Southeast Region of Brazil
Attractions, sightseeing, geography, sports and recreation in the states of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Espiritu Santo, Minas Gerais and the cities of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Búzios.
Jesuit Missions of South America PhotoTour
The priests of the Society of Jesus, more commonly known as Jesuits, developed the series of missions, called a reducción in Spanish, or redução in Portuguese, in what is now Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay as a social and economic extension of the mission to bring the Roman Catholic religion to the indigenous populations.
The priests of the Society of Jesus, more commonly known as Jesuits, developed the series of missions, called a reducción in Spanish, or redução in Portuguese, in what is now Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay as a social and economic extension of the mission to bring the Roman Catholic religion to the indigenous populations.
A Visit to Ouro Preto, Brazil
At the height of the gold and diamond boom in the mid 18th century, Ouro Preto, or Black Gold, was the richest town in South America and the capital of Minas Gerais state. When the ore petered out, the capital was moved to Belo Horizonte and Ouro Preto settled into a long snooze. Now it is a gem of colonial architecture, a university town and as yet, not over-ridden by tourists.
At the height of the gold and diamond boom in the mid 18th century, Ouro Preto, or Black Gold, was the richest town in South America and the capital of Minas Gerais state. When the ore petered out, the capital was moved to Belo Horizonte and Ouro Preto settled into a long snooze. Now it is a gem of colonial architecture, a university town and as yet, not over-ridden by tourists.
Ilhabela, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ilhabela, in the state of Sao Paulo, on Brazil's largest maritime island, is a rain forest ecological reserve, with miles of pristine beaches, spectacular waterfalls and mountain views, and is popular for both land and sea sports and recreation.
Ilhabela, in the state of Sao Paulo, on Brazil's largest maritime island, is a rain forest ecological reserve, with miles of pristine beaches, spectacular waterfalls and mountain views, and is popular for both land and sea sports and recreation.
Paraty, Brazil
Paraty, also spelled Parati, is a lovely colonial town, 125 miles from Rio de Janeiro on Ilha Grande Bay, Brazil's southeastern coast. It lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states. See this interactive map from Expedia.
Paraty, also spelled Parati, is a lovely colonial town, 125 miles from Rio de Janeiro on Ilha Grande Bay, Brazil's southeastern coast. It lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states. See this interactive map from Expedia.
Arraial do Cabo
Photos and description in Brazilian.
Photos and description in Brazilian.
Arraial do Cabo
In Arraial do Cabo, the visitor will find white-sand beaches of crystal-clear water, dunes, reefs, ecological reserves, preserved Atlantic Forest, six-thousand-year-old sambaquis (hills made of shells and other items from pre-historic inhabitants) and one of the most appropriate regions for fishing in the planet.
In Arraial do Cabo, the visitor will find white-sand beaches of crystal-clear water, dunes, reefs, ecological reserves, preserved Atlantic Forest, six-thousand-year-old sambaquis (hills made of shells and other items from pre-historic inhabitants) and one of the most appropriate regions for fishing in the planet.
Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"Having being declared the capital city of scuba diving, the main attraction of Arraial do Cabo is the sea.The town itself, surrounded by hills and resembling a fishing village, has white dunes, sandbanks, lagoons, unspoiled beaches and beautiful headlands; from Pontal do Atalaia, one such headland, you can enjoy a wonderful coastal sunset."
"Having being declared the capital city of scuba diving, the main attraction of Arraial do Cabo is the sea.The town itself, surrounded by hills and resembling a fishing village, has white dunes, sandbanks, lagoons, unspoiled beaches and beautiful headlands; from Pontal do Atalaia, one such headland, you can enjoy a wonderful coastal sunset."
As Mians Gerais
Site in Brazilian about the mines of the state of Minas Gerais that brought so much wealth to the region.
Site in Brazilian about the mines of the state of Minas Gerais that brought so much wealth to the region.
Brotas travel guide
Popular location, in the center if Sao Paulo state, for waterfalls, rivers, rafting, and canyoning.
Popular location, in the center if Sao Paulo state, for waterfalls, rivers, rafting, and canyoning.
Environmental Program: The Last Noah's Ark
Photos of some of the waterfalls in Brotas.
Photos of some of the waterfalls in Brotas.
Historic Town of Ouro Preto
Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto (Black Gold) was the focal point of the gold rush and Brazil's golden age in the 18th century. With the exhaustion of the gold mines in the 19th century, the city's influence declined but many churches, bridges and fountains remain as a testimony to its past prosperity and the exceptional talent of the Baroque sculptor Aleijadinho.
Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto (Black Gold) was the focal point of the gold rush and Brazil's golden age in the 18th century. With the exhaustion of the gold mines in the 19th century, the city's influence declined but many churches, bridges and fountains remain as a testimony to its past prosperity and the exceptional talent of the Baroque sculptor Aleijadinho.
Minas Gerais
Portal to events, activities, tourism, lodging, cuisine, history of the mines, photos, history and geography.
Portal to events, activities, tourism, lodging, cuisine, history of the mines, photos, history and geography.
Minas Gerais
"The French geologist Gorceix summed up Minas Gerais 150 years ago, when he wrote that the state had "a breast of iron and a heart of gold". Its hills and mountains contain the richest mineral deposits in Brazil, and led to the area being christened "General Mines" when gold and diamonds were found at the end of the seventeenth century."
"The French geologist Gorceix summed up Minas Gerais 150 years ago, when he wrote that the state had "a breast of iron and a heart of gold". Its hills and mountains contain the richest mineral deposits in Brazil, and led to the area being christened "General Mines" when gold and diamonds were found at the end of the seventeenth century."
Ouro Preto - Historical City
Official site, in Portuguese, for the historic city of Ouro Preto, with photos, maps, descriptions, multimedia views, including a DVD in English and Portuguese, and many attractions.
Official site, in Portuguese, for the historic city of Ouro Preto, with photos, maps, descriptions, multimedia views, including a DVD in English and Portuguese, and many attractions.
Ouro Prêto
Ouro Prêto (Black Gold) lies in the state Minas Gerais of Brazil. It's a true colonial gem with wonderful baroque buildings and churches. Vila Rica do Ouro Prêto, the full name of the city, was founded at the end of the 17th century (1698) when it became the center of the gold rush.
Ouro Prêto (Black Gold) lies in the state Minas Gerais of Brazil. It's a true colonial gem with wonderful baroque buildings and churches. Vila Rica do Ouro Prêto, the full name of the city, was founded at the end of the 17th century (1698) when it became the center of the gold rush.
Rio & the Route of Gold
"The Route of Gold rambles along rugged mountains from the beautifully preserved colonial gold mining towns of Ouro Preto and São João del Rei to the ancient seaport of Paraty. This bounty of gold provided the wealth to build the royal colonial seat of Rio de Janeiro as well as the Old World capital, Lisbon."
"The Route of Gold rambles along rugged mountains from the beautifully preserved colonial gold mining towns of Ouro Preto and São João del Rei to the ancient seaport of Paraty. This bounty of gold provided the wealth to build the royal colonial seat of Rio de Janeiro as well as the Old World capital, Lisbon."
Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
Photos include architecture, churches, people, nature and every day scenes.
Photos include architecture, churches, people, nature and every day scenes.
Virtual Ilhabela
Portal to beaches, lodgings, sports, shopping and restaurants with maps and history.
Portal to beaches, lodgings, sports, shopping and restaurants with maps and history.