Brazil Cultural designs distinctive educational, cultural & travel journeys in Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, the Amazon region and other parts of Brazil. Learn, enjoy, integrate and relax
with time for your own discoveries and adventures in a secure environment
Travel in style and discover a country full of history and ethnic diversity, with vibrant
cultural celebrations happening throughout the year. Enjoy Brazil with a group
of friends or your classmates, and experience, first-hand, the variety and
beauty of the Brazilian life style, culture and natural environment
Learn about the African Diaspora in Bahia, and travel to Salvador, Praia do Forte
and Cachoeira; create your own itinerary following our advise or get
inspired by reading about some of the journeys listed below
A C T I V I T I E S A C C O M M O D A T I O N S J O U R N E Y S Y O G A
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Benefit from a personalized cultural immersion and orientation program just design for you
Visit historical cities, small towns, natural parks, colonial towns, immense rivers,
historic missions, abandoned sugar plantations and pristine beaches
Learn about cooking, dance, Capoeira, history, slavery, indigenous people, the African Diaspora, economic cycles, women's struggle, literature and photography
from the best professors and professionals
Enjoy healthy, delicious and unique foods, fruits and drinks
Take an exciting expedition through the Amazon region, the Atlantic rain forest
or the Bahian Reconcavo (bay area), or come to see the humpback whales
and the sea turtles in Bahia
Photograph and film the vibrant faces, the exuberant landscapes and animal life of
Brazil, and visit museums, private collections and local artisans' studios
Participate in service learning activities and meet local people every day while experiencing nature, culture, music, dance, festivals, art, cuisine, religion, and handcrafts
Consult copiously illustrated books on Brazil and view some of the best movies and
documentaries on this country
Walk and exercise on the beach early mornings, enjoy a therapeutic massage, practice Iyengar yoga, or ride your favorite Brazilian horse on the beach
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WHERE WOULD YOU PREFER TO STAY?
~ in the most beautiful Brazilian pousada in Taipú de Fora
~ in a comfortable river yacht exploring the rivers of the Amazon
~ at a great house in the middle of the Atlantic forest in Praia do Forte
~ in a modern apartment in Manaus' most fashionable district
~ at a rustic hotel on a desert beach somewhere in Bahia
~ in a comfortable jungle lodge in the Amazon surrounded by toucans
~ or with a wonderful Brazilian family in Salvador
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PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL WORKSHOP: RIO DE JANEIRO
RIO DE JANEIRO, OCTOBER 2012
Organized by Nomads Magazine in conjuction with Brazil Cultural
More information coming soon
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BRAZILIAN CULTURE & THE ATLANTIC FOREST ECOSYSTEM
TRAVEL WORKSHOP in PRAIA DO FORTE
BAHIA ~ BRAZIL
Groups welcome at anytime
For more information, please visit
WORKSHOPS IN PRAIA DO FORTE
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A JOURNEY TO COLONIAL BRAZIL: SALVADOR AND ITAPARICA ISLAND
Get a great historical and cultural introduction to colonial Brazil while visiting selected museums, fortifications, local artists' studios, community projects and other historical and cultural sites in the city of Salvador
Travel by boat to Itaparica, an island right in front of the city of Salvador, to discover white sandy and calm beaches with the best sunsets of Bahia. Explore Itaparica's colonial past while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the island
Click on PHOTOS to see pictures of Salvador
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PRAIA DO FORTE: CULTURE AND ADVENTURE
See humpback whales, turtles and tropical fish, or go bird watching
Practice scuba, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, hiking, walking, horseback riding, cycling, golf, surfing, fisihing or yoga at the nearby beaches, dunes, lagoons, and rivers
Visit Praia do Forte Castle, Humpback Whale Institute, Tamar Project (giant sea turtles), the Sapiranga Atlantic Forest Nature Reserve, local artists' studios, community projects
Attend photo lectures on Brazilian culture, history and the environment, and learn how to cook a delicious moqueca (stew) or make a mean caipirinha
Click on PHOTOS to see pictures of Praia do Forte
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CACHOEIRA AND THE RECONCAVO: A COLONIAL JOURNEY
Travel to the colonial towns of Cachoeira and Sao Felix on the Paraguaçu river, and visit museums, churches, convents, mansions, tobacco factories, Candomblé Terreiros,
and the Irmandade da Boa Morte
Sail south on the Paraguaçu and visit an old sugar plantation or an abandoned
Franciscan convent on the riverbank
Visit the local potters and their kilns, and experience the best seafood of the bay
Click on PHOTOS to see pictures of Cachoeira and the Reconcavo
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THE AFRICAN DIASPORA IN BRAZIL: FROM OPPRESSION TO LIBERATION
Learn about the African Diaspora while observing the strong African culture in Bahia (Salvador, Praia do Forte, and Cachoeira) or Rio de Janeiro
Visit sugar-mill plantations, tobacco factories, old mines, quilombola communities, terreiros of candomble, capoeira schools, the Irmandade da Boa Morte, and educational, cultural
and social organizations working with and for Afro-Brazilians
Learn about the work of Pierre Verger, Carybé, Jorge Amado or Hansen Bahia. The program
may include lectures on colonial history, slavery, culture, music, religion, capoeira
or art, as well as many cultural activities, such as presentations on
Brazilian cuisine, music, and dance
Click on PHOTOS to see some pictures related to the African Diaspora
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THE SOUTHERN COAST OF BAHIA--TAIPU DE FORA: A LOST PARADISE
Are you looking for a great pousada in the middle of nowhere,
with one of the best beaches of Brazil all to yourself?
