In the interior of Paraíba is the state’s second city, Campina Grande, which retains vestiges of the prosperous times when it was one of the world’s great cotton producers, while at the same time renewing itself by attracting crowds to its grandiose popular festivals. Another very traditional event in the […]
Diamantina in Minas Gerais, 280 kilometers north of Belo Horizonte via the BR-040 highway, is the gateway to the Jequitinhonha valley. Its formation
Modern buildings mix with colonial relics in São João del Rei, whose history begins at the end of the 17th century. In 1713, the village founded by
At the beginning of the 18th century, the future Tiradentes was just another prosperous mining town in Minas Gerais. In 1718 it was elevated to the
The name ruby comes from the Latin “rubeus or “ruber” meaning red and is one of the most precious and rare stones in the world.
Quartz is the ideal gemstone for jewellery and is one of the few coloured stones you’ll find in almost every jewellery shop. Quartz is one of
Emerald is actually a variation of green beryl, the colour of which appears due to an excess of chromium. Like emerald, Aquamarine, Heliodorus and
The Curial Chapel of São Francisco de Assis has various names, such as the Igreja São Francisco de Assis of Belo Horizonte or Igrejinha da
The Church of São Francisco de Assis, located in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, is considered one of the masterpieces of the Brazilian Baroque. During
Aleijadinho is considered the greatest representative of the Baroque style in Minas Gerais and is known for his soapstone sculptures, wood carvings,
The immense coastline of the Northeast region of Brazil is the main factor contributing to local tourism. The beaches in the northeast are beautiful,
Northeastern cuisine has been directly influenced by the socio-economic factors of the region. The dishes have characteristics of Portuguese cuisine,
The Northeast has the best places and landscapes for practicing extreme and adventure sports such as parachuting, diving, rafting, scuba diving,
Northeastern music includes rhythms such as coco, xaxado, martelo agalopado, samba de roda, baião, xote, forró, Axé and frevo, among other
Northeastern culture is very diverse, as it has been influenced by indigenous peoples, Africans and Europeans. Customs and traditions often vary from
Tourism in Bahia stands out because the state is one of the country’s main tourist hubs. Its vast coastal beaches, historic colonial sites,
The Sanctuary of Bom Senhor Jesus de Matozinhos is home to one of the most valuable monuments on the planet and is located in the city of Congonhas,
Mariana in Minas Gerais is one of the most important historic cities on the Minas Gerais Gold Circuit. Together with its districts, it holds
Topaz occurs in pegmatites, high-temperature quartz veins and in cavities in acid rocks such as granite and rhyolite and can be found associated with
Look at the road, look at the bridge, look at the mountain / where the white church is cut out. This is how Cecília Meireles described the old Vila
Map of South America and the Caribbean from 1596 – Itinerario… “Delineatio Omnium Orarum Totius Australis Partis Americae, Dictae
