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A Guide to the Coral Reefs of Maracajaú and Pirangi

Rio Grande do Norte offers two memorable ways to experience Brazil’s northeastern coast: the offshore parrachos of Maracajaú and the natural pools near…

Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are close enough to combine in one Brazilian holiday, yet different enough to feel like separate worlds. Rio offers beaches,…

The Best Time to Visit Chapada das Mesas for Hiking and Canyoning

Chapada das Mesas National Park in southern Maranhão rewards travellers who enjoy dramatic sandstone plateaux, clear swimming holes and waterfalls surrounded…

A Traveler’s Guide To The Festa Do Divino Espírito Santo In Paraty

Paraty’s Festa do Divino Espírito Santo is one of Brazil’s most distinctive religious and cultural celebrations. Held around Pentecost, usually in May or June,…

Recife’s Historic Heart And Olinda’s Colonial Hills

Recife and Olinda offer one of northeastern Brazil’s most rewarding cultural pairings. Recife brings waterways, museums, colourful streets and a lively…

Brazil’s best beaches for naturist tourism

Brazil’s long coastline offers far more than famous urban beaches. Several stretches are officially recognised for naturism, while others attract visitors…

A Guide To Cachoeira Do Saltão And Remote Goiás Waterfalls

Goiás rewards travellers who are willing to leave the main roads. Beyond the celebrated trails of Chapada dos Veadeiros, the state contains swimming holes,…

Planning A Family Holiday To Beto Carrero World

Beto Carrero World is one of Brazil’s largest theme parks, set near Penha on the coast of Santa Catarina. It combines roller coasters, children’s rides, animal…

The Best Places To Try Açaí Across Brazil

Açaí is far more than a colourful smoothie bowl topped with banana and granola. In Brazil, this Amazonian berry changes character from region to region: it may…

Visiting Itaúnas Dunes And Discovering Viola De Gambá

Itaúnas, in Espírito Santo, offers a rare combination of shifting coastal landscapes and living regional culture. The village sits beside the Itaúnas River and…