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Josephine SP

Josephine, the Brazilian version of the Washington, DC club, opened in Sao Paulo in early 2011 and added an extra touch of luxury to Itaim nightlife.

Happy Hour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro

Historic Downtown Rio de Janeiro has some of the best places for happy hour in town. Discover the best bars with happy hour in the streets of Old Centro.

Al-Khayam

Al-Khayam, one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, offers fine food, live music and belly dance in Historic Donwtown Rio.

Le French Bazar

Le French Bazar, a Sao Paulo bistro in the Pinheiros district, features renovations and a new menu in 2011.

Campos do Jordão International Winter Festival

The Campos do Jordao International Winter Festival is Brazil's main classical music event.

Mercure Grand Hotel São Paulo Parque do Ibirapuera

The first Mercure Grand Hotel in Brazil, formerly the Sofitel Sao Paulo Ibirapuera), offers upper midscale accommodtions near the city's best park.

Ibicoara Travel Guide

Ibicoara, at the southern tip of Chapada Diamantina National Park, is the gateway to Buracao Waterfall, one of the Chapada's top attractions.

Buracão Waterfall

The Buracao Waterfall

Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

A Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide with tips about the best of Rio attractions.

Mr. Lam

Mr. Lam, in Rio de Janeiro, is the best restaurant in Brazil serving authentic Beijing cuisine. Read about Mr. Lam, owned by billionaire Eike Batista, with chef Sik Chung Lam at the helm.

Instituto Ricardo Brennand

Instituto Ricardo Brennand, one of the top cultural attractions in Recife, has an expressive collection of European art and weapons.

Hotel de Lençóis

Review of Hotel de Lençóis, one of the best places to stay in Lencois, the main gateway to Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, Brazil.

Coffee, Cachaça and Chorinho

Coffee, Cachaca and Chorinho is a fall tour and festival in the Paraiba River Valley, aka Coffee Valley in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Discover its attractions.

National Indigenous Culture Festival

The National Indigenous Culture Festival in Bertioga (Festival Nacional da Cultura Indígena) takes place in April

Bar do Lado

Bar do Lado, at the Marina All Suites hotel in Leblon, is one of Rio de Janeiro's best beach bars. Read more about Bar do Lado.

São Paulo Global Hostel

Global Hostel is one of the top budget places to stay in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Learn about it and book direct.

Pousada Pai Inácio

Pousada Pai Inacio is a family-owned budget place to stay and restaurant at the foot of the Pai Inacio hill, one of the top attractions in Chapada Diamantina.

Best Restaurants in Recife, Brazil

Recife's gourmet scene has become one of the best in Brazil in recent years. Discover the city's best restaurants in several styles and price categories.

Kia Ora

Kia Ora, inspired in Australia and New Zealand, is one of Sao Paulo's best bars with live music and a favorite hangout among singles.

Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo

Pinacoteca do Estado

Ponto do Coco

Ponto do Coco, Rasta's coconut water kiosk near the Monte Serrat fort, is a great spot for a healthy drink with a gorgeous view.

Copacabana Palace

The Copacabana Palace, opened in 1923 and an Orient-Express hotel since 1989, is synonymous with luxury travel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Canto das Águas

Canto das Aguas is one of the best hotels in Lencois, the main gateway to Chapada Diamantina. Read a review.

Mamulengo Museum, Olinda

Museu do Mamulengo, Olinda's Puppet Museum, features a permanent exhibit of puppets in the folk drama tradition of the Brazilian Northeast.

Ouro Preto and Mariana Winter Festival

The Ouro Preto and Mariana Winter Festival, in July, keeps these two colonial towns abuzz with arts and music.

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