A visionary, fearless and intelligent warrior. No one denies Lampião’s virtues. Now researchers are questioning the true historical role of Virgulino Ferreira. by Lira Neto They made murder a macabre ritual. The long dagger, up to 80 centimeters long, was thrust with a sharp blow into the base of the […]
The history of the northeast begins with the discovery of Brazil and the northeast owes its birth and development around the sugar society Ground zero of Brazilian history was in the northeast, the history of the northeast owes its birth and development to the sugar mill. Today, while carrying nurcas […]
Pernambuco’s Sertão and São Francisco are the largest regions of Pernambuco, occupying 70% of Pernambuco’s territory. The Sertão is divided into six micro-regions: Araripina, Salgueiro, Pajeú, Moxotó, Petrolina and Itaparica (we will see below). In general, its economy is based on livestock and subsistence crops. The Sertão is the region […]
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
The architectural complex of the town of Monte Santo in Bahia has great scenic and symbolic beauty, combining natural and cultural heritage, and is
The Chapada Diamantina is famous for the diversity of its buildings, with many architectural complexes. The architectural styles of the Chapada
The Chapada Diamantina is located in the centre of the state of Bahia and covers an area of 50,610 km2, stretching north-south in a “Y”
The city of Aquidauana MS is the Gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and with many tourist attractions. The
Coxim belongs to the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally, the Caypós Indians lived in Coxim and the city was known
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was a former target for cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. The Alcatrazes
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on Queimada Grande Island, also known as the island of snakes; The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
Corumbá MS lies on the border between Mato Grosso do Sul and Bolivia, and is also strongly influenced by the customs and traditions of the
The pleasant city of Campo Grande, capital of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, is characterised by its urban planning, with wide, tree-lined avenues.
As well as fishing and birdwatching, the observation of land animals (above all mammals and reptiles, but also amphibians, molluscs and insects) is a
The Pantanal is an excellent destination for those who like travelling and fishing. In the Pantanal region, there are several rivers and around 300
The species of fish found in Mato Grosso’s Pantanal are not large, but the quantity of fish is great. Although there are currently around 260
The Pantanal in Mato Grosso is the richest floodplain in terms of bird species on the planet and is a perfect place for birdwatching. The Pantanal
The following list of bird species, drawn up with the collaboration of specialists, presents some of the most frequently observed species in the
The flora of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso is surprising and exuberant. The Pantanal landscape is made up of fragments of various ecosystems, with an
The wildlife and fauna of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso consist of a harmonious universe, unique in the world in its extraordinary and teeming beauty,
The geography, the complex network of rivers and the immense expanse of wetlands of the Pantanal plain in Mato Grosso make up a unique landscape on
Far from the industrial centers, the Pantanal of Mato Grosso remained almost untouched for centuries, until its spaces were occupied by cattle
The Southern Pantanal occupies almost two thirds of the Pantanal in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The Southern Pantanal is an excellent