This is the place of your dreams
Click on PHOTOS to see pictures of Taipu de Fora
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LOCAL FESTIVITIES IN BAHIA
Plan your visit around one of the famous local festivities or festivals in Bahia
and enjoy an explosion of exciting cultural traditions
~ New Year’s Eve and Procissão dos Navegantes (Salvador, December 31, January 1)
~ Festa de Reis, Festa da Lapinha (Salvador, January 5)
~ Lavagem do Bonfim (Salvador, third Thursday of January)
~ Festa de Iemanjá (Salvador, February 2)
~ Carnaval (Salvador, February or early March)
~ São João (Salvador, June 24)
~ Independence of Bahia (Salvador, July 2)
~ Festa da Boa Morte (Cachoeira, Bahia, August 12-17)
~ São Bartolomeu (Maragogipe, Bahia, August 16)
~ Zumbi's Day--Black Conciousness Day (Salvador, November 20)
~ Samba Day (Salvador, December 2)
Click on PHOTOS to see pictures of Brazilian festivities
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A RHYTHMIC JOURNEY THROUGH BRAZILIAN MUSIC
Experience Brazilian music at its best by participating in several activities in
Rio de Janeiro or Bahia
Learn about Brazilian rhythms, instruments, and dances; visit music schools and educational organizations where children learn music; try new instruments; play percussion; take a private guitar class with one of the masters of Bossa Nova
Watch presentations of samba de roda, samba, axé, choro, bossa nova, pop, or capoeira; learn how to dance or take a workshop taught by professional
Brazilian musicians and singers
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YOGA AT THE BEACH: BAHIA
For information on our yoga programs enter here
Click on PHOTOS to see some pictures on our Yoga Programs
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RIO DE JANEIRO: THE WONDERFUL CITY, BUZIOS, PARATI AND ILHA GRANDE
Click on PHOTOS to see some pictures of Rio de Janeiro
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A SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DIFFERENT
RAINFOREST BIOMES
This journey is designed to help you better understand the rain forest you will explore
Learn from naturalists and other professionals about current Amazon’s
problems and solutions
Visit museums and institutions in the major cities of the Amazon region
Meet the scientific and cultural community, and ongoing environmental and
sustainable development projects
Click on PHOTOS to see some pictures of the Amazon region
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MATO GROSSO: FROM SOY BOOM TO FOREST CLEARING
This journey is designed to explore the state of Mato Grosso's agricultural potential and its environmental implications
Learn about Mato Grosso's development and challenges from soy farmers, cattle ranchers, loggers, naturalists and other professionals
Visit government agencies and NGOs, the soy highway, Xingu's national park, gold mining camps and logging projects
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SAO LUIS DO MARANHAO, LENCOIS MARANHENSES AND BELEM: HISTORY AND NATURE
Click on PHOTOS to see pictures of São Luis de Maranhão and Belem
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FERNANDO DE NORONHA: DIVERS, GOLPHINS AND SURFERS PARADISE
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IN SEARCH OF THE JESUITS MISSIONS IN BRAZIL AND ARGENTINA
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If you would like to learn more about our educational, cultural and travel programs
or about other destinations in Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, the Amazon Region or other
areas of Brazil, please do not hesitate to contact us
