The interior of Pernambuco has 4 options of tourist destinations for those who want to know adventure, commerce and the history of the state. Getting to know the Northeast in the summer is nothing new for Brazilians. Between the beautiful beaches and the popular carnival, however, the state of Pernambuco […]
Petrolina is an important municipality located in the interior of Pernambuco, in north-eastern Brazil. Situated on the banks of the São Francisco River, the city stands out for its dynamic economy, strong agricultural sector and growing tourist development. The São Francisco River is the city’s main postcard, it brings life to […]
Tourism in Piauí is a rich and diverse experience, offering everything from natural beauty to a vast historical and cultural heritage. Despite being a lesser-known state compared to other destinations in the Northeast, Piauí has a lot to offer visitors looking for something unique and authentic. It is the only […]
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 […]
The São Francisco River Valley, icon of the northeastern hinterland, discovered in 1501 by Americo Vespuccio and André Gonçalves on October 4 – the day of St. Francis of Assisi – rises in Minas Gerais and crosses Bahia from south to north, going as far as Pernambuco and flowing into […]
Jews in colonial Brazil faced a complex and often difficult situation. During the colonial period, Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the Inquisition
The Catedral Basílica de Salvador is one of the most important sacred buildings from Colonial Brazil. A testament to the history and Catholicism in
The Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat Fort, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, is one of the most iconic and well-preserved examples of colonial
São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São
Discover the 17 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Bonito MS. Until the mid-1980s, the town of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large
The town of Miranda in Mato Grosso do Sul is a base for travellers crossing the southern Pantanal and there are a number of farms in the region where
Of the historic heritage towns in the north-east, 11 are in Bahia and depict the process of occupation of Bahian territory up until the end of the
The Portuguese discoveries took place as a result of the Portuguese maritime expansion that marked the history of Portugal and the history of the
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery came to an end through a
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
