The Importance of Knowing Where to Live in São Paulo
Location is so important in São Paulo and is a major factor to consider when moving here. If you can get an opportunity to live near to where you work then take it, this may be a chance that won’t cross your path again. São Paulo is a huge city and if you live at one [...]
Famous Brazilian Artists
Brazilian Art History I have previously written posts about two very famous contemporary Brazilian artists: Romero Britto and Vik Muniz. Although these two names are now well-known internationally, what about the Brazilian artists who came before them? Brazil is finally emerging out of third world status and is on the brink of becoming a major [...]
UFC In Brazil
Mixed Martial Arts in Brazil MMA (Mixed Marshal Arts) is an extremely popular sport in Brazil, and it’s not only the men who are watching it. Incorporating elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (shortened to “BJJ”), Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Karate and Judo among other styles, MMA is an art form as much as it is a sport. This full [...]
Brazilian Mushrooms Glow In The Dark
GLOW IN THE DARK MUSHROOMS FOUND IN BRAZIL This rare species of Glow-In-The-Dark mushroom was recently spotted in Brazil’s forest for the first time since 1884. Apparently the green glow of this Brazilian mushroom is so bright, that you can read by it. Hunting down the glow in the dark mushrooms wasn’t easy. Researchers apparently [...]
São Paulo: Instituto Butantan
If like me you’re a fan of snakes, or you just love being up-close and personal with some of the World’s most poisonous animals, then you must pay a visit to the remarkable Instituto Butantan, a biomedical and zoological centre in São Paulo. Here’s a bit of history for you: It was first founded in 1901 [...]
Brazilian Landmarks in the South
BRAZILIAN LANDMARKS IN THE SOUTH OF BRAZIL I’ve already covered famous landmarks in Brazil’s Northeast and North regions. So this post will feature Brazilian Landmarks of the Southern region. Brazil is divided into 5 regions, and the South region (called “O Sul” in Portuguese) is composed of only 3 states: Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and [...]
Afro-Brazilian Culture: Brazilian Portuguese Words of African Origin
AFRO-BRAZILIAN CULTURE Afro-Brazilian elements are fundamental to the history of Brazilian culture. Brazil has the largest population of African origin outside of Africa, and because of this, the culture of Africa has had a huge influence on Brazil, principally in the Northeast region. Today, Afro-Brazilian culture manifests in Brazilian music, religion, martial arts, language and [...]
The 7 Most Influential Brazilian Musicians Of All Time
THE 7 MOST IMPORTANT BRAZILIAN MUSICAL ARTISTS Pioneers, virtuosos, icons or stars, the men and women celebrated on this list of Brazilian music artists make up a select and special group. Taking their art with them to eternity, these 10 Brazilian singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors and producers continue to enchant us and to inspire new generations [...]
Brazilian Landmarks in the Northeast Region
FAMOUS BRAZILIAN LANDMARKS – THE NORTHEAST (O NORDESTE) I previously covered the famous landmarks of the northern region of Brazil. In this post, I will feature Brazilian landmarks from the 9 states that make up Brazil’s Northeastern Region (a Região Nordeste do Brasil). The states of the Brazilian Northeast are costal, and known best for their [...]
Famous Brazilian Landmarks
FAMOUS BRAZILIAN LANDMARKS – THE NORTH (O NORTE) Here I’ve put together a list of the most visited and most famous Brazilian landmarks in Brazil by state. Since there are inumerous Brazilian landmarks and tourist points to choose from, I have simplified this list by featuring only one famous landmark from each state in Brazil. [...]
