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map of Brasilia

To complete the information given at destination: Brasiila we are publishing the following map prepared with the help of Google Maps. You will find on the map the location of the most important sights in Brasilia. The satellite images for Brasilia are in high resolution, you will be able to appreciate the details of most [...]

links: Ilha do Mel

To make up for the absence on this blog of a specific destination card devoted to Ilha do Mel, I am publishing a blog entry with links to sites of interest.
HOW TO GET TO ILHA DO MEL
Boats for the island depart from Pontal do Sul. During the high season there are also boats from [...]

destination: Brasilia

Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is a unique and spectacular city. Hardly visited by locals and foreigners alike, its World Heritage Status should grant it the recognition it deserves. It is a true Brazilian jewel. Brasilia is 50 years in 2010, the perfect excuse for a trip there.
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1. HOW TO GET THERE:
Brasilia is quite [...]

map of Ouro Preto

To complete the information given at destination: Ouro Preto we are publishing the following map prepared with the help of Google Maps. You will find on the map the location of the most important sights in Ouro Preto (most pinpoints on the map are illustrated with a photograph). The points with the camera icon show [...]

Ouro Preto photo album

Just in case anybody needed any powerful arguments to visit Ouro Preto, here’s a handful of photographs from our Flickr Ouro Preto album.
From the top of the hill where the church of Santa Efigênia is located there is a fantastic view of the center of town.

There are many to choose from, but my favourite church [...]