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The countdown is on! In a matter of weeks the Olympic Games will start in this wonderful destination. The city of Rio de Janeiro has been elected host city of the 2016 Summer Olym-pics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. Rio 2016's motto is “Live your passion”, in Portuguese: “Viva sua paixão” and it denotes the atmosphere that will prevail. This event celebrated worldwide every 4 years is an added reason to visit Brazil along with your group.
What can you and your attendees expect in Brazil? It’s true, Brazil is known for its clever soccer and sticky samba, but there's more than meets the eye. Put simply, you can expect a one-of-a-kind event since the magic of the Olympics will envelope the entire country with joy and excitement. Our DMC experts here have worked really hard in putting together a fine selection of venues, hotels, and all kinds of activities to gladly impress everyone in your group while having the Olympics as the perfect theme. We invite you to “Live your passion” along with millions of cheerful hosts.
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Cover Subject
Brazil:
A Lot More than Soccer & Samba
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Brazil: Brasilia
Building a Capital for Brazil: Brasilia
razil’s capital Brasilia, was built to be the new capital of the country, with the idea of transferring
the federal capital located on the coast, inland, thus helping to populate that area of the country.
It was inaugurated on April 21, 1960. Since then, the transfer of the main offices of the federal
government to the new capital began with the change of the headquarters of the Executive,
Legislative, & Judicial branches. Brasilia, built in three and a half years, is defined as an achievement
in urban work since the said transfer of powers went so smoothly. In 1987 Brasilia was declared as a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO, thus being the only city built in the 20th century that has received
such an honor.
Brasilia Today
Brasília attracts all not only because it is the
administrative & political center of the country,
but also due to the exquisite architecture
created by Oscar Niemeyer and the efficient
urban planning by Lúcio Costa. This makes the
metropolis the largest and most appealing
outdoor museum. The boat rides through
Paranoá Lake, vast museums, shows, and
cultural events are other attractions that cause
tourists to flock here from all over the world.
Main Places of Interest
Lago Paranoá / Nautical sports
Itamaraty Palace
Ministerial Esplanade
National Museum
Conjunto Nacional
National Theater
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What to Do and See While in Brasilia
Helicopter Rides
It has been described as an amazing experience.
The truth is that flying on a helicopter is always an
interesting thing. From on high you can clearly see
the heart of Brasilia with its buildings resembling
different objects such as an aircraft or a central axis.
Admire too the presidential palace, the supreme
court, and many other public buildings. You can also
see the lake and its surroundings.
In Brazlândia, nature has prepared a special
place for those who want to enjoy beautiful
scenery and diving in crystal clear waters. A
series of 30 cascades, waterfalls, and
natural pools of water are found around the
federal capital. One of the most popular
areas that receives many visitors is Pozo
Azul, a waterfall with a natural pool made for
swimming. It was formed in recent years as
a result of a geological accident. The fall is
about seven meters high.
Pleasurable Strolling
June to October is ideal for walking around the city
and seeing the flamboyant show of the Ipê trees (or
Purple Trumpet Tree) in full blossoms of white, yellow,
pink, and purple flowers. During these dry months the
landscape combines masterfully with the vivid colors
of these trees. The arrival of spring is announced by a
show of Ipê trees scattered everywhere in the capital.
Such beauty has become a pleasant, customary sight
in the city.
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Brazil
Event and Convention Centers
CICB
Versatility, functionality, suitable location, and comfort all in one place, mark one of the largest
and most modern event venues in the country. No matter the size of the event: the International
Convention Center of Brazil has the space and the ideal infrastructure for it. From a small to a
large convention or congress, the CICB has adequate space, with all the logistics and material
support needed to ensure the success of your event. CICB gets even better in that it can
accommodate events of more than 10,000 participants. The CICB brings the convention center,
accommodations, food, and super service together in one place!
CICB has a total surface of 700,000 sq. ft. (65,000 sq. m.) and more than 215,000 sq. ft. (20,000
sq. m.) of rentable space spread over a five-floor area. Its modern system of customizable space
allows you to create the exact size space for holding your event. Movable walls that can be
distributed in several ways divide the space into more than 120 totally independent rooms, with
acoustic insulation free of columns and 15-30 foot high ceilings (3-10 meters).
