by Anthony | Mar 26, 2024 | Brasil, Parintins, South America
Municipality of Parintins is located in the state of Amazonas, is the second largest city in the state in numbers of inhabitants after Manaus. They have a tradition which is extremely important to them, which is based on a very odd legend, involving a bull. Basically...
by Anthony | Mar 22, 2024 | _featured, Brasil, Santarem, South America
The Tapajos National Forest, created in 1974, is part of a protected area that is managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Conservation of Biodiversity. It’s an exciting look at the Amazon rain forest. Make sure you bring water, a snack, and (although there are...
by Anthony | Mar 21, 2024 | Brasil, Salvador, South America
Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it a center of Afro-Brazilian culture. The tour guides specifically...
by Anthony | Mar 20, 2024 | Acajatuba, Brasil, South America
Acajatuba means “make things from tree wood” and that’s exactly what these local villages do. This is a gorgeous small town on the outskirts of Manaus, about 90 minutes west, up river. The entire community is sustained from their fame related to the...
by Anthony | Mar 18, 2024 | Brasil, Recife, South America
Recife, often referred to as the “Brazilian Venice” is the capital of Pernambuco. Recife (pronounced “Heh-See-Fay”) is distinguished by its many rivers, bridges, islets and peninsulas. Recife Antigo, on its own island by the harbor, is the...
by Anthony | Mar 14, 2024 | Brasil, Petropolis, South America
The town’s name (“City of Peter”) honors Pedro II, the last Emperor of Brazil. The city was the summer residence for many of the Brazilian Emperors and aristocrats in the 19th century, and was once the official capital of Rio de Janeiro during...
