— São Paulo is a metropolis easily associated with superlatives. In terms of population, the latest estimates for São Paulo (or “Sampa,” as it is known to people in Brazil) is currently over 12 million inhabitants for the city proper … Read More

— The Instituto Ricardo Brennand is a cultural institution in Recife, capital of the northeastern state of Pernambuco (Brazil). This museum, art gallery, library, and large park was created by the late Ricardo Brennand, who just very recently passed away … Read More

— First and foremost, I guarantee you that the photo above is leveled, and no, what you see is not an optical illusion. In fact, those buildings are indeed leaning. Several buildings along the shore in Santos (São Paulo) display … Read More

— Rio de Janeiro is a postcard just about anywhere you look. The city is known in Brazil as the Marvelous City. I tend to think the denomination comes from the fact the city’s topography is blessed by the Creator. … Read More

— It is true that Brasília (Brazil’s capital city) has a futuristic look. The entire city was planned from scratch to replace Brazil’s capital city in 1960. The idea was to have a city that was central to most of … Read More

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Olinda is located just minutes from Recife, Pernambuco, in northeast Brazil. Founded in 1535, and a symbol of the sugar cane wealth in Brazil, the city contains several Baroque churches and monuments and is known … Read More

— October 12 is known in Brazil as the day to celebrate that nation’s patron saint. The story of Our Lady of Aparecida (in Portuguese, Nossa Senhora Aparecida) goes back to October 1717 when three fishermen, after being unsuccessful in … Read More

— Probably one of the best snorkeling spots on the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, the Baía do Sueste (Southeast Bay) beach is located in the national park that covers most of the island. One of the most fascinating things … Read More

— When we went to Brazil for Christmas 2014, we spent a few days in the Amazon. Besides visiting Manaus, e.g., the Opera House, also known as Teatro Amazonas, we had a special day navigating the Amazon River and some … Read More

— A trip to Fernando de Noronha (Brazil) is idyllic. Located off the coast of Northeast Brazil, this archipelago contains some of the most pristine and beautiful beaches you’ll encounter, such as Sancho Beach. The scene in the photo above … Read More