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The Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada offers a complete infrastructure with an
independent entrance, parking, and all the needed resources to accommodate any type of
event. It has 13 meeting rooms with capacity of up to 250 people. A foyer with 1,415 m2, a
1,300 m2 hall with capacity of up to 1,200 people, as well as a theater for 420 people. The
Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada with its luxurious architecture inspired by architect Ruy Ohtake,
has 395 rooms, 8 of which are equipped to receive guests with special needs. The rooms are
divided in 5 categories: Standard, deluxe, executive, suite, and presidential suite.
Brasilia in a Nutshell - Each event follows a script itself, so to speak,
but all meet with success in our destination.
This is Brasilia:
Air hub - easy access from all regions
Strategic location in the middle of the country
A well-planned city, where everything is located at short distances
Blessed climate
Brasilia and the 2016 Olympics
The old Mané Garrincha stadium
was completely demolished to make
way for a monumental stadium
which facade has 288 columns of 36
meters high, indeed a colossal
structure! The games in the football
category will be held here. How
exciting to have such an emblematic
stadium for such an important event!
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Brazil Brazil: Brasilia
Meliá Brasil 21, Your Hotel in the Heart of Brasilia
Located in the heart of the capital of Brazil, near the Esplanada dos Ministérios, the National
Congress, and the Praça dos Três Poderes. Perfect for both business and pleasure. The hotel is
part of the Centro Empresarial Brasil 21, a development that provides dining spaces, leisure
facilities, and business centers.
Welcome
Discover the contemporary spirit of Brasilia at the Meliá Brasil 21. The hotel offers a complete
range of facilities and exclusive services in a prime location. Guests will be delighted by the
charming decor of the lobby. The main priority of the 600 rooms distributed in three blocks (B, D
and F) of which D is the main block, is to provide comfort and make your stay in Brasilia perfect.
The rooms have internet, cable television, minibar, a safe, and air conditioning, amongst other
services. The rooms are spacious and well equipped, and the Meliá Brasil 21 has wellness
areas, with a world class gym (free for guests who stay in block D), sauna, and swimming pool.
There is also a meeting room with a capacity for six people integrated in an apartment and a
business center open 24 hours a day. The Meliá Brasil 21 also has an exclusive heliport.
The dining spaces offer options for all tastes and preferences. The Norton Grill is famous for its
grilled meat and fish, and the Churchill Lounge Bar is ideal for listening to some good jazz as you
enjoy a delicious aperitif or drink. The hotel is located in the only multi-business complex in the
central-western region, the Centro Empresarial Brasil 21, which is based on global concept of
Mixed Use Project, combining services, leisure facilities, gastronomy, and business centers. The
complex has three hotels, three office towers, a convention center for three thousand people,
parking for 1,200 vehicles, auditoriums, and leisure and shopping facilities.
ROOMS AND SUITES
The Meliá Brasil 21 provides 600 rooms with a variety of accommodation options that will make
your stay an ideal one! Comfort is essential for relaxation and we work hard to make your stay
special, featuring welcoming, airy, and spacious rooms for greater guest comfort.
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THE LEVEL
With an exclusive reception area and separate spaces, The Level guests enjoy a new and unique
hotel experience. Personalized benefits and services, such as great cuisine with exquisite
ingredients, spacious apartments for business and leisure travelers, or board games for more
quiet moments. Special refinement in a luxury ambience.
PRIVACY FOR WOMEN
Women Travelling Alone is an exclusive service for women travelling alone who stay at the Meliá
Brasil 21. The Femme Premier apartments are exclusively for women, providing the privacy and
security every woman needs during their stay at the hotel.
EXCLUSIVE HELIPORT FOR GUESTS
The Meliá Brasil 21 has an exclusive heliport for guests. The heliport must be reserved. Please
check availability in advance.
BRASILIA, THE FEDERAL CAPITAL
Enjoy a stay in the city that makes the decisions for the entire country. Brasilia is the political
centre of Brazil and offers excellent entertainment options and business know-how. The Meliá
Brasil 21 is located in the Centro Empresarial Brasil 21, the only multi-business complex in the
central-western region.
Brasil’s capital city, Brasilia attracts because is the administrative and political center of the
country, as well by its other tourism attractions: its architecture, by Oscar Niemeyer and urban
planning, by Lúcio Costa make it the largest modernist open air architecture collection. The boat
rides through Lago Paranoá, museums, shows and cultural events are other attractions that bring
tourists from all over the world.
