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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

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

Porto Alegre, lies on the eastern bank of the Rio Guaiba, where five rivers converge to form the Lagoa dos Patos, a giant freshwater lagoon navigable by even the largest of ships. The downtown area has preserved most of its grand, neoclassical architecture, and the city has a vibrant arts and alternative music scene.

Recife, a major port on the Atlantic, has a vibrant cultural, entertainment and restaurant scene, an intriguing historic center, an impressive coastal setting, and a fabulous Carnaval. The many rivers, small islands and over 50 bridges found in Recife city center characterize its geography and give it the nickname of the “Brazilian Venice.”

Manaus, known as “the Heart of the Amazon” is the Amazon’s largest city, and is a major port for ocean vessels despite being located 1500 km from the ocean. The culture of Manaus reflects native tribal traditions to a larger degree than other cities.

Fortaleza, a major city located in the north eastern corner of Brazil is a big attraction for tourists who throng its beaches, fishing spots, quaint fishing villages and rolling dunes.