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

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 simply love their s...

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

Brazil is a unique country in South America. It is the largest country on the continent and the fifth largest in the world. Its population of 200 million dem...

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

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 very large and with ...

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 this city. It’s just th...

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. Originally founded by t...

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