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Atelier Gonzaga

Atelier Gonzaga

Atelier Gonzaga, at Praia Mole Eco Village, is one of the best spots for shopping in Florianopolis. See photos of the ceramic and pottery art at Atelier Gonzaga.......[Read More]
7 Foods You Need to Know for the Beach in Brazil

7 Foods You Need to Know for the Beach in Brazil

What are the foods most commonly sold on the beaches of Brazil? This guide to beach food in Brazil will help you make the most of your beach time during your Brazil holiday.......[Read More]
Not-So-Hidden, Old-Timer Eatery in Historic Downtown Rio

Not-So-Hidden, Old-Timer Eatery in Historic Downtown Rio

Escondidinho, a hole in the wall in one of the oldest alleys in Historic Downtown Rio de Janeiro since 1947, serves generous portions of ribs and great Brazilian food.......[Read More]
Pousada do Sandi

Pousada do Sandi

A photo guide with tips about the best of Rua do Comercio, lined with Paraty attractions - restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels and the Rosario and Sao Benedito Church. ......[Read More]
Passage 20

Passage 20

Maresias on a rainy day in August. Maresias, on the Sao Paulo North Shore, attracts some of the most beautiful crowds in Brazil. See what it looks like when it's deserted.......[Read More]
Corações Unidos do Ciep

Corações Unidos do Ciep

Photos of the Children's Carnival Parade at the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil......[Read More]
Sunday Shopping in São Paulo

Sunday Shopping in São Paulo

The MASP antiques fair is a favorite Sao Paulo attraction. Learn about the MASP antiques fair on Avenida Paulista.......[Read More]
Sustainable is Beautiful

Sustainable is Beautiful

Ekoa Cafe, serving organic dishes in Vila Madalena, occupies a beautifully converted house with sustainable decor.......[Read More]
Inclusive Fun in Recife Carnival, Brazil

Inclusive Fun in Recife Carnival, Brazil

Me Segura Se Não Eu Caio is an inclusive Recife Carnival bloco, or group, formed by people with disabilities and anyone who wants to join in the fun.......[Read More]
Brazil Postal Codes

Brazil Postal Codes

Brazil Postal Codes - How to find Brazil postal codes in the Correios (Brazil Postal Service) website when you have a street address.......[Read More]
Camaleão

Camaleão

Camaleao ("Chameleon") is one of the top blocos or Carnival groups in Salvador, Brazil. Read about Camaleao and its three parades in Salvador Carnival 2010.......[Read More]
Beach Sunsets and Budget Finds on São Paulo's North Shore

Beach Sunsets and Budget Finds on São Paulo's North Shore

Boicucanga, between Camburi and Maresias on Sao Paulo's North Shore, is a great beach for budget travel and one of the best beaches in Brazil to watch the sunset.......[Read More]
Men at Work

Men at Work

Joaquina Beach, famous for its surf and sand dunes, is one of the best beaches in Florianopolis, Brazil. Plan your trip to Joaquina.......[Read More]
Municipal Theater and Santo Antônio Chapel

Municipal Theater and Santo Antônio Chapel

Photos of Nova Friburgo, one of the best mountain destinations in Rio de Janeiro State, before the rains of January 2011, with updates about their current condition and recovery.......[Read More]
Burgers and Nightlife in Rio's Botanical Garden District

Burgers and Nightlife in Rio's Botanical Garden District

Caroline Café, in the Botanical Garden District in Rio, has burgers, sushi, and a top-floor club for great weekend partying.......[Read More]
Real Chopp

Real Chopp

Comida di Buteco Rio de Janeiro, the local edition of the famous bar contest started in Belo Horizonte, happens every May. See photos of food in Comida di Buteco Rio 2009.......[Read More]
Studio and Showroom

Studio and Showroom

A visit to Ceramicas Izumi in Atibaia to buy the art of master studio potter Shugo Izumi and see him at work is one of the best things to do near Sao Paulo.......[Read More]
Pomerode Countryside

Pomerode Countryside

The countryside around Pomerode, in Santa Catarina, is a bucolic attraction no visitor should miss.......[Read More]
Becco 388 (Closed) - Sao Paulo Restaurants, Brazil

Becco 388 (Closed) - Sao Paulo Restaurants, Brazil

Becco 388, by chefs Andre Barone and Daphne Glidden, has closed.......[Read More]
St. Francis and the Wolf

St. Francis and the Wolf

The St. Francis of Assisi Church, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with tile murals by Candido Portinari, is one of the top attractions in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. ......[Read More]