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PETAR, a pot-holer?s paradise
2007-11-29 10:47:00 Pot-holers [spelunkers] will be thrilled to hear of the existente of PETAR, in the south east of the state of São Paulo , between the villages of Iporanga and Apiaia, near the border with the state of Paraná [Google Maps]. PETAR stands for Parque Estadual Turístico do Alto Ribeira (Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park) and ... More About: Activities , Paradise , Destination
Costa dos Alcatrazes
2007-11-23 18:15:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/2 3/costa-dos-alcatrazes/. I have recently published a series of posts on my Blog de São Paulo (in Spanish) on the Costa dos Alcatrazes, a stretch of coast on the state of São Paulo that contains some really wonderful beaches (see map next). Show larger map The Costa dos ... More About: Destination
Costa dos Alcatrazes
2007-11-23 18:15:00 I have recently published a series of posts on my Blog de São Paulo (in Spanish) on the Costa dos Alcatrazes, a stretch of coast on the state of São Paulo that contains some really wonderful beaches (see map next). Show larger map The Costa dos Alcatrazes is a couple of hours away from São ... More About: Destination
Birds from the Atlantic Rainforest
2007-11-23 10:02:00 One thing that makes the beaches of the northern coast of São Paulo (and the southern coast of Rio, and other bits further south) unique is that they are found right by the Atlantic rainforest. The biodiversity of the Mata Atlántica, as the forest is known in Portuguese, is unrivalled. The scenery too. The ... More About: Birds , Destination , Rainforest
Birds from the Atlantic Rainforest
2007-11-23 10:02:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/2 3/birds-from-the-atlantic-rainforest/. One thing that makes the beaches of the northern coast of São Paulo (and the southern coast of Rio, and other bits further south) unique is that they are found right by the Atlantic rainforest. The biodiversity of the Mata Atlántica, as the forest ... More About: Birds , Destination , Rainforest
Youth hostels in Brazil
2007-11-21 10:13:00 Affordable accommodation in Brazil ? Without a doubt, one of the best options are the albergues juveniles (youth hostels), spread throughout the country. The network of hostels affiliated to Hostelling International includes more than 80 places. With the information found on albergues.com.br I’ve written a list of Brazilian youth hostels affiliated to Hostelling International. Where available, ... More About: Reviews , Youth
Youth hostels in Brazil
2007-11-21 10:13:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/2 1/youth-hostels-in-brazil/. Affordable accommodation in Brazil ? Without a doubt, one of the best options are the albergues juveniles (youth hostels), spread throughout the country. The network of hostels affiliated to Hostelling International includes more than 80 places. With the information found on albergues.com.br I’ve written a list ... More About: Reviews , Youth
The latest craze, melon ice-cream
2007-11-19 10:04:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/1 9/the-latest-craze-melon-ice-cream/. Who would imagine, a melon ice lolly (Popsicle) is becoming a craze in São Paulo. It all began on the oriental quarter of Liberdade. We saw the ice-cream for the first time in July. So many people walking around holding a green lolly. When ... More About: Ice Cream , Melon , Cream
The latest craze, melon ice-cream
2007-11-19 10:04:00 Who would imagine, a melon ice lolly (Popsicle) is becoming a craze in São Paulo. It all began on the oriental quarter of Liberdade. We saw the ice-cream for the first time in July. So many people walking around holding a green lolly. When we tried to buy one to taste it, it was ... More About: Ice Cream , Melon , Cream
restaurante da Luzia, Atins
2007-11-16 12:26:00 I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I state that the restaurante da Luzia is a truly unique place. You will soon understand why. Getting there is quite an adventure. The easiest leg of the journey involves getting to São Luís do Maranhão, a three or four-hour flight depending on where you are in Brazil. ... More About: Reviews , Destination
trip to Patagonia - report
2007-11-14 10:09:00 A completely off-topic announcement. I’ve just finished writing and uploading the files related to our recent trip to the Argentinian Patagonia . Texts you will find at our new websit, de viaje a la Patagonia. Unfortunately, it’s written in Spanish only. But I’m making this announcement as I’m sure some of you might benefit from ... More About: Report , Trip
World Travel Awards: the results
2007-11-13 10:19:00 Among the things I hadn’t mentioned yet due to my holiday break it was the results of the South American World Travel Awards . Of the outlandish predictions I made when I first mentioned the contest a few months ago (World Travel Awards), one has come true. São Paulo’s airport [sic] was elected the best ... More About: News , Results
Brazil in pictures: Ruy Ohtake
2007-11-12 10:16:00 São Paulo is home to some outstanding work by the Japanese-Brazil ian architect Ruy Ohtake. Above, the Hotel Unique, winner of endless awards for its innovative design. Fans of the Amazing Race (season nine) will remember the contestants had to climb to the roof terrace of the hotel. Below, the office block just above the Centro ... More About: Pictures , Destination
Carnatal
2007-11-09 11:33:00 The Carnatal is here! That is, Natal’s carnival - Natal is the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Strictly speaking, we are dealing here with a micareta (a carnival that takes places outside the carnival period). It is the largest of such carnivals in the whole of Brazil, gathering more than ... More About: Activities , Destination , Pipa
São Paulo seen from the air
2007-11-08 10:22:00 On our recent flight to Buenos Aires, our GOL aircraft flew across the middle of São Paulo on its path to Argentina right after take off from Guarulhos International airport. In spite of a greasy and dirty window (for a change!), we were delighted contemplating the impressive view of a city that never ends, ...
