The Curitiba-Paranaguá railway line (commercially known as Serra Verde Express) is one the most important tourist attractions in the state of Parana and one of the most interesting train journeys you can embark on while in Brazil. The railway line covers the distance between Curitiba and the city of Paranagua in the state’s coast. On [...]
There is now official confirmation. The SWU Music and Arts Festival (the Brazilian Woodstock) will take place at the Fazenda Maeda near the city of Itú, 100 km from São Paulo, on the 9, 10 and 11 October. Ticket prices and information here. The bands confirmed so far are: Dia 10: Dave Matthews Band, Kings [...]
Even if you are not an American citizen, the US government’s CDC website should be your starting point for any consultation on health issues related to your upcoming trip to Brazil. You will find the information under the section Health Information for Brazil. It contains thorough, reliable and up-to-date information on all health issues, including [...]
According to the official calendar, the 2011 carnival will take place between 5 and 8 March. The Rio de Janeiro escolas de samba will parade at the sambadrome on Sunday 6 and Monday 7. The São Paulo parades will take place on Friday 4 and Saturday 5. Although the dates seem miles away, the farsighted [...]
The entire Michelin guide for Rio de Janeiro is available for free consultation at the following link on Google Books. Plenty of worthy information and details to help you plan your visit to the city of Rio. At the Books on Brazil section of this blog you can check the details of other printed guides [...]
