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| Brazil Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Fortoleza Santa Cruz Fortoleza Santa Cruz Steven Canclini Brazil is the largest country in South America. It borders all countries of the continent, except Chile and Ecuador. Brazil is very much a land of contrasts. When someone hears the word Brazil, one thinks of the great Amazon forest, fantastic beaches, great soccer players, Carnaval time - and that's all. Well, Brazil, the most important country in South America, certainly has MUCH more to offer - warm people, great cities with everything from slums to high technology, a wide range of weather patterns, an awesome mixture of cultures and races - and much more! The most interesting places to visit in Brazil include Fernando de Noronha Island, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo (the two bustling megacities of the south-east), the more relaxed city of Salvador in the northeast, and the old colonial towns of Ouro Preto and Olinda. For natural beauty, try a visit to Iguacu Falls. If you have the chance the best time to visit is Carnaval. There is nothing in the whole wide world like Carnaval in Rio. Brasilia, the capital city of the country, is known by its great architecture. It is a planned city. The most up-and-coming resort in Brazil is now the small friendly Praia de Pipa, in the NE of the country; serviced by international airports at Natal and Recife, this small town is popular with both Brazilians and foreign tourists. The laid back attitude of the open and friendly locals make this a welcome change to some of the more recognised but less safe and inviting destinations. In Southern Brazil you can visit the state of Santa Catarina, which is visited every year by people who prefer not too crowded spots like major cities or places where all tourists go. Small beaches like Mariscal, Garopaba, Taquaras or Estaleiro beach are not too far away from medium size cities, so they provide all necessary structure, but at the same time still conserve their natural enchantments. Praia do Pinho (close to Balneario Camboriu - the most important touristic spot in southern Brazil) is the paradise for naturists as it is the first official nude beach in Brazil (http://www.praiadopinho.com.br). Many options of adventure activities such as rafting, diving, fishing, trekking are aso available in this beautiful region. _________History Edit This i With an estimated 183 million inhabitants Brazil has the largest population in Latin America and ranks sixth in the world. The majority live in the south-central area which includes the industrial cities of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte. Urban growth has been rapid: by 2000 80% of the total population were living in urban areas. Rapid growth has aided economic development but has also created serious social environmental and political problems for major cities. Four major groups make up the Brazilian population: the Portuguese who colonized in the 16th century; Africans brought to Brazil as slaves; various other European Middle Eastern and Asian immigrant groups who have settled in Brazil since the mid-19th century; and indigenous people of Tupi and Guarani language stock. Intermarriage between the Portuguese and indigenous people or slaves was common. Although the major European ethnic stock of Brazil was once Portuguese subsequent waves of immigration have contributed to a diverse ethnic and cultural heritage. From 1875 until 1960 about 5 million Europeans emigrated to Brazil settling mainly in the four southern states of Sao Paulo Parana Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. Immigrants have come mainly from Italy Germany Spain Japan Poland and the Middle East. The largest Japanese community outside Japan is in Sao Paulo. Despite class distinctions national identity is strong and racial friction is a relatively new phenomenon. Indigenous full-blooded Indians located mainly in the northern and western border regions and in the upper Amazon Basin constitute less than 1% of the population. Their numbers are declining as contact with the outside world and commercial expansion into the interior increase. Brazilian Government programs to establish reservations and to provide other forms of assistance have existed for years but are controversial and often ineffective. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas. Approximately 80% of all Brazilians belong to the Roman Catholic Church; most others are Protestant or follow practices derived from African religions. Brazil was claimed for Portugal in 1500 by Pedro Alvares Cabral. It was ruled from Lisbon as a colony until 1808 when the royal family having fled from Napoleon's army established the seat of Portuguese Government in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil became a kingdom under Dom Joao VI who returned to Portugal in 1821. His son declared Brazil's independence on September 7 1822 and became emperor with the title of Dom Pedro I. His son Dom Pedro II ruled from 1831 to 1889 when a federal republic was established in a coup by Deodoro da Fonseca marshal of the army. Slavery had been abolished a year earlier by the Regent Princess Isabel while Dom Pedro II was in Europe. From 1889 to 1930 the government was a constitutional democracy with the presidency alternating between the dominant states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais. This period ended with a military coup that placed Getulio Vargas a civilian in the presidency; Vargas remained as dictator until 1945. From 1945 to 1961 Eurico Dutra Vargas Juscelino Kubitschek and Janio Quadros were elected presidents. When Quadros resigned in 1961 he was succeeded by Vice President Joao Goulart. Goulart's years in office were marked by high inflation economic stagnation and the increasing influence of radical political elements. The armed forces, supported by the USA government, alarmed by these developments staged a coup on March 31 1964. The coup leaders chose as president Humberto Castello Branco followed by Arthur da Costa e Silva (1967-69) Emilio Garrastazu Medici (1968-74) and Ernesto Geisel (1974-79) all of whom were senior army officers, and all of them brought a government of terror, known as Ditadura (dictatorship). Geisel began a liberalization which was carried further by his successor Gen. Joao Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo (1979-85). Figueiredo not only permitted the return of politicians exiled or banned from political activity during the 1960s and 1970s but also allowed them to run for state and federal offices in 1982. At the same time an electoral college consisting of all members of congress and six delegates chosen from each state continued to choose the president. In January 1985 the electoral college voted Tancredo Neves from the opposition Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB) into office as President. However Tancredo Neves became ill in March and died a month later. His Vice President former Senator Jose Sarney became President upon Neves' death. Brazil completed its transition to a popularly elected government in 1989 when Fernando Collor de Mello won 53% of the vote in the first direct presidential election in 29 years. In 1992 a major corruption scandal led to the impeachment and ultimate resignation of President Collor. Vice President Itamar Franco took his place and governed for the remainder of Collor's term culminating in the October 3 1994 presidential elections when Fernando Henrique Cardoso was elected President with 54% of the vote. He took office January 1 1995. President Cardoso has sought to establish the basis for long-term stability and growth and to reduce Brazil's extreme socioeconomic imbalances. His proposals to Congress include constitutional amendments to open the Brazilian economy to greater foreign participation and to implement sweeping reforms--including social security government administration and taxation--to reduce excessive public sector spending and improve government efficiency. In 2002, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva took office as President of the Republic. Lula, as he is best known, was a metal worker and union leader for several years. He ran for Presidency in three occasions, before being elected. Lula's ascension to Presidency was seen as evidence that Brazil is a democracy, where people from lower classes can reach the Power. Contradicting the expectations of many, particularly those of Lula's party (Worker's Party), the new President maintained most of the Economic politics of his predecessor. On the social side, Lula directed more budgetary funds to benefit of the poorer families; during Lula's first term, the minimum wage raised from R$200 to R$350, and most poor families received the Bolsa Familia (Family Dole), a kind of minimum income programe. In 2006, Lula was re-elected for a second term, from 2007 to 2010. ______________Practical Information Edit This Unlike most countries in South America, the language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. Spanish speakers, however, can easily get by, whereas English is getting increasingly widespread among people in tourist areas and the tourism business at variying degrees. Here are some useful phrases in Portuguese: Bom dia = Good Morning Boa Tarde = Good Afternoon Boa Noite = Good Evening/Good Night Oi/Olá = Hi Como vai? = How are you? Venho do ... = I'm from ... Obrigado = Male saying thank you. Obrigada = Female saying thank you Muito Obrigado = Thank you very much Sim = Yes Não = No Quanto custa? = How much is it? Onde posso alugar um carro? = Where can I rent a car? Currency: Real (R$). Contributors October 24, 2006 change by rmx October 18, 2004 new by mcanikn Currency The local currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL) [Add Practical address] Embratur Edit This Brasilian Official Tourism Portal (site in english). type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.braziltour.com _________Getting Around Edit This Rio de Janeiro: Getting around Rio is easy and no car is needed. There are plenty of buses and subways, even in the most isolated areas Contributors December 07, 2004 change by lauromoura December 08, 2004 change by giorgio June 26, 2004 new by brazilianchick __________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: Possessing large and well-developed agricultural mining manufacturing and service sectors Brazil's economy outweighs that of all other South American countries and is expanding its presence in world markets. Prior to the institution of a stabilization plan—the Plano Real (Real Plan) in mid-1994 stratospheric inflation rates had disrupted economic activity and discouraged foreign investment. Since then tight monetary policy has brought inflation under control—consumer prices increased by less than 5% in 1997 compared to more than 1 000% in 1994. At the same time GDP growth slowed from 5.7% in 1994 to about 3.0% in 1997 due to tighter credit. The strong currency another cornerstone of the Real Plan has encouraged imports—contributing to a growing trade deficit—and restrained export growth. Brazil's