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A hidden gem near Rio: coffee capital Vassouras Some 72 miles from Rio de Janeiro, Vassouras today is a pleasant little college city and weekend getaway for Rio residents. But's also loca… Started by Tripatini	0	Jan 13, 2014
Amazon's capital Manaus gets much of Its bounce from rubber You might think of Brazil's vast Amazon basin as largely rainforest and wilderness. That's mostly (still) true, but its capital is a big ci… Started by Tripatini	0	Nov 11, 2013
World of Ecotourism to Meet in Bonito, Brazil at the ESTC2014 Bonito, elected Brazil's Best Ecotourism Destination by the readers of Viagem&Turismo (leading Brazilian travel mag) 13 times in a row… Started by Ariane Janer	0	Oct 9, 2013
Praia do Forte in Bahia a top sea turtle refuge Brazil is one of today’s most fashionable holiday choices and Praia do Forte one of the country’s most attractive destinations. White sand… Started by Tripatini	0	Sep 29, 2013
Morretes: colonial charm and rainforest in Paranã Being one of the oldest cities in the southern Brazilian state of Paranã, Morretes is a most charming colonial town, tucked away in one of… Started by Tripatini	0	Aug 14, 2013
A famous book about an epic family feud in Manaus If you’re looking for a book that helps paint a rich, evocative picture of Manaus in Brazil, look no further than Milton Hatoum’s novel The… Started by Tripatini	0	Jul 27, 2013
"Fly Away Beetle," a documentary about capoeira The exact origins of capoeira are uncertain, although most people recognize that it was created by the 16th-century African slaves who wer… Started by Tripatini	0	Jun 8, 2013
The film 'City of God' and the story of Brazil's 'favelas' In 2002 the movie Cidade de Deus (City of God) brought to the eyes of many a picture of Brazil that was uncompromising but gave a glimpse… Started by Tripatini	0	May 31, 2013
a shoutout for Brazil on our blog in '5 NYE Destinations on 5 Continents' If I were to buy a last minute ticket to usher in the New Year with a bang, I'd be headed to one of these five places, where they really kn… Started by Tripatini	0	Dec 29, 2012
Questions about a five-week honeymoon in Latin America One of our members is looking to travel South and Central America (especially Panama) on a five-week journey, and would appreciate suggesti… Started by Ed Wetschler	0	Oct 27, 2012