Tourist Faces 15 Years in Prison for Racist Gesture
Brazil has strict anti-racism laws.
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AFROPUNK Brings a Celebration of the African Diaspora to Brazil
The beauty and creativity of the African diaspora deserve to be celebrated. Each November, AFROPUNK does just that through music, dancing, and food, and this year, the festival landed in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. Through a combination of Portuguese and English-speaking musical guests, AFROPUNK celebrates Black culture in all its power and glory. Their goal is … Continued
You’ll Need to Prove You Have $2,000 to Enter This Country Starting in April
Brazil’s requirement that proof of funds be included with a visa application is notably not unique.
Meet the Transgender Woman Who Traveled Through Brazil in a Replica ‘Priscilla’ Bus
In the early 1990s, Kassandra Taylor broke the barriers of prejudice in Brazil by creating the first LGBTQ+ guesthouse in the country and a replica of the Priscilla bus.
Would You Wander Brazil Naked?
One Brazilian woman is celebrating nudist culture with a slew of tours and offerings for naked-loving travelers and locals.
11 Essentials to Pack for a Trip to the Amazon
Explore one of the greatest wildernesses on earth in comfort and style.
11 Tourist Traps to Avoid in Rio de Janeiro and Throughout Brazil
Before you get on a plane to Brazil, be aware of these scams.
Rio’s Favela Tours Are Back, But Are They Ethical?
The return of tourism in Rio de Janeiro has revived a debate about the ethics of one of its most popular and controversial touristic activities.
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Brazil’s Christ The Redeemer
With two million visitors per year, Christ The Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South America. Consider this your beginner’s guide to visiting the famous statue.
Our Favorite Book in April Is an Opposites-Attract Rom-Com Set in D.C.
The rom-com is alive and doing very, very well.