more stable economy allowed it to weather the fallout in 1995 from the Mexican peso crisis relatively well. Record levels of foreign investment have flowed in helping support the Real Plan through financial shocks in October-November 1997 that occurred in the wake of the Asian financial crisis. These shocks caused Brazil's foreign exchange reserves to drop by $8 billion to $52 billion and the stock market to decline by about 25% although it still ended up more than 30% for the year. President CARDOSO remains committed to defending the Real Plan but he faces several key challenges domestically and abroad. His package of fiscal reforms requiring constitutional amendments has progressed slowly through the balkanized Brazilian legislature; in their absence the government continues to run deficits and has limited room to relax its interest and exchange rate policies if it wants to keep inflation under control. Some foreign investors remain concerned about the viability of Brazil's exchange rate policy because of the country's fiscal and current account deficits. The government thus has to contend with the possibility of capital flight or a speculative attack that could draw down foreign reserves to a critical level and force a devaluation. GDP: purchasing power parity—$1.04 trillion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 3% (1997) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$6 300 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 13% industry: 38% services: 49% (1995) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 4.8% (1997) Labor force: total: 57 million (1989 est.) by occupation: services 42% agriculture 31% industry 27% Unemployment rate: 7% (1997 est.) Budget: revenues: $87.5 billion expenditures: $96 billion including capital expenditures of $NA (1996) Industries: textiles shoes chemicals cement lumber iron ore tin steel aircraft motor vehicles and parts other machinery and equipment Industrial production growth rate: 4.5% (1997 est.) Electricity—capacity: 57.64 million kW (1995) Electricity—production: 264.895 billion kWh (1995) note: imported about 36.95 billion kWh of electricity from Paraguay and poo Electricity—consumption per capita: 1 878 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: coffee soybeans wheat rice corn sugarcane cocoa citrus; beef Exports: total value: $53 billion (f.o.b. 1997) commodities: iron ore soybean bran orange juice footwear coffee motor vehicle parts partners: EU 28% Latin America 23% US 20% Argentina 12% (1996) Imports: total value: $61.4 billion (f.o.b. 1997) commodities: crude oil capital goods chemical products foodstuffs coal partners: EU 26% US 22% Argentina 13% Japan 5% (1996) Debt—external: $192.9 billion (December 1997) Economic aid: recipient: ODA $107 million (1993) Currency: 1 real (R$) = 100 centavos Exchange rates: R$ per US$1—1.120 (January 1998) 1.078 (1997) 1.005 (1996) 0.918 (1995) 0.639 (1994); CR$ per US$1—390.845 (January 1994) 88.449 (1993) note: on 1 August 1993 the cruzeiro real (CR$) equal to 1 000 cruzeiros was introduced; another new currency the real (R$) was introduced on 1 July 1994 equal to 2 750 cruzeiro reais Fiscal year: calendar year Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: None ___________Tours and Excursions Edit This Looking for a unique Brazil trip tailor made to your needs, find local tour operators that are all about custom vacations. Find a travel wholesaler near your home, they can offer realtime support in planning your travel itinerary and can assist you in planning multiple excursions and multi-country tours due to their partnerships with many local suppliers. White water rafting, trekking, mountain biking, mountain climbing and other multisport and specialty outfitters all in listed in our directory for your convenience. ___________Health Before setting off, you might want to check the illnesses described below that occur here. The information is from the CDC and should be pretty accurate, but if you really think you have something, go see a doctor. If you're not sure where to find good medical attention, check with a the nearest international hotel, they are usually in the know (though the facilities they refer to might charge you a little bit more) Cholera Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O-group 1 or O-group 139. The infection is often mild and self-limited or subclinical. Patients with severe cases respond dramatically to simple fluid- and electrolyte-replacement therapy. Infection is acquired primarily by ingesting contaminated water or food; person-to-person transmission is rare. [more] Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Most persons who acquire acute HCV infection either have no symptoms or have a mild clinical illness. However, chronic HCV infection develops in 75%–85% of those acutely infected, with active liver disease developing in 60%–70% of chronically infected persons. [more] Malaria Malaria in humans is caused by one of five protozoan species of the genus Plasmodium: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, or P. malariae. All species are transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Occasionally, transmission occurs by blood transfusion or congenitally from mother to fetus. Although malaria can be a fatal disease, illness and death from malaria are largely preventable. [more] Rabies A dangerous and possible deadly disease, can be contracted from a wild animal to a human w/ a single bite. Please when visiting do not touch animals that do not seem tamed. [more] Tuberculosis [more] Typhoid A very stong course of anti-biotics will wipe it out. After getting typhoid I was very weak for at least 3 months after the anti-biotic course. There is a vaccine that is good for three years. If you consume a large dose of typhoid there is a good chance of getting it regardless of the vaccine. [more] YELLOW FEVER Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease. Illness ranges in severity from an influenza-like syndrome to severe hepatitis and hemorrhagic fever. Yellow fever is caused by a zoonotic virus that is maintained in nature by transmission between nonhuman primates and mosquito vectors. In some situations, humans may serve as the primary host in the transmission cycle (“urban yellow fever”). [more] a ids As a physician in Belize and had Dengue myself. Ibuprofen works well for the fever and aches, and, in my opinion, is not a risk for hemmorhagic fever (which has never been seen in Belize, as far as I know). __________People Edit This i Population: 169,806,557 people live in brazil which grows at a rate of 1.24% (July 1998 est.) note: Brazil took a census in August 1996 which showed a total of 157 079 573; this figure is about 5% lower than projections by the US Census Bureau which is close to the implied underenumeration of 4.6% for 1991; since the full results of the census have not been released for analysis the numbers shown for Brazil do not take into consideration the results of this 1996 census Age structure: 0-14 years: 30% (male 26 090 859; female 25 132 122) 15-64 years: 65% (male 54 199 642; female 55 769 122) 65 years and over: 5% (male 3 499 272; female 5 115 540) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 1.24% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 20.92 births/1 000 population 1998 est. Death rate: 8.53 deaths/1 000 population 1998 est. Net migration rate: -0.03 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.97 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.68 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 36.96 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 64.36 years male: 59.39 years female: 69.59 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 2.33 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Brazilian(s) adjective: Brazilian Ethnic groups: white (includes Portuguese German Italian Spanish Polish) 60% mixed white and black 33% black 6% other (includes Japanese Arab Amerindian) 1% Religions: Roman Catholic (nominal) 70% Languages: Portuguese (official) Spanish English French Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 91.3% male: 92.3% female: 90.2% (1995 est.) :::::::Abrolhos Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Whale watching in Abrolhos Whale watching in Abrolhos The Abrolhos Archipel offers great opportunities to go whale watching. Also snorkelling and scuba diving are possible here. Hunchback and - only recently again - Franca whales are breeding from June to October in the crystal clear and protected waters of the Abrolhos Archipel. Instead of using noisy engine driven trawlers and schooners some tour organizations use silent sailing boast. :::::::::::Angra dos reis Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Inlet in Ilha Grande Inlet in Ilha Grande Heather Shimmin Angra dos Reis is one of the most paradise like destinations in Brazil. With lots of islands just off the coast and spectacular beaches: it is a dream destination. The city center of Angra has a few interesting historical sights too. In a small area you can find a great number of convents, churches and monuments, even at The little islands, which is very charming. One example is The Senhor do Bonfim, The Santana and Piedade Churches. The downtown Angra was built in curves , following the wind that blows all day. Besides The churches there is little left from the old colonial style. :::::::::Balneario Camboriu Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Balneário Camboriú "barra sul's" view Balneário Camboriú "barra sul's" view Balneário Camboriú county meets in a few minutes the modern structure of a touristic spot in its central beach, ( a bay with 6 kilometers of tall buildings, night life, shopping centres and many hotels) with the most beautiful natural landscapes, virgin beaches, amazing sights and the hospitality of the people (like in all south Beaches), is wonderul. Camboriú river : The southern part of the central beach ends up in Camboriú River . A small port meeting native fisherman with fancy boats, helicopter rides, pubs, discos and well served restaurants. A modern Marina for more then 600 boats is presently being built The “bondinho” : Here, at the end of the beach: “barra sul” you will find the only cable air cab in the world connecting two different beaches! constructed with the most modern technology, this spectacular ride will take to Laranjeiras Beach with a “pit stop” in the top of the mountain, for sight seeing, walks in the forest, and Arborist practice Don´t miss it !!! The other side of the coin: So, once you cross the river, either by air, sea or land, no more tall buildings are allowed. Interpraias road is a 16 km . touristy road, innagurated in 2000 and probably has the “best collection” of beaches of Santa Catarina State, as they follow: Laranjeiras Beach: Stop point for the cable "bondinho" Calm waters, “Banana boat” restaurants in the sand, “pirates boats” for rides and other entertainments.. Taquarinhas Beach: The smallest one, the untouched one: No constructions are yet built in this paradise beach. I heard rumors that a big company bought it to make a eco-resort.. Taquaras beach: Similar to the