Archive for the 'Minas Gerais' Category

Maria Fumaca of Sao Joao del Rey & Tiradentes

In Sao Joao del Rey, the terminus of the heritage railway, once a part of Minas Gerais Railways that sprung up in 1880s during the reign of the emperor Don Pedro II, as the Smoking Mary is getting ready to take off for its run to Tiradentes, passengers admire its polished parts and listen close [...]

Visit Minas Gerais

It seems that most first time visitors to Brazil outright focus on Rio de Janiero, Iguassu Falls, Salvador, may be Pantanal and at having at least a quick look at the Amazon by flying into Manaus. The two cities certainly should be visited, and so should the amazing falls and the Amazonia. But even though [...]

Brazil tour with three weeks to spare

Most organized tours to Brazil average ten days, but as large as Brazil is, with as much diversity as Brazil has to offer, you have to set your priorities carefully before contacting an operator that specializes in custom design itineraries to Brazil. Three weeks is a minimum amount of time to allocate for this striking [...]