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Liam Cole & Karen Valadares
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What is a
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Slang, Portuguese and Spanish word used in South America
to denote foreigners, most often from an English-speaking
country. In Brazil it is generally not derogatory in its use and
can be used as a term of endearment or simply as a noun.
eg. I am a gringo.
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WHAT’S IN THE GUIDE
Welcome to Gringo to Gringo’s guide to the World Cup in Brazil. Enjoy!
Who is this gringo? ................................................... 3
Let’s start with some number? ................................. 4
Fun Facts ................................................................... 5
THE LOGISTICS
Get your tickets! ........................................................ 7
The Group Stage ........................................................ 8
The Knockout Stages ................................................. 9
You will need a visa! ................................................... 10
How to get there ....................................................... 11
City to city, fly, drive or jog? ....................................... 12
Being Accommodated ................................................ 13
ABOUT BRAZIL
In a Brazilian nutshell ................................................ 15
Staying out of trouble ................................................ 16
At the beach .............................................................. 17
At the bar ................................................................... 18
At the club ................................................................... 19
At the game ............................................................... 20
How to greet people .................................................. 22
Basic Portuguese ....................................................... 23
Food, glorious food ................................................... 24
Brazilian music ........................................................... 27
Taking a stand for the giant Brazil .............................. 28
THE HOST CITIES
São Paulo ....................................................................
Rio de Janeiro ............................................................
Belo Horizonte ...........................................................
Brasília ........................................................................
Cuiabá .......................................................................
Curitiba ......................................................................
Fortaleza ....................................................................
Manaus ......................................................................
Natal ..........................................................................
Porto Alegre ...............................................................
Recife .........................................................................
Salvador .....................................................................
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What did we learn with this guide? ........................... 54
Disclaimer
This guidebook is a guide drawn from my experiences in Brazil
along with extra research. Gringo to Gringo makes no guarantees
and intend to provide general information for you to make your
own decisions regarding the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. We also
hope to entertain you and get you excited for the event, you can’t
sue us if we don’t entertain you.
Copyright © Gringo to Gringo 2013. All rights reserved.
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You are probably thinking, who is this gringo giving me advice on the World Cup
in Brazil? Well, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Liam. Oi, Tudo Bem?
I have spent my 20’s either in Brazil or working up a
sweat to go back. Why you might ask? It’s simple. My
girlfriend is Brazilian and I am scared to disobey her.
Oh! And Brazil is an astonishing world in itself. From
the African influenced north to the European south,
Brazil is a cultural mixing pot, served with a side of
beans and rice of course.
If there is one thing I love more than travelling to Brazil,
it’s football. This passion is one thing that many of us
have in common with the people of the host nation.
We are willing and wanting to fly halfway around the
world to see our beloved countries do battle against
the top teams in the world. That is true passion.
With the World Cup just around the corner I have
begun planning my adventure and practising my
samba. I felt I should share my experiences, research
and knowledge of Brazil with my fellow football lovers.
With the help of my Brazilian consultant/girlfriend
this guide is designed to help even the most timid
traveller prepare themselves for the culture shock,
a great one, but, a shock nonetheless, that is the
“Jeitinho Brasileiro”. We have some handy travel tips,
insights into the Brazilian culture and general advice
that will help you on your travels.
From Gringo to Gringo, here is my guide to the 2014
World Cup in Brazil. (Not just Rio, by the way).
Jeitinho Brasileiro
The Brazilian way
of doing things
Oi, Tudo Bem?
Hey, How are you?
Praia de Copacabana - Copacabana Beach
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GRINGOTOGRINGO
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The numbers don’t lie, Brazil is a footballing giant. Are you ready to experience the
World Cup phenomenon in Brazilian style?
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64
Countries
Will participate in the World Cup
8 Groups of
8
Games
per group
Winner
To take all the glory
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In Group Stages
Games
Countries have won the Cup
Quarter Finals
In Round of 16
Semi Finals
1 Massive Final
+ A third place place oﬀ
Brazil and the World Cup
World Cup Appearances
Only country
to participate in
every World Cup
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Equals the biggest sporting event in the world.
