Brazil - Tiradentes - An Unspoilt Colonial Town
Tiradentes is one of those beautiful unspoilt colonial towns in Brazil.
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Cidades históricas de Minas Gerais - Parte I
Na primeira etapa da viagem pelas cidades históricas de Minas Gerais, conhecemos Ouro Preto e Mariana. Além de percorrer as ruas e vielas das duas cidades, onde apreciamos as igrejas e casarões da época, conhecemos também algumas atrações da região, como a Mina da Passagem e o Pico Itacolomi. Texto e imagens: Renato Góes / Edição: André Vinícius
TOP 10 Places to Visit in Bolivia
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10. Rurrenabaque
The charming town of Rurrenabaque, or Rurre, is a backpacker’s paradise. It is situated on the shores of the Rio Beni, and is the jumping off point for many jungle, pampas and riverboat tours that last between one and thirty days. The lowland tribe people here, the Tacana, are one of the few who were resistant to Christianity, so the town does not have the typical setup of a central cathedral square. These days, however, it gets a large enough tourist trade that the culture mostly caters to Western tourist tastes.
9. Coroico
The name of this town is derived from the quechua word meaning “golden hill.” Its location on the side of the Andean foothills gives the resort village of Coroico a spectacular view of lush jungle forest, tropical foothills and jagged, icy peaks. It is low enough in elevation to be warm, and a great stopping point on the way to or from La Paz. Extreme mountain biking is a draw here, though there are several lovely hikes in this region as well to lovely waterfalls and hilltop views.
8. Sorata
Located between La Paz and Lake Titicaca, the sleepy town of Sorata serves as a base camp for visitors who want to hike in the mountains of the Cordillera Real. The granite slopes of the Cordillera Real lie in the Altiplano, or “high plains,” of the widest part of the Andes Mountains. Six of the towering peaks of the range are over 20,000 feet high. Hikers come to Sorata to plan and prepare for mountain-climbing treks.
7. Copacabana, Bolivia
This resort town on the shores of Lake Titicaca appears very touristy, but it has a long history of being a mecca for religious pilgrims. This is the place to board a ferry to the islands of the Sun and the Moon, and to enjoy the beach of the Incas. Those who like to wander outside the touristy part of town will find pleasant hikes and great views, as well as a combination of beautiful Incan and colonial ruins.
6. Potosi
Potosi is one of the world’s highest, and before its discovery by the conquistadors, it was also one of the world’s richest cities. The famed city of silver was by many accounts everything that the Spanish were looking for with El Dorado, except that the metal they found was silver instead of gold. Today, Potosi is a popular place to visit in Bolivia, known for its friendly inhabitants, lovely colonial architecture and tours of the famed mines that once housed over sixty thousand tons of silver.
5. Sucre
Sucre was once the nation’s capital, and is famed throughout South America as the White city. The town’s central area has beautifully whitewashed and well-kept buildings that are worth seeing. This is an old and wealthy city whose rise in status was tied very closely to Potosi.
4. Oruro
This miners town is one of the largest in Bolivia, and is best known for its lavish costumes and festivities during carnivale season. The festival features thousands of dancers and musicians, performing a broad variety of ethnic dances. Off season, it is a great place to experience the high plains, and is home to several good museums and the artisanal street of Calle La Paz, which makes many of the costumes and masks for the festival, as well as tourist reproductions to bring home and display.
3. Tiwanaku
Tiwanaku, found on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca, was the capital city of one of the most important civilizations to exist prior to the Incas. Archaeologists have excavated only a small part of the city, but they estimate that at its peak at least 20,000 people lived in the city.
2. La Paz
La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, while Sucre is the constitutional capital. Situated on steep hills at an elevation of roughly 3,650 meters (11,975 ft) above sea level, La Paz is the highest “de facto” capital city in the world. The sight from the air as one flies into La Paz is incredible.
1. Salar de Uyuni
Located in the Andes Mountains, Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world. It has an extraordinary flatness with the average altitude variations within one meter (3 feet) over the entire area of the Salar. The expanse of salt creates an unending white landscape during the dry season, but the area is most breathtaking in the rainy season when it is covered in water.
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Topo da Pedra Grande em Igarapé, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Gravação desde o topo da Pedra Grande.
Localizada na divisa dos municípios de Igarapé e Itatiaiuçu, possui fácil acesso, a cerca de 6 km dea BR 381.
Trata-se de uma bela formação (do mirante próximo e juntamente com seu ombro sudoeste se parece com um animal deitado), possui aproximadamente 1434m de altitude, de onde se tem excelente visual de toda a RMBH.
Bastante utilizada para escalada, tendo inclusive várias vias, do seu topo observa-se a Serra da Piedade (ponto culminante da RMBH com 1734m); Serra do Curral, Serra do Rola Moça, Serra da Moeda, Pico Três Irmãos (Mário Campos/Brumadinho), Serra do Elefante (Mateus Leme).
A chegada ao seu cume possui algumas passagens sob pedras e outras estreitas, mas nada que necessite de equipamento técnico para tal.
Brazil - A country with many faces
A brief description of all faces Brazil has.
Belem Travel Video
Belem Travel Video - Belém is a surprisingly rewarding city, with streets and parks shaded by mango trees, and a number of fascinating monuments and museums. The sloping central park is quiet during the week and bustling on weekends, when locals come out en masse for free performances and tasty street food. Nightlife tends toward the bohemian intellectual sort: art-house theaters, small music venues, heady cafe-bars. From Belém you can take overnight trips to Algodoal and Ilha de Marajó, both appealing coastal destinations, and its a logical launchpad for journeys up the Rio Amazonas (Amazon River). The Amazon is not known for its cities, and Belém cant compete with places such as São Luis or Salvador for charm or urban flair. But given time to explore, most find Belém is not nearly as rough around the edges as they expected.
Amazing Belem Travel Video
Brazil for Travelers - Coastline
More than 7000 kms, more than 2000 beaches. Whales, dolphins, turtles. Chapter 6 of BfT. For locations see BfT Facts and Credits
Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil - Festa do Divino
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To enjoy this celebration and much more in Diamantina, check for a cheap or a high quality hotel in Diamantina.
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In Portugal, Queen Isabel de Castela, wife of King Dom Dinis, built a church in Alenquerque to the Holy Spirit. At the first celebration ever made to the Holy Spirit, they catch the poorest beggar and coronate him as if he was the King. They dress him with an imperial tog and after the celebration, they went on a procession until the palace where it was served a sumptuous lunch. That mobilized the Portuguese Court in such a way that they asked King Dom Dinis the permission to repeat this act everywhere in Portugal. Pay tribute to Divíno became a law, created in Portugal, but established also in the colonies. Even after several centuries, Diamantina preserved the tradition. Every year, one inhabitant offers to be the Emperor of Festa do Divino. He chooses his court and organizes the procession.
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