Recife is the 4th-largest Metropolitan area in Brazil with 3,768,902 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 4th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper was 1,561,659 in 2009. Recife is located where the Beberibe River meets the Capibaribe River to flow into the Atlantic Ocean. It is a major port on the Atlantic Ocean. The name Recife means "reef" in Portuguese, in allusion to the coral reefs that are present by the city's shores. The many rivers, small islands and over 50 bridges found in Recife city center characterize its geography and gives it the moniker of the "Brazilian Venice." The Metropolitan Region of Recife is the main industrial zone of the State of Pernambuco; most relevant products are those derived from cane (sugar and ethanol), electronics, food, and others; thanks to the fiscal incentives of government, many industrial enterprises were started in the 1970s and 1980s. Recife has a tradition of being the most important commercial center of the North/Northeastern region of Brazil with more than 52,500 business enterprises in Recife itself plus 32,500 in the Metro Area which will total more than 85,000. A combination of a large supply of labor and significant private investments turned Recife into Brazil's second largest medical center, (second only to São Paulo); modern hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment receive patients from several neighboring States. Like all other cities in the Northeast, Recife is developing its tourist sector. The beach of Porto de Galinhas, 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of the city, has been repeatedly awarded the title of best beach in Brazil and has drawn many tourists. Recife's infrastructure is among the most developed in Brazil for travellers and business people, though there is wide room for improvement. The city is also a renowned educational center, and home to the Federal University of Pernambuco, the largest university in Pernambuco. Several Brazilian historical figures, such as the poet and abolitionist Castro Alves, moved to Recife to attain their education. Recife is served by the Gilberto Freyre/Guararapes International Airport which connects Recife to several Brazilian destinations as well as major international cities in Europe, the United States and South America. Also, together with Natal these are the only Brazilian cities with direct flights to the paradise islands of Fernando de Noronha, World Heritage Site since 2001. ( source Wikipedia )

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Vídeo Promocional do Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul

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CHAPTERS Santos in the FIFA Club World Cup - 0:27 | Visiting Sao Paulo - 2:37 | 1950 World Cup Revisited - 5:04 | Arena de Sao Paulo - 8:07 | 2002 FIFA World Cup captain Cafu - 9:51 | Roberto Carlos' Brazilian Best XI - 13:38 | Football museum - 15:37 | Corinthians - 18:55 Brazil 2014 Magazine focuses on Sao Paulo and the city's great clubs, along with the 1950 FIFA World Cup, and Roberto Carlos picks his all-time Brazilian best team. Episode 3 of Brazil 2014 magazine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhtzuu0bVL8 More videos on the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC6A454DD385AAB9F More on the host country of Brazil 2014: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/destination/hostcountry/index.html Subscribe to FIFA on YouTube to stay updated on daily releases: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=fifatv More videos from FIFA on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/fifa The monthly Brazil 2014 video magazine reports on Brazil's preparations for hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, touching on the varied character of the regions and venues as well as Brazil's passionate and colourful relationship with football at all levels. Special features will focus on Brazilian players at home and abroad, their clubs, the 1950 FIFA World Cup and FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

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Everyone needs to be brushing up their Brazilian Portuguese for the '14 World Cup and '16 Olympics in Brazil! Jo teaches Damon a little Portuguese and Damon shares the cheapest ways to learn languages. Apps: Duo Lingo Websites Featured: ielanguages.com Couchsurfing.com Meetup.com Follow us on all social media sites! Website: https://www.damonandjo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DamonAndJo Twitter: https://twitter.com/damonandjo Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/DamonAndJo Instagram: http://instagram.com/damonandjo

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Simon Calder travels to Rio de Janeiro, one of Latin America's most exciting cities, where he finds sand, sea and samba, discovers the identity of the Girl from Ipanema, and goes in search of one of the new 7 Wonders of the World....