Brazil
Italy
2208
Brazil has played
Germany
World Cups Brazil has won
2.6
Includes 2014 World Cup, Brazil
Goals to Games
Average
WC Games
Wins
Total World Cup Goals
Brazil Goals
210
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8
2
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1998 - 4 goals
2002 - 8 goals
2006 - 3 goals
Ronaldo - most goals scored
in World Cups by an individual.
67
Most consecutive
World Cup wins
WWWWWW W WWWWL
2002 WC
2006 WC
0 199 854
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Own
Goals
Largest World Cup Attendance.
1950, World Cup Final
Brazil v Uruguay
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Here are some helpful fun facts about Brazil.
Some are practical and others are good to know so you don’t embarrass yourself.
Brazilians speak Portuguese NOT Spanish.
Rio de Janeiro is NOT another word for
Brazil. There is much more to Brazil than Rio.
The Capital of Brazil is Brasilia,
NOT Rio and definitely not Buenos Aires.
Don’t drink the tap water.
Toilet paper goes in the bin NOT the toilet.
It’s a shock at first but you’ll get used to it!
Brazilians have a reputation of
being……………….late.
Brazilians are the country’s biggest fans and
critics. A gringo can be a fan, but NEVER
a critic.
Brazilians drive on the right side
of the road. If you can call it driving.
Brazil has more monkey species than
any other country. Not that important but I
love monkeys!
Neymar is Brazil’s answer to Messi.
A question that no one asked.
In Brazil Ronaldo (9) is known as
Ronaldinho Phenomenon, Ronaldinho
(10) as Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Cristiano
Ronaldo...Who?
Flamengo, is the football club with the
second largest fan base in Brazil. The largest
fan base is the I HATE FLAMENGO Club.
Brazilians will think like this: If Brazil does
not win the World Cup, it is because of a
conspiracy against them.
The word pelada means naked but is also
used to describe a casual game of football. Do
NOT confuse the two.
Brazilians are NOT Mexicans.
Brazilians add -inho(a) to every word.
In theory it means small, but they use it
for everything. Minutinho (little minute),
Cervejinha (little beer), Grandinha (little big).
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THE LOGISTICS
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league and be selected for your national team. Or you need to buy a ticket. Good
luck with whichever avenue you pursue to be a part of the action. I’ll be buying.
Tickets must be applied for through
the official FIFA website. www.FIFA.com
Tickets will be sold in two different formats
Ticket Sales
Ticket Ballot
This runs on a first in first served basis.
Apply for your tickets online. At the end of the
designated period a random selection is made. You
will receive confirmation from FIFA letting you know
if you were successful or not.
Ticket Ballot
20 Aug - 10 Oct, 2013
*FIFA are adamant that you have sufficient funds for tickets
when you are applying in both the ticket lottery and ticket
sales periods.
Ticket Ballot
8 Dec - 30 Jan, 2014
Ticket Sales
5 Nov - 28 Nov, 2013
Aug
Sep
Oct
Ticket Sales
26 Feb - 1 Apr, 2014
Nov
1 Ballot Drawn
11 Oct - 4 Nov
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Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
LAST MINUTE Sales
15 Apr - 13 Jul, 2014
May
Jun
Jul
2 Ballot Drawn
31 Jan - 25 Feb
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There are three ticket types available for this World Cup and deciding which one you will buy will essentially
define your trip. The teams you watch, the cities you visit and how much money you spend will all be
determined by which tickets you are able to purchase.
Individual Match Ticket
Pretty simple. You can buy a ticket for one single
match. Or you can buy multiple single match tickets
separately.
Team Ticket
These tickets are valid for all games that your team
is playing in. You can buy 3 for the group stages right
up to 7 games which includes the final. If your team
gets knocked out of the group stage, your ticket
automatically changes to the winner of the group.
From then your ticket will follow the winner of the
remaining games that your ticket is valid for.
Get it? Good!
Venue Ticket
This ticket is valid for all games for a specific stadium.
Some more good value for money. Each host city
will host 4 to 6 games. Pick your city (based on the
expert tips from Gringo to Gringo) and lap up the
atmosphere at one of the 12 amazing and slightly
expensive stadiums.
• FIFA Ticketing Venues will be opened closer to the start of the World Cup and last minute ticket purchases can be made from these centres.
• Tickets can be picked up from FIFA Ticketing Venues in host cities or delivered by mail.
• Tickets can be resold using FIFA.com resale platform.
