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Bumba Meu Boi: a guide to the festival of the ox in Brazil
Location: São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil Dates: late June to the second week of August Level of participation: 3 - heckle the farmer The second week in August is your last chance to catch...
Secret Rio: alternative experiences in the Marvelous City
Rio de Janeiro, the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’ (Marvelous City), is a city true to its namesake. Its famous landmarks and beaches draw the masses every year, but these must-sees can sometimes eclipse...
A perfect day in Rio de Janeiro
Few people are in a hurry in Rio de Janeiro – after all, it's a city widely known around Brazil for its carefree attitude and beach-centric lifestyle. It's here where the jovial words, 'Boa praia!'...
On the ground at Rio’s Carnaval: a local’s guide to the biggest party on earth
Every February the infectious sights and sounds of carnaval (carnival) return to Rio de Janeiro. The world’s best known party has taken place in the month before lent since the 1700s and the...
Brazil's 3 tastiest treats: put a little history in your mouth
Brazilian restaurants outside of the country aren't often bastions of gourmet delight; the ubiquitous all-you-can-eat steakhouses usually set the gastronomic bar somewhere just above buffet. But...
A night out in Rio
As the sun sets over Rio de Janeiro's beaches, the city's sun-kissed cariocas (locals) head home to wash off the sand and prepare for a night out on the town. Rio takes an appropriately laid back...
Eat like a carioca: Rio's best local food
Food is a treasured part of carioca (resident of Rio de Janeiro) life. With roots in African, Amerindian and European epicurean traditions, the tastes of the Marvelous City range from meat-centric...
From caipirinhas to carne seca: discover the flavors of Rio de Janeiro's markets
Rio de Janeiro's markets (known in Portuguese as feiras or mercados) provide some of the best, and most delicious, ways to connect with the city's vibrant local culture. Delve into these buzzing...
Ten beach-free things to do in Rio de Janeiro
One of the world’s most captivating cities, Rio de Janeiro has indisputably beautiful beaches and fantastic nightlife. But after taking in the comely sands of Ipanema, ticking off key attractions...
A beginner's guide to Brazil
What do you get if you combine cinematic landscapes, kaleidoscopic culture, head-spinning biodiversity and a constant rhythm of carefree joie de vivre? Welcome to Brazil! The world's fifth-largest...