A Slice of Germany in Brazil

Photo Credit German travellers in Brazil might experience a strong sense of Déjà vu particularly while travelling in parts of Southern and South Eastern Brazil. The Brazilian province of Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and Espirito Santo have a strong historical connection to Germany. German settlers, mainly from the Pomerania and Rhineland regions, have put… Continue reading A Slice of Germany in Brazil

Bonito pioneers Sustainable Travel in Brazil

Many exciting initiatives have been launched in the field of sustainable tourism. Some important features that these efforts share are heightened ecological sensitivity, building inclusive local communities, visitor education & outreach, and a sustainable use of natural resources. The first in our series of highlighting such efforts is naturally from the host nation, Brazil: The town… Continue reading Bonito pioneers Sustainable Travel in Brazil

Top 5 Brazilian snacks

1)   Pastéis de Bacalhau – codfish cakes are originally from Portugal and are made of potatoes, codfish, eggs and parsley. The recipe originated from São Paulo’s municipal market but it became a common dish everywhere in Brazil. 2)  Pastéis are a delicious fried treat. It can be filled with cheese, beef and veggies. It is similar… Continue reading Top 5 Brazilian snacks

15 Fun and Cultural things to do in Brazil (besides the World Cup)

1.  Watch one of the famous Brazilian soap operas called ‘Novelas’. They are one of the bests in the world and have won Emmy Awards and are shown all over the world. source  2. If you are going to Brazil in February you must go during Carnaval! Brazil is worldly famous for their exuberant celebrations. Carnival… Continue reading 15 Fun and Cultural things to do in Brazil (besides the World Cup)

Top 10 beaches in Brazil

Top 10 beaches in Brazil Brazil’s excellent weather and amazing coastline (more than 8.000 kms/4.650 miles of it) makes up for the most beautiful beaches in the world. You have a great selection to choose from but we narrowed it down to the top 10 for you! 1.    Alter do Chão, Pará – Feels… Continue reading Top 10 beaches in Brazil

Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Curitiba

Curitiba, is considered one of the world’s best models of urban planning: creating express bus lanes with futuristic boarding platforms, encouraging recycling and sustainable design long before it was fashionable and creating green spaces on an enormous scale. With abundant parks and a breathtakingly visionary approach to city planning it is one of the most… Continue reading Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Curitiba

Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Rio de Janerio

Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1565,  is the second largest city of Brazil and occupies one of the most spectacular settings of any metropolis in the world. Part of the city has been designated as a World Heritage Site, named “Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea”. It abounds in all kinds of… Continue reading Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Rio de Janerio