• The person who applies for tickets cannot change his or her name on the tickets however any other persons name on the application can be changed.
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In order to watch your favourite team play, you will need to know whatF cities they
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will be playing in. No need to research, I have laid out the details of the group
stage matches for you.
Group A
BRA v CRO
(1)
São Paulo
Natal
Fortaleza
Manaus*
Brasília
Recife
Thurs 12 Jun 2014. 17:00
MEX v CAM
(2)
Fri 13 Jun 2014. 13:00
BRA v MEX
(17)
Tues 17 Jun 2014. 16:00
CAM v CRO
(18)
Weds 18 Jun 2014. 18:00
CAM v BRA
(33)
Mon 23 Jun 2014. 17:00
CRO v MEX
(34)
Group B
Mon 23 Jun 2014. 17:00
SWI v ECU
(9)
Brasília
Sun 15 Jun 2014. 13:00
FRA v HON
(10)
P. Alegre
Sun 15 Jun 2014. 16:00
SWI v FRA
(25)
Salvador
Fri 20 Jun 2014. 16:00
HON v ECU
(26)
HON v SWI
(41)
ECU v FRA
(42)
(4)
Cuiabá*
AUS v NED
(20)
P. Alegre
ESP v CHI
(19)
Rio
Curitiba
São Paulo
Weds 18 Jun 2014. 16:00
AUS v ESP
(35)
Mon 23 Jun 2014. 13:00
NED v CHI
(36)
Mon 23 Jun 2014. 13:00
ARG v BIH
(11)
Rio
Sun 15 Jun 2014. 19:00
IRN v NIG
(12)
Curitiba
Mon 16 Jun 2014. 16:00
ARG v IRN
(27)
BH
Sat 21 Jun 2014. 13:00
Rio
NIG v BIH
(28)
NIG v ARG
(43)
BIH v IRN
(44)
URU v CRC
Recife
(21)
Brasília
Natal
Cuiabá*
Fortaleza
Thurs 19 Jun 2014. 13:00
JAP v GRE
(22)
Thurs 19 Jun 2014. 19:00
JAP v COL
(37)
Tues 24 Jun 2014. 16:00
GRE v CIV
(38)
Tues 24 Jun 2014. 17:00
GER v POR
(13)
Salvador
Mon 16 Jun 2014. 13:00
GHA v USA
(14)
ENG v ITA
GER v GHA
(29)
USA v POR
Salvador
(30)
USA v GER
(45)
POR v GHA
(46)
São Paulo
ITA v CRC
(24)
Recife
ITA v URU
(39)
Natal
Tues 24 Jun 2014. 13:00
CRC v ENG
(40)
BH
Tues 24 Jun 2014. 13:00
Group H
BEL v ALG
(15)
BH
Tues 17 Jun 2014. 13:00
RUS v KOR
Manaus*
Recife
Brasília
Thurs 26 Jun 2014. 13:00
(23)
Fri 20 Jun 2014. 13:00
Thurs 26 Jun 2014. 13:00
Manaus*
Thurs 19 Jun 2014. 16:00
Fortaleza
Sun 22 Jun 2014. 18:00
(8)
URU v ENG
Sat 21 Jun 2014. 16:00
Fortaleza
Sat 14 Jun 2014. 18:00
Natal
Mon 16 Jun 2014. 19:00
(7)
Sat 14 Jun 2014. 16:00
Group G
P. Alegre
Weds 25 Jun 2014. 13:00
(6)
COL v CIV
Weds 25 Jun 2014. 13:00
CIV v JAP
Group D
BH
Sat 14 Jun 2014. 22:00
Cuiabá*
Sat 21 Jun 2014. 18:00
(5)
Sat 14 Jun 2014. 13:00
Group F
Manaus*
Weds 25 Jun 2014. 17:00
Weds 18 Jun 2014. 13:00
Weds 25 Jun 2014. 16:00
CHI v AUS
COL v GRE
Salvador
Fri 13 Jun 2014. 18:00
Curitiba
Fri 20 Jun 2014. 19:00
(3)
Fri 13 Jun 2014. 16:00
Group E
ESP v NED
Group C
(16)
Cuiabá*
Tues 17 Jun 2014. 18:00
BEL v RUS
(31)
Rio
Sun 22 Jun 2014. 13:00
KOR v ALG
(32)
P. Alegre
Sun 22 Jun 2014. 16:00
KOR v BEL
(47)
São Paulo
Thurs 26 Jun 2014. 17:00
ALG v RUS
(48)
Curitiba
Thurs 26 Jun 2014. 17:00
* Cuiabá and Manaus are in a different timezone and are 1 hour behind the other host cities.
