Sleepy fishing village turned hot destination, Itacaré now needs to be preserved.
When you ask a Baiano about Itacaré you are met with a wistful and distant longing in their eyes and a big smile. Having witnessed the picturesque paradise first hand, I can finally see why.

Welcome to Maracaípe: a beach paradise where surfers, families and sea-horses meet.

Far up on the very northern tip of Brazil lies a paradise of lakes and giant sand dunes which few manage to reach, but Jungle takes a closer look to see what all the fuss is about.

Explore the Marvellous City’s vivid colours and shapes with a unique visual adventure through the land of wonders, led by photographer Flávio Veloso, a regular visitor to the natural settings of the city.

Graffiti tourism brings the bright colours out of the grey of São Paulo, and we tell you what do do and where to go

From life as Tarzan and Jane to the best views, enjoy Brazil the pousada way
There is an undeniable buzz in the air in Brazil at the moment. Whilst other countries languish in the aftermath of the subprime crisis, Brazil’s economy is booming, employment is rising and house prices rocketing. At the same time the country [...]

Natural wonders, empty beaches and underwater adventures in Fernando de Noronha
Ask any Brasilian which would be Brasil’s natural paradise, and nine out of ten would say Fernando de Noronha. Even though the majority have never been there, the island has become a symbol of national unanimity, a cause for pride and even inspiration for the [...]

JD explores the magical settings that make Brazil’s stadiums a must-see for each and every tourist
“One thing is for sure,” says Oncal Vural, from Turkey. “My trip to Rio de Janeiro wouldn’t have been complete If I hadn’t gone to see Maracanã.” It was at the end of 2007 and Onal had been following the [...]

Brasília celebrates 50 years of president Kubitschek’s expansion to the mid-west
In the mid 1950’s, small planes glided above the savannah in the central plateau of Brazil: vast pastures, bare earth roads with difficult access, houses scattered sparsely. On board those small aeroplanes, geographers, architects and government officials mapped out the land that would host the [...]

Born and bred in Brazil, Salvador’s carnival – the biggest street party in the world – is a massive extravaganza of Bahian rhythms, colours, heat and non-stop partying