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Itamar Augusto Cautiero Franco (Portuguese pronunciation: [itaˈmaʁ awˈgustu kawtʃiˈeɾu ˈfɾɐ̃ku]; 28 June 1930 – 2 July 2011) was a Brazilian politician who served as the 33rd president of Brazil from 29 December 1992 to 1 January 1995. [ 1 ] .
Sep 18, 2021 · territorial sea - the sovereignty of a coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters to an adjacent belt of sea, described as the territorial sea in the UNCLOS (Part II); this sovereignty extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as its underlying seabed and subsoil; every state has the right to establish ...
Brazil is bordered by the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and French Guiana. Much of the climate is tropical, with the south being relatively temperate. The largest river in Brazil, and the second longest in the world, is the Amazon.
- Why Cruise The Coast of Brazil?
- When Is The Best Time to Travel The Coast of Brazil?
- How to Travel The Coast of Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro – The Most Vibrant City in The World
- Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro
- Where to Stay in Rio de Janeiro
- Buzios – A Seaside Paradise as Colorful as Its History
- Things to Do in Buzios, Brazil
- Where to Stay in Buzios, Brazil
- Ilha Grande – from Prison to Paradise
Around 65% of Brazil’s population lives on the coast, and much of the social activities and lifestyle are centered around the beach. Fresh seafood, a laid-back lifestyle, music, and dance all take place on white-sand beaches in glorious sunshine.
Brazil is a huge country with several different climate types as you travel from north to south, so be prepared for some varied weather. Regarding tourist seasons, the best times to travel are April to June, and August to October. July is a school holiday month, and mid-December to January are the obvious Christmas holiday season, plus it’s incredi...
Brazil has an amazing public transportation network, with very high-quality buses and coaches traveling all over the country 24/7. There are also plenty of affordable flights if you book early, although they will still be pricier than traveling by road. Booking buses are relatively easy. However, you often need to go to the main bus terminal to do ...
Rio de Janeiro or the Cidade Marvilhosa to its local inhabitants is a South American super-city of more than 14 million people, is a city of flair, style, history, culture, extravagance, and elegance, all woven together with an inherent vibrancy and sensuality that can be felt nowhere else. Rio is a city where everything blends into everything else...
Explore the nightlife
Rio’s nightlife is the kind of stuff legends are made of, but we wanted to make sure we experienced the real thing, not just some backpacker bar full of people we can party with back home. We wanted to party with real Brazilian people, in real Brazilian bars and clubs, so we met up with Tours Gone Wild, to experience the real Rio, with guest list access to the best clubs and bars in the city, with barely a backpacker in sight. We had our very own party guide who picked us up at the hotel, too...
Explore Copacabana
When you think Copacabana, the mind flashes images of G-string bikinis, speedos, oily bronzed Brazilians on the beach, Samba and Caipirinhas! The 4 km beach serves many purposes to the community of Copacabana – early morning exercise; dog walking, yoga, working out, sunset walks and football. In the later hours of the evening, it serves as a backdrop to the many beachside bars between the road and the beach, where Samba tunes mix with the background music of the waves breaking onto the shore....
Walk the historic downtown
Rio de Janeiro is a fantastic city for urban exploration – the blend of historic Portuguese colonial architecture, modern city life, and that famous Brazilian atmosphere make it one of the most interesting and captivating cities in South America. We recommend a city walking tour with Context Travel– we started at the Convent of Santo Antonio, where the city of Rio de Janeiro was born back in 1608, making it the oldest standing building in the city. We learned all about the rich history of Rio...
To get a real taste of the Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro lifestyle, stay in a luxury hotel along the main seafront promenade, with views over the beach to the south and rooftop views of Christ the Redeemer and the mountains to the North. We stayed at the Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel, a four-star luxury hotel overlooking the ocean.
If backpacking on a budget is more your style, then check out Limetime Hostel Rio. Famous for their cool atmosphere and Caipirinha party nights, you’ll meet a lot of great people and have a lot of fun.
Often referred to as the Brazilian Saint Tropez, this refined coastal paradise started life as a settlement of European pirates and slave traders, later growing into a prosperous and tranquil fishing town. When the quaint and picturesque town received a visit from actress Brigitte Bardot in the 1960’s, it quickly shot to fame as a stylish and bouti...
Stroll around the historic streets
With old world charm, historic stone buildings and cobbled-stone streets, walking around and soaking up the atmosphere, pausing here and there for an ice cream, coffee, or perhaps an afternoon Caipirinha, is the perfect, simple way to enjoy a day in Buzios.
Take a Schooner boat tour of the best beaches
After you’ve seen Buzios from the land, the next best way to see the town is from the sea. We organized a morning boat tour with Grayline Brazil, which took us by wooden schooner to the best local swimming spots in the area. With a fun crowd of other Brazilian and international travelers, plus an onboard bar combined with blue skies, sunshine and cool, blue water, a boat tour is one of the best things to do in Buzios, Brazil.
Rent a beach buggy and go beach hopping
A buggy is a classic Volkswagen Beetle, which has been converted into an open-top beach cruising machine, perfect for hopping from around some of many white-sand beaches of Buzios. They can only be driven within the town limits, as they’re not legal on Brazil’s main highways, but they’re great fun! (All you need is a valid drivers’ license from your home country and a credit card for security.)
Boutique Luxury – Porto Bay Boutique, Buzios
We spent our first two nights in Buzios in Porto Bay Boutique Hotel, a four-star collection of stylish suites, set amongst its own carefully maintained forest of trees and tropical plants. There are views over the town to the ocean, and it’s only a 5-minute walk to the town center and the Rua Das Pedras. Breakfast is a great selection of fresh fruits, cereals, eggs, bread and juices, served alongside the pool which is surrounded by trees and birds. The rooms are comfortable, stylish and moder...
Backpacker Budget with extra comforts – Yolo Hostel
There are hundreds of hostels in Buzios, making it hard to choose one in particular, but we’re pretty sure we stayed in the perfect hostel. Yolo Hostelis like a big family home, converted into a cool hostel by three friends, complete with outdoor swimming pool, a BBQ and grill area, patios with hammocks, a garden and a massive living room and TV. The relaxed and friendly vibe is really what makes this place great – Everyone has breakfast together by the pool, hanging out in the garden and chi...
The natural island retreat of Ilha Grande has one of the most interesting histories you’ll find of any settlement in the world. Like Buzios, it started life as a pirates’ lair, before later being used as a leper colony. Up until the 1990’s, it was also home to Brazil’s most notorious prisons, holding all types of dangerous murderers as well as poli...
Jan 15, 2019 · During the next three decades, the Portuguese settled and took control of the Brazilian coast, eliminating a French attempt at colonization and, in its place, founding the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565.
Oct 7, 2020 · Article 1 of the 1993 law basic repeats the previous definition of territorial sea of the 1970 decree-law, only modifying the breadth of it: “The Brazilian territorial sea is a belt of sea 12 nautical miles in breadth, measured from the low-water line along the continental and insular Brazilian coast, as marked on large-scale charts ...
Dec 16, 2021 · Our first encounter with Brazil was nothing short of magical. The island was in stark contrast to what we had seen while sailing the 1,400 miles from Cape Verde across the Atlantic Ocean. Fernando de Noronha is the largest of Brazil’s offshore islands and is a port of entry. Credit: Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits.
