Salvador, referred to in textbooks as Brazil’s “first” capital, was the seat of Portuguese colonial power for over two centuries. Brazilians love its turquoise beaches and rows of pastel 17th-century ...

Thanks to the Brazilian government waiving the visa requirement for U.S. citizens – and those from Canada, Australia and Japan, too – in June 2019, planning a trip to Brazil has gotten easier. While ...

Brazil stretches across nearly half of South America, and what counts as “best weather” varies dramatically by region. For a ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). When Brazilians have confidence that an endeavour is going to be successful, they say ‘Vai dar praia’ — literally, ‘It’s going to give ...

After adventures in the Amazon or exploring its sprawling cities, holidaymakers in Brazil have ample opportunity to do little more than lie on a towel and pitch up a parasol on its soft sandy shores.

For a break from adventures that follow the Amazon and the swing of samba sessions, Brazil welcomes holidaymakers to lay a towel and pop a parasol on its creamy coast. With over 4,500 miles of ...