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Then comes the knockout stages of the tournament. 32 countries become 16,
then 8, then 4, then 2, but only 1 will be crowned World Champions.
RND 16
RND 16
Game 49
Game 51
1A v 2B
BH
28 June 2014
13:00
Game 50
1C v 2D
Rio
28 June 2014
17:00
1G v 2H
P.Alegre
30 June 2014
17:00
Game 58
W53 v W54
Rio
4 July 2014
13:00
W51 v W52
Salvador
SEMI
SEMI
Game 61
Game 62
5 July 2014
17:00
W59 v W60
São Paulo
8 July 2014
17:00
QUARTER
Game 59
13 July 2014
16:00
W57 v W58
BH
1E v 2F
Brasilia
Game 54
W61 v W62
Rio de Janeiro
W49 v W50
Fortaleza
Game 53
QUARTER
Game 64
Game 57
RND 16
30 June 2014
13:00
FINAL
QUARTER
4 July 2014
17:00
1B v 2A
Fortaleza
Game 63
L61 v L62
Brasilia
12 July 2014
17:00
Game 52
1D v 2C
Recife
29 June 2014
17:00
RND 16
9 July 2014
17:00
3RD PLACE
29 June 2014
13:00
Game 55
1F v 2E
São Paulo
QUARTER
Game 60
W55 v W56
Brasilia
5 July 2014
13:00
1 July 2014
13:00
Game 56
1H v 2G
Salvador
1 July 2014
17:00
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Are you Australian? Yes? You will need a visa to enter Brazil.
MY EXPERIENCE
VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Getting my visas for my first and second tours of Brazil
went down as smooth as a beer on the beach. By
the time my third tour came around my confidence
levels were higher than Spain’s National Team going
into the 2013 Confederations Cup. But like them I was
unsuccessful. I assumed 20 days would be sufficient,
however my visa was denied as the processing time
had shot up to 30 working days. I searched for other
options of which I found none. I was lucky when I
reapplied my girlfriend was able to convince her fellow
ex-pat to process my visto in time for my trip.
ORIGINAL PASSPORT
An original passaporte valid for a
minimum of 6 (six) months prior to
the expiry date.
PASSPORT PHOTO
You will need to include one (1) good
quality passport photo in colour with
dimensions 3cm x 4cm.
VISA APPLICATION
The Visa Application Form must be
filled out online. Print the receipt and
include in your application.
Moral of the Story
http://sydney.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/visa.xml
Get organised! Apply for your visa as soon as possible.
Either that or find yourself a shifty Brazilian girlfriend.
ITINERARY
Where to apply
Provide your itinerary which includes
your departure date from Australia.
• The Consulate General of Brazil, Sydney
Residents of NSW, NT, QLD
• Embassy of Brazil, Canberra
Residents of ACT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
RETURN TICKET
A copy of your return airline ticket,
or ticket departing Brazil. They want
proof you plan to leave Brazil.
How to Apply
You must apply by sending by post or delivering in
person all necessary documents to the Consulate or
Embassy. See checklist.
$
Cost of Tourist Visa
Tourist visas are free of charge when you provide proof
of purchase for your World Cup tickets. If you don’t
have tickets you can apply in person for $42 (Either
yourself, an immediate family member or de-facto
partner) or apply by post for $66.
Visa Duration
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PROOF OF FUNDS
A bank statement showing you
have enough dinheiro to support
yourself in Brazil.
MONEY ORDER
Include the payment in the form of a
money order from Australia Post.
OR
PROOF OF WORLD CUP TICKETS
WO R L D C U P
Your visa is free if you have purchased
World Cup tickets.
You can stay for 90 days on a tourist visa.
Processing Time
Generally the processing time is approximately 20
working days.
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Visto
Visa
Dinheiro
Money
Passaporte
Passport
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There are a few different routes to the World Cup. Some more direct than others
but it is good to know what your options are when choosing your flight.
