This route, known as Path of Stone, has 7 km and passes through 28 buildings and mills, boxes of pasta, of looms, from mate and sheep, canteens and chapels, all made in stone and wood. The scenario is very similar to the northern region of Italy. 

Besides the beautiful buildings you can also enjoy delicious colonial products such as cheese, salami, preserves, jams, yogurt, pasta, wine, crafts, mate to mate and products made from sheep’s milk. 

Check out the photos of the place in this presentation:

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Stone Way – Bento Gonçalves – Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil

Cape Verde has beautiful beaches and offers heat for almost every year. The economy is based on fishing, but this is becoming a thing of the past. Tourism focus turned now! 

The infrastructure to receive tourists from all over the world are intesificou, and now the sun is a burning desire to make Cape Verde and the African Caribbean. “ 

In Pedra de Lume, northeast of the island, there will be a 5 star Resort. In this place, because of extremely salty water, tourists can float up. Furthermore, they can enjoy the benefits of volcanic mud.

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Tourism in Cape Verde Islands – Brazil: beautiful beaches and warmth all year round

Ilhabela is a very rugged terrain, which makes the peak of St. Sebastian incredible reach 1379 meters in altitude, that an island with only 380km ², slightly lower than that of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis that houses.

The rugged terrain makes the island’s scenery is beautiful and inspiring, inviting both to a relaxation by the beach or next to waterfalls, on the trails and adventure in their walls.

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Ilhabela, a beautiful island paradise in Brazil – photos, videos, hotels and hostels

As the city is a kind of “cable”, a protuberance into the sea, the beach is not lacking. Are miles and miles of beach, even for those who want to be in the best-known as Mariscal, Quatro Ilhas, Canto Grande, juniper and the most exciting of pumps and Bombinhas. 

There are controversies about the origin of the curious name of the city: a theory that would be inspired by the noise that is to tread in the sand, rich in quartz crystals, but today is no longer possible to hear it, another option is that is due to the noise made by the waves hitting the beach.

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Bombinhas, Santa Catarina, Brazil – beautiful beaches – photos, video and tourist information

Surrounded by beautiful beaches and full of mountains, which reach more than a thousand meters high, is also a place full of trails for good places for walking and climbing, along the beaches and beautiful waterfalls that houses. Learn more about the Big Island in Wikipedia.

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Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: hotels, inns, photos and videos

Uuskallio like both decided that the trip back to Finland to bring a group of people to form a colony in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Thus, in 1928, published the book “Matkalla kohta Tropiikin Taikaa” (In Travel in the direction of the Tropic Magic), about his impressions for the trip and starting a campaign to recruit volunteers and raise funds. The plan worked, and in 1929, Toivo has enough to buy the farm Penedo, in what was then the city of Resende / RJ. 

It is estimated that around 300 immigrants arrived in the Finnish colony by the year 1940. They built houses along the Finnish and practiced architecture, basically, an agriculture of subsistence. Today, however, the basis of the district’s economy is tourism. For those who want to visit, there are excellent hotels and lodges there.

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Penedo (Itatiaia / RJ), a little piece of Finland in Brazil!

Yes, towns is a good word to define neighborhoods on the island of Florianopolis. Are all separate and with life itself. The distances are great, easy easy walk 60 or 70km to go to a neighborhood to another (so, take your car or rent one, preferably with free mileage. You run enough). But it is worth. The roads, often, even cross sections of native forest, hills with spectacular views and magnificent mansions. 

When there, be sure to visit the mansions of the wonderful beach of Jurerê International, the dunes of Joaquina beach, instead of surfing competitions, the Costão Santinho the west side and Lagoa da Conceição. On the road between the city and Barra da Lagoa, several viewpoints Must!

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Florianópolis, Brazil – The Island of Magic

Take a tour to “Future’s Beach”, eat fried shrimps on Iracema Beach and have a wonderful day in the swimming pools of the Beach Park. At night, if you will be able, go to a traditional “forró” nightclub, and learn to dance this sensual rhythym which attracts Brazilian and foreign tourists.

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Fortaleza,Brazil: Sun, beaches and fun the whole year

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Caldas Novas: thermal waters and fun in Central Brazil

The sun shines the whole year, the water is warm and the reefs are a unique attraction. Besides, the typical gastronomy and the contact with the local fishermen makes Porto de Galinhas an unforgettable destination.

More great pictures on Flickr!

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Porto de Galinhas: fantastic beach in Northeastern Brazil

Together with the Spanish colonization, the inca ruins make Peru an interesting place to visit. Go to Macchu Picchu, to Cuzco and see the llamas, guanacos and alpacas. Try unique plates of the local gastronomy. And if you feel like learn some words in the regional language, the “quéchua”.

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Peru: with the Inca people in the Andes

Imagine a destination where you are going to have one of the most exciting experiences of your life. And don’t worry about spending too much, Ushuaia has an interesting alternative whether you have a lof or few money.

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Ushuaia: a trip to the end of the world

With more than 40 beaches with various kinds of landscapes, plenty of sightseeing to do and a typical gastronomy, it is a city visited not only by Brazilians but also by thousands of foreign tourists each year. It doesn’t matter how much money you will be able to spend: Florianopolis has always an option of a charming hotel or restaurant or beach for you.

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Florianopolis, Brazil: Island of Magic