A highly recognizable fixture of Rio de Janeiro’s infamous cityscape, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói — MAC) is an imposing structure of modern architecture. Designed and engineered by Oscar Niemeyer and Bruno Contarini, the saucer-like building boasts a wondrous panoramic view, as well as art exhibitions and an outdoor reflecting pool. From the viewing gallery, landmarks such as Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain can be seen, making this a true cultural point of interest for any vacationer in Brasil.

(Images from Moma.org)

Designer Paula Hermanny spent Carnaval in Buzios, her favorite beach in Brasil. An emerald peninsula boasting stretches of beautiful beaches, Buzios has a plethora of charming aspects, one of which is Rua das Pedras or “Stone Street.”

Characterized by old world cobblestones, Rua das Pedras is a 600 meter strip of picturesque meeting places, brimming with exclusive boutiques, great shopping, street cafes and restaurants with exquisite dining. Skirting the coastline, this old world street attracts both locals and tourists alike with its quaint Brasilian allure. Rua das Pedras also comes alive at night, boasting lively bars, dance-inducing music and night ...

It is a time of summer revelries as Brasilian Carnival (also known as “Carnaval” in Portugese) continues until tomorrow, Fat Tuesday. Here at ViX Swimwear, we can’t help but turn our thoughts to the contagious energy that must be consuming the streets of Rio. Crowds of locals and tourists alike, are traversing the city and taking in all that the “Cidade Maravilhosa” or Marvelous City has to offer.

With so much to do and see, pare down your list with a gastronomic delight sure to make your trip to Rio de Janeiro a palatable one. Satyricon, in Ipanema, has ...

Brasilian Carnival, or “carnaval” in Portuguese, is a time of high-spirited celebrations. About forty days before Easter, offices and shops close down for days of festivities that spring across major coastal cities of the country. As summer reaches its peak in Brasil, parties often spread out to the beach and last all day and night.

Though also widely celebrated in the cities of Olinda and Salvador, Rio de Janeiro has long been considered the Carnival capital of the world, specifically in the southern part of the city, Zona Sul. Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are prime beaches perfect for experiencing the ...

If a private reprieve marked by tranquility and indulgence is in order, the Ponta dos Ganchos Resort is not one to disappoint. This secluded escape is set on a peninsula south of São Paulo and made Tatler Magazine Travel Guide’s “101 Best Hotels in the World.”

With colorful fishing villages, the lush rainforest and Brasil’s Emerald Coast constantly a glimmer, guests can soak up the natural scenery or luxuriate in the privacy of their own bungalows. The resort features all-inclusive dining, making fresh foods and local delicacies conveniently available. Venture out to find toucans on the hiking trails ...