A Travel and tourism and the A half they came together to show who is tourism in Brazil, but in a different way. From Santa Catarina to Maranhão, we have gathered a handful of people who understand as few of the places they live. It’s not uncommon for some of the best memories of a destination to end up being the guide taking us on a tour or the owner of a shop, who, as well as being friendly, has that out-of-the-box advice. Yes, it’s about people.
From today you will meet six entrepreneurs who are the soul of the places they live in. In addition to understanding the art of hospitality like few others, they will take you to neighborhoods, beaches, parties and corners that are true discoveries. Every week, always on Thursdays, you will follow the story of each of them in the series NEXT STOP, which will be shown on the channel VT on Facebook and Instagram. In each episode you will also have a full report on the site with all the tips to make the most of each destination. Read a brief profile of each of the entrepreneurs below. The hard part will be not wanting to pack.
POMERODE AND EUROPEAN VALLEY by Maicon Mohr, from Seledon Cicloturismo
Santa Catarina is home to a region where German and Italian cultures intersect and sometimes one also wonders: is this Brazil? And it is precisely in what is now known as the European Valley Maicon Mohr he opened his own cycle touring company and started guiding groups through incredible landscapes, as in the case of Strada Enxaimel, in Pomerode. The most German city in Brazil has been elected by the United Nations as one of the best tourist resorts in the world. Maicon will take you to a jaw-dropping waterfall! Click below to watch:
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CITY OF GOIÁS by Milena Curado, from Cabocla Criações
Fashion with purpose is the project conceived by Milena cured in one of the most charming colonial cities in the country. The delicacy of the embroidery on dresses and cushions depicting the landscapes of the cerrado and the poems of Cora Coralina have a very touching social project behind them. The hands that weave each piece belong to incarcerated men who ended up earning jobs, income, remission and citizenship. Furthermore, Milena takes us through the most fascinating corners of the ancient capital of Goiás. Click below to watch:
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MARAGOGI by Moacir Souza, from Porto do Sol
A destination for families par excellence, Maragogi is home to the most famous natural pools in Brazil. I went there Moacir Souza, Moah and Paty, his wife, moved in with their suitcases and pumpkins and opened a business that became a fever, jet ski rental. In the following video, Moah talks about the best stretches of beach in that part and gives sure advice to never get frustrated on the rock pool tour.
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SALVADOR of Porto Jr, from Casa di Maré
Take a dose of syncretism, add a handful of African culture, combine it with an urbanity of contrasts, mix it all up and the result is nothing less than a lot of axé. Was looking for this combination that Porto Jr. opened in the heart of Pelourinho and with a branch in Solar do Unhão, what he called “urban quilombo”. It is not a hostel, but a place where black culture pulsates and people are invited to actively participate. Porto is about traditional places like Porto da Barra, but it will take you to surprising and less contested corners.
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OLINDA by Guilherme Guimarães, from Artes do Imaginário Brasileiro
At Alto da Sé, in one of the most beautiful and photogenic stretches of Olinda, Guilherme Guimarães welcomes visitors to his shop / gallery for a real journey through Northeast craftsmanship. The beautiful villa with a beautiful garden is full of pieces that carry a lot of history. The curatorship he does try to tell the trajectory of each artist and spread Brazilian folk art more and more. In the video, Guilherme also talks about his favorite places in Olinda and the best time to visit the city.
Video preview: 05/12
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CHAPADA DAS TABLES by Vilmar Lieber, from Cia. do Cerrado Ecotourism
The most accessible and democratic of the chapadas reserves surreal landscapes, composed of a menu of waterfalls, natural pools and unique geological formations. With the baggage of those who know the place like the back of his hand, Wilmar dear has a travel agency and collects a basket of impressions from the hundreds of people he drove for up to 6 days of activity. One of the places visited is so surprising that it moves some people. Do you want to know which one? Don’t miss the video.
Video preview: 19/05
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