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How to Find the Best Brigadeiro in São Paulo

São Paulo is one of Brazil’s great food cities, and brigadeiro is among its most enjoyable small discoveries. This soft chocolate sweet, traditionally made…

Exploring the Brazilian and Argentine Sides of Iguaçu Falls

Foz do Iguaçu is one of Brazil’s most rewarding border destinations, combining immense waterfalls, subtropical forest and a genuinely international atmosphere.…

Wildlife encounters at Fazenda do Rio Negro in the Pantanal

The Pantanal stretches across western Brazil as the world's largest tropical wetland, a mosaic of flooded forests, savannas, and slow-moving rivers where…

A guide to the cachaça distilleries in the state of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's national spirit is having a moment beyond its borders, and Australians with a soft spot for craft distilling are starting to take notice. Cachaça, the…

Mud baths in Restinga de Maricá: a Brazilian spa ritual

Australians have long been chasing wellness experiences, from the mineral springs of Hepburn in regional Victoria to the day spas tucked into the Blue…

Visiting the Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro with Kids

A futuristic science museum shaped like a sleek white vessel might sound like something straight out of a Melbourne school excursion list, but the Museu do…

The Best Beaches in Maranhão for Kiteboarding

Maranhão’s northern coast combines reliable trade winds, warm Atlantic water and huge areas of open sand. The most famous launch point is Atins, where the…

A Guide to Maracatu Cultural Groups in Pernambuco

Pernambuco’s maracatu is a powerful meeting point of Afro-Brazilian history, drumming, dance, procession and community identity. In Recife and Olinda, the…

How to Order Coffee Like a Local in Brazil’s Cafeterias

Brazil’s coffee culture is built around small, strong servings, quick counter stops and friendly conversation. In a city café, bakery or roadside lanchonete,…

Exploring the Forte dos Reis Magos: Natal's iconic star fort

Rising from the sandy tip of Natal where the Potengi River meets the Atlantic, the Forte dos Reis Magos has watched over northeastern Brazil for more than four…