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Rio and Then…?: Where to Go in Brazil

by Katie on March 2, 2010

Rio and Then…?: Where to Go in BrazilWhen most travelers think of Brazil, they think of Rio de Janeiro. But there’s a whole lot of country out there left waiting to be explored and if you limit yourself to Rio, you’ll miss out on some of the county’s most beautiful sights, charming small towns, gorgeous beaches, and important landmarks.

Most visitors enter Brazil through Rio as airfare to Rio de Janeiro is usually cheaper than to other destinations in the county.  From Rio, you can get to other

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Mardi Gras or The Rio Carnival

by Cristina on February 16, 2010

Mardi Gras or The Rio CarnivalThroughout the Christian world, carnivals are a way to mark the last days when everything is allowed and the beginning of the Lent, right after the carnival has ended. Colorful, noisy and filled with fatty foods, Carnivals bring a lot of visitors. There are numerous popular festivals in the world but, without a doubt, the two most popular are Mardi Gras (New Orleans, US) and the Rio Carnival (Rio, Brazil).

What happens if you want to attend such an event

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Plan Ahead for Brazil Carnaval

by Jessica on January 28, 2010

Plan Ahead for Brazil CarnavalThere are usually a few things that immediately come to mind when you think about a trip to Brazil - like amazing beaches, passionate futbol fans, teeny weeny bikinis, and Carnaval. Some of those things are going to be on the agenda no matter when or where you go in Brazil, but Carnival only happens once a year. So if it’s on your lifetime to-do list, you’d better plan ahead.

Carnival in Brazil is a big deal, as you’ve no doubt

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It’s not too early to start planning your trip to the Rio Carnival 2010Rio has become synonyms with the Carnival and each year millions of travelers from all over the world plan their vacation around this great event. So it only makes sense to start planning your trip in advance, especially if you want to find a place to stay and not pay an arm and a leg for the flights.

When does the carnival take place in 2010?

The Rio Carnival takes place between Feb 13 and Feb 16, 2010. It comprises parades,

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Is a vacation in Rio in October a good idea?

by Cristina on October 6, 2009

Is a vacation in Rio in October a good idea?I’ve been stumbling over plenty of Rio deals lately and it certainly made me wonder if a vacation in Rio in October is a good idea. It certainly sounds like it when you look at the current deals for flights to Brazil , but what else is there to think of?

The weather

Rio de Janeiro is blessed with tropical weather, which means the summers (December to March) are hot and humid, while the winters (June to September)

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Capoeira

by Roger on June 30, 2008

CapoeiraA blend of martial arts, music, dance and game, capoeira is the most well known form of martial arts performed in Brazil. It has been brought to Brazil by African slaves and comprises vivacious movements accompanied by music. Capoeira performances can be seen on the street in Brazilian cities.

History

Capoeira originated in Brazil in the regions of Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and São Paulo. It has been developed in the 16th century, by both the native

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