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Sao Paulo of Yesteryear
ao Paulo is the most populous state, it has the largest industry, the largest economic
output, the highest record of immigrants, thus, it is by far very cosmopolitan. It was built
with the strength and work of people from all parts of Brazil and the world.
There are 645 municipalities and a population that reaches nearly 40 million people. With the
best infrastructure and skilled labor, Sao Paulo is known as the locomotive of Brazil’s
economy. The state produces almost everything, mainly high-tech products. But the distinction
is not only in the industry, the Paulista (also known as Paulistanos) - of or pertaining to Sao
Paulo or its inhabitants - excel in farming and livestock assets.
Sao Paulo also offers a lively nightlife; there are numerous choices of restaurants, theaters,
and night clubs. Of all the reasons to fall a little in love with São Paulo, its vibrant nightlife is
one of the best. The Sao Paulo night is blessed with a sophisticated, wide-ranging selection of
styles and genres – and a relaxed, fun-loving crowd. So when night arrives, an amazing, fun
atmosphere sprouts out of nowhere. Paulistanos love to put the day behind them and
enjoy Sao Paulo's cornucopia of nocturnal offerings.
Brazil: Sao Paulo
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Sao Paulo - Olympic Games 2016
What to Do and See in Sao Paulo
Football Category
Corinthians Arena will host 10 games. 6 matches
will be valid for the first phase, 4 in the women's
tournament, in double rounds scheduled for
August 3rd and 6th; and 2 in the men’s
tournament, August 10th. The stadium will also
receive a number of quarter-final matches in the
men’s and women’s tournaments scheduled for
August 12th and 13th. The last matches held at
the stadium will be the men’s semifinals on
August 17th and the women's bronze medal
game on August 19th.
Brazil: Sao Paulo
On Sundays, an interesting option is a visit to the municipal
market of Sao Paulo, located in the old city center. It has a
superb range of spices, fruits, meats, souvenirs, among
many other things. You will be invited to try Brazilian fruits,
but bear in mind that many traders charge for tasting, so it is
always good to ask before if there is a charge. On the second
floor of the market, there is a typical, unique food court with
various bars and restaurants. There one can appreciate the
architectural beauty of "Mercadón" (as it is called in Sao
Paulo) and taste the famous bologna sandwich and cod pie.
In addition to being the business
capital of Brazil, Sao Paulo also
offers a wide range of entertainment
options. You can start the day with a
coffee in a typical Paulista bakery, a
habit of the locals especially on
weekends. The Galeria dos Paes
(Gallery of the Loaves) and Bella
Paulista bakeries are excellent
options.
A must in Sao Paulo is the MASP
(Art Museum of Sao Paulo) which is
located in the heart of Avenida
Paulista. It offers permanent and
traveling art exhibitions with artwork
of local and international artists.
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Figueira Rubaiyat, Rstaurant in Sao Paulo
Figueira Rubaiyat which opened in June 2001, is owned and managed by Belarmino Iglesias
Filho, who also owns the celebrated Baby Beef Rubaiyat barbecue restaurant. Spreading its
enormous branches over the main dining room of the restaurant, there is a magnificent 100-hundred
year-old fig tree. Strongly influenced by the Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant kitchens are run by
chef Francisco Gameleira. Among many other options, Figueira’s varied menu offers salads, meats,
paellas, fresh pasta, fish and seafood baked in clay ovens heated to 600ºC, and beefsteak and lamb
broiled in wood-burning ovens.
The impressive Figueira Rubaiyat wine list, one of the most varied in the whole of Latin America,
features no less than 700 different wines. These are carefully stored in the restaurant’s two-floor wine
cellar, which due to its glass walls, can be viewed by the diners. The wines come from 15 different
countries such as Italy, France, Spain, United States, South Africa, and of course, Brazil.
The Figueira kitchens are in
full view of the diners. Seven
huge glass circles are built into
the brick wall separating the
kitchen area and one of the
dining rooms. Here, the
activities taking place in front
of the four clay ovens (fueled
by orange tree and coffee tree
logs) can be watched through
these glass walls strategically
placed at the restaurant
Brazil: Sao Paulo
Bananeira Restaurant, an Amazing Experience
Bananeira is a restaurant
located a few minutes from Sao
Paulo Morumbi stadium, home
to one of the most important
soccer teams of Brazil. The
architecture is inspired by the
bahia beaches bungalows, with
a tropical pleasant atmosphere
in a luxuriant garden full of
bananas and palm trees. Its
cuisine has been awarded by
the most important guides.
entrance. Among the restaurant’s many highlights are the Treasure Chest (octopus, scallops,
shrimps, squid, fish, and carnaroli rice), Baby Beef with oven soufflé potatoes, and the Brandade of
Bacalhau (traditional dried cod) with a cherry tomato and black olive salad. Another suggestion is the
traditional Brazilian feijoada with all the trimmings, plus suckling pig and young wild boar from the
Rubaiyat Farm (served on Saturdays).
