Public green areas, lagoons, forests and urban or wild beaches to choose from. How can we not say that Rio de Janeiro is blessed by such a rich diversity.
Nothing is more grateful than walking in the Tijuca Forest, listening to the birds and the sound of the wind through the trees.
For those who are food lovers, a stop to taste a jackfruit, which is a fruit that weighs up to 15 kg, rich in carbohydrates, minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iodine, copper and iron. Or perhaps, the preference is for a waterfall bath? Or for the more adventurous, rappelling?
The coast of Rio is 86km long, with beaches for all tastes. Copacabana, known as “Princesinha do Mar” (Little Princess of the Sea) is one of the best known in the world and was the stage for several concerts, such as the Rolling Stones for example.
There is no questions that Copacabana hosts the most famous New Year’s Eve in the world! Ipanema, imortalized by Tom Jobim with the song Garota de Ipanema (Girl Of Ipanema) Leblon and its fashionable people, São Conrado with its colorful sky with hang gliders and paragliders. Barra da Tijuca and its famous beach points.
We also have a beautiful Lagoon, an open space where tourists and locals who love being in contact with nature can use to practice outdoor sports, stroll, walk and do many other activities over more than 8 km in length. The area also offers multisport courts, in addition to baseball and tennis courts, and is home of the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (the most famous local soccer team) and faces its famous headquarters, where a great museum will be inaugurated in 2021.
Skate Park, helicopter tour, water sports and green grassy areas for those who love outdoor physical exercise
It is an immense body of water, surrounded by mangroves, it shelters several species of birds and even the water-chicken.
Last but, not least, the lagoon became an area for celebrations, as many celebrate their birthdays there by the beautiful picnic areas. It is a proof that Rio de Janeiro is really one of the most democratic cities in the world.
And what about the sandbank area of Marambaia? A sport that became a fever in the summer, the stand up paddle is a good choice for anyone visiting it. Being a region of calm waters, in the mangrove, it is ideal for beginners.
It is for this and for many other reasons that we believe that Rio is truly a blessed city, always ready to reinvent itself to embrace everyone who arrives here. Lucky for those who live here and even luckier for those who have the opportunity to visit it and immerse themselves in the vibrancy of this city.
Tourism in Rio de Janeiro continues to present new features. This month we launched a beautiful balloon ride over the Olympic Golf Field, in Barra da Tijuca. The option starts operating in July and promises to be a great hit, and a new way to enjoy our “Marvellous City”
The idea is that the new tourist spot will be an option for luxury tourism in the city. In addition to the tour, it will be possible to practice rappelling in a balloon for visitors who enjoy extreme activities.
We are happy to bring to you new products and options in Brazil. Stay tuned and follow us on social medias.
Focused on wellness, surf, parties, and remote work, Selina has a different proposal from regular hotels. They aim for the digital nomads and have special offers for this public.
According to the directors of Selina Hotels: “Selina provides guests with beautiful places to stay, travel, and work abroad indefinitely. Plus, we use our in-depth local knowledge to create thousands of authentic activities and experiences in over 60 destinations worldwide. From the heart of urban cities to the depth of the Amazon Jungle, we put our heart, soul, and wanderlust into providing forever-travelers, break-takers, and staycaters with a new and exciting way to explore the world.”
Each hotel offers different accommodation styles, that are suitable for different client profiles. That means the coexistence of different “tribes” in the same property, what can be quite an experience. The hotels in Brazil are:
On the beautiful beach of Tambau, in Joao Pessoa, capital of the state Paraiba, Nobile Hoteis is betting on a new development, expanding to the northeast of the country.
Located in front of the beach, the hotel, which has a swimming pool, games room and gym, opened in early June.
A great comfort option to get to know the beautiful beaches of João Pessoa.
In the heart of the famous “little princess of the sea”, as Copacabana beach is known by Cariocas, next July the new Mercure hotel will open its doors, with colors and decoration that emphasize the Cariocas lifestyle.
The hotel will have rooms with a view and 48 of them with a balcony. It will also have a Peruvian specialty restaurant called QCeviche!
Rio de Janeiro and our dear Copacabana are booming with renovation, new hotels, new venues, and lots of fun ready to receive our guests! For more information, please contact us.
Brazil is known for its receptive and hospitable people. In the month of June, we at Havas Creative Tours love to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and make a toast to diversity!
We are proud to say that Brazil is a destination that not only offers beautiful landscapes, but also people that welcome all tourists and love diversity! For June, the month of LGBT pride, we have prepared for you a list of the top 5 LGBTQIA+ friendly destinations in our country:
Sao Paulo: São Paulo is on of the most interesting cities to be in when we think about LGBTQIA+ tourism in Brazil. The city is one of the most populous in the world, this makes it, in essence, quite diverse. Amazing nightlife, the best restaurants in the country, year round celebration of art all over the city and the home of the one of the largest LGBT Pride Parade in the Americas!
