15 days in... Brazil!
- Joana Ribeiro Sabino
- Aug 29, 2018
- 9 min read
Hello again! How have you been? Yes I'm back. And this time, I'm going to a moor tropical land. Brazil! The birth country of my husband. With he's help, I'm going to talk about the places to go in this beautiful country. Since it is a big country, I decided to chose 3 states to explore. The main reason of this selection, it's because I have been in 1 of them and my husband in 2.
Pernambuco
Pernambuco is a state in northeaster Brazil, in the Atlantic Ocean. Its modern capital, Recife, includes a port, the old city and the popular beach area of Boa Viagem. Along the coast, the volcanic archipelago of Fernando de Noronha has a jagged coastline, few urbanized beaches and a maritime park. South of Recife, the beach of Porto de Galinhas, protected by a reef, offers natural pools. To the north is Olinda, a colonial city set amid lush vegetation. Pernambuco extends westwards through three geographical zones: the humid coastal region, with beaches and dense forests, the driest agricultural region with vast fields and agricultural land, and, more inland, the semi-arid back lands, with huge plateaus. The rugged region encompasses the city on the waterfront of Caruaru. Rich in northeaster Brazilian culture, Caruaru is the unofficial capital of the musical genre region, forró. The city also hosts several fairs and religious festivals, including the great Feast of St. John in June.
Accommodation
The average price of an Arbnb in this state is around 64 euros but you can find prices from 7 euros per night.
Transportation
In this subject matter, there is a lot o competition between the companies. But knowing Brazil, the most used transport its by bus (onibus in Brazilian Portuguese). My research was inconclusive, case the bus companies in Brazil don't work in the same way as in Europe where in some cities you have combine cards to go around. But I will write the main bus terminals in this state where they can help you to get at your destination. The terminals are; Terminal Rodoviário de Recife, Terminal Rodoviário De Arcoverde, Terminal Rodoviário de Barreiros, Rodoviária de Garanhuns, Terminal Rodoviário da Vitória de Santo Antão, Terminal Rodoviário de Lajedo, Terminal Rodoviário de Carpina, Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário de Caruaru, Terminal Rodoviário de Salgueiro, Terminal Rodoviário de Chã Grande, Terminal Rodoviário de Palmares, Borborema, Seja Bem Vindo A Araripina, Terminal Rodoviário de Limoeiro, Terminal Rodoviário de Rio Formoso, Terminal Rodoviário de Timbaúba, Terminal Rodoviário de Altinho, Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolândia, and finally Terminal Rodoviário de Ribeirão. You can always ask for a Taxi or an Uber in this state. In some situations it can be useful when you don't know where to go. Renting a car in Recife Airport for 5 days is around R$119,90 (which is 25 euros).
Attractions
This is my list for 5 days in Pernambuco if you can go to all this places. I will start from the most important ones in case you don't have time to do them all.
1 - Carneiros Beach 2 - Ricardo Brennand Institute (Tickets R$30.00 each). 3 - Olinda Historical Center 4 - Fernando de Noronha National Marine Park (Tickets R$195,00 each). 5 - Marco Zero Square 6 - Alto da Sé 7 - Two Brothers Park 8 - Cantimbau Nacional Park 9 - Veneza Water Park (Tickets R$140,00 each). 10 - Serrambi Beach 11 - São Bento Basilica and Monastery 12 - Recife Botanic Garden 13 - Muro Alto Beach 14 - Mirabilandia (Tickets R$80,00 each). 15 - São Francisco Convent 16 - Santa Cruz de Itamaracá Fort 17 - Cais do Sertão Museum (Tickets R$10,00 each). 18 - Carmo de Olinda Church 19 - Francisco Brennand Ceramic Office 20 - Hippocampus Project 21 - Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue 22 - Jaqueira Park 23 - Pernambuco Handicrafts Center 24 - Pernambuco Embassy - Olinda Giant Dolls (Tickets R$15,00 each). 25 - Paço do Frevo (Tickets R$8,00 each). 26 - Dourada Chapel 27 - Santo António Church 28 - Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools 29 - Nossa Senhora do Carmo Basilica and Monastery 30 - Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Fort
The total for these attractions is R$478, converted in to euros you will know that you most spend moor less 98,86 euros.
Photos of the Attractions
Video by; Copa Airlines
Food
Even with a big coast line and several islands, Brazil itself it's not a big fan of seafood because it is a very expensive food. But they are very well-known for its good meat! Most often livestock are raised outdoors, which makes good meat. These are top 3 typical foods in Pernambuco.
Carne de Sol
Very traditional here, Carne de Sol does not need any seasoning other than salt. She is tanned with this seasoning in the sun for a few days and with that she does not need anything other than being fried, baked on a plate or even on a barbecue. Photo by; cantinhodena
Cozido
Its made with chambaril (beef leg), jerky, bacon in chunks and calabrian sausage. Cook the meat with all the seasoning and plenty of broth, a lot of onion, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, coriander, bay leaf. Some people put cumin powder and paprika. It is served with pirão, which is made with the sifted broth and thickened with cassava flour, cooked vegetables along with the meat that pick up all the flavour and white rice. Photo by; cantinhodena
Buchada
Made with the goat's guts. Not everyone likes it. The buchada takes the viscera that are chopped into very small pieces. The intestines serve to make the 'buchos' where the sarapatel (mincemeat made of viscera) is placed. The buchos are sewn and taken to the fire to arrive at the broth that later will be stirred with the flour to make the pyramid. The guts of goat are also used in this dish. It is accompanied by vegetables and white rice. Photo by; cantinhodena
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, the birthplace of my husband! It's a large Brazilian seaside state, famous for the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Also known for the large "favelas" tents built on the hillsides, the exciting Carnival, with floats, extravagant costumes and sambas (typical Brazilian music). Among the sports activities, the most outstanding are volleyball on Ipanema beach and surfing. There is also sites seeing like Pedra Bonita. The sandy beaches range from Guanabara Bay to Barra, in the west, with bike paths and kiosks that sell coconut water. The Tijuca National Park is home to mountains covered with rain forest and filled with waterfalls, hiking trails and toucans. Groups of samba, forró and bossa nova make presentations in the bars of Lapa. A wonderful state that hosted the 2016 Olympic Games.
Accommodation
The average prince on arbnb in here its around 50 euros. The less expensive ones are houses with prices of 7 euros per night.
Transportation
If the visitor chooses to use buses, boats, or trains as public transport in Rio, the best way around the city of Rio de Janeiro is the Prepaid Bilhete Único Carioca, which grants discounts in case a second trip is made up to two and a half hours after the first. This prepaid card can be bought at RioCard stores, which is the company that manages these cards. If you wish to travel in Niterói, there’s a specific Bilhete Único for that city. Or if you want to visit Rio’s neighborhood cities, there’s the alternative of buying an Intercity Bilhete Único, both sold at a RioCard store. There is no unic valores for a day on these cards. All I know is, you have to charge them with a certain amount of money and used them. The public transportation have different prices. You can also call a taxi or uber (this is the safest option to go around the city). Renting a car in this state for 5 days its around 100 euros.
Attractions
This is my list for 5 days in Rio de Janeiro if you can go to all this places. I will start from the most important ones in case you don't have time to do them all.
1 - Cristo Redentor
2 - Selarón Stairway
3 - Maracanã Stadium
4 - Lage Park
5 - Sambódromo
6 - Rio de Janeiro Botanic Garden (Tickets R$15,00 each).
7 - Carioca Aqueduct
8 - Copacabana Fort (Tickets R$6,00 each).
9 - São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
10 - Tijuca National Park
11 - Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (Tickets R$10,00 each).
12 - Aterro do Flamengo
13 - Municipal Theatro
14 - Boa Vista Farm
15 - Chinese View
16 - Rio–Niterói Bridge (Tools R$4,30).
17 - Nossa Senhora da Candelária Church
18 - Tomorrow Museum (Tickets R$20,00 each).
19 - Rio de Janeiro Modern Art Museum
20 - AquaRio (Tickets R$100,00 each).
21 - Real Portuguese Reading Office
22 - Rio Art Museum
23 - Joatinga Beach
24 - National Museum (Tickets R$8,00 each).
25 - Catete Palace (Tickets R$6,00 each).
26 - Fine Arts National Museum
27 - Rio de Janeiro Zoo (Tickets R$20,00 each).
28 - Imperial Museum (Tickets R$10,00 each).
29 - Paço Imperial
The total for these attractions is R$199,30, converted in to euros you will know that you most spend moor less 41,22 euros.
Photos of the Attractions
Video by; View from Above
Food
This are the top 3 typical foods in Rio de Janeiro.
Biscuit Globo and Drink Mate
Not really a dish but it is the snack of the city, to go to the beach of Rio and never to have taken a Globe with Mate is not to know the carioca in its essence.
Photo by; diariodorio
Carioca Feijoada (with black beans)
All the Brazilians can do this dish... but in Rio it has a special flavour!
Photo by; diariodorio
Steak with French fries
It has in the whole world but only in Rio it is obligatory to eat once a week!
Photo by; diariodorio
Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina is a state in the southern region of Brazil. A long coastline with the Atlantic and many islands, it is known for its beaches and mountains. Florianopolis, the capital, has a traditional public market with bars, restaurants and food stalls. Florianopolis is basically on the island of Santa Catarina, which has beach resorts on the north. Lagoa da Conceição, a protected lagoon in the center of the island. It is a center for windsurfing, nightlife and gastronomy. On the east coast, Joaquina beach allows you to ski in the sand in the middle of white sand dunes. Ribeirão da Ilha, a fishing village on the west coast, is known for its oysters and traditional Azorean houses. The state features cities to the north founded by German settlers in the 19th century, such as Blumenau, known for alpine-style architecture and the annual Oktoberfest. At the southern end, the Aparados da Serra National Park protects the Atlantic Forest, Araucaria conifers and canyons.
Accommodation
The average prince on arbnb in here its around 65 euros. The less expensive ones are houses with prices of 6 euros per night.
Transportation
The situation of transports in Santa Catarina is moor less the same as in Pernambuco State. So I will do the same in this paragraph and tell you the bus terminals in Santa Catarina state. Those are; Terminal Rodoviário Santa Terezinha, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria, Terminal Rodoviário de Balneário Camboriú, Terminal Rodoviário de Piçarras, Terminal Rodoviário Chapecó, Terminal Rodoviário D. Honorato Piazera, Estação Rodoviária de Criciúma, Terminal Rodoviário de Brusque, Terminal Rodoviário Indaial, Rodoviária de Joinville, Rodoviária de Navegantes, Terminal Rodoviário de Rio do Sul, Terminal Rodoviário de Itajaí, Terminal Rodoviário Enseada, Rodoviário de Jaraguá do Sul, Terminal Rodoviário de Porto Belo (Perequê), Terminal Rodoviário de Laguna, Rodoviária de Itapema, Terminal Rodoviario de Campos Novos and finally Rodoviária de Canoinhas. You can also call a Taxi or Uber. I recommend this one if you don't know where to go. Renting a car in Florianópolis Airport for 5 days medium size is around 70 euros.
Attractions
This is my list for 5 days in Santa Catarina if you can go to all this places. I will start from the most important ones in case you don't have time to do them all.
1 - Beto Carrero World (Tickets R$115,00 each).
2 - Unipraias Camboriú Park
3 - Cristo Luz
4 - São José da Ponta Grossa Fortress (Tickets R$8,00 each).
5 - Serra do Corvo Branco
6 - Lagoinha Beach
7 - Pirate Ship
8 - São Joaquim National Park
9 - Santa Marta Lighthouse
10 - Peri Lagon
11 - Cruz e Sousa Palace
12 - Sepultura Beach
13 - Água Show Park
14 - Morro do Careca Tourist Complex
15 - Ramiro Ruediger Park
16 - Rio do Boi Trail
The total for these attractions is R$123,00, converted in to euros you will know that you most spend moor less 25,51 euros. (These are valores that I could find on the internet. There are some attractions that are paid and I couldn't find the valor).
Photos of the Attractions
Video by; Visit Brasil
Food
This are the top 3 typical foods in Santa Catarina.
Risoto de Frutos do Mar
Photo by; tipicas
Pudim de Ovos
Photo by; tipicas
Pãozinho no Caité
Photo by; tipicas
And that's all what I have advice. If you have any doubts about this destination I help you on what I can answer since I do have familiarity with Brazil.
I hope you enjoy and have nice travels!
Greetings; Joana Ribeiro Sabino
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