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Baby Beef Rubaiyat: the Best Beef and the Best Feijoada in Sao Paulo
Founded 56 years ago, Baby Beef Rubaiyat is in the capable hands of Belarmino Iglesias
Filho, at two addresses in Sao Paulo (Alameda Santos, 86 and Avenida Brigadeiro Faria
Lima, 2.954), Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia.
The restaurants serve meat that are cattle bred in their own farm, Fazenda Rubaiyat, in
Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, and the main cuts come from their Brangus herds: premium
master beef, special strip ribs, T-bone steak, summus sirloin steak, strip steak, mini-strip
steak, and Argentine baby beef. Other options are the tropical Kobe beef, organic chicken,
grilled tender lamb cutlets, and pork tenderloin.
On Friday the Alameda Santos Rubaiyat serves its renowned buffet of fresh fish. It consists
of an amazing variety of seafood, such as oysters, calamari, and mussels, in addition to a
selection of Spanish fish specialties and paellas. During the rest of the week, customers can
select from the grand Mediterranean buffet, except on Wednesdays and Saturdays, since it
is the sacred feijoada day! Other delights on the menu are Spain’s famous Pata Negra
smoked ham, master beef, wild baby boar, suckling pig, free-range chicken, and sliced beef
tenderloin.
The restaurants serve their feijoada buffet on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This includes
suckling pig and wild baby boar from the Rubaiyat Farm, nine types of batidas, a delicious
caipirinha made from cachaça or vodka, couvert, salads, one beer per person, and the
dessert buffet (a wide selection of desserts and fruit).
The Baby Beef Rubaiyat wine list, one of the most varied in the whole of Latin America,
features no less than 700 different wines from 15 countries!
There are two more Rubaiyats located abroad, one in Mexico city and another one in Madrid.
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Rio de Janeiro of Yesteryear
io, the second largest city of Brazil is
also called the wonderful city because
of its beautiful landscapes, the most famous
carnival in the world, the samba schools, its
happy people, and booming tourism. Rio was
founded in 1565 by Estacio de Sa, with the
name of Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro, in
honor of the then King of Portugal, D.
Sebastião. Two hundred years later, in 1763
Rio de Janeiro became the capital of Brazil, a
title held until 1960, when Brasilia, the current
capital of the country was constructed.
No River!
Rio de Janeiro means “January River”. It was
named by mistake: there’s no river there. The
explorer Gaspar de Lemos set sail from Portugal
in 1501 and arrived at a huge bay in Brazil the
following January. Thinking the bay was the
mouth of a river he named it after the month.
Brazil: Río de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Today
Who has not seen a picture of Christ the
Redeemer in Rio and dreamt of visiting it one
day? Rio is a tropical paradise, a synonymous
of sun, idyllic beaches, foot-ball soccer,
beautiful women, carnival, and much more!
From the very moment you arrive, the city of
Rio de Janeiro will gladly surprise you and
you will fall in love with it. No wonder Rio was
declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Rio's beaches are visited not only for its
gorgeous colors and sandy beaches, but it is
also a meeting place where locals and visitors
mingle without prejudice in order to exercise,
sunbathe, or play one of the most famous
beach sports: footvolley, or volleyball without
hands, which originated in Rio.
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What to Do and See While in Rio
The Sugarloaf Mountain, or Morro do Pão de
Açúcar is a natural sculpture, located in Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil. It is formed by a
metamorphic rock that emerged about 600
million years ago due to changes in pressure
and temperature. This attraction, 4,262 feet
(396 m) above sea level, attracts people from
all over the world. After Christ the Redeemer,
it is one of the most popular attraction for
those who visit Rio de Janeiro, also known
as the Marvelous City.