Rio de Janeiro: Rio is the the place to be for LGBTQIA+ tourists is Rio de Janeiro. Attracted by the natural beauty of the beaches and hills, as well as by the cariocas running along the beach of Ipanema or Copacabana, foreigners have already chosen Rio as the most LGBTQIA+ friendly destination in the world and the Carioca lifestyle is one of those responsible for maintaining the city’s charm.
Belo Horizonte: Is one of the new exponents of LGBTQIA+ tourism. With increasing investments, it has participated in events in the segment to show its openness to diversity. Around Belo Horizonte region we find the historic cities of Brazil, full of culture, art, history and some legendary parties and festivals!
Florianopolis: In the southern region of the country, Florianópolis is certainly the highlight. “Ilha da Magia” (The Magic Island) has been working its magic with the LGBTQIA+ community for many years. So much so that in 2012 the International Association of LGBTQIA+ Tourism, held its annual convention in the city. With amazing beaches, good nightlife and a very unique island feeling ambience.
Salvador: As the most internationally known city in the Northeast, Salvador welcomes diversity. Crowded during its famous Carnival, the city has good weather all year round and, for the LGBTQIA+ public, nothing like an excuse to put on beach clothes and enjoy the sun, the music and the laid-back lifestyle.
Praia de Pipa is one of the most famous beaches in Rio Grande do Norte and it is no wonder, the beach is simply paradisiacal! I was there for 3 days and I would like to share with you this beautiful experience in Pipa. Check out the 3-day itinerary in Pipa.
Praia de Pipa is located on the south coast of Rio Grande do Norte, in the municipality of Tibau do Sul. To get there, it is recommended to go to Natal, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte and then take a car to Pipa (1.5 hours).
The beaches of Pipa are simply perfect and are part of the lists with the best beaches in Rio Grande do Norte and also with the best in Brazil. Two of the 25 most beautiful beaches in Brazil, according to the 2019 Travellere’s Choice award from the TripAdvisor site of the year, are located in Pipa. They are:
Baía dos Golfinhos, which occupies the 8th position; Praia do Madeiro, which occupies the 23rd position.
Praia de Pipa has accommodation options for all tastes, I preferred to stay at a charming inn in Praia do Amor. The location is essential because it has some inns away from the beaches. The first tip is to stay close to Praia do Amor or Praia do Centro.
3 day itinerary
1st Day: Praia do Amor + Boat Trip + Sunset
After breakfast at the inn I went for a walk on the beach, because I wanted to take advantage of the fact that the tide would be low in the morning.
Here I leave another important tip: always check the tide table in Pipa, as there are some beaches, such as Baía do Golfinho, which can only be reached by foot, so the tide must be low.
As the Pousada was very close to Praia do Amor I went there. As soon as I stopped at the lookout, I already fell head over heels in love with Pipa.
I stayed there enjoying that wonderful landscape and then I started to go down to the beach.
From Praia do Amor, I walked for about 20 minutes and got to Praia do Centro to take a boat trip.
The tour passes through the main beaches of Pipa and lasted approximately 1 hour. The main objective of this tour is to see the dolphins and I saw several, one of the main attractions in Pipa.
The motorboat headed towards Baía dos Golfinhos and went to Praia do Madeiro, a place where we stayed for a while and could watch the dolphins. Then we had a 20-minute bathing stop and went back to Praia do Centro.
On the beach in the center there are some nice restaurants and bars, from which you can watch the sunset. It is a beautiful experience and you can practically see the sunset from any point on the beach.
To end the day in Pipa I went to the city center. After 7 pm it is forbidden to drive down this street with cars, as it becomes a pedestrian street. It really is a charm, many bars, good restaurants and shops from all you can imagine, I took the opportunity to buy some souvenirs. Some stores sell beautiful handicrafts made by the locals as souvenirs.
2nd Day: Jeep city tour
For the second day in Pipa I took a Jeep tour of the main tourist spots in the city. At 9 o’clock the guide picked me up at the inn and took us to the place where we would go for the tour.
This tour is like a city tour as it will pass through the main tourist spots in Pipa.
The first stop is at Chapadão de Pipa, a simply perfect place! From there it is possible to have a lovely view of Praia do Amor. The red cliffs, the blue sky and the sea mix to form a paradisiacal setting. Undoubtedly the most beautiful beach I have seen so far.
There the guide showed the stone that gave rise to the name Pipa and told the reason, because the stone is shaped like a barrel of wine that the Portuguese call a kite – Pipa- . This stone was the point of reference for ships arriving in Colonial Brazil.
