Feel good video: 30 stranded dolphins saved by beach crowd

Last Monday, 30 dolphins got stranded in the sand banks of a beach of Arraial da Ajuda, in the state of Rio. But locals and tourists saved the day. Check this amazing video filmed by …

Coretos, Brazilian bandstands

Almost all Brazilian cities were constructed around a central square which generally includes the main church or cathedral, gardens, cement benches, a fountain and, in many cases, also the city hall and a prison. Frequently, …

What if Brazilian states were nations?

The Economist magazine asks this question in this week’s edition and reveals that:

São Paulo’s Gross Domestic Product and GDP per capita could be compared to Poland’s; while its population is similar (numerically) to Argentina’s

Rio’s GDP can be compared …

Azulejos – the Portuguese tiles everywhere in Brazil

Azulejos, the very typical Portuguese white and blue tilework, can still be found in several Brazilian cities, generally remnant from the colonial years. They began to arrive in the country around 1630 and were used …

Nova Friburgo in the 19th Century – photos from Dom Pedro II collection

Settled by 2,000 Swiss immigrants in the northern mountains of the state of Rio, Nova Friburgo has a vague alpine feel that attracts tourists since the 19th century, as you can see in these pictures …

Practical tips for driving in Brazil

by Raf Kiss, from Brazil Road Trips*
Brazil is a huge and fantastic country, and the best way to discover it is by car or motorcycle. Of course, when you’re used to driving in Europe or …