An Aerial View of Rio de Janeiro
What could be better than a panoramic view
of Rio de Janeiro from the air? By flying in a
helicopter you will be able to appreciate the
city in all its splendor. Reward your senses
with the unforgettable landscapes provided
by the granite mountains and the Atlantic
Ocean. While enjoying incredible views, you
can take the most spectacular photos of
your visit to Rio de Janeiro.
Cariocas Night
The term Carioca refers to a native or resi-
dent of Rio de Janeiro. You are invited to join
us on a Cariocas night to taste and see how
local people have fun! The Marvelous City
has countless discos and live music that will
captivate your senses.
2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro
Between September 7-18, 2016, Rio will host
the XV Paralympic Games at the same venue
facilities that will house the Olympics a few
weeks before. It will be the first time that a
South American country hosts the world's
biggest sporting event.
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A Seaside Mega M&E Facility in Rio de Janeiro
A Luxury Few Cities in the World Can Afford
Windsor Hotels will open the largest complex of Hotels and Convention Center in front of
beautiful Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. The new complex will hold more than 1,500
hotel rooms divided into 5, 4 and 3 star hotel categories plus 215,278 sq. ft. (20,000 sq. m.) of
flexible, modern meeting rooms. The new Convention Center can accommodate small meetings
as well as large congresses and exhibition fairs for up to 7,000 people.
The profile of the Convention Center
The Convention Center will have four floors occupied by 22 multipurpose meeting rooms with
capacity to serve 10 to 7,000 people. A 36,597 sq. ft. (3,400 sq. m.) exhibition area for events,
conventions and a headroom with a ceiling height of 5.80 m. without columns.
The great commercial feature of the complex is the concept of "one-stop-shop" that allows
customers to have a complete set up of lodging, gastronomy, events area, parking, & security.
The parking area is vast: there are 500 parking spaces divided between the 2nd and the 3rd
basement. Excellent gastronomy is a must in our hotels. The food & beverage structure for the
complex will delight corporate or social clients with creative menus for any type of event.
Another highlight is going to be the Internet and Intranet infrastructure, retractable screens in
the halls, business center services, simultaneous translation, electronic signage in all areas, 24-
hour security, and more. The leisure area is also one of the highlights. After an exhausting day’s
work, everybody needs a place to relax. On the rooftop of each hotel, there is a bar, a gym,
sauna, and a pool.
With sustainable initiatives, the Windsor chain will do its part in promoting the preservation of
the Barra da Tijuca environment. The hotel chain will be equipped with systems for saving water
and energy. Currently, the Windsor Hotels offer 14 hotels in Rio de Janeiro and 2 more in
Brasília. The Convention Center is scheduled to open before the 2016 Olympic Games.
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FASANO RIO DE JANEIRO LOCATED ON VIEIRA SOUTO AVENUE, THE HEART OF IPANEMA BEACH, HOTEL FASANO RIO DE JANEIRO COMBINES THE CHARM AND
SOPHISTICATION OF RIO’S MOST DESIRABLE ADDRESS WITH THE
FASANO COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BY
PHILIPPE STARCK, THE HOTEL WAS PROJECTED TO REFLECT THE
GLORIOUS BOSSA NOVA ERA WITH MODERN ASPECTS.
GUESTS AT FASANO RIO DE JANEIRO ARE WELCOME TO EXPERIENCE
THE FAMILY’S EXCEPTIONAL GASTRONOMIC LEGACY AT THE FASANO AL
MARE RESTAURANT, AS WELL AS ENJOY SIGNATURE COCKTAILS AND
LIGHT MEALS AT THE BARETTO-LONDRA. THE BREATHTAKING VIEW
FROM THE ROOFTOP SWIMMING POOL DECK CONSTITUTES A
WORTHWHILE ATTRACTION IN ITSELF.
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The Summer Olympics will be
held in Brazil in
PLAN YOUR
GROUP IN
ADVANCE!
Your group will fall in love with all the greatness that
envelops this magnificent event. For all the logistics,
you can count on the expertise of our bilingual
IVI DMC2 Brazil staff. As always, our unfailing
commitment is to make you look GREAT!
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oz do Iguaçu (in English: Foz do Iguacu, "foz" - "mouth") is a town in Brazil located in
the western end of the state of Parana, on the border with Argentina and Paraguay. Its
estimated population in 2012 was 255,987 inhabitants, and more than 650,000 inhabitants in
the urban area formed by Foz, Ciudad del Este in Paraguay and Puerto Iguaçu in Argentina.
