Tag Archives: Brazil.

THE AMAZON: MAGICAL PLACE

Surely when thinking about that vacation trip so deserved, because you spend so many months of the year fulfilling the responsibilities of home, work, school of children, you come to mind South America, that part of the American continent located in the southern hemisphere of the planet, full of magic and natural resources in bulk, […]

THE PARAÍBA TURMALINE: THE MOST EXPENSIVE GEM IN THE WORLD

When talking about precious jewels, the first thing that comes to mind are diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. In the same way it happens if one talks about precious stones and their price. However, there are also incredibly beautiful gems of which little is known and which could be as or more expensive than those […]

KING MOMO’S JEWELERY

Momo, according to Greek mythology, was the personification of sarcasm, ridicule and irony. He was known as the god of writers and poets, with a certain malicious spirit and an unjust criticism. He is usually depicted dressed as a harlequin with a mask that allows his face to be seen and with a doll or […]

PORTO ALEGRE: THE GAUCHA CAPITAL OF BRAZIL

Porto Alegre is located where five rivers converge. It is the gaucha capital of Brazil and the industrial center in the south of the country. It is located in an important area, close to Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rosario and Cordoba, and it’s known for being the first place in the world to successfully implement the […]

MEANING AND ORIGIN OF THE OLYMPIC RINGS

At first glance, it is very easy to recognize what sporting event the Olympic rings refer to. It happens every four years, and this year the celebration was in Rio. Few people know the meaning of this famous symbol, but we will share details about the origin of this interesting story here. The Olympic rings […]

SANTA MARIA AQUAMARINE: THE MOST FAMOUS IN BRAZIL

Santa Maria Aquamarine comes from the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and is extracted from metamorphic pegmatites. It was discovered in the 50s. Unfortunately, today these mines where this gem of wonderful quality and incomparable color is extracted are practically out of order. Although it can be found in other countries, this type of Aquamarine […]

THE SYMBOLISM OF FIRE AND THE OLYMPIC TORCH

The flame on the Olympic torch is one of the most important symbols of the Olympics, since its first celebrations in ancient Greece. Every four years, on the eve of a new Olympics and during the opening ceremony, the torch is the protagonist and its fire is the reference to the beginning of the greatest […]

COPACABANA: A MUST-SEE ATTRACTION IN RIO

Copacabana is a must-see attraction in Rio de Janeiro, amongst its beautiful beaches and enriching touristic culture that is famous worldwide. There are 109 streets in the most famous neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana is located in the south part of the city, and has several residential complexes inhabited by people of different social […]

BRASILIA, A SURPRISING CITY

Brazilian cities are synonymous of sun, celebration and joy to visitors who have the pleasure of getting to know them. Brasilia, the capital of the biggest South American country could not be an exception. The airs of modernity represent one of the most striking differences in the big city, compared to other touristic sites in […]

RIO 2016, THE GREEN OLYMPICS 

From medals to the ceremonies, the award of each athlete, and the development of the multidisciplinary event, the 2016 Rio Olympic Games were listed as the greenest Games in history. In addition, its host country is considered the vital lung of the world for its vast expanse of the Amazon rainforest. Rio de Janeiro 2016 […]