Los Angeles
Dubai
Rio de Janeiro
Johannesburg
Perth
Santiago
Sydney
Buenos Aires
Flights are in high demand with many flights booked out
and/or very expensive. If you haven’t already booked
your flights you might need to shop around to find the
right deal. Here are the main routes and airlines to get
to Brazil (using Sydney as a reference). Each route will
take more than 24 hours due to long stopovers. Why
not stay the night in one of your stopover cities?
Via Santiago de Chile
LAN Chile has direct flights to Santiago or with a stop
over in Auckland. From there you can fly direct to São
Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Total travel time is 24+ hours
depending on stopover times.
Via Johannesburg
South African Airways has direct flights to
Johannesburg or with a stop over in Perth. From there
you can fly direct to São Paulo. Total travel time is 30+
hours depending on stopover times.
Via Buenos Aires
Aerolineas Argentinas has flown to Buenos Aires
and beyond for years as the budget option to South
America. But now with the World Cup on the horizon,
have cancelled the Australia to Buenos Aires flight path
from April 2014 onwards. Crazy and horrible timing..
Via Dubai
Emirates has direct flights to Dubai or with a stop over
in Bangkok. From there you can fly direct to São Paulo
or Rio de Janeiro. Total travel time is 29+ hours
depending on stopover times.
Via United States
There are many options to fly through the United
States. Direct flights to Brazil run from Los Angeles,
Dallas, Miami and New York. However, you may
stopover in Peru, Chile or Argentina. Total travel time
is 30+ hours depending on stopover times.
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You can jog if you want but the best way to get around is by plane.
Brazil is a massive country. If you are planning to visit
multiple cities you are going to need to catch a plane
or two. Flight times between host cities range from
around 50mins to 3.5hours.
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CITY TO CITY FLY DRIVE OR JOGCOP
The main airlines to check out are:
Avianca
Azul
Gol
TAM
Passaredo
Group 1
North East
Fortaleza
Manaus
Natal
Recife
Salvador
You could plan your trip so you
are not bouncing from one side
of the country to the other. I have
grouped some cities that are in similar
parts of the country that could be done
by avião, carro or ônibus. If you plan to
fly, keeping your trip compact will minimise
cost and flight times. By driving or getting
a bus you could save some serious cash by
avoiding the airports. Not to mention seeing
the beautiful Brazilian countryside. Note: The
highways in Brazil are not great and can be
quite bumpy with no overtaking lanes. Only
rent a car if you are confident driving in
these conditions.
Fortaleza to Natal
530km - 7 hours
Natal to Recife
285km - 3.5 hours
Recife to Salvador
809km - 9.5 hours
Cuiabá
Brasilia to Belo Horizonte
730km - 8.5 hours
Belo Horizonte to Rio
435km - 5 hours
Rio to São Paulo
440km - 4.5 hours
Group 2
Brasilia
Central East
Belo Horizonte
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Curitiba
Group 3
Porto Alegre
São Paulo to Curitiba
410km - 5 hours
Curitiba to Porto Alegre
750km - 8.5 hours
South East
Avião
Plane
Carro
car
Onibus
Bus
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traveler. If you want to experience the real Brazil and not just the touristy side,
you could rent a room or couch-surf with a Brazilian host.
Hotels
MY EXPERIENCE
Hotels are everywhere in Brazil and range from Budget
The famous Carnaval is the best comparison one
to Luxurious.
can make to the party that will be the World Cup. I
spent Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro in 2009 and from
Apart-hotels
that experience I can say finding accommodation
Apart-hotels are like studio apartments consisting of a
may prove to be difficult. With the influx of tourists
bed, a bathroom and a kitchenette. These are a good
and high prices I was almost ready to pitch a tent on
option for longer stays and if you want to cook your
Copacabana beach. This clearly was not an option and
own food.
through a friend of a friend of a friend I found a couch
to sleep on. What a fantastic outcome it was. I made
Pousadas
new friends and experienced the Brazilian hospitality
Pousadas are family run bed and breakfasts, boutique first hand.
hotels or guest-houses. They are generally not found in
big cities but are very popular in smaller towns.
With Brazil set to host the biggest sporting event on
the planet, the locals are keen to cash in as well. There
is much talk amongst Brazilians at the moment about
Hostels are one of the cheaper options and the best renting out their apartments or opening up their homes
if you want to meet new people. Shared facilities, to Gringos. Why? Firstly to earn a little bit of cash
dormitories and the intention to have a good time are (much less than what you’ll pay at a hotel). Secondly
what characterise a hostel.