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When it comes to street food, Rio de Janeiro has plenty to offer. Here in Rio De Janiero it is impossible to escape the delicious sights and smells of the street foods available here. We are here at a tapioca store in Impanema. Tapioca is one of the more popular street foods you will come across here in Rio. They are kind of like a crepe with a multitude of fillings. There is meat, there is sweet and cheese and that is basically your tapioca pancake. Well though not Brazilian in origin, many vendors also sell churros. It is a sweet dessert not unlike a donut, fried, battered. But the secret is in the hollow middle they will fill with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche, which is caramel. Popcorn is one of the most popular street foods in Rio. You can get either the sweet, dulce, or the salty, sargado, or possibly the best thing, a mistuda (Unclear), getting both mixed together. In the sargado, you might find a few nasty suprises in the form of bacon chunks, so just look out. Another snack you are likely to see everywhere is called corn on the cob. Keep an eye out for the shiny steel carts and get it served right in the husk of the corn slathered in butter. On the beaches you are likely to find many people with homemade barbecues and the delicious (Unclear) which is grilled cheese. So there is a selection of the street foods available here in Rio De Janiero. For the most part delicious, safe and very cheap. But just two words of warning, if the guy selling you the imparted does not look quite right best avoid it. There are some terrible horror stories about what it can do to you. This has been Doug Gray showing you Rio De Janiero.

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Known for bright parasols, Frevo is a traditional dance that brings an extra burst of life to the already exciting Carnival in Recife. More videos on the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC6A454DD385AAB9F More on the host country of Brazil 2014: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/destination/hostcountry/index.html Subscribe to FIFA on YouTube to stay updated on daily releases: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=fifatv More videos from FIFA on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/fifa

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After the Brazilian government's work to 'pacify' Rio de Janeiro's favelas, tour operators are taking visitors inside the diverse neighborhoods. More videos on the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC6A454DD385AAB9F More about visiting Brazil: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/destination/index.html Subscribe to FIFA on YouTube to stay updated on daily releases: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=fifatv More videos from FIFA on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/fifa

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For all tour dates, visit http://3OH3music.com/tour

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We took on not one, but TWO destinations this week - Recife and Rio de Janerio! Join us for a jangada cruise, a big jump off a very large cliff and see our smooth moves in the samba club. For photos and tales from our stay check out this article: http://myde.st/hTq BIG shout out to these brilliant Brazilian folks for making our stay amazing... RIO: My Destination Rio de Janeiro - http://www.mydestination.com/riodejaneiro Lagoa Guest House - http://myde.st/EHX Jungle Me Adventure Tours - http://myde.st/EI9 Carioca de Gema Samba Club - http://myde.st/EIa Hotel Praia Ipanema - http://myde.st/3Im Espaço 7zero6 Restaurant - http://myde.st/EIl An extra special OBRIGADO to Viator - http://www.viator.com/Rio-de-Janeiro/d712-ttd RECIFE: My Destination Recife - http://www.mydestination.com/recife SETUR: Pernambuco Tourist Board - http://www2.setur.pe.gov.br/web/setur Ipojuca Municipal Tourism Secretariat Patuá Restaurant - http://myde.st/EIV A Oficina Brennand - http://myde.st/84u Catamaran Tours - http://myde.st/YtWxdo International Palace Lucsim Recife - http://www.lucsimhoteis.com.br/internacional/index.html Spettus Boa Viagem Churrascaria - http://myde.st/EJ1 Embaixada das Bonecos Gigantes de Olinda - http://myde.st/EJ2 Restaurante Beijupirá in Porto de Galinhas - http://myde.st/EJ3 We're exploring the world on the journey of a lifetime: 6 months, 6 continents, 1 BIG bucket list... Read all about it - http://www.mydestination.com/bbb Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vagabrothers Follow us on instagram: http://instagram.com/vagabrothers Want to meet up with us as we travel round the globe? Tweet us here - https://twitter.com/Vagabrothers And join in the conversation with #MyBBB Let's make it happen!

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