BRA cancels all its flights
2007-11-07 10:10:00 It’s just been announced: Brazilian airline BRA has cancelled all its flights, domestic and international alike (anyone wanting more info in Portuguese can read the entry published by the always well-informed Rodrigo Purisch: BRA: Suspende Todos Os Vôos Nacionais e Internacionais). It would seem BRA has gone bust, cancelling all its flighs and sending employees ... More About: Flights , General , Ancel
From Salvador to Morro de São Paulo
2007-11-06 10:20:00 Many of you will stretch your Salvador trip to visit lovely Morro de São Paulo . Here’s an explanation of the different means of transportation that will take you there. LIGHT AIRPLANE From Salvador airport, there are two companies that fly to Morro. The flight lasts 20 minutes and both companies charge a similar fare, around R$180 ... More About: Destination , Bahia
November desktop calendar
2007-11-04 13:32:00 The desktop calendar for the month of October is already available for download at the calendars section of this blog. This month we visit a beach near Paraty, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. More About: Desktop , Calendar , November
Back from hols
2007-11-02 22:40:00 I’m back from my holidays in Patagonia. I will hopefully catch up with comments and queries within the next week. New posts from Monday on. More About: Back
Closed for holidays
2007-10-12 13:22:00 Or just about. From 13 October till 1 November we are away on holiday touring the Argentinian Patagonia. During that time I won’t publish new entries on the blog or reply to queries and comments. See you on our return. More About: Holidays , Closed
Beaches of the state of São Paulo
2007-10-10 12:37:00 The city of São Paulo doesn’t have a beach, but the coast is not long. A few will be surprised to learn that some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil are found along the coastline of the state of São Paulo. The coast of the state of São Paulo is divided in two regions: the ... More About: Beaches , Destination , State , The State
Cow parade in Rio
2007-10-09 12:05:00 The Cow Parade is in Rio - the cows visited São Paulo in 2005. The ruminants will graze on the streets of Rio until 26 November. On the official website you can check a list of cows by geographical location. If you click on Map, on the left hand side corner of the page, ... More About: News , Destination
Panoramas of Rio
2007-10-08 12:10:00 As I prepared the October desktop calendar, I rescued a series of panoramic photos I took in Rio three years ago. The first one is a panorama of the mythical Maracanã stadium: The second one is a panoramic view from the top of the Corcovado mountain, with the Sugar Loaf across: And the third piccie is a ... More About: Destination , Pano
From Natal to Pipa
2007-10-05 12:25:00 Most of those who holiday in Natal will eventually visit Pipa . Here’s how to get there. BY CAR Leaving Natal, head south on the BR-101. At Goianinha, turn left and take the RN-003 direction Tibau do Sul. When reaching Tibau, turn right until you get to Pipa. Depending on traffic conditions, the trip can take between ... More About: Destination
The perfect (and desert) beach
2007-10-03 12:41:00 [if you are reading this on a website other than www.braziltravelblog.com be aware it is a site violating the Creative Commons licence that applies to the content of this site] Six long years of experiments, measurements, field work and such nonsense have allowed the team behind this blog - that is, myself, produce a valuable ... More About: Beach , Perfect , Desert
October desktop calendar
2007-10-01 12:16:00 The desktop calendar for the month of October is already available for download at the calendars section of this blog. We are back in Rio, photogenic Rio. Had to get up really early to capture this dawn at Leme beach . More About: Desktop , Calendar
Reviews: Pousada do Paturi, Caburé
2007-09-27 11:20:00 NAME: pousada do Paturi WHERE: Caburé, Maranhão WEBSITE: www.pousadadopaturi.com.br IN ENGLISH: no PRICES ON THE WEBSITE: yes LOCATION: between the river Preguiças and the Atlantic ocean [Google Maps]. THE BUILDING: two rows of chalets around a central patio and the dining room. The pousada is surrounded by sand in all directions, and during the windy season the staff of the ... More About: Reviews , Destination
Tim Festival 2007
2007-09-26 12:10:00 The TIM Festival is one of the most important dates on the calendar for music fans. The festival will take place at the end of October simulatenously in Rio de Janeiro (October 26 and 27), São Paulo (October 25 to 29), Curitiba (October 31) and Vitória (October 27 to 29). Among the line-up, people ... More About: News
Brazilian snacks
2007-09-25 12:11:00 While on the supermarket last week, we came across a new type of snack. Packed in the same bag as traditional crisps [chips], you now have the choice of mandioca (cassava, manioc) and inhame (yam). We bought a bag of each to find out what they tasted like. Mandioca (also known as aipim and macaxeira) ... More About: Snacks , Brazilian
Embu das Artes
More articles from this author:2007-09-24 12:00:00 Less than 30 kilometers from the center of São Paulo there is a small town, Embu das Artes, where evey weekend its streets are host to an open-air arts and crafts fair. Thousands of visitors are drawn to the town every Saturday and Sunday. Embu is reached via the Régis Bittencourt (BR 116) motorway. A ... More About: Destination 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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