If you’re in Sao Paulo, try asking people about Fernando de Noronha; and before you wrongly believe that it is a man in question, it isn’t! We’re talking about an archipelago that was named after a Portuguese nobleman who went by the same name. This man may have not even set foot on the island; and that’s exactly what makes all this so ironic. Some people will tell you that you can expect some of the most spectacular beaches that you’ve ever seen. Probe a little more, and chances are that most of them will confess to the fact that they’ve never gone to the island first hand. But don’t get me wrong on that note; most of them are right on the front that you would find some of the most spectacular beaches here. The beauty of this island is aptly encapsulated by the explorer  [...]

Brazil is best known for its 'party' and 'fun' side. But there is a lot more that this place has to offer! There is a lot in store for the 'nature lover'. There you go, we told you something you'd never (well, yeah) heard before. The Meeting of the Waters: The confluence of the two tributaries of a single river, River Amazon, makes for quite a sight. The Roe Solimoes makes for a light sandy color; and the other, the Rio Negro is a darker black, as its name suggests. It is seen to be darker owing to the foliage and dead leaves that it ends up picking up along the way while it flows down from the Andes. The Rio Negro ends up looking like there's been an oil slick; obviously this is minus the environmental hazards that come with an oil slick. Where Does This Happen? This confluence  [...]

The Valley of the Moon or locally known as Vale de Lua in the Brazilian Highlands is part of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, which is located in the Brazilian state of Goias. It is located a few kms from the town of Sao Jorge. Today the park occupies only 1/10th of the actual area and is spread over an area of 65,515 ha (655 sq km).  This ancient plateau is believed to be a whopping 1.8 billion years old. One can find the oldest rock formations available on planet earth here.  The Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001.  The place is famous the world over for flora and fauna and the breathtaking landscape.  Visitors are taken aback by the smooth grey rocks, which are believed to have been washed out over the ages by the magical  [...]

Country Info Brazil in South America is the fifth largest country in the world (area: 19,20,98,152 square kilometres. Flanked by the Atlantic Ocean in the east, Brazil is bordered by Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana in the north, Colombia in the northeast, Bolivia and Peru on the west, Argentina and Paraguay on the southwest and Uruguay in the south. Only Peru and Ecuador in South America do not share borders with Brazil. The country has also several archipelagos. National capital is Brasilia. National currency is Real. Amazon River Amazon is the largest river in South America in terms of volume and flows through the countries of Peru, Colombia and Brazil. The 7,062 kilometre-long river originates in Apacheta Cliff in Peru at an altitude of nearly 17,000 feet and ends up in  [...]

The City of New Orleans celebrates Mardi gras- the festival of carnival, parades, tons of delicious and fattening food. Mardi Gras refers to Fat Tuesday, the final day of revelry before Ash Wednesday, when Lent begins.  A raucous celebration, with beads flying through air and colorful floats parading through the streets of New Orleans! It’s the prestigious festival of New Orleans, for about two weeks in some time in February every year. Its time for dressing up, where people wear beautiful masks, dance and make merry on the streets, with glamorous women and sexy outfits with Mardi Gras beads. The first part of the Carnival is Coronation balls and supper dances hosted by Krewes (private clubs) which can be attended with invitations only. It’s also coming out period for debutants in  [...]

Rio De Janeiro Carnival, its fun, excitement, exuberance, merriment, immense pleasure, the parade of words go on. Its Samba, Women and Beer – Rio’s Carnival Triad as Brazilians say without which the party is not complete. The four days starting from Saturday to Tuesday, Brazil comes to halt to see the parades in Rio de Janeiro. The biggest and most famous carnival, people flock Rio from world wide in more then million in numbers. Carioca (Resident of Rio) and the foreigners all culminate on the streets to see the extravagant and exotic parade that is of three meter high, colorful floats. Riding on then are beautiful, corporeal women’s in tiny gold bikinis, feathers, sequins with splendid head gears, sensually dancing to Samba! The glamorous costumes and striking make up these women  [...]

Sugar Loaf Mountain located in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, stands tall with its height being 1299ft. One of the tallest mountains in world and once there, you could be able to take glimpses of entire city of Rio. An important landmark in the city, the granite rock was previously known as Pau-nh-Açquá, but it is now called as Pão de Açúcar. Paradise for the rock climbers, from here you can see the city beaches, Mountains and National Park, etc. Sugar Loaf Mountain is a perfect instance of monadnock and its smallest hill includes Morro da Urca. Moreover, looking at the sunset from the mountain top will give you heavenly pleasure and along with the beaches you can also take glimpses of Atlantic ocean. To reach Once in Rio, you could reach the Mountain’s base by walking along with Copacabana  [...]

Statue of Christ the Redeemer: Rio’s significant landmark The huge Statue Of Christ The Redeemer that stands 39.6 metres, is one of the largest statues worldwide. The130 ft tall statue is located on the700 metres (2,300 ft) tall Corcovado mountain of Rio de Janeiro. The statue’s weight is around 635 tons and it is prepared from soap stone and concrete and its cost is about $250,000. It is one of the important landmarks of Brazil and as far as Corcovado Mountain is concerned, we can take glimpses of entire city of Rio by standing at the mountain. The place is jam-packed during Christmas and Easter. Location This mountain is located in the Tijuca Forest National Park and park is the best spot for walking, camping and picnics. Once here, the visitors can see the pleasing views of Sugar  [...]

Copacabana Beach, one of the liveliest beaches worldwide, is located in center of Rio de Janeiro. The beach is thronged by millions of tourists per year to relax their mind on its immaculate white sand that is spread upto 4 kms. If you want to witness the best New Year Celebrations of Rio, than head towards the beach as millions of people in white dress gather here during last day of every year to welcome the New Year. Even several live concerts are organized for free. The beach is extended upto 6 km and once in the beach premises, you can be able to take glimpses of Leme Hill as well as Sugar Loaf Mountain of Rio. During 1920’s the place was mostly frequented by  Hollywood stars during 1920’s and hence, was regarded as very glamorous place but till now its face is absolutely changed and  [...]