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Unique points of interest in Brazil
Congonhas Airport
From the series “The Most Dangerous Runways in the World”
Congonhas Airport, located in the center of São Paulo, is probably the airport with the most slippery runways in the world. The bad drainage system in this case is the main danger for the experienced pilots. At present, the airport has two runways, the length of which is 1 435 and 1 940 meters. The general public is familiar with the large airport of São Paulo due to a series of terrible aircraft crashes. One of the first aircraft crashes near the airport happened in 1941. The plane, which was approaching the Congonha airport, could not overcome the mountain massif and crashed. The number of victims was 13 people. Three years later, the fog surrounding the city became the cause of the accident, which cost 16 lives.
Most aircraft crashes of the past 70 years have happened at night. … Read all
Rodovia da Morte
From the series “Most Dangerous and Lethal Roads”
The President Dutra Highway (BR-116) is one of the most dangerous and mortal roads in Brazil. To be more exact it is its section Curitiba-Sao Paolo that makes it so dangerous. BR-116 is the largest highway in the country, linking Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro and passing through a number of major cities as well as Curitiba and Sao Paulo. The area between these major cities is called Rodovia da Morte (Highway of Death), due to its many accidents. The sad statistics no longer surprises the locals. They've already got accustomed to the daily accidents on the road. This section is really difficult so road fatalities are distressingly common.
A part of the route runs along the cliffs and the drivers have to pass through the numerous tunnels and narrow areas that lack any fences. … Read all
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Brazil
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Top Destinations for Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism has been a hot trend in recent years. More and more travelers want to not only explore new places and get in touch with local communities but also to have a positive impact on the environment of the places that they visit. As of 2021, 66.4% of global consumers think that staying environment-friendly while traveling is important. During the ITB Berlin NOW show, Euromonitor International (a global research company) presented its rank of the world’s sustainable destinations.
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18.04.2021
Sustainable tourism has been a hot trend in recent years. More and more travelers want to not only explore new places and get in touch with local communities but also to have a positive impact on the environment of the places that they visit. As of 2021, 66.4% of global consumers think that staying environment-friendly while traveling is important. During the ITB Berlin NOW show, Euromonitor International (a global research company) presented its rank of the world’s sustainable destinations.
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18.04.2021
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes in Brazil
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Brazil with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Brazil
This Brazil map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.Maps of cities and regions of Brazil
Maceio
The Brazilian city of Maceio is quite a calm and safe place that is why so many Brazilians choose it as their vacation destination. Tourists and people from the continent come here to enjoy trouble-free recreation at the ocean coast, lie on the beaches under coconut palm trees, and walk on picturesque waterfronts that offer heartwarming views of the ocean. Maceio itself is a large port, so it is not rare to see numerous colorfully painted boats of local fishermen. Just like other resorts, this … Read more 
Balneario Camboriu
The resort town of Balneario Camboriu is a charming place perfect for a tranquil beach holiday. It is located in the south-east of Brazil. The state of Santa Catarina is the place where vacationers will find this beautiful young settlement. Steep hills end in water as if they want people to walk faster to the seaside. Needless to say, beach recreation is very popular in Balneario Camboriu with both locals and foreign guests. This is a relatively young settlement that was founded on July 20, … Read more
Curitiba
Curitiba is a charming city that is the capital of the southern Brazilian state of Parana. The name of the city literally means “many pine seeds” if translated from the language of the Tupi people who inhabited this region in the past. This name is not random. The Parana pine is very widespread in the area. There are many other trees besides pines in Curitiba, so no wonder why this is a popular green capital. The Bandeirantes were the first settlers in the area. They settled here in … Read more
Joao Pessoa
In East Brazil, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, tourists will find the marvelous city of Joao Pessoa. What is so special about this settlement? There is no other city in the world that has so many parks and green areas. Paris is the only city that defeats Joao Pessoa in this category. Moreover, Joao Pessoa is the oldest city in this part of Brazil. In this enchanting city, tourists can see how tropical beaches and park areas miraculously co-exist with modern architecture and historical … Read more
Belo Horizonte
Three hundred thirty kilometers from worldwide famous Rio de Janeiro, tourists will find a place of spectacular beauty - Belo Horizonte. The city’s name means “Beautiful Horizon” in Brazilian Portuguese. The marvelous city amazes tourists with its lush vegetation. There are more than twenty parks in the territory of this settlement with a total of almost two million plants. Besides this, Belo Horizonte is famous for its futurist architecture. The history of Belo Horizonte started in … Read more
Porto Alegre
In Brazil, in Rio Grande do Sul, tourists usually prefer to visit the largest city and the capital of this southern state. Porto Alegre is located in a picturesque place near the shore of Guaiba Lake. By the way, local people often call this lake the Guaiba River because it is formed by the confluence of five rivers. The name of this city can be translated as “the Port of Happiness”. During a stay in Porto Alegre, it is easy to notice an amazing combination of Brazilian and Portuguese … Read more
Sao Paulo
One of the most visited cultural institutions of the city is Paulista Museum. It occupies a spectacular building in neoclassical style. The museum exposition includes over a hundred thousand exhibits, among which are beautiful paintings, sculptures, and collections of photographs. After visiting the museum, you should take a stroll around the picturesque park surrounding it. You'll see a lot of luxurious fountains, sculptures and landscaping. The beautiful Cathedral of Sao Paulo remains an … Read more
Rio de Janeiro
The central part of Rio is home not only to beautiful colonial buildings, churches and ancient monasteries, but also to ultra-modern skyscrapers. There is a wonderful historic route that will take you from Praça 15 de Noviembre Square, which is the location of the Royal Palace, to the building of the cultural center of Banco do Brasil and Candelaria Church across Rua 1 de Marco Street. Santa Teresa District. The district of Santa Theresa is located outside the center of Rio on several … Read more
