“You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.”
-Paulo Coelho
http://spanish.news.cn/deportes/2013-04/02/c_132278020.htm
QUITO, 1 abr (Xinhua) -- Al menos 130 surfistas de 20 países participarán en el ISA World Masters Surfing Championship (WMSC), el Campeonato Masters más grande del mundo, que se realizará del 6 al 14 de abril en la playa "Montañita" de la provincia ecuatoriana de Santa Elena.
AGuiTBA
Feliz Día Internacional del Guía de Turismo!!!! Se celebra el 21 de febrero, fecha de la fundación de WFTGA (Federación Mundial de Asociaciones de Guías de Turismo) en 1985. Hoy en día, 90 países están representados en la WFTGA entre los cuales está Argentina a través de AGuiTBA y los colegas de Iguazú.
Un fuerte abrazo y los mejores deseos a todos los GUIAS PROFESIONALES DE TURISMO, que día a día representan a sus ciudades y a su país ante los visitantes del resto del mundo!
Hasta USD 47, 50 costará la tarifa de taxi a Tababela
Desde USD 11 hasta 47, 50 costarán las tarifas de taxis para trasladarse desde varios sectores de Quito hacia Tababela. El Municipio de Quito ...
On the Road – Peru: Chicha and Other Native Brews, Part 2 - V!VA Travel Guides
After learning about chicha de jora from Soncallay’s master chef, my next stop is Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa’s central market that was designed by Gustave Eiffel. I need to pick up on the ingredients for chicha morada, the non-alcoholic chicha beverage that is commonly served with restaurants’ dai...
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Hang gliding is amazing: Imagine taking off at a height of 1,700 feet / 520 meters and flying with the eagles over Tijuca National Park, the ocean and the beach, before landing on the sand of popular São Conrado "Pepino" Beach near Rio de Janeiro.
http://www.vivatravelguides.com/south-america/brazil/southeast/rio-de-janeiro/copacabana-ipanema/copacabana-ipanema-activities/hand-gliding-in-rio/
photo: Hang Gliding By freeform systems
Intrepid travelers can bypass the cable-car and embark upon the rugged and difficult hike which leads to the top. learn more aboout this amazing place
Flying through the air in a tandem flight is possibly the best way to view the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro’s tropical landscape... read more in:
http://www.vivatravelguides.com/south-america/brazil/brazil-articles/rio-de-janeiro/
This article about Rio de Janeiro will get you psyched about traveling to Brazil.
Rio de Janeiro’s statue, Christ the Redeemer, was voted as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. To learn this giant monument would have such an honor:
http://www.vivatravelguides.com/south-america/brazil/southeast/rio-de-janeiro/corcovado/corcovado-activities/christ-the-redeemer/
Christ the Redeemer - Find helpful information on Christ the Redeemer at V!VA Travel Guides.
Travelling to Latin America? be sure to taste different food options and learn about their origins.. Do you know about other treats with their history? http://www.vivatravelguides.com/south-america/ecuador/ecuador-articles/latin-america-top-ten-things-you-didnt-know-were-food/
Find the perfect Culture for you in Ecuador, South America with this free excerpt from VIVA's book (and ebook!).
Brazilian officals try new approach to taming crime in Rio de Janeiro:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/10/10/world/americas/20101010-BRAZIL.html?ref=brazil
Officials in Rio de Janeiro have deployed new “peace police” units to the slum as part of an ambitious plan to wrest control of the city’s slums, or favelas, from drug gangs.
This is why you shouldn't get into bar fights:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100925/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_brazil_knife_in_head
A man in northeastern Brazil is recovering after surgeons removed a 4-inch (10-centimeter) blade that had been stuck in his head for three years following a bar fight. Edeilson Nascimento, a 29-year-old tire repairman, tells reporters Friday he is feeling great after the three-hour surgery earlier t...
Brazilian clown expected to win seat in congress:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11423902
A Brazilian clown who is a favourite to win a seat in congress in Sunday's election is challenged to prove he can read and write, or be debarred.
Dilma Rousseff wins presidency by a long shot
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100927/wl_afp/brazilvotewelfare
If, as expected, Brazil's ruling party's presidential candidate Dilma Rousseff sweeps the October 3 election, it will be in no small part due to the "Bolsa Familia" welfare handouts to her country's poor.
I don't entirely blame them
Passengers, angry about slow service, took out their frustration on trains in Sao Paulo, Brazil, bashing windows and damaging at least 17 train cars Tuesday, an official told the national broadcaster.
Election scandal in Brazil:
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's chief of staff quit on Thursday over an ethics scandal, in a bid to stave off possible damage to Lula's front-running candidate in Brazil's presidential election next month.
Education shortcomings in Brazil:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/05/world/americas/05brazil.html?ref=americas
Education is a major stumbling block in Brazil’s bid to accelerate its economy and establish itself as one of the world’s most powerful nations.
Another reason to be careful about who you buy your produce from:
Brazilian officials have said they will continue to crack down on farms accused of forcing workers into slave-like conditions, the country's labor ministry said after authorities rescued nearly 150 workers.
Glad I´m not a brazilian ambulance driver:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100904/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_brazil_ambulance_seized
Brazilian authorities say criminals hijacked an ambulance and forced the driver to give them a ride to a slum in Rio de Janeiro before taking their patient to the hospital.
Environmental groups, indigenous groups, and James Cameron protest dam construction in Altamira:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/world/americas/16brazil.html?_r=1&scp=9&sq=brazil&st=cse
Despite persistent opposition by environmental and indigenous groups, initial construction on the Belo Monte dam, which will be the third-largest in the world, is slated to begin next month.
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Brazil's Christ statue re-opens ! Check the Viva Blog for more info !
After a $4 million restoration project, Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue has been re-opened. The restoration took four months for over one hundred workers to repair cracks and water damage on the 125 ft statue.
Want to participate in the SAMBA PARADE ? Get information on the Viva website:
Participating in Samba Parade - Find your dream trip to Brazil, South America at VIVA Travel Guides.
Staying overnight at the IGNASSU FALLS ? Have a look at our hotels reviews:
Find the top rated hotels in Iguassu Falls, Brazil at VIVA Travel Guides.
Planning a trip to RIO DE JANEIRO ? Choose the best hotels, tours and restaurants options by checking out our reviews on the Viva website:
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