Brazilians are a proud bunch and they want to share
their culture and customs to whomever is listening!
Motels
Backpacker Hostels
Motels in Brazil are completely different to what
you may think. They are short stay or ‘pay by the
hour’ establishments rented by people to, how
should I put this, have some alone time. They aren’t
really ‘accommodation’ but you needed to know the
difference to avoid any awkwardness.
Jungle Lodges
I want to implant the idea of stepping out of your
comfort zone to get the best out of your trip. If you are
interested in finding out more about accommodation
during the World Cup, send us your email at:
www.worldcupinbrazil.com.au
I will share my research and information with you.
Free of charge of course.
If you are staying in Manaus or Cuiabá you could book a
lodge in the Amazon Rainforest or Pantanal Wetlands.
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ABOUT BRAZIL
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Population:
201,000,000
5th largest country
States:
26 plus
1 Federal District
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I love it, and I know you are going to love it too.
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a Brazilian meets someone they will invite them over
for dinner or a drink, even if everyone knows it might
never happen.
Brazil has three main passions, futebol, food and
music. I have seen people playing football under lights
in the middle of the night whilst on my way home from
partying. Brazilians love to sit back at a bar sipping on
a beer, watching a game and abusing their friends who
There are so many reasons why I love Brazil. The support their rivals.
beaches are beautiful, the food is amazing, the music
is awesome, the bikinis are small and most importantly The food in Brazil is so good it deserved three dedicated
the people are friendly, fun and generally happy. It pages in this guide and Brazil’s music scene ranges
doesn’t really matter what their circumstances are you from one end of the musical spectrum to the other.
From Samba to Country, Bossa Nova to Funk, Brazilians
will always find people with a smile on their face.
are proud of their styles and musicians. Oh and every
Brazil is as multicultural, if not more than Australia. song has a dance to it, so pay attention.
Currency:
Real (Plural – Reais)
Approx 2 : 1 USD
Emergency:
Police - 190
Medical - 192
Fire 193
The south has a very European influence with many
Germans and Italians amongst many other nationalities
migrating there after World War II. The south is also
the most economically strong region of the country.
The higher north you go, the more “typically Brazilian”
things become. The African culture can definitely be
seen in the northern regions of Brazil. It doesn’t matter
which country people originate from, migrants in Brazil
tend to assimilate into Brazilians quite quickly. And
why not? Being Brazilian seems to be a lot of fun!
Novelas are huge in Brazil and when it comes to the
climax of the series, everybody knows what is going
on! Novelas are so big that the midweek games in the
Campeonato Brasileiro don’t kick off until after the
novela. That means a 10 o’clock kick-off.
Brazil is an amazing country which you will find out
over the coming pages.
I’m predicting the
best World
Futebol
Campeonato
Cup
ever.
Football
The people of Brazil are very affectionate. They will kiss
Brasileiro
and hug you hello even if you have just met for the first
Novela
Brazilian
time. They will touch your arm or shoulder while you
Soap Opera Championship
are talking, which doesn’t necessarily mean you are
being hit on by the way. It is very common that when
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It doesn’t matter which country you travel to there will always be dangers and the
best way to avoid trouble is to follow your common sense.
One of the main questions I get asked by my fellow
Gringos is, “Is Brazil safe?” The answer I always give is,
“I have never had any problems.” Having said this, it
would be wrong of me to say that Brazil is completely
Avoid being alone in unfamiliar places
Don’t wander off. Stay as a group.
Avoid dark empty places
An obvious and very important rule to follow.
Don’t make yourself a target
Expensive jewelery might make you look good,
but you will look even better to a would be mugger.
Keep your valuables close
safe. If you find yourself chilling in dark alleys or
strolling a favela sporting your diamond encrusted
watch, your common sense is failing you. Here are
some tips to help you stay out of trouble.
Avoid public transport late at night
Public transport is generally safe. However the later it
gets and the more empty the bus/train becomes, the
higher the risk.
Take a Taxi that looks like a Taxi
If someone is offering you a ride in a beat up VW
Beetle chances are they are not a certified Taxi. If you
can, find out how much it will cost to where you want
to go before you get in. This will help you avoid any
unwelcome surprises when the meter stops.