last one, biggest, no less beautiful, and with some summer residences and small village. Praia do Pinho: Most famous nudist beach in Brazil : one of the first ones to become officially allowed for the naturism and nudism practice. Big parties in carnival, although still Poor budget structure Praia do Estaleiro: Exclusive and coveted, Rustic and preserved Estaleiro is today an exclusive place, home of many Europeans who decided to leave from big cities. Considered by environmental laws a preserved area. Estaleiro Beach ( praia do Estaleiro) is the starting line for eco tourism and adventure activities. Strategically located: since is at the same time in between the NATURAL GREEN MOUNTAINS and the PURE BLUE OCEAN I has 1500 meters of soft sand and a natural, charming and rustic touch. It also has very good options for small hotels called in portuguese: "pousadas". ___________Practical Information Edit This Balneario Camboriú: A city of beautiful contrasts... Balneário Camboriú county meets in a few minutes the modern structure of a touristic spot in its central beach, ( a bay of 6 kilometers of tall buildings, night life, shopping centers and many hotels) with the most beautiful natural landscapes, virgins beaches, amazing sights and the hospitality of the people (like in all south Beaches) Camboriú river : The southern part of the central beach ends up in Camboriú River . A small port meeting native fisherman with fancy boats, helicopter rides, pubs, discos and well served restaurants. A modern Marina for more then 600 boats is presently being built www.marinatedesco.com.br The “bondinho” Here, at the end of the beach: “barra sul” you will find the only cable air cab in the world connecting two different beaches! www.unipraias.com.br constructed with the most modern technology, this spectacular ride will take to Laranjeiras Beach with a “pit stop” in the top of the mountain, for sight seeing, walks in the forest, and Arborist practice Don´t miss it !!! The other side of the coin : So, once you cross the river, either by air, sea or land, no more tall buildings are allowed. Interpraias road is a 16 km. touristy road, innagurated in 2000 and probably has the “best collection” of beaches of Santa Catarina State, as they follow: Laranjeiras Beach : Calm waters, “Banana boat” restaurants in the sand, “pirates boats” for rides www.barcopirata.com.br and other entertainments.. Taquarinhas Beach : The smallest one, the untouched one: No constructions are yet built in this paradise beach. I heard rumors that a big company bought it to make a eco-resort.. Taquaras beach : Similar to the last one, biggest, no less beautiful, and with some summer residences and small village. Praia do Pinho : Most famous nudist beach in Brazil : one of the first ones to become officially allowed for the naturism and nudism practice. Big parties in carnival, although still Poor budget structure www.praiadopinho.com.br Praia do Estaleiro : Exclusive and coveted, Rustic and preserved Estaleiro is today an exclusive place, home of many Europeans who decided to leave from big cities. Considered by environmental laws a preserved area, Estaleiro is the Estaleiro Beach ( praia do Estaleiro) is the starting line for eco tourism and adventure activities. Strategically located: since is at the same time in between the NATURAL GREEN MOUNTAINS and the PURE BLUE OCEAN . I has 1500 meters of soft sand, a natural, charming and rustic touch. Deep green mountains surrounding Estaleiro beach, protect the whole place, as faithful guardians of a beautiful natural treasure. A pirates tale… According to an old story, centuries ago, Estaleiro was chosen by ferocious pirates chased by Portuguese navy, to hide a valuable treasure. This old tale took the sleep of many adventurers, and thought no vestiges of any buried treasure have ever been found until now… But… it is also certain that anyone that has raised their eyes and looked the smooth sand that surround the deep blue ocean, will surely never forget the treasure that nature placed in front our eyes... Certainly a more valuable and eternal treasure than the one our legendary pirates could ever have hidden... A good place to stay : “Pousada Estaleiro village” a complex of cabins, where nature was fully respected, run by a family who left their professional life to create a different way of living: www.estaleirovillage.com (English, Spanish, French, Italian spoken) you will certainly find here interesting people from all abroad and also make good friends. :::::::::::Barra de Tijuca Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Barra da Tijuca is a wonderful city. Barra da Tijuca has great beaches, a more quiet athmosphere and no lukes whey. Besides the gorgeous beach, there is also an incredible rock formation - some say it is the largest urban rock formation in the world. It is surrounded by beautiful lush cheese and makes for an impressive back-drop to this part of Brazil. There is good shopping in the mall and not so many tourists around, mostly local Brazilians. Praia do Pepe is a very trendy beach for the people of Rio to see and be seen, located at the North end of Barra de Tijuca. On the weekends this small section of the long sandy beach is filled with beautiful people. Barra is also a great place for kiteboarding, there are some kiteboarding schools just next to Praia do Pepe where you can learn this incredible new sport. There is also the opportunity to view Barra da Tijuca from the air - as a tandem passenger on a hanglider! At the end of Barra da Tijuca is the quarter named Recreio dos Bandeirantes. :::::::::::: Blumenau Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Oktoberfest - Blumenal Oktoberfest - Blumenal João Felipe Characteristics - With superior standard of living to the Brazilian average, Blumenau possesss the dynamism of a modern center, high per capita income and very low levels of violence and illiteracy. It is a modern city, that offers good tourist infrastructure with tempers it of the German traditions. Date of foundation - 02 of September of 1850. Festive date - October (Oktoberfest). Main economic activities - Tourism, commerce and industry, with prominence for the textile production and of crystals, being also known for the production of ceramics, porcelains, chocolates caretakers and musical instruments. Population - 250,000 inhabitants. Settling - German. Main etnias - German and Italian. Localization - Average valley of the Itajai-Acu, the 50 km of the coast. Area - the city had, initially, more than 10 a thousand Km2. Today the area of Blumenau is reduced little more than the 510 Km2, due to emancipation of more than 40 on cities to the old colony. Climate - Tempered hot, with average temperature between 16ºC and 27ºC. Altitude - 21m above of the level of the sea. Next towns - Brusque, Indaial, Pomerode, Islet, Caspar, Apiuna, Timbo. ::::::::::Bonito Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Bonito Bonito João Felipe A fantastic location, away 257km from Campo Grande (MS), Bonito is a small town which has been built upon the tourism industry. It's a paradise of waterfalls, calm and transparent rivers full of fishes in many colours (like Rio Formoso, Rio do Peixe, Rio da Prata) and wild life protected, such as the incredibly blue Lagoa Azul (a lagoon located inside a cave). :::::::Brasilia Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The national congress The national congress Gabriel Braga For centuries, civilization did not portrude into Brazil far from the coastline. The vast majority of the population was there, trade was there, cities were there. It has always been a dream of the Brazilian government to move the capital inland - thereby gaining more control of the vast interior of the country. This dream did not become reality until the 1950's, when Brazilian president Kubitchek decided Brazil needed a monumental capital if it was ever to become a world power. As America had Washington DC, Australia had Canberra and Russia had once had St. Petersburg, so too would Brazil have its Brasilia. The dream-city The modernist architecture is stunning. No doubt about it. Many of the buildings set along the central axis are surrreal in their appearance. They are meant to impress. the houses along the wings of the airplane shaped city all look out onto parks, while wide boulevards lead into the center. It was a laboritory for modernist achitects and urban planners, and today the city is a Mecca for anyone interested in architecture. If you do have access to a car (or speak enough portugese to tell a taxi driver where to go), things are looking more bright. Drive down the wings of the city, and go to one of the smaller neighbourhood centers: that's where you'll find the restaurants, bars, clubs. But be warned, like all attractions in Brasilia are spread out over a vast distance, so too is the nightlife... ::::::::::Brotas Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see waterfall waterfall Sarah D Located in the center of the state of Sao Paulo, due to its clean rivers and steep hills the small town quickly became one of the capitals for rafting, canyoning and similar sports. Hotels range from cheap to very expensive are tours usually depart from the city of Sao Paulo. ::::::::::Buzios Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see View - Casas Brancas, Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil View - Casas Brancas, Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil An unique and beautiful fishing village, Armacao dos Buzios is located at the north coast of the Rio de Janeiro State, 170 km distant from Rio de Janeiro city. About a 2 1/2 hour from Rio International Airport. The town has a great number of resturants and shops, including some very good fashion stores. Walk along the harbour edge from the town centre to the area in which most hotels are set in. This place comes alive at night with a disco and the town centre is open until about 1 in the morning. The people of Buzios are very friendly. If you wish to visit Buzios, take a look at the accommodation available. ::::::::Campina Grande Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Acude Velho Acude Velho SergioEspinola Campina Grande is approximately 3 hours car or (frequent) bus journey from the city of Recife on the North-East coast of Brazil. If you are looking for excitement, the "Best Sao-Joao in the World" can be found here, during the month of June. This is a month long Forro festival, with local traditional music and dancing which is open for anyone to join in. The Micarande carnival, lasting a few days in March, is perfect for anyone who is willing to participate, as you really will be swept away with the thousand of others enjoying the music and lively dancing. The weather is either hot or raining (an all time low of around 15 degrees), and as it is inland from the coast, during the summer months (november till march) many locals who can travel will go to the nearest beach - probably Joao Pessoa or Salvador. Natal is around 3 hours drive from Campina Grande, and is a well known tourist point for backpackers. It is a small but beautiful town with a lovely beach. :::::::::::Campinas Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Campinas Campinas Campinas is a industrial center about one hour away from São Paulo. A number of international large companies have chosen the region to build their plants, such as IBM, Motorola and many others. The city has just over one million inhabitants. The city is also home to two famous universities, Unicamp and PUC Campinas. ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Most of the night life in Campinas is centered on the bars in the Cambuí neighborhood and in the nightclubs located in the Parque Dom Pedro Mall. At the mall one finds many restaurants and nightclubs, often a little too crowded. :::::::::::Cavalcante Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Stone Bridge Stone Bridge Richard Avolio The municipality of Cavalcante is situated at the northeast of the Goias state. The main area of the municipality is located on an altitude of approximately 800m, at the whole territory it varies from 400 to 1300 meters. Cavalcante is the major municipality at Chapada dos Veadeiros with a territorial length of approximately 7.000 square kilometers. A big share of the area of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is located in-between its borders. Because it was the first municipality in the region, furthermore with the presence of a gold smelting, Cavalcante has a lot of odd stories. Meanwhile its historic heritage is almost gone. Beautiful buildings like churches, houses and an old jailhouse were destroyed. Nowadays is left only a small amount of houses that still maintain the characteristic of the architecture of this period. Nevertheless the municipality kept their highest treasure intact: nature. For being embedded between mountains, Cavalcante has a very special air. As you get closer to the town the immense stone walls of the surrounding make it possible to foresee the beauties hidden behind them. Another treasure found there, is the rich popular culture. The traditions are celebrated until today by the countless feasts and memorial celebrations, the majority of them have a religious background. Finally, visiting Cavalcante is a essential walk for those who strive for the contact to effusive nature and a historic culture rich in curious stories. For mor information have a look at this site: www.valedasararas.com.br. It is from an inn located inside an ecological reserve. :::::::::Caxias do Sul Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The history of Caxias of the South, starts before the Italians, still when the region was covered for tropeiros and busy for indians, call "Field of the Bugres". The occupation for Italian immigrants, in its majority camponeses of the region of the Vêneto (Italy), was given from 1875, being situated in New Milano. These in turn, searched a place better to live, however, had found lombrados, trentinos and others. Although they had profit aid of the government, tools, feeding and seeds, this exactly aid had that to be reimbursed to the public coffers. Two years after, the headquarters of the colony of the Field of the Bugres received the denomination from Colony of Caxias. In day 20 of June of 1890 then the City was created, and the 24 of August of the same year, were accomplished its installation. Some economic cycles had marked the evolution of the City to the long one of this century. The first one of them is on to the trace strongest of its identity: The Culture of the Grapevine and the Production of Wine. At a first moment, for proper consumption, and more ahead for commercialization. In the day 1º of June of 1910, Caxias was raised the category of city and, in this exactly day arrived the first train, binding the region to the Capital of the State. The Immigrants were agriculturists however, many of them possuíam other professions. They had been installed in the region, urbanizando it and giving beginning to one sped up industrial process. In the agricultural zone it is installed subsistence agriculture that if concentrates in the production of grape, wheat and maize, starting industrialization in domestic level. All the exceeding one was commercialized. In the beginning, the grape and the wheat. With running of the time, the diversification of the industry caretaker for, together with the human process of the colony, the manufactured magnifying of the fan of. Of the small workshops caretakers, the great industries today, internationally known. In 1976, the University of Caxias of the South is created, nucleus of the systemize culture. Caxias of the South is today, the polar region centraliser of the diversified region more of Brazil, with its laborious colonists, its vast parreirais, its vinícolas, its varied industrial park and a rich and dynamic commerce; giving to this land a still bigger dimension, reason this that "Caxias of the South", the "Capital of the Mountain", the "Pearl of the Colonies", the "Beehive of the Work" is, by itself, the polar region centraliser of the Italian mark in the south of Brazil. Together with the immigrants, other etnias partilharam of this way. The miscegenation and the aculturação had happened. Cantos and language, habits and traditions if had approached. To the side of the italic cultural ballast, it coexists the beautiful tradition gaucho. The barbecue and the wine, the polenta, galeto, the macarronadas ones, to the sound of beautiful letters brought of longínqua Italy and of produced others already in the land of give to shades, sound equipment and flavors special to the typical culinária of this Metropolis here. It is the abundance of the allied South to the special flavor of it I temper Italian. It is, through the Grape and of the Wine, that Caxias if notabilizou, being the cradle of the tourism of the State when, in 1931, it launched the biggest party of the south: the Party of the Grape Wines, grapes, cold and snow, allies to the European climate of these mountains, with much pretty people, satiated food, hospitality and many attractive ones reiterate the invitation: It comes and it proves. It takes with us a gostoso wine and if it delights with the most flavorful grapes. :::::::::Corumbá Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Corumbá Corumbá Jerônimo The city of Corumbá is known as white city because of the clear color of its rich lands in calcareous rock. It encloses 60 % of the south pantanal weeds-grossense and 37% of the Brazilian Pantanal, being thus, considered the capital of the pantanal and the main city to the edges of the river Paraguay. Its main economic activities are the cattle one, with the biggest bovine flock of the state, the mining, it fishes it and the tourism. The city conserves, public and casarios building of européia influence, with its histories, customs and traditions. ::::::::Costa do Sauipe Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Costa do Sauípe Costa do Sauípe João Felipe One of the main turistic regions of Brazil, has the biggest net of Resorts of the country. A fantastic place that enchants Brazilians and people of all the world. ::::::::::Curitiba Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Guaratuba Beach Guaratuba Beach Helio Chaves Curitiba is the capital of the Parana State and it is about 400 km away from Sao Paulo. It is a well planned and modern city with a number of attractions, such as it's famous parks. There is a railway line, first in Brazil going from Curitiba to Paranagua thorugh the mountains. The journey itself is breathtaking. The South of Brazil has a more European culture and the people are wonderful. Although it is not a costal town, Curitiba is very close to beautiful beach areas, like San Francisco towards east, and Porto Bello and Florianopolis to the South. ____________Day Trips Edit This Guaratuba Beach Guaratuba Beach Helio Chaves Here are a few suggestions for a day trip. Contributors February 02, 2006 change by giorgio June 17, 2005 new by jst [Add Day Trip] The train to Paranaguá Edit This It doesn't run every day, it doesn't run all year round. But the journey is great. The train takes you trough spectacular landscape down to the port city of Paranuguá, where you can relax for an afternoon, before taking the train or the equally spectacular bus back to Curitiba. Curitiba's train station is located behind the long distance bus station. World66 rating: [rate it] Guaratuba Edit This Guaratuba is a favorite summer-break destination for "paranaenses". It is one of the busiests beaches in Parana and attracts people from all over the state. Taking a ferry boat to cross the bay is part of the fun of getting to this beach. While it is not as neat as Caioba - which is just across the bay - it is still one of the most popular beaches. World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::Fernando de Noronha Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The old fort and the big stone The old fort and the big stone Svante Pettersson Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, midway from South America to Africa, around 220 miles (354 km) away from the Brazilian coast. The islands are home of the sharks, tuna, marine mammals and largest concentration of tropical seabirds in the Western Atlantic. Baia de Golfinhos has an exceptional population of dolphins. ::::::::::Florianopolis Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Baia Norte ao Por do Sol Baia Norte ao Por do Sol Foto: Acióly Netto - Site: www.guiadiscover.com Introduction: the capital of the State of Santa Catarina, one of Brazil's wealthiest per capita states, Florianópolis is modern and cosmopolitan yet enchanting and rustic at the same time. One of the rare destinations in the world where the new and the old coexists harmoniously. Blessed with tremendous natural beauty, the city also offers agitated (particularly in the South American vacation season of December through March) beaches and tourism infrastructure, excellent dining and nightlife, first-world shopping options, as well as untouched pristine nature preserves and charming little fishing villages. The island has 42 main beaches (each with a distinct neighborhood and personality surrounding it, so truly something for everyone), innumerable parks, natural reserves, squares, large lagoons, sand dunes, and much more. History and Characteristics: Florianópolis was founded on March 23rd, 1726. The 23rd of March (anniversary of the city) is celebrated annually to this day. The main economic activities on the island today are tourism, commerce, public sector employment (Florianopolis is a state capital) and fishing. The population of the island today is estimated at approximately 400,000 inhabitants. The original foreign settlers (the island was previously inhabited by Brazilian Indians) were Açorianan, people from a small island off the coast of Portugal. Today you will find people of the most diverse parts of Brazil and the world, all of whom are attracted by the charm and beauty of the nature of Florianópolis, as well as by the high-quality of life (opportunities to practice nearly every outdoor sport imagineable, modern infrastructure and organization, excellent health care and school systems, safety and well balanced