Latin Amarica

Useful Tips for Visiting Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro

I’m sure you all heard about the greatest attraction of Rio de Janeiro, about the largest art deco statue of Jesus Christ-Christ the Redeemer. Situate in the top of the Corcovado Mountain, it is a 130 foot tall and 98 foot wide statue, that has become the landmark of the city. The statue was built in 1922 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Brazilian Independence. In 2007 The Christ the Redeemer statue was included in the New Seven Wonders of the World list. Today it is still the most be... [ read more ]

Most Typical Dishes in Brazil

Being a mix of cuisines, the Brazilian dishes were influenced by many other countries, that is why they have many similarities with its Latin American neighbors. Although the meals differ from region to region, one can say, that they are uniquely delicious. In the following post, we have listed the most typical dishes in Brazil, it might be useful if it happens to visit the country and want to know what culinary delights are waiting for you in the land of Amazons. Feijoada-Brazilian black ... [ read more ]