Guys, keep your wallet in your front pocket. Girls, Would you get in a strange van in Australia?
keep an eye on your handbag. If you want to be extra
You will see guys hanging out of the door of a moving
cautious, a money belt is a great option .
van. These vans operate as bus services however not all
of them are certified. If you get in the wrong one, you
Get travel insurance
could find yourself penniless in the middle of nowhere.
Spend a bit of money for that extra peace of mind.
Split up your cash
Don’t keep all your money in your wallet/purse/money
belt. That way if you lose your wallet you are not
stranded with nothing.
Print a copy of your passport
Leave the original in a safe place at your hotel or hosts.
Beware of Scams
Sometimes unfortunate things happen and people will
offer their help. You can be polite but be sceptical and
No need to be Ballin’
never hand your belongings to these people because
Only take what you need and don’t carry lots of cash. they may take off with them.
You can always take more out. Avoid opening your
wallet for everyone to see.
Keep an eye on your drink
Drink spiking is unfortunately common the world
over and Brazil is no exception. Never leave your
Banks in Brazil have enclosed ATMs. Use them and drink unattended and be careful when
same as Australia, cover your pin code.
offered a drink from a stranger.
Use ATMs inside the Bank
Don’t be a hero
If you are confronted with a threat, stay calm and be
cooperative. If they ask for your wallet, just hand it
over. Better to be safe than sorry.
Banco
Bank
Favela
Slum /
shanty
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If there is one thing I could take from Brazil and bring
back to Australia it would be Brazil’s beach culture.
There is nothing like kicking back and enjoying the
sand, surf and service from one of the many kiosks.
The beach experience in Brazil is completely different
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to that of Australia. You’re probably thinking, “How
different can going to the beach be?” You will find the
answer to your question while you are relaxing on the
beach eating a platter of prawns and sipping a cold
beer or caipirinha.
Where are the flags?
The Kiosks in Brazil are much more than sausage rolls Brazil doesn’t have the “swim between the flags”
and ice creams. Most kiosks have a full food and drinks notion that we have in Australia. Stay close to the
crowd and never swim alone.
menu to choose from.
Rent a chair and an umbrella
Fresco ball
You can rent a chair and umbrella for a couple dollars. Grab a paddle each, and smack a rubber ball back and
Some kiosks provide them free if you purchase food or forth to each other. It is really fun and one of Brazil’s
favourite beach pastimes.
drink from them.
The Vendors
Futvôlei
Vendors stroll the beach selling many different things. Futvôlei is similar to Volleyball but with one main
Sarongs, hats, beach dresses, sunglasses, food and difference. No hands. You will find the Brazilian football
flare in abundance at the beach.
drinks are amongst the most popular items sold.
Swimwear
Brazil is most famous for 3 things, Football, Samba and
tiny Bikinis. Woman of all shapes and sizes show off
their bronzed bodies in what is a celebration of beauty
and confidence. The guys don’t cover up either as they
strut their stuff in colourful trunks. So if you are feeling
confident, leave your boardies on the sand and show
off what you’ve got!
Keep an eye on your things
Don’t take valuables if you don’t have to.
Food
Brazilians go crazy for seafood whenever the ocean
is in sight. Don’t be afraid to try the seafood
from a kiosk.
Drinks
Grab a nice cold água de coco,
beer, or a caipirinha. Remember,
swimming and drinking don’t
mix. Which is why you will find
95% of people at the beach on
the sand and not in the water.
Praia
Beach
Água de coco
Coconut water
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When in Brazil you will inevitably find yourself at a barzinho or boteco. You can
have a cerveja, share some petiscos and the watch game.
Botecos are simple bars with cheap drinks and petiscos
where locals meet to have a chat. Throughout Brazil
you will see brightly coloured plastic chairs and tables
out the front of these Botecos. They are not fancy but
they can be a lot of fun!
Barzinhos have the same concept of botecos but are
fancier and resemble a restaurant. They range from
cosy bars to large trendy establishments and the
prices vary accordingly. The cooler you feel the more
you pay.
Bars are places where people meet with friends to Bars and Botecos have great food
share (literally) a drink or two. Sounds similar to You can order a meal at a bar, however Brazilians tend
Australia? Well, it is, but with a few key differences that to buy petiscos to share. These are not your average
are good to know while you are cooling yourself with finger foods.
an ice cold cerveja.