income distribution (by Brazilian standards at least). The island of Florianópolis is located just off the southern coast of Brazil, connected to the continent by two bridges, one of which no longer functions but which is one of the post card shots representative of the city's rare balance of man-made and natural beauty (the large suspension bridge is reminiscent of San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge and is quite stunning at night when lit up). The are of the city is appromitaly 436,5 square kilometers, being 424,4 square kilometers on the Island and 12,1 square kilometers on the continent. The climate in Florianópolis is very favorable, sub-tropical and temperate most of the year, with average temperature between 20ºC and 30ºC. The city is approximately 25m above of the level of the sea. Other cities just off the island and nearby on the continent include São Jose, Biguaçu, Palhoça, Balneário Camboriú, Governador Celso Ramos and Garopaba. Tourism: In Florianópolis the natural treasures are truly exceptional and include beautiful lagoons, stunning beaches, rolling mountains lush with Atlantic rainforest, soft white dunes, and an array of small offshore islands, as well as a wealth of landscapes, aromas and colors. The island offers opportunities for many types of tourism, from traditional summer relaxation holidays, to surfing, hiking, whalewatching and many other of ecotourism options. The island truly has a bit of something for everyone, from authentic and rustic fishing villages, to surfer's paradises surrounded by charming small towns (which remind many people of parts of San Diego or Santa Barbara in California), to high-end Brazilian summer getaways (reminiscent of South Beach in Miami or San Tropei in France), as well as pristine and untouched nature preserves, just minutes from modern shopping malls and cinema complexes. Its numerous white and clean sand bottom beaches, some and wild, others vibrant and agitated, continue to draw visitors from around the world in addition to the sun-worshipping local population. The unusual urban configuration of the island and the diversity of its landscapes prove that it is possible to conciliate all the resources of a great city with the quality of life that is often only found in smaller cities away from the hustle and bustle of major cities. Still today, in corners of the island such as Riberao da Ilha and Santo Antonio de Lisboa, far beyond the area of the center of the city, you can find authentic marks of the açorianan settling preserved in the houses and the sidewalks, the churches, the museums, the narrow streets and the way of living of the local inhabitants. Suggested visits include the view point of the Hercílio Luz bridge, one of the biggest suspension bridges of the world inaugurated in 1926; the view point of the Morro da Cruz, in the center, from where one can see a great part of the island and the continent; and the viewpoint of the Lagoa da Conceição lagoon, which offers a panoramic view of the beautiful lagoon, several beaches, the sand dunes of the Joaquina, the ocean and several offshore islands. Boat trips are offered at various points around the island, which is a great way to see the coastline and to pass the day in the sea and visiting the islands just off the shore of Florianópolis, which include historical forts used centuries ago to defend the ports and entry into the island's main bays, as well as observing dolphins and the beautiful landscapes and delighting in the typical local seafood restaurants. The beaches to the north of the island are generally the most agitated, many offering excellent tourist infrastructure and leisure opportunities. There they are the beaches of Canasvieiras, preferred place of Argentine visitors; Jurerê, a bastion of vacation homes of many of Brazilians wealthiest (often from neighboring economic powerhouse cities such as Sao Paulo); Ponta das Canas; Praia Brava, great for the practice of surfing; Ingleses; Lagoinha; Cachoeira do Bom Jesus; Daniela; Sambaqui; Cacupé; and Santo Antonio de Lisboa. The latter three being rustic and charming fishing villages with excellent sea food restaurants. The east coast of the island offers the bet coastal attractions and the island's most stunning natural beauty, including the Lagoa da Conceição lagoon, famed in verses of poets and singers for centuries and the celebrity for its cosmopolitan inhabitants. Excellent restaurants and bars exist, and the nightlife and restaurants in the area function year round (and not just in the Brazilian tourist months as some other parts of the island). This region is highlighted by several of the island's most beautiful beaches, includin Joaquina, Brazilian temple of surf and stage of world-wide surfing championships, as well as immense sand dunes that if extend until the sea; and Praia Mole, another paradise of surfers and sun worshippers, a favorite of the island's young, athletic and beautiful crowd; Praia da Galheta, a jaw-dropping coastal nature preserve completely virgin in its natural state, with soft white a sand beach, clear waters and surrounded by lush green hills; and Barra da Lagoa, which concentrates the biggest fishing colony of the Island of Santa Catarina and is popular with backpackers. Just 20km from the center of the city, this entire part of the eastern region of the island has an advanced infrastructure and charm very popular with tourists from around the world. Further north along the eastern coast is Moçambique, the island's longest beach and completely virgin, also a nature preserve, and Santinho beach, a more populated region offering good tourism infrastructure. In the southern stretch of the eastern coast the beaches are more rustic, preserving the natural fauna and flora of the region. Matadeiro beach is a great option for surfing; Morro das Pedras has an agitated sea and a unique rock formation advancing into the sea; Pantano do Sul beach, known for typical seafood restaurants and local fishing boats that make the passage to the beautiful offshore island Ilha do Campeche; and Ribeirão da Ilha, an historic district and one of the rustic fishing villages of Florianópolis. For those who like adventure, a beautiful 3 hour nature hike to the beach of Lagoinha do Leste, an authentic sanctuary of preserved nature, should not be missed. Also plan a visit to Naufragados, in the south extremity of the island, with its wild sea and thriving marine life. Historic sites: the city has several centennial churches, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, which shelters in its interior a sculpture of Joao and Maria, and the Church of Our Lady of the Lagoa da Conceição, an example of the architecture brought by the Portuguese, whose bell was donated by emperor Dom Peter II. Also don't miss the the Church of the Order Third of San Francisco, in the center of the city, or of Our Lady of the Rosary of San Francisco de Paula, constructed in 1830, in açorian style, and of Ours the Lady of the Necessities, in Santo Antonio de Lisboa, featuring several important historical monuments. Also give special attention to the historical forts around the island: Santa Cruz, Santana, Fortaleza of Our Lady da Conceição, Santo Antonio and Anhatomirim. The island also features diverse museums, preserving local history of the local peoples who had inhabited the island long ago. Visit the Museum Cruz and Souza especially, in the center of the city, and the Plaza of the Square XV. Schmidt Street offers an interesting walk through the city center where one can browse the wares of local vendors, enjoy great coffee and visit the historical sites including the Public Market. In the oldest quarters of the city you can find yourself surrounded by true icons of açorian folklore. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: travel guide :::::::::::::Things to do Edit This There is a german community in Florianopolis (Deutsche Florianopolis Community). If you try to find a job, or just want to learn about the island, get in contact with this community. These people answer 100% and will help you as a community can help you. Write an email to: info@cynthia-machado.eu , or visit the website: http://cynthia-machado.eu ::::::::::Gramado Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see during a snowstorm in the winter. during a snowstorm in the winter. Gramado, located 126km from Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul State, is the stage for major events – such as the Film Festival and the Winter Festival – and boasts a schedule full of attractions to please all tastes. The charm of the streets and gardens embellished with countless hydrangeas in bloom, the details of the colonial architecture, the cozyness of the vast hotel network, the sophistication of the gastronomy, the quality of products and services, the hospitality within the people, the scent of nature, actually, everything in Gramado seems to conspire so that unique pleasant moments can be experienced. Joining the natural beauty with the Italian and German traditions – brought with the settlement – makes Gramado a destination that is more than charming and picturesque to visit and enjoy. There one can find all the reasons to feel good and want to return often. :::::::::: Guaruja Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Vista áerea da Praia das Astúrias Vista áerea da Praia das Astúrias desconhecido Guaruja is a beautiful city about 100km from Sao Paulo, and a ferry ride from Santos. The city gets very crowed in the summer, but even the warm winters are great there. Worth a visit on New Years eve. A big gathering on the beaches at midnight to see in the coming year with LOUD fireworks, and see the ritual of placing offerings, wine, candles, flowers etc. to the spirits. :::::::::Iguacu falls Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Iguassu Falls Iguassu Falls Carla Barcaro Iguacu Falls are located along the border of Brazil ("Iguaçu") and Argentina ("Iguazú") near the border with Paraguay. They are similar in beauty to Victoria Falls, having lush vegetation, and numerous cascades, though are not as powerful or grand. The number of individual falls changes depending on if it is the rainy season or not. Iguaçu National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site. ::::::::: Ilha do Mel Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ilha do Mel Ilha do Mel Fernando Tasca Ilha do Mel, the "island of honey", also known as the Ilha Grande is located in the south of Brazil. It is an ideal spot to relax and maybe enjoy a cool Caipirinha on the beach, or try surfing. The island is best reached from Curitiba. ::::::::Ilhabela Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Very nice town located at São Paulo state north coastside. Beautiful beaches, calm sea, nice winds, so it's the sailors´ spot in the state. History Ilhabela está a 210 km da capital do estado de São Paulo e possui como principais vias de acesso as rodovias Dutra, Ayrton Sena e Carvalho Pinto, no sentido São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro. Pela via Dutra, a 92Km. de São Paulo, na cidade de São José dos Campos, fica o acesso a todas