The beautiful Romance language of Portuguese is spoken by some 220 million people worldwide and is the official language of 8 independent countries.
PETRÓPOLIS
The Former Summer Residence of the KingThis town on the hills counts today 300.000 inhabitants. The ride to Petropolis goes along a wonderful landscape and is only therefore already worth an excursion. Petropolis itself exudes a cozy charm. The former royal boulevards can be cruised by horse-drawn carriages. It takes 1.5 to 2 hours by bus for the 65 kilometers to get there from Rio. The perfect distance for a day tour. City of Petrópolis (video)
Faces of Bahia describes the culture of Bahia, Brazil. It focuses on capoeira, candomble, and the carnival. Travel through Bahia including Salvador, Camamu, and Porto Seguro.