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23 de October de 2012

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We always say how great Brazil is and show you amazing pictures of our country. But now is the time to read about the real Matueté experience, written by one of our clients – The Curcio family, who chose Brazil as the first stop for their round the world trip!

They have a very interesting blog, in which each member of the family writes about their personal impressions of each place, like a travel diary. Their pictures are also very inspiring and totally worth a look!

 

So far they have been to Rio, Salvador and Natal, and have just arrived in Fernando de Noronha Island. This is some of their thoughts about the places they’ve been:

 

Rio by Sheryl – “Art is everywhere in the streets with nameless graffiti artists speaking out with color and intricate designs along main thoroughfares, on neighborhood corners and on school walls. I wish we could know the stories behind each.”

 

Brian about the food: “Although it’s become apparent that Brazil has an obsession with rice and beans (most likely due to the fact that protein is simply more expensive) the one thing we can’t knock is the food.”

 

Natal, by Brian: “by far the sunniest and warmest place we’ve been yet; surprisingly, it’s quite clean too.  Located 4 degrees of the equator, Natal seems to be as close to a touristy paradise as you can get – even the girls here seem to have a certain ‘sparkle’ to them. “

 

Check out their blog to learn more about their experiences and perceptions about Brazil so far!

Have a nice reading!

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15 de August de 2012

:: Brazil - Southeast Region @en | Culture & History @en

The Brazilian Olympic Committee launched on Monday a video clip with the official theme song for the Olympic Games in Rio in 1016 – it is called “Os Grandes Deuses do Olimpo Visitam o Rio de Janeiro”, which means “The Great Olympian Gods visit Rio”. Written by Arlindo Cruz, Rôge e Arlindo Neto, this samba-funk tells the story about the time the Gods came to Rio and fell in love with the city and danced samba all night long – just like you will when you visit Rio!

The song is played by some of the most important names of Brazilian music, such as Zeca Pagodinho, Mart’nália, Ed Motta, Mr. Catra and Velha Guarda da Portela.

Check out the video and have a taste of what is waiting for you in Rio here:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M31HS8tkS_g[/youtube]

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14 de June de 2012

:: *Urban @en | Brazil - Southeast Region @en | Gastronomy @en

Brazil is full of tropical and exotic flavors what can be very inspirational – and Alex Atala, one of the greatest Brazilian chefs of all times knows exactly how to deal with it. His restaurant D.O.M. was voted this year as the 4th best restaurant of the world by the Restaurant Magazine, climbing 3 positions since last edition.

Atala´s mission is to promote and develop Brazilian cuisine – at D.O.M. he plays around with traditional and exotic regional ingredients creating the most creative and delicious dishes. At his second restaurant, Dalva e Dito he focuses on traditional day-to-day Brazilian cuisine.

Both are in São Paulo, home of some of the best restaurants of the country and definitely a must destination for those who have a little gourmet twist inside.

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13 de June de 2012

:: *Urban @en | Art & Architecture @en | Brazil - Southeast Region @en | Culture & History @en | Uncategorized @en

The Rio +20 is about to start, but here in Matueté we have already started doing our part to build a greener and more sustainable world. For many years we have been supporting different social projects that we truly believe in. One of them is the Morrinho Project in Rio de Janeiro. Located at favela Pereira da Silva, Morrinho is a cultural and social project that consists in a 400m2 model of a favela cityscape built with old bricks, remains and other recycled materials. It is a cultural oasis for children of the community that can interact with art, play and express themselves and their reality in a creative manner. It started in 1997 and in 2007 was one of the sensations of the 2007 Venice Art Bienalle.

If you wish to learn more about the project, take a look at their website or contact us to take a tour around the project on your next visit to Rio – It is a one-of-a-kind visit, you won’t see nothing like this in any other favela visit or art gallery.

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12 de June de 2012

:: *Urban @en | Brazil - Southeast Region @en | Culture & History @en

Rio +20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development is about to start and much is being said about it. But what it is all about and what influence can it possibly have for the tourism industry can still be a mystery for many of us.

This conference takes place 20 years after Rio 92 Earth Summit, an important international conference to rethink economic growth. 20 years later, the planet has gained almost 2bi habitants and many environmental problems, and that is why the Rio +20 Conference, starting tomorrow is of utmost importance. It will gather governments, international institutions and major groups to discuss a greener economy, capable of achieving sustainable development and lifting people out of poverty and how to improve international coordination on these affairs.

This conference affects the tourism industry in many ways – not only with the shortage of accommodation in Rio during the next few days – but also creating awareness on the potential tourism has to deliver a sustainable future with the choices made by visitors to a country having positive or negative impacts on the environment and society.

A few days before the conference, the Ministry of Tourism in Brazil has already started doing its part – it launched the Green Passport campaign, that is part of an international initiative to provide information, tips and advice on how to make a holiday more sustainable. Check for more information at http://www.unep.fr/greenpassport/

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13 de March de 2012

:: *Urban @en | Brazil - Southeast Region @en | Culture & History @en

In 2012, Rio de Janeiro might be recognized as a World Heritage Site in the category of cultural landscape. The application of the city is based on the relationship between man and nature. We recommend you to have a look on this pretty promotion video:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSPG7UVWPGM [/youtube]

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16 de September de 2010

:: *Beach @en | Brazil - North Region @en | Brazil - Southeast Region @en

Celebrating the New Year’s eve in Brazil with style requires forehand planning, since it’s probably the most important and disputed festivity in the country. Here are a few ideas that we recommend for your perfect New Year’s eve celebration.

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6 de July de 2010

:: *Urban @en | Brazil - Southeast Region @en | Uncategorized @en

Considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world Rio’s iconic Christ is back after a 4 month and R$7million make-over. The viewing station where the almost 40m high statue is located is the best place for a panoramic view of the Cidade Maravilhosa.

If you or your guests are planning to visit Rio read more at: http://matuete.com/wpmatuete/places-to-visit/rio-de-janeiro

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24 de June de 2010

:: *Urban @en | Brazil - Southeast Region @en | Culture & History @en

Check out some of the beautiful works by Burle Marx, one of Brazil’s greatest…


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15 de April de 2010

:: *Beach @en | *Urban @en | Brazil - Southeast Region @en | Uncategorized @en

Many of our travellers ask me what makes Rio de Janeiro such a ‘marvellous city’.  Of course the scenery helps, and the geographical location of the city – set between a beautiful bay with dozens of mountains covered in Atlantic rainforest surely is crucial to creating a mindblowing first impression for those who first arrive. 

However, much more than this picture perfect scenario, I believe it is the Carioca way of life that truly appeals to those who spend a a few days there.  Read the rest of this entry »

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