as cidades do litoral norte pela rodovia dos Tamoios. Mas Ilhabela pode ser alcançada também na extensão da rodovia Imigrantes, seguindo pela BR 101 Rio-Santos, no sentido de São Sebastião. Outro caminho pode ser feito pela via Mogi-Bertioga, seguindo também pela Rio-Santos. Todas estas vias convergem para a cidade de São Sebastão de onde a travessia de balsa é feita regularmente a cada 30 minutos para Ilhabela. Acesso de lanchas, iates e helicópteros também podem ser feitos a este paraíso do atlântico sul. Os Aeroportos Internacionais mais próximos são o de Cumbica em São Paulo, cerca de 200 Km de distância, e o do Aeroporto do Galeão no Rio de Janeiro, com cerca de 400 Km de distância, com possibilidade de baldeação para o Aeroporto de São José dos Campos à cerca de 100 Km de Ilhabela; desses, chega-se através de Carro, Ônibus ou Helicóptero. History Sua descoberta data de 1502, quando o navegador Américo Vespúcio a serviço da Coroa Portuguesa viajava demarcando e batizando as localidades da Costa do Brasil passando pelas águas do canal que a separa do continente. Era 20 de janeiro e o santo do dia ficou marcado, abençoando a ilha, o canal e a cidade vizinha que hoje leva o nome São Sebastião. A ocupação das terras de sesmaria nos tempos coloniais fez surgir o povoado da "Villa Bella" em 1532. ::::::::::::: Jaú Nacional Park Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Jau National Park (Parque Nacional do Jau) is a rare option for visit virgin Amazonian Rainforest. The park is situated in the state of Amazonas, 220 km of Manaus. Can be reached by motor boat or canoa (canoe). The park shows the exuberance of the Amazonian forest and all its biodiversity of flora and fauna. He is excellent for practises of walking tour and canoagem and, clearly, for contemplation of its natural beauties. The place is represented by a vegetation bulk, being composed for dense tropical forest or open forests. A curiosity: of the park that exists approximately an alligator only per kilometer, in all habitats. ::::Joao pessoa Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Centre of Joao Pessoa Centre of Joao Pessoa Colin Burnett Joao Pessoa is the extreme eastern point of continental Brazil (as well as Americas!), and greenest city in Brazil, just north of Olinda and Recife and south of Pipa and Natal. The Cabo Branco (White Cape), with Longitude W34º44'55" is a must for visitors; for a long time, Cabo Branco was the Easternmost point of Americas, and a lighthouse was built to register the landmark. However, over the past decades, the marine erosion carried land away from Cabo Branco and deposited it on Ponta Seixas, about 3 km South; Ponta Seixas is officially considered today the most Oriental point in continental Brazil. The main reason people come here is for the beaches, but before you head for the prayas you should at least check out the Igreja de Sao Francisco, one of the nicest churches in the country (there's a panel in perspective on its ceiling, said to be the third largest in the world...). The Lagoa is a nice place to relax a bit, it's a big park. Buses leave from here to Tambaú one of the main beaches just east of town with an exciting nightlife scene. Praia de Cabo Branco, Praia da Penha and Tambaba (nudist beach) are also good options. ___________History Edit This Centre of Joao Pessoa Centre of Joao Pessoa Colin Burnett João Pessoa is the third oldest city in brazil. It was also declered the second greenest city in the world. The population is around 600.000 people. Tourism is one of the best industry there. Both city and state are always trying to upgrade this industry. People are very friendly and receptive to tourists. ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Bikinis Beach Bar Av. Cabo Branco, Ilha 14, (Alt.2492) Cabo Branco, Joao Pessoa -PB / Cep 58045-010 Tel: (83) 3226-1521 Bikinis Beach Bar is open 24 hours / 7 days a week Live music every night Cold Beer, Great Service, Fun Times & Great People We speak english and are always happy to help you find your way around the city Just ask for Harvey :::::::::::::Joinville Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Joinville Joinville João Felipe This is the biggest city of Santa Catarina, has in its limits the headquarters of giants of the national economy that guarantee industrial force, besides attracting qualified man power. Date of foundation - 09 of March of 1851. Festive date - 09 of March (anniversary of the city). Main economic activities - the base of the economy of Joinville is the industry, followed for the commerce and tourism of events. Population - 450,000 inhabitants. Settling - German, Swiss and Norwegian. Main etnias - German, Swiss and Norwegian. Localization - Northeast of the State, 180km of Florianópolis. Area - 1.183km2. Climate - Tempered. The average temperature varies between 15ºC and 25ºC. Altitude - 03m above of the level of the sea. Next cities - Guaruva, Jaraguá do Sul, São Bento do Sul, São Francisco do Sul. ::::::::: Laguna Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Laguna Laguna João Felipe Characteristics - important events of the History of Brazil, historical and praiana city, Lagoon have the best carnival of the south of the Country. Date of foundation - 20 of January of 1876. Festive date - 13 of June (Day of Saint Antonio of the Angels, padroeiro of the city). Main economic activities - Lagoon has as economic base fishes it in the lagoons and the Atlantic coast, with high production of shrimp and siri. The tourism also is great source of income, especially in the summer, when thousands of tourist invade its pretty beaches. Population - 47,000 inhabitants. Settling - Açoriana. Main etnias - Açoriana. Localization - South, 118km of Florianópolis. Area - 353km2. Climate - humid Mesotérmico. The average temperature varies between 18ºC and 30ºC. Altitude - 02m above of the level of the sea. Next cities - Garopaba, Imbituba, Tubarão, Gravatal, Capivari de Baixo, Jaguaruna. Tourism Lagoon is a charming city, with more than a beach set of ten, a historical center with more than 600 houses and historical monuments, overthrown for the National Historic site, and the livened up carnival of street more of the South of the country. :::::::::Lauro Müller Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Lauro Müller Lauro Müller João Felipe The Serra do Rio do Rastro is one of the most beautiful card-postcards of the city. The ascent of the Mountain range, in a stuck road in natural rock, way to the exuberant vegetation and waterfalls, is obligator for the tourist, who must also visit the Grotto of the Amaral, accessible through the old road that leads to the city of Orleans. Historic site - the Inn Visits Farm Castle, a historical monument and important tourist attraction of the city. The building of the inn, constructed between 1917 and 1919 for Enrique Laja, maritime owner of salt mines, transports and deposits of coal in the catarinense south, is rejoinder of a Swiss castle. The installations of the Castle of Laja include the residence main, with mirante in circular form of tower, a great terrace, one coreto and gardens in plateaus. Tumbled for the Historic site, the Castle today offers different esportivas options and of leisure. It also knows the first coalmine of Brazil, opened for the English in 1842, and the Geologic Museum of the Mountain range of the River of the Track, with samples of rocks of the Road of the River of the Track. Parties - the city carries through diverse parties to the long one of the year, as the Party of the Padroeira, in August; the Party of the Colonist, in October; the Party of Saint Bárbara (padroeira of the miners, Saint Bárbara is festejada has 65 years, in the White Adobe district), in the month of December, and the Party of Ours Gentleman of the Bonfim, in the turn of the year. Tourist infrastructure - the city counts on reasonable tourist infrastructure, especially for the agricultural tourism, and with diverse alternatives of lodging. It has good restaurants in the city, the majority specialized in Italian food. ::::::::Londrina Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo The name of this city comes from the link it has with the UK's real state business at that time (1930 - 1964). So Londrina means the female form for Londonan. As they had a lot of money to finance the land, this city soon became for decades the Fastest-growing city in South America. Wealthy city that opted for a vertical development. It has become rich by the coffee and is now the most important centre in Northern Paraná. With an arquiteture all envolved by Art Decoand Brazilian Modern Style makes a nice place to visit. Full of bars and pubs you wont be desapointed. Londrina is a city to enjoy, lots of friendly people. 90% of the year the weather is just perfect, it's a no cloudy city for sure and it haves a felling of art and love. Londrina is a melting pot of 70 years old, lots of japanese, german and italian people made this town their home. All the roads to get there are perfect, full of nice hotels, malls, colleges, hospitals and restaurants. ____________Museums Edit This Here are a few suggested museums to visit. Contributors January 13, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Museum] Art Deco + Minimal Edit This Museum built in 1951. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.londrina.pr.gov.br :::::::::::Natal Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Praia do Amor, Pipa Praia do Amor, Pipa Fabian pipanatural.com Natal (Portuguese for "Christmas", pronounced [na'taw]) is the capital city of Rio Grande do Norte, a north eastern state in Brazil. As of the IBGE 2006, the city had a total population of 789,896 ( 1,234,819 in its metropolitan area). There are relatively few imponent buildings, like the Forte dos Reis Magos and the Museu da Camara Cascudo. The main reason to come here is to tan, swim an have fun. With its dozens of sandy, white beaches, such as Ponta Negra and its famous Morro do Careca, Tabatinga - the cliff of dolphins, Pirangi, Redinha, and Jenipabú with its famous fixed sand dunes and imported dromedaries, tourism is the most important industry of Natal, attracting Brazilians, Europeans, and Americans alike. The beaches stretch well over 9 km, from the Fort to the Lighthouse. There are snack bars everywhere and surf is really the must. The Dunas de Genipabu Ecological Park is considered the second largest urban park in Brazil. It includes 1,172 hectares of land, and allows for observation of several vegetable and animal species, which are typical of the Atlantic Forest. The tour is along a trail, accompanied by trained guides. The park also has a jogging track, and stays open for visitors from Tuesday to Sunday. In accordance with the IPEA (Institute of Applied Economic Research of Brazil), the city is the capital of Brazil safer Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natal%2C_Rio_Grande_do_Norte#Education :::::::::::Niteroi Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Por do Sol em Itaipuaçu - Niteroi - RJ - Brasil Por do Sol em Itaipuaçu - Niteroi - RJ - Brasil Marcio Henrique City linked to Rio de Janeiro by a bridge (Ponte Rio-Niteroi, 13,9km long) over Guanabara Bay. Niteroi has beautiful oceanic beaches (Praias Oceanicas), such as Camboinhas, Piratininga, Itacoatiara, Itaipu, and along the Bay (Baia de Guanabara): Icarai, Sao Franscisco and others. Some museums: - MAC-Museu de Arte Contemporanea (contemporary art), architect: Oscar Niemeyer. - Museu Arqueologico de Itaipu (archeology). Population: 459.451 inhabitants. Area: 134,5 Km2. ____________Tours and Excursions Edit This [Add New] Trip to the other side of the bay: Niterói Edit This A panoramic car ride from Rio de Janeiro on the 13,9 km long bridge crossing the Guanabara Bay brings us to Niteroi. Highlight of the futuristic coast walk Caminho Niemeyer is a visit of the Museu de Arte Contemporanea, the museum for Contemporary Art with audacious design by Oscar Niemeyer. Following the coastline we visit the Fortaleza de Santa Cruz from 1555, one of the oldest and best-maintained fortresses of Brazil, providing spectacular views of the Bay and Rio de Janeiro. Lunch in a beautifully restored 19 th century patrician mansion and relaxing at the beaches of more.. World66 rating: [rate it] address: Rio de Janeiro - Rua Felicio dos Santos, 54a :::::::::::Piratininga Beach Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Lagoa de Piratininga (the Lagoon). Lagoa de Piratininga (the Lagoon). W.Heringer Beautiful oceanic beach and lagoon (Lagoa de Piratininga). Between Piratininga and Camboinhas, the very short Praia do Sossego. :::::::::::Nova Friburgo Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see backroad in the Vale Stucky backroad in the Vale Stucky GingerV Nova Friburgo is a mountain resort some 2 hours by bus from Rio de Janeiro with a peculiar charm. The town was established by Swiss emigrants in the beginning of the 19-th century and is a curious mixture of Central European style buildings and a Brazilian lifestyle. From the Morro da Cruz you have great views over the surrounding area. The cable car station is in the centre of town. The area is also great for hiking, There are trails to the Pedra do Cao Sentado and the Furnas do Catete rock formations. Lumiar, another popular mountain resort, is nearby. Lumiar is moslty popular with hippies and fans of white water rafting. ::::::::::Nova Friburgo Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see backroad in the Vale Stucky backroad in the Vale Stucky GingerV Nova Friburgo is a mountain resort some 2 hours by bus from Rio de Janeiro with a peculiar charm. The town was established by Swiss emigrants in the beginning of the 19-th century and is a curious mixture of Central European style buildings and a Brazilian lifestyle. From the Morro da Cruz you have great views over the surrounding area. The cable car station is in the centre of town. The area is also great for hiking, There are trails to the Pedra do Cao Sentado and the Furnas do Catete rock formations. Lumiar, another popular mountain resort, is nearby. Lumiar is moslty popular with hippies and fans of white water rafting. ::::::::::Pantanal Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see pantanal pantanal Kalepook Pantanal is known as the most continuum humid area on the Planet, one of the richest and most diversified natural reservation on Earth, and a place to have a lot of fun! Unesco recognizes it as a mankind patrimony. Pantanal is located in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso, in Brazil, but it also reaches Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguai, accounting for almost 200,000 Km2 during the flooding period. Its size is equivalent to Austria, Belgium, Hungary and Portugal all together. Pantanal is a huge plain of marshy areas, including perennial and periodic rivers, bays and lakes, known during the flooding period as the Xaraes Ocean. During the drainage period (April to June), the land becomes the richest concentration of natural food that will sustain its entire fauna and flora. That is the best time to visit Pantanal. The temperature is nice and the animals look for food exposing themselves to the cameras! From August to October is the best time for fishing. Fishes return to the rivers, a phenomenon known as "lufada". The low season is between January and June, when prices are cheaper. Places to Stay Try to stay in one of the traditional counties, such as Aquidauana, Corumba, Coxim, Miranda and Porto Murtinho. Plan to spend some time with locals to learn about their culture! The best way to experience the Pantanal is staying on one of the traditional cattle ranches deep in the Pantanal. They usually have very extensive and well kept nature and can offer you the real thing, together with a cozy B&B. There you'll meet real cowboys that can show you around their Pantanal... Although expensive this is a worthwhile approach! Highly reccommended are places like Fazenda Barranco Alto ( www.fazendabarrancoalto.com.br) and Fazenda Mangabal( www.pousadamangabal.com.br). Be aware of hotels that call themselves "fazendas" but are not more than simple tourist operations. Try to avoid also the too-cheap-to-be-good offers. Going There You can fly, drive or go by boat. If flying, you can choose Varig, TAM or Pantanal to go to Campo Grande. From Guarulhos (SP), your best option is Varig with a direct flight. From Congonhas (SP), TAM flies stopping in Londrina (PR), and from Presidente Prudente(SP) you can consider flying with Pantanal. If going to Cuiabá, you can choose between Varig and TAM, leaving from Sao Paulo. If driving, the options are going from Cuiabá to Cáceres through MT-070. From Cuiabá to Porto Jofre, you take BR-364 until Poconé, then MT-060 and Transpantaneira. From Cuiabá until Barão de Melgaço through BR-364 then MT-361 until Barão. If you choose a fluvial way, from Cuiabá you can go to Barão de Melgaço through Cuiabá River. From Cáceres, you can visit Pantanal through Paraguai River. What to Do and See The natural beauty provides breath taking walks and one can choose among different routes in any time of the year. With so many great alternatives, deciding what to do next may not be an easy task, and you might consider spending at least one week there. These are some of the options one can explore in Pantanal: trekking, rafting, walking, photography, swimming, diving, hiking, driving, fishing, camping and much more… The city of Bonito is a must see. There, you can see waterfalls, lagoons, bays with water springs, crafts, pre-historical caves, archeological sites, just to name a few. The Blue Lake Cave is an unforgettable journey, a deep and crystalline lake surrounded by geological formations. Caiman ecological site provides rides by foot, horse or boat to different adventures such as watching alligators' eyes at night (face to face). The phenomenon of "piracema" (fish migration to the upper river part for laying out their eggs) can be seen at Mimoso River. At Sucuri River you can swim surrounded by colorful shoal fishes. Beware of the bus terminal and the opposite hostel Campo Grande Youth Hostel in Campo Grande. Their touts are annoying and can even become physically aggressive. Travel Tips Clothes - jeans, T-shirts and hat for the day, but you should bring a warmer jacket for nights Food - basically fishes and barbecue Shopping - better in Campo Grande (cheaper and with more options) Films - buy a lot in Campo Grande Repelent - is a must to survive! Enjoy your travel! Rui wrote: The Pantanal is a vast alluvial plain in the west of Brazil. a 5 day trek is among the most beautiful experiences you can have. A lot of wildlife and an astonishing natural environment. Take this ride and become one with nature... :::::::::::Paranaguá Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see paranaguá paranaguá jst For many people Parangua is just a port city, the end of the line from the bus and train from Curitiba. But it is a scenic, laid back place, perfect for a daytrip. Although it is a big port, large ships can't be seen from the beach in the city center. But if you are lucky, you can watch the fishermen bringing in the catch of the day. ::::::::Paraty Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Paraty Paraty www.angra2reis.com.br Beautiful colonial town, located 125 miles southeast of Rio de Janeiro, considered a National Historical Monument (Unesco), it preserves until today its countless natural and architectural charms. Explore on foot the historical Center of Paraty, free of cars, and you will travel back in time, where walking has to be done in a leisurely pace due to the irregular rounded cobblestone pavement of its streets.The construction of its old housing and churches reflect a certain style of that time and the mysterious masonry symbols which decorate its walls, lead our imagination back to the old times of Brazil. The prohibition of motorized vehicles in the Center certainly adds to this feeling of a "time travel". _________History Edit This The village was founded in 1667 around the Church of " Nossa Senhora dos Remedios" its patron saint. Paraty ( sometimes spelled "parati") had a significant economic importance due to its sugar cane mills ( it used to have over 250 distilleries), and the name " paraty " was at a certain time synonym of a very good sugar cane rum "Cachaça". In the 18th century, the port of Paraty was an important outlet for the gold and precious stones brought on horseback from Minas Gerais State to be shipped to Portugal.However, constant pirate assaults who took refuge in beaches such as Trindade, led to abandoning the gold route, resulting in a great economic isolation. After the opening of the Paraty-Cunha road, and especially after the opening of the Rio-Santos Highway in the seventies, Paraty became an attraction for Brazilian and international tourism, due to its good state of preservation and thanks to its natural beauties. Its area comprises the National Park of Bocaina, the Environmental Protection Area of Cairuçu, where the village of Trindade is located, a place of rare beauty, the Park Reserve of Joatinga; it also has limits with the State Park of Serra do Mar. So, Paraty, is surrounded everywhere by the Mata Atlantica, the luscious Atlantic Forest. ::::::::::Pipa Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Praia do Porto, Pipa Praia do Porto, Pipa J. Cobbaert Pipa is a small village near Natal now a thriving international tourist destination, most of the one hundred plus hotels or Pousadas as they are known in Brazil are now owned by europeans. There are probably around ten really good quality restruants, my favourite is the Pacifico on the main street, owned and run by the chef James an american who got tired of the rat race international hotel buisness and now devotes his time to preparing some of the finest sea food dishes you are likely to experience. Pipa has two faces, the day time face is sun sea and sand on any of the four beaches around town, by night it is music dancing in the streets and party time down town, so advice is try staying a little out of the centro if you want to sleep before sunrise. I am Scottish by birth but now living in and loving Pipa, I also own a small Pousada and if you are ever passing through come say hello, or if