Brazil - Info Sheets

ACCOMMODATION In order to gain some sense of location, it is helpful to approach São Paulo, to a certain extent, as a system of cities within a city. As such, before determining which establishment you will stay in, it can be helpful to...

Vila Tamarindo – Philosophy Vila Tamarindo first opened its doors in 1999 with two primary objectives: to ensure customer satisfaction and to show respect for the environment. Since...

Get to Know Santa Catalina Island in Eight Days Suggested Itineraries - Introduction Nossa Senhora do Desterro, meaning Our Lady of the Exile was the ancient name of Santa Catarina Island, that’s the official name of the city of Florianópolis,...

Adventure and Gastronomy The Island and its surroundings are a real heaven for adventure sports. You can do anything imaginable. We suggest a visit to the Joaquina sand dunes to enjoy a very beautiful landscape, and to go Sand boarding...

Boat tour to Campeche Island Duration: usually the whole day to allow for a better acquaintance with the island. Boat departures: in the morning, until 12:00 a.m. - from Praia de Armação (Fishing Tackle Beach); departures depend on sea...

Downtown Florianopolis Downtown Florianópolis is a totally different attraction. In contrast with the other sections of the Island, downtown Florianópolis feels like a big city. At Mercado Público (Public Market-place), in an ancient building...

Ecological tracks Florianópolis Island has many tracks, for all abilities. Some can be walked alone in their entirety, and for others you will need the company of a skilled guide. We will briefly describe one of the many tracks, and most...

Northern Beaches (2 to 3 days) 1) Eastern Coast Going northward from Lagoa and Joaquina. Praia Mole (Soft Beach) – is celebrated as the beach of the youngsters, and is the meeting point for young boys and girls from Florianopolis. At the...

Oysters, and the Azorian Culture The village of Ribeirão da Ilha, located at the Western coast, is a real historical legacy. This was the landing port of the Azorian sailors that established a colony in the Island, and several of the buildings...

Southern Beaches ( 2 to 3 days) The southern beaches of Santa Catarina Island are famous for their natural beauty. From July to October whale sightings are common, as they come to our coastal waters to give birth. They swim very near to the...

Surroundings of Florianópolis In the mainland that surrounds Florianópolis there are a lot of things to see and to do, in short tours of one day. Here are some good options: * Praia da Guarda do Embaú and Garopaba City. * Snow Route: city of...

SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT São Paulo has an immense variety of shopping options. There are about 20 shopping malls scattered over the city, most of them inaccessible by subway. They cater for the entire range of budgets. On the top rung, there is...

Beaches of Southern Brazil The beaches of southern Brazil have something to offer everyone. Copacabana and Ipanema come with all the amenities that accompany an urban setting. Here you can spend your days sunbathing on the sand amongst...

Carnival in Salvador, Brazil Carnival in Brazil (Carnaval in Portuguese) is a South American must-do, and the Salvador Carnival (also called Bahia) is the largest in the world, even bigger than Rio. At any one time 1.5 million people are on...

Getting your Brazilian (tourist) Visa Getting your Brazilian visa can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. We’ve met people who either procrastinated or cut their timing short and as a result didn’t get their visa! So this info sheet...

Rio de Janeiro Before You Go When To Go: The first thing to do is decide when you want to go. Basically there are two options: To go during Carnival or any other time of the year. Expect higher prices and larger crowds during Carnival,...

Salvador, Bahía by Shanna Marrinan (smarrinan@hotmail.com) This North-eastern city is widely hailed as the epicentre of Brazilian culture. Pelourinho, the old centre with its breathtakingly-beautiful buildings and numerous attractions, is...

REGIONAL GUIDE: SÃO PAULO STATE GUIA FUJA: Travelers looking to explore the regions outside São Paulo city should consider picking up a copy of PubliFolha’s Guia Fuja. This Portuguese-language guide book is available at most city bancas...

São Paulo General info, getting there THE CITY – A BRIEF OVERVIEW São Paulo is the capital of the State of São Paulo and it is the biggest city in Brazil. Its population exceeds 10 million. The social and economic imbalance is easily...

Pre-Departure Brazil Visa Visas are required for American Citizens who wish to enter Brazil. Obtaining a Brazilian Visa can be a bit of a process so here are a few tips to help you along the way: The difficulty of the process varies...

Moving on from Rio… North to the Beach Resort of Buzio’s Buzio’s is a beautiful beach resort located 140 kilometers north of Rio. This charming beach village is a favorite vacation destination for Rio elite who are looking to get out of...

Ilha Grande Ilha Grande is most definitely detailed in your guide book and is all that they make it out to be. It's an ecological preserve with no roads and no cars. Mountains, hills, and jungle lined beaches that beg to be cast for a Corona...

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