Travel, food & trail running
Cachaças of Paraty: A Tour of 4 Stills
Cachaça in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro — the birthplace of Brazilian cachaça, its first geographic-indication certification, and a tour of four working stills.
Ice Cream Shops in Paraty's Historic Center
Ice cream in Paraty's historic center — three gelaterias ranked, from a Finnish-inspired favorite with sugar-free options to a charming last stop.
Where to Eat in Paraty's Historic Center
Where to eat in Paraty — a cachaça-family restaurant with stories to match, a shrimp bobó worth the visit, and one pizza we'd steer you away from.
What to Do in Urubici
Urubici, Santa Catarina — Brazil's coldest spot at Morro da Igreja, a canyon reached by rubber boots, and a winery pairing filet with a Tinto Madai.
What to Do in Igrejinha, RS
Igrejinha, Rio Grande do Sul — a hidden waterfall down 180 steps, a hilltop paragliding launch, and a Bavarian-shopping-center church.
What to Do in Bom Jesus, RS
Bom Jesus, Rio Grande do Sul — one of Brazil's coldest towns, with a decommissioned dam, a hidden waterfall funnel, and a private ranch with three cascades.