Service is good, sometimes too good
You don’t have to leave your seat to order from the
bar like you need to in Australia. As you put your
empty glass down it is often quickly replaced by a
waiter before it has even touched the table. Don’t be
mistaken, it’s not free. This goes for food too. You may
find food no one ordered arriving at your table. If you
don’t want it, just say, Não Obrigado (No thanks).
Roda de Samba
I love these. This is where a samba band sits at their
own table and plays. People gather around the table
and join in the fun. Bars with bands or Roda de Sambas
usually have a cover charge of about $5-10.
Long necks are different in Brazil
In Brazil, a “long neck” is your standard bottle of beer.
The garrafas (large style longnecks we have in Australia)
are extremely common in bars. However, these are not
Keep your own tally
to be consumed out of a paper bag. They come with
With all this food and drink flying around it’s easy to glasses to share with your mates.
lose track. Last thing you want is to pay for drinks you
didn’t have. A good local trick is to keep the labels of
Petiscos
the beer bottles.
Share dishes
10 percent service charge
This goes for all bars and restaurants. 10% of your bill
is added as a tip.
Cerveja
Beer
Garrafa
Bottle
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Nightlife in Brazil is not for the faint hearted. It starts late, the drinks flow,
the dance floors are packed and the party ends just in time for breakfast.
I have had some big nights in Brazil as I am sure you
will. From the big clubs with International DJ’s in Rio,
Monday night Samba in Brasilia to Forró in Natal, there
is something for everyone. There are a few key points
that are very important to know when hitting the town
in Brazil to maximise your enjoyment of what the
nation known for partying has to offer.
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Your very own nightclub credit card
Most clubs give you a consumption card. You don’t pay
as you go but your purchases tally on the card which
you pay when you leave. It’s not a bad system but it
can be dangerous for your wallet. Pay attention to
how much you’ve spent and for the love of God, do
not lose the card. You will get stuck with a massive bill,
or worse. Also if you are staying until the club closes,
Drink and act responsibly
remember you can’t just leave, you’ve got to pay and
Here’s my little Father speech. It’s fine to go out and there is nothing worse than getting stuck in a line
drink, it might just help you loosen up and get involved getting out of a club. The standard 10% service charge
in the Brazilian culture, BUT Brazil is not the place you applies in clubs too.
want to be passed out in the street or getting into
alcohol related fights. I’m not big on that anywhere, Minimum Spending
but doing it in Brazil could be something you regret. When you get a consumption card, it will often come
with minimum spend. That is, if entry is R$50, and you
buy 1 drink at R$10, you still pay $R50 but if you buy 10
If you get to a balada or boate before midnight, don’t drinks its R$100. Pretty simple really.
be surprised if it is empty. Most Brazilians don’t start
getting ready until after 10, if they are feeling punctual. They love bottle service in Brazil
The nightlife starts late
Whatever type of club you are in, whether you are
in VIP or not, you can get bottle service. The most
Pretty much all nightclubs have a cover charge. It can standard bottles available are Smirnoff Red or Johnny
range from R$10 to cover the live music, to R$100 to Red with Coke or Red Bull mixers and all this for about
maintain the clubs fancy reputation. Either way, if you 10 times the price in the supermarket. Win!
are a dude, you are likely to pay double the cover the
Boate
ladies pay. Sorry lads.
Cover charges
Check out the Club’s website
You can put your name on the list and save yourself
a bunch on the cover charge.
Balada
Party
Nightclub
(Electronic or
Pop music)
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Brazil has an infinite amount to offer. But let’s face it the matches, the players and
the atmosphere provide the push for Gringos to flock to Brazil in 2014.
MY EXPERIENCE
Flamengo vs Grêmio December 6, 2009. Flamengo
(the club with the largest fan base in Brazil) was one
of five teams playing for the title on the final day of
the season. Two weeks prior to the game I braved
scorching temperatures and waited eight hours in line
for tickets to the biggest game of the decade.
When the match finally arrived I was awoken by the
sounds of Flamenguistas chanting at 9am, some
six hours prior to kick-off and 35 km away from the
Maracanã in Barra da Tijuca.
It took two trