3 Destinations to Spend Carnival in Brazil, Which Are Not Rio de Janeiro
We all know Brazil is the land of Carnaval! The festival that takes place in February or March (depending on the Catholic Lenten Calendar) is the most anticipated date of the year by many Brazilians and those who travel to Brazil seeking the colors, sounds and excitement of the samba schools, frevo, street parties, historic […]
Interview with Potiguara do Lago, our Local Partner in Ubatuba
A few months ago, we had the idea to start a series of interviews with our local guides and partners in different Brazilian destinations. After all, although we have been to most of these destinations, nothing compares to the knowledge and experiences of the people who live and work with travel on the ground. And […]
Brazilian Beach Culture: The Food
If you’re at a Brazilian beach, chances are you will encounter many beach vendors offering all kinds of things you don’t even imagine! From seafood to temporary tattoos, going to the beach in Brazil is a unique experience. But in this post, we’re going to focus on the best part of this experience: beach snacks […]
3 Cultural Festivals You Will Only Find in Brazil
What better opportunity to experience the culture of a destination, than to visit a local festival during your travels? If you are planning on visiting Brazil, and would like to enjoy a bit of music, learning and culture along with sightseeing, we recommend three very Brazilian festivals for you in popular destinations! Festival Folclórico de […]
Visiting Lapinha da Serra in Minas Gerais
Lapinha da Serra is a small village at the foot of Pico da Lapinha, one of the highest peaks of Serra do Cipó, a beautiful mountainous region, about 150km from Belo Horizonte, capital of Minas Gerais. If you decide to go by bus, the company Saritur has some options to go to Santana do Riacho, […]
48 hours on Ilha Grande in Brazil
Ilha Grande is a great getaway on the coast of Rio de Janeiro, and is just a 3 hour trip from the capital city. To get there, you will need to catch a van or bus to Conceição do Jacareí or Angra dos Reis, and from there a ferry or fast boat to the island, […]