The main sources of income of Foz do Iguaçu
are tourism and electricity production. The city is
famous for its tourist sites which attract people
from Brazil and the world over. Among the main
sites are the Iguaçu Falls, the Itaipu
hydroelectric dam and the Triple Border, where
the Iguaçu river has its mouth in Parana. Foz is
considered one of the most multicultural cities
in Brazil. Several large ethnic groups can be
found in the city. The main groups are: Italians,
Germans, Lebanese,
Chinese, Ukrainian,
Japanese, and of
course those from
the neighboring
countries Argentina
& Paraguay.
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Amazonas
Amazonas is an enormous Brazilian state located in the North West region. Its boundaries
are Venezuela, Peru, and Colombia. It occupies an area of 1,570,745 square kilometers.
The capital is Manaus and is among one of the most important cities. Amazonas is the
largest state in Brazil.
Brazil typically has a tropical climate, although in the state, the equatorial climate develops,
mainly in the Amazon. The climate of the region is characterized by high temperatures and
heavy rains, mainly due to the proximity of the state with Ecuador. Tourism in the state of
Amazonas is focused on ecotourism with the finest attractions available.
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Bahía
Bahia state occupies a surface of 567,295.6 km² and has a population of 14,175,341
inhabitants. Its capital is the city of Salvador de Bahia. Major cities, including the capital are
Feira de Santana, Vitória da Conquista, Juazeiro, Ilheus, Itabuna, Camaçari, Jequié, Lauro
de Freitas, Alagoinhas, Barreiras, Porto Seguro, Teixeira de Freitas, Senhor do Bonfim,
Campo Formoso, Simões Filho, Paulo Afonso, and Condeúba. Bahia is known as a land of
poets, composers, and singers. Bahia’s artistic influence is evident in the Brazilian culture.
May 2016 Brazil: Foz
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Feijoada
History of Feijoada
According to Wikipedia, Feijoada
has been described as a national
Brazilian dish, especially of Rio
de Janeiro, as other parts of
Brazil have other regional dishes.
Brazilian Feijoada (Feijoada
Brasileira) is prepared with black
beans, a variety of salted pork or
beef products, such as pork
trimmings (ears, tail, feet), bacon,
smoked pork ribs, and at least
two types of smoked sausage
and jerked beef (loin and
tongue).
This stew is best prepared over a low fire in a thick clay pot. The final dish has the beans and
meat pieces barely covered by a dark purplish-brown broth. The taste is strong, moderately
salty but not spicy, dominated by the flavors of black bean and meat stew. It is customary to
serve it with white rice and oranges, the latter to help with digestion. A variant, Feijão com
arroz is the rice and black beans without the addition of the meat.
Add an orange touch to this recipe.
Oranges are a very Mediterranean
product with a fresh taste and rich
in vitamin C, which is beneficial for
our sight, skin, hearing, respiratory
system among some properties. At
the same time, oranges help us
with digestion as they have
degreasing power. The perfect
accompaniment for such a hearty
dish.
Scholars suggest that the history of feijoada traces back to Brazil’s cultivation of beans.
Because of the crops’ relatively low cost of production and the simplicity of its maintenance,
beans became a staple food among European settlers in Brazil. Although black beans were
eaten by both the upper-classes and the poor, the upper-classes particularly enjoyed them
with an assortment of meat and vegetables, similar to feijoada, while the poor and enslaved
usually ate a mixture of black beans and manioc flour.
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Make certain your laptop computer is fully charged. You may be asked to turn it on by
the security inspectors.
Remember, in addition to your checked luggage, most airlines only allow two carry-ons,
which must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins.
Items not usually counted as carry-ons include overcoats, camera, umbrellas, reading
materials, and purses of a reasonable size.
Under-the-seat carry-ons must be no more than 45” over all (length, height, and depth
combined).
Remember, too, luggage space differs on different plans: Airbus A320, and Boeing 737-
300 have more room; McDonald Douglas DC-10 and Boeing 757 have less.
Avoid the bulkhead; it doesn't have under under-seat storage.
Consider boarding the plane as soon as you can to claim the overhead bin space.
Try not to place your bag in a n overhead bin behind you or you’ll have to buck the tide
when the plan unloads.
Never, ever leave your bags unattended.
Don’t carry your bags over on e shoulder. Balance the distribution to easy neck and
back strain.
(Taken from page 134)
Travel Tip: If You Carry On
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