you are looking for somewhere to stay then have a look in our website, you will also find some useful links to other sites www.moradadosventos.com . Archie. ::::::::::Pomerode Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Pomerode Pomerode João Felipe Characteristics more German City of the Country, Pomerode is synonymous of tradition, natural beauty and quality of life. It is the main gastronomic pole of the region. Date of foundation - 21 of January of 1959. Festive date - the first monday after the Passover and 26 of December. Main economic activities - the city counts on one of the most diversified industrial parks of the State, including metallurgic, chemical and furniture confections, industries. The company most traditional of Pomerode is of Porcelains the Schmidt. Agriculture is responsible for 7% of the municipal collection. Population - 22,000 inhabitants. Settling - German. Main ethnicities - German. Localization - In the Valley of the Itajaí, 32km of Blumenau. Area - 217km2. Climate - Tempered, with average temperature between 15ºC and 25ºC. Altitude - 85m above of the level of the sea. Next cities - Blumenau, River of the Cedars, Indaial, Jaraguá of the South, Timbó. Tourism Colonized for immigrants German of the province of the Pommern, north of Germany, Pomerode is considered the city most German of Brazil, where 70% of the population make use of the language and the germanic dialects. The city also possesss a rich folklore, music and gastronomy - where if it can observe the allegiance to old prescriptions of the German cuisine. The Brezel (biscuit species with three punctures and little stones of thick salt, much indicated "to hold" the effect of the beer), the Strudel (pie candy) and the Mohn Brötchen are examples (polvilhado round small bread with seed of papoula). In front to the Zoological Garden, charretes for pleasant strolls for the city can be rented. Culture - the city has 16 clubs of hunting and shot, as it is tradition in the cities of German settling. Bands touch waltzes, polcas and typical marches of the immigrants. The chorales, on the social churches or clubs, interpret German songs, while four folklorics groups, through its suits and typical choreographies, revivem the music and the dances of the first settlers. He visits the Pomerano Museum, the Museum Ervin Kurt Theichmann and the great number of constructions in style enxaimel, all carefully preserved. He knows the Square Jorge Lacerda and the Center of Arte and Artesanato, that display and commercialize parts in wood, straw, painting in porcelain, embroidering, crochê and typical dolls, beyond jellies, liquors and biscuits caretakers. Nature - the Zoological Garden of Pomerode, inaugurated in 1932, is considered one of oldest of the Country. It approximately keeps 600 animals of more than 120 species and is well in the center of the city. It visits the Mount of Turkey, of where if it discloses a pretty panoramic sight of Pomerode and that he is ideal for the practical one of paragliding and parapente. It also visits cascades Crystalline and of the Hauth. Events - Pomerode carries through diverse parties to the long one of the year. The first one is the Pomerana Party, in January, with traditional music of bandinha, balls, folkloric dances and typical meals. Also it has competitions of cuisine and traditional competitions of the old Pomerânia, with prominence for the Agro-industrial Exposition. In July it has the Party of the King of the Municipal Shot, and, in November, of the Queen. In some of the 16 clubs, the parties of the King and the Queen of the Municipal Shot are carried through all the week ends. Tourist infrastructure - In the city it has good hotels, with attendance of quality and good services. ::::::::::::Ponta Grossa Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Located 110 km from Curitiba (PR), Ponta Grossa is one of Parana State's main towns. The main tourist attraction is Vila Velha. Other interesting sights are Buraco do Padre, Ponta Grossa historical downtown area, and the Itaiacoca area. ::::::::::::Ponta Negra Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The bar at the creek The bar at the creek morsan Ponta Negra is the name of a borough and beach of the city of Natal; until the 1980s, Ponta Negra was a fishing village, but since then the tourism has exploded, and some say that the area is expected to become the new "Canaries Islands". The prices of owning land has increased tremendously during the last five years. As it was/is a fishing area, you can get very good sea food in most restaurants at a reasonable price. Be aware of that the prices at the menu are often for two persons and the meal is so rich that it's not uncommon to have left overs. If you like lazy days at the beach or windsurfing this is the perfect place to visit. The beach is crowded with people also these who wants to sell something to you. They can easily accept a no ("não" in Portuguese), but before you start to bargain about the price, you should keep in mind that most of these people are living in the "favelas", extremely poor areas in Brazil, and they often support a very large family. According to NASA this area has the best air in the world and I totally agree. The whole town is founded on the dunes and that is easily noticed when you want to "climb" from the beach to the main road. There's a steep of 70 meters. _____________Sights Edit This Half of tree Half of tree morsan We choosed Viking tours (Swedish/English/Portugues speaking) agency when we went for beach buggy rides. A beach buggy ride is a must if you visit this part of Brazil. God made this country for these vehicles. There are different tours to choose between and you can even set up a tour of your whish. The drivers are very professional and you can ask for an English speaking. Contributors June 06, 2006 new by morsan (2 points) [Add Sight] The largest cashew nut tree in the world Edit This The mother tree The mother tree photo by: morsan In the village of Pirangi you can see the worlds largest cashew nut tree. Did you know that the cashew nut actually is a fruit? type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] The bolded man Edit This The bolded man The bolded man photo by: morsan At the end of the Ponta Negra beach there is a very steep sand dune with a lot of vegetations on both sides but only sand in the middle. This is the landmark of Ponta Negra and it can be found on most of the post cards from Ponta Negra. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Parque de Dunas Edit This Park of the dunes Park of the dunes photo by: morsan This is a big natural park in the dunes. You can get a two hours guided tour included a guard with a gun. Here you have the oppurtinty to see monkeys, snakes and scorpions. A trip in the outback and back and back home? type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] __________Practical Information Edit This This part of Brazil is quiet calm considering criminality. However don't visit the the favelas on your own and if you don't want to get scimmed, just use the Banco de Brazil. It's safe. At the moment (2006) there is a stop for building new properties as the sanitary infrastructure pipes are only 2 inches in diameter. This means that you are not allowed to flush the toilet paper but put in the bucket close to the toilet. The common toilets, however, are extreamly clean. In the hotel there's normally a small shower next to the toilet. I promise, you will even like it! Don't support beggers and especially not children. They have a governmental plan to join the school. If you support them with money they will leave the school as "getting money for free" is more interesting then learning, for some of them. Bus fee is cheap and so is taxi. Some supermarkets offers free home transportation if you shop for a certain amount of money. If you still have a need to support the poors contact your travel agency for local support or give away the last day before leaving. Big towles are "hardware", the families can use them for everything. ________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Flaming hot Flaming hot morsan If you would like to see really good Capoeira show you should visit the restaurant next to the Cactus restaurant, I don't remember the name of it. It's located on the promenade. For you who don't know Capoeira, it's a kind of dance. When the African slaves was brought to Brazile, their owners did not allowed their native fighting sports so they disguised it in the dance. These men and women are really fast with there legs. :::::::::::::Recife Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Boa Viagem Boa Viagem Recife is the capital of the state of Pernambuco in Brazil. It is one of the oldest settlements in Brazil, dating from 1535. Recife was no more than a fishing village when Dutch troops occupied Pernambuco (and later most of the Brazilian Northeast) in 1630 and moved the capital there from nearby Olinda. The Dutch developed Recife, building bridges and palaces and called it Mauritsstad, or Maurice Town, after the prince of Orange who was governor-general of the Dutch territories in Brazil. From the Dutch period, the oldest synagogue in the New World can be found in the old quarters of Recife Antigo. The Portuguese reconquered Pernambuco in 1654. The city has good beaches, 18-th century baroque churches and 19-th century public buildings; it is also specially interesting as a good starting point for visiting nearby Olinda, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The best beaches, with year-around warm water, are found in Boa Viagem, where you also find many restaurants and good nightlife. The word "recife" means reef in Portuguese. A reef barrier is present very close to shore, and sometimes touching it. Shark attacks have become a more frequent danger since the 1990s, so it is illegal to surf or to swim beyond the reef line or in exposed stretches of beach. In the city itself the main areas of interest are the Santo Antônio and Boa Vista quarters on the banks of the Rio Capibaribe. The Polo Bom Jesus, in Recife Antigo, is the main area for nightlife and eating out. :::::::::Ribeirao Preto Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Ribeirão Preto is a municipality and city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It's nicknamed "Brazilian California", because of a combination of an economy based on agrobusiness plus high technology, wealth and sunny weather all year long. With a little more than 550,000 inhabitants, Ribeirão Preto is the fourth largest municipality in the state, after the capital city, São Paulo, Campinas and Santos. With a total area of 652,2 km2, its localization is 21º 10’ 42" South e 47º 48’ 24" West; and it is situated at 289 km from the capital city and at 516 km from Brasília, the federal capital. Mean altitude is 546,8 m. Ribeirão Preto is the center of an urban agglomeration with about 827 mil inhabitants. Ribeirão Preto is also famous because the best drafbeer of Brazil is served in the Pinguin bar at the shopping mall. The best party is Carnabeirão, the out-date carnival |
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