Carnaval in Salvador, Florianopolis and Rio
Most people think of either Rio de Janeiro or Salvador for Carnaval festivities. Indeed, these two cities host two of Brazil’s most all-out, over-the-top Carnaval celebrations. But to complete the list, you’d have to add the Carnavals of Recife/Olinda, and Florianópolis. By far the...
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If you asked people all over the world to name three things related to Brazil, about 98% would have Carnaval in their list. The biggest party in the world, Carnaval continues to draw international crowds to the many festivities across the country. Most people want to come to the Mecca itself…to the party of parties…to Rio de...
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Parrachos are clusters of rocks in the ocean, usually found in shallow, sandy areas. They are rich in sea life and perfect for fishing and snorkeling. Brazilians also call these formations piscinas naturais, or natural pools, because the rock formations leave large pools between them. The pools usually have soft, sandy bottoms....
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Excellent commercial featuring the great Ronaldihno Gaucho....
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The original inhabitants of Ilhabela were simple people who lived off fishing and wild harvesting and made their homes around the edges of the island. To this day, the outer rim of the island is mostly inhabited by families of the island’s original inhabitants, still fishing the waters for sustenance.
During the 19th century, the...
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Inner Beaches
The beaches along the inner rim of the island are the most frequented, since there is a coastal road that connects them and the water here is calm and tranquil. Most people arrive on the island by car and the coastal road can get pretty crowded on weekends and during the peak season. On off-season weekdays, you can...
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Considered the most important symphonic group in Latin America, the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra presents almost 100 performances each concert season, most of them sold-out at the Sala Sao Paulo, which seats 1500. Under the direction of Maestro John Neschling since 1997, the orchestra has grown to become a major world symphony and...
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JACUIPE BEACH
There is a marina here with lots of motors winding, from the many water sports going on offshore. Of course this makes the tide a little oily, especially when low. High tide is better for swimming.
GUARAJUBA BEACH
The Guarajuba area is marked by real estate developments. That’s because of the new Ford plant that...
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Museu de Arte Sacra
This old convent houses one of the country’s largest collections of sacred art and sculpture, specializing in Baroque sculpture (of course). After seeing so many Baroque churches in Pelourinho and the Cidade Baixa, you might be reluctant to see a museum full of Baroque religious images. But this one is worth a...
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The world’s most famous beach boardwalk, Copacabana gained its greatest fame during Brazil’s cultural boom in the first half of the 20th century. The Copacabana Palace Hotel, formerly a legendary casino, attracted playboys and debutantes from all over the world. Soon this wide strip of white sand and blue waves became the summer...
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