Then we cross the Rio Catú by boat, which divides Barra de Cunhaú from Praia de Sibaúma. We stopped for an hour to bathe in the natural pools.
Then we went to a restaurant for lunch. From there we went to Praia de Sibaúma, where we paused to see the sea turtles. We got to see some.
The next stop was at the Cacimbinhas Dunes where the guide handed over some boards for Skibunda – a typical sand slide board. A lot of fun to slide through the dunes on the board.
We continue to Lagoa Guaraíras in Tibau do Sul to watch the sunset, after that we return to the starting point
3rd Day: Praia do Madeiro
As I said before, Praia do Madeiro is considered one of the 25 most beautiful beaches in Brazil, so I decided to dedicate a day especial for it.
This beach attracts tourists from all over Brazil and the world who go there to see the dolphins, which appear mainly in the morning. The beach is beautiful, with amazing cliffs, the sea surrounded by a lot of green forest, a breathtaking scenery. I loved it.
Then we went to a beautiful viewpoint where we could contemplate the beauty of Praia do Madeiro and agree with its reputation for being one of the most beautiful in Brazil. From the lookout point we go to the stairs, as it is necessary to climb down to get to the beach.
Praia do Madeiro is in an environmentally protected area, so its tents cannot have a bathroom and cannot operate at night. So they close around 16:30.
It is an unforgettable experience to be able to bathe in the sea and watch the dolphins, which swim very close to us.
On the beach it is possible to rent kayaks, because with them you will be able to get very close to the dolphins.
I stayed on the beach until 4pm. I was able to see dolphins all day, but it was in the morning that they appeared the most.
And so, with a short 3-day itinerary, I was able to enjoy the beautiful things that Pipa has to offer, such as its breathtaking beaches, unique streets in the center and welcoming people.
For more information, tours and accommodation suggestions, contact us.
We are very happy to see how, despite adversity, our country manages to rise up. Faced with new challenges, investors trust the future of Brazil and the results are new sources of employment and movement of the economy.
The Itapemirim Group started last Friday (May 21st) to sell tickets for its air operation, called ITA Transportes Aéreos. The company’s promise is to offer tickets at an “affordable price” and with great comfort, including more space between the seats and free baggage allowance.
The company will make an inaugural flight on June 29th, between Guarulhos and Brasília, with income going to charities and, on the following day, it starts its commercial operation.
Initially, the new airline will have five Airbus A320 aircraft and will run routes between eight cities (based on the first four):
Belo Horizonte-Confins (MG), Brasilia (DF), Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (RJ), São Paulo-Guarulhos (SP), Curitiba (PR), Porto Alegre (RS), Porto Seguro (BA) and Salvador (BA).
As of August 1st, 2021, other cities will be added to the network:
By June 2022, the company plans to expand its coverage and reach 35 destinations in Brazil, totaling 50 aircraft.
The forecast is that the company will reach the end of the year with a total of 20 planes of the same model and, during the first half of 2022, receive five more per month until completing 50.
With 40 Hotel Bungalows, 23 Villas, and 19 Estancias, this amazing property occupies a preserved area of 300 hectares in the heart of Itapororoca Beach. Trancoso is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil, this beach in southern Bahia is known for its amazing vibe, nice restaurants, and beaches.
Reserva Trancoso will be a complex with Hotel Fasano, Villas, and Estancias overlooking the sea. The project signed by Isay Weinfeld aimed to respect the essence of this paradisiac place and its community, focusing on the reduction of impacts and harmonious integration with nature. We can’t wait for the opening dates in 2021!
There is no way to talk about the staircase without mentioning the artist responsible for it and who lends his surname to the work: Jorge Selarón.
Selarón was born in Chile, in 1947, in the small town of Limache, and died in Rio de Janeiro, on January 10th, 2013. A self-taught painter and ceramist, the Chilean realized in Santa Teresa his greatest and best-known work, known today as “Escadaria do Selarón”, listed by the city hall of this city in 2005 and located at Rua Manoel Carneiro.
The “Escadaria do Selarón“, a place formerly known as Escadaria do Convento de Santa Teresa, has 215 steps and 125 meters in length and connects Rua Joaquim Silva, in the Lapa neighborhood, with Ladeira de Santa Teresa, in the Santa Teresa neighborhood in the city of Rio.
The “Escadaria do Selarón” is considered the largest sculpture in the world made by a single artist since Jorge Selarón has always worked alone, relying only on the money he made from the sale of his paintings (all representing the theme of the pregnant black woman, an emotional motif of his own life, as he states) and with eventual donations from residents. The work does not stop, the tiles are placed, new tiles arrive, others are removed from there, they change places.
Nowadays it is a very popular place for locals and tourists to take pictures as the colors are simply amazing, don’t miss it on your next visit to the Wonderful city!
