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Exploring the European-Influenced Towns of the Serra Gaúcha

High in Rio Grande do Sul, the Serra Gaúcha combines rolling vineyards, pine forests and cool mountain weather with strong German and Italian heritage. The…

Rafting The Rio Jacaré-Pepira Near Brotas

The Rio Jacaré-Pepira is one of Brazil’s most accessible white-water rivers, flowing through Brotas in São Paulo state. Its combination of rapids, forested…

A Guide To The Sertão And Its Unique Festivals

Far from Brazil’s famous beaches and major coastal cities, the sertão reveals a landscape shaped by drought, resilience and deep cultural pride. This vast…

How to Visit Pelourinho in Salvador Safely

Pelourinho is Salvador’s historic centre, a colourful hillside district known for colonial buildings, Afro-Brazilian culture, churches, music and lively…

Natural Pools And Reef Lagoons In Abrolhos Marine Park

Far off the coast of southern Bahia, the Abrolhos Archipelago protects a remarkable mix of coral reefs, volcanic islands and shallow turquoise lagoons. At low…

How to Make the Most of a Layover at São Paulo Guarulhos Airport

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Brazil’s busiest aviation hub and a common stop for travellers flying between Australia, Europe and South…

Visiting Pipa’s Mangrove Forests And Dolphins

Pipa, on Brazil’s northeastern coast, combines broad Atlantic beaches with protected lagoons, tidal channels and lively marine habitats. The village lies in…

Rio Viewpoints Beyond Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro is often introduced through the familiar silhouettes of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Yet the city’s most rewarding lookouts are…

A Guide To Gaucho Culture And Churrasco In Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre is the southern Brazilian capital where urban life meets the traditions of Rio Grande do Sul. Its gaucho identity is visible in music, dress,…

A Day in Tiradentes: Brazil’s Colonial Mountain Town

Tiradentes is one of Minas Gerais’ most appealing historic towns: compact enough to explore on foot, rich in Portuguese colonial architecture and surrounded by…