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 […]
Rio state
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The most beautiful Brazilian waterfalls
One of the divine experiences of traveling along the Brazilian lands is the surprise appearance of little waterfalls along the road. You stop the car, […]