against Strengthening Dollar
The dollar has made a steady rise against the real during the month of September, a change that is not...
September 27, 2011
Paraty Tourism Stays Strong Despite Weak Dollar
The weak dollar against the strong real makes Brazil, especially for Americans, an expensive country to visit, but Paraty tourism...
August 9, 2011
French Tourist Falls to His Death From Bonde
Twenty-four-year-old French tourist falls to his death from the Bonde street car as it passed over the Arcos da Lapa.
June 28, 2011
Carnival Business Up Again
By Tim Anderson and Claudia Zambrana, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This year, it is estimated that around...
March 15, 2011
Favela Hostels on the Rise
By Patricia Maresch, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A growing number of favela residents are discovering tourism as...
March 1, 2011