The most common ailment of visitors in the city is upset stomach or diarrhea. You should plan on bringing some antacids, a stomach...

Beaches are just as much a part of Rio de Janeiro as limes are in a caipirinha. Whether it’s Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon – the Cariocas...

Brazil is a country known worldwide by its rich biodiversity, which can be perceived in the huge variety of Brazilian fruits. Find out...

Brazil is a unique country in South America. It is the largest country on the continent and the fifth largest in the world. Its...

A night at a Churrascaria (barbecue restaurant) is a quintessential Brazilian experiences. Brazil may be the only country in the world...

What to pack? When most people think about South America they assume that it will be warm which is not always the case. South America is...

The temperature in Rio de Janeiro is really quite moderate all year round. So, in truth, there is really no bad time of year to visit...

Located in what is known as the “South Zone” of Rio de Janeiro, the Jardim Botanico or Botanical Garden opened to the public in 1822....

Caipirinha (pronounced kie-purr-REEN-yah) roughly translates to "country bumpkin" and it is the national drink of Brazil, where it...