The Locals of Brazil

Carnival os almost over, we are starting to miss it, and at the same time, getting some rest from all the partying. Here’s a last selection of the hottest pictures of Carnival in Brazil this year. Arianne Steikopf, from Panico na TV, shows some butt in Bahia’s carnival Arianne Steikopf, from Panico na TV, shows [...]

Another selection of the hottest pictures of Carnival in Brazil. It’s common to see people kissing in public in Carnival Cooper Hefner, represented his father in the Carnival in Rio and chose one of the Devassa beer girls Cooper Hefner, represented his father in the Carnival in Rio and chose one of the Devassa beer [...]

And Carnival starts in Brazil – check here a selection of the best pictures of the party, with lots of beautiful women and drunk people. In Rio, the Bola Preta bloco unites 2 million people this saturday In Rio, the Bola Preta bloco unites 2 million people this saturday The Queens of the Banda do [...]

The scenario is very promising. Together with the Petrochemical Complex of Rio de Janeiro (Comperj) and the pre-salt exploration, investment in oil and gas sector are a thriving sea of ​​opportunities in Brazil. The expectation, according to the Mobilization Program of the National Oil and Natural Gas Industry (Prominp), is that in five years, more [...]

Fergie also comes to the Rio Carnival! Who’s paying to bring her is the company Head & Shoulders, sponsor of the box cabin in the Rio famous Carnival avenue, the Marques de Sapucaí. The space will give guests a pocket show of the singer, from the DJ booth. “Always wanted to Carnival in Rio and [...]

These are the foreigners that have confirmed their presence to the Rio Carnival this year. Hugh Hefner, founder and owner of Playboy Magazine The candidates to be the Devassa Girl Hugh Hefner, the founder and owner of the Playboy magazine will come for the first time to Brazil and enjoy the Carnival in Space Devassa, [...]

This Peninsula paradise 180 kilometers from Rio, Búzios has beaches of Caribbean blue, historical heritage and many options for enjoying day and night. The João Fernandes beach enchanted Brigitte Bardot in the 60s The resort town of Buzios, 180 miles from Rio, has some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Added to this, a [...]

Brazilian model Camila Alves, engaged to actor Matthey McConaughey, closed the trading of the Nasdaq Stock Market, NY, ringing the bell, this Thursday, 9th of february. After closing the activities, the model decided to present everyone with a shot of the pure Brazilian cachaça Leblon. Camila Alves, Mathew McConaughey’s brazilian fiancee gives away cachaça at [...]

Adriana Lima, brazilian model, chosen as one of the best ads of Superbowl 2012. Watch here the two ads that featured the brazilian muse. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Technorati Tags: 2012, adriana lima, brazilian [...]

Following the weekly tradition, and due to its success, here is this weeks Summer Brings Out the Best of Rio post. Here you will find the best pictures of the most beautiful women in Rio de Janeiro. February 2012 edition. Jaque Khury dating at Praia do Pepê, Rio Jaque Khury dating at Praia do Pepê, [...]

Christ the Redeemer is one of the main symbols of Brazil. His image, easily recognized around the world, helps sell products and carries a meaning that opens doors, convince sponsors and public calls for various events. All this obviously leads to a question: what is the value of this brand? In an extreme stretch of [...]

Following the weekly tradition, and due to its success, here is this weeks Summer Brings Out the Best of Rio post. Here you will find the best pictures of the most beautiful women in Rio de Janeiro. Nicole Bahls, brazilian actress and model, sculptural body Miriam Barreto, Portelas sambas school muse 2012 Bookmark on Delicious [...]

The cabin(camarote) of the Brahma beer changed place in Sapucaí(the avenue where Samba schools parade in Carnaval in Rio), but by no means lost its luster. And as always, it promises to be one of the most lively and full of beautiful people of Rio Carnival 2012. To start, Jennifer Lopez is a guaranteed presence [...]

If the Brazilians are known, among other qualities, for creativity and originality in the world of beer is no different. With the growing market for specialty beers, the country took a leap in quality and variety of labels that are available to a public increasingly demanding. According to the Brazilian Kathia Zanatta, bier sommelière from [...]

One of the greatest phenomena of the electronic music world, the British Fatboy Slim, surrendered on Thursday to the samba of the Porto da Pedra school in Rio de Janeiro. Fatboy, who is in Brazil for a series of presentations, visited the space of the school, in Sao Goncalo, during technical rehearsal, and soon took [...]

Saturday Profile of the New York Times newspaper features Eike Batista, brazilian magnate: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/21/world/americas/a-brazilian-magnate-points-to-himself-for-inspiration.html Very good insights and information about his country. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Technorati Tags: Eike Batista, newspaper, Profile

For the tenth time, brazilian model Viviane Araujo again makes grown man drool over her curves. The magazine “Sexy” released several photos of the Queen of the Drums of Salgueiro Samba School in Rio de Janeiro. In the images, Vivi appears mostly on her back, highlighting her buttocks. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend [...]

The Locals of Brazil website is starting its own blog ring. What that is: it’s a way to share links of common interestes blogs/sites and increase traffic for all of them. We will be posting your blog or website and you will receive common information about the group from time to time. Use the form [...]

Mariana Sousa, Muse of the samba school in Rio Uniao da Ilha do Governador, shows her good shape at the beach in Rio. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Technorati Tags: brazilian bikini, muse, pictures, Samba, [...]

Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana is about to enter the Marley family. She is datign Rohan Marley, Bob Marley’s son, and the couple is getting married in Ethiopia at the end of the year. “I was scared when Rohan said he loved me on the first day we met.” Engaged since October 2011, the couple decided [...]

FMEWFGA7EEKF Copied from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16407585 By Will Smale >>>>> Brazil’s economic future appears to be as impressive as the view from Francisco Itzaina’s high-rise office in downtown Rio de Janeiro. The South American boss of engine-maker Rolls-Royce’s windows provide a panoramic vantage point over the city’s vast Guanabara Bay. With cargo ships, ferries and cruise liners [...]

Beautiful Quiteria Chagas, brazilian model, is chosen as Vila Isabel muse, Rio de Janeiro samba school in 2012 Carnival. The beautiful black model stars in a photo shoot in a Rio de janeiro beach. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the [...]

Adriana Lima is the star of the new colection of the renowned bikinis “Victoria’s Secret.” The new collection is inspired in Brazil, and is called “From Brazil with Love.” The model Candice Swanepoel also participates in the campaign. As a sneak peek, the brand has released a video with scenes of the campaign, it shows [...]

Solange Gomes, Brazilian actress, drew stares wearing a red and full of rocks dress during a rehearsal of the Samba School of Porto da Pedra in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday. Encouraged, the brunette, who is queen of the school battery, danced a lot and delighted everyone on site. Solange Gomes Bookmark on Delicious Digg [...]

Summer is the face of Rio, and not only then, but this is the station where everyone goes to the beach. The beaches in Rio are a place where all kinds kf people go. Older people, kids, rockers, hipsters, actors and actresses, intellectuals, you will find it all. And they all coexist in that environment. [...]

Living in another country can be the beginning of a new career, the more chances for professional development, and the opportunity to know a different culture. However, depending on destination, living in foreign cities can also be much more expensive than expected. The appreciation of the real has made the Rio de Janeiro, for example, [...]

Brazil, benefited from huge fossil and hydroelectric resources, goes now through a wind energy boom, thanks to its lower production costs, coupled with government incentives, which attract an increasing number of foreign companies. The wind energy sector of the country has a current capacity of 1,400 MW and is projected that this figure will be [...]

A survey by the Commercial Properties, a real estate company, noted that the region between Lucas do Rio Verde to Sinop in Mato Grosso, is one of the locations that house the most expensive rural estates in Brazil. Each hectare in rural areas increased by about 30% this year alone. Two years ago an hectare [...]

American Airlines is gearing up for a busy tourist season by reintroducing its daily nonstop New York–Rio de Janeiro route throughout the Brazilian summer. The revamped service will run from November 15th, 2011 to April 2012, according to the company, and is following a trend of increased flights from the U.S. to Brazil. An American [...]

You all probably know by now, that foreigners can legally purchase property in Brazil. But do you know the common practices for buying in the country? Here are the possible steps 1. You need a Brazilian ID called a CPF. This is a tax id. 2. To get a CPF you need a birth certificate [...]

Following the prior post about jobs in Brazil. Here a few a resources to start your search for open positions in Brazil for foreigners. www.catho.com.br One of the biggest brazilian job websites. Content in portuguese but try to website translation tools like Google Translate to get yourself around the website. Usually job offers geared to [...]

FastCompany talks about Foxconn requests to have another plant in Brazil. The comment at the end of the article is very good, it seems part of the article. From http://www.fastcompany.com/1751289/foxconn-brazil-battle-over-future-12-billion-game-changer-factory Foxconn, Brazil Battle Over Future $12 Billion Game-Changer Factory BY KIT EATONToday Foxconn, most famous as Apple’s China-based manufacturer, has set out a stringent list [...]

Sao Joao da Barra is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, more precisely in the North. It is located near the city of Campos. It occupies an area of 458.611 km ², with 30,595 inhabitants, according to 2009 data. It is 330 km away from Rio de Janeiro and 38 km from [...]

There is no place today in Brazil that presents a more promising development scenario than the Capital of Oil, Macaé. The city breathes oil and gas, and large companies have been doubling their investments in Macaé, making the city a major hub for the application of private resources and oil development in Brazil. According to [...]

Foxconn, which makes Apple’s products in China, looking for land to open its third factory in Jundiai, about 50 kilometers from Sao Paulo. The search has sparked rumors that the goal was to build the first factory of Apple in the country. Foxconn already has two plants in Jundiai, which manufactures products from Sony and [...]

Macaé is a city located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, 180 km northeast of the state capital. Its population was recorded as 206,748 in 2010 and the municipal covers an area of 1,216 km². Macaé is generally considered to be the centre of the Brazilian offshore petroleum industry. As a consequence it [...]

Mr. Rant and I were joking around about our little city of love here in Rio de Janeiro. I mean, let’s just be honest, no single person comes to Rio de Janeiro and doesn’t hope to get laid.So we came up with the perfect tourism logo for the citizens of …

It’s been a while since I’ve cruised the bus scene in Rio de Janeiro. I’m lucky enough to be able fulfill most of my needs in my neighborhood and get basically everywhere else by metro.  But sometimes I need to go elsewhere so I’ve decided to get …

This is a city where people care. They care in a way that makes you sometimes want to run away screaming.  But you learn a lot with all this unwanted, but adored, advise.Today I was scolded because my long legged toddler’s feet were somewhere near…

(with Two Brothers in the background) Ask any beach-going Brazilian that has been to Rio de Janeiro what images come to mind when they think of Rio and I’d bet Biscoito Globo is one of them. The famous doughnut-shaped powder biscuits are as common a sight as the sunbathers in Ipanema applauding the beautiful sunsets, [...]

Paraty is a world heritage site, a beautiful cobbled colonial town, with a traffic-free historical centre. Outside festival season at least, it appears to have stopped in time. The original inhabitants were Guaiana Indians, but the present town was fou…

Go see the Sao Sebastiao Metropolian Cathedral in Cinelandia…. It’s pretty cool and you know you always look at it but just never go in…

You know you are in Brazil when the normal, everyday, all hours of the day Carnaval celebration television commercial looks like this.

Kitesurfing has been growing in popularity as a water sport since the early nineties, with the thrill of speed, jumping through the air and the ability to travel for great distances, attracting many to ocean shores.Brazil offers great beaches for ‘on-s…

1.  Your children choose rice and beans over Mac & Cheese. Hell, they choose it over everything.2.  You are “tired” of all the Carnaval stuff and yet go to all the blocos.3.  You use ceiling fans not air conditioning4.  You toas…

I’ve driven by the giant guitars in Gavea & Copa but hadn’t really looked into what Rock in Rio entails until this weekend. Turns out it’s from September 23rd until October 2nd and will feature the following bands (announced thus…

I entered into a debate with my Mother over whether Brazil is a 2nd or 3rd world country. And since I am a true pain in the ass daughter, I had to go look it up to prove her wrong.And why did I think I was right when I said Brazil is considered 3rd wor…

A great pool can be the pièce de résistance for a good pousada. From rooftop city dwellings to mountain-top inns with eye-popping vistas, the pousada pool is a sensual, chill-out space that provides us with the touch of luxury and…

For my New Years resolution, I decided to stop half-assing it with my blog and start dedicating serious time to it.  Organize it.  Clean up all the widgets and add on stuff. Oh, and mustn’t forget organizing blog posts and categorizing them f…

This Brazilian Drug Lord Is a Huge Justin Bieber Fan Some 2,600 police and army operatives swept through a Brazilian slum on Sunday, seizing 11 tons of marijuana and “a small arsenal” of weapons—including a missile—from a notorious drug gang. They also found a Justin Bieber mural. Pezao, whom The Guardian describes as “one of [...]

Paul shows all his charisma once more in a concert in Brazil. He even falls at the end of the concert! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Technorati Tags: paul mcartneys fall

Brazil is increasingly becoming a great destination for surfing enthusiasts, especially with a number of surf camps opening around the country. Beaches are in abundance here, the conditions are ideal and the surf culture amongst you…

Everyone has different takes on what luxury is when it comes to accommodation. Some see it in Egyptian cotton sheets and champagne breakfasts, others in concierge services, and beauty products in the bathroom. For me it is a combination of comfort…

Some of the most beautiful, and breathtaking sunsets I have ever witnessed  have been in Brazil. Whether its a view from a lush green mountain, crossing the still waters of the Amazon or sitting on a deserte…

This was another international concert in Brazil in 2010. Where in the world would you see Dinosaur Jr playing for free in a plaza?! This was in Sao Paulo. Not to mention that Rolling Stones also played for free in Copacabana beach, Rio,some time ago. This is more than one million people in Copacabana singing [...]

One of the good things about being in Brazil when the dollar is low against the real, is the amount of good concerts that happen here. For the lucky people that live in the cities where most international shows happen it was common these last years to have the chance to see great bands! Just [...]

Reality of Brazil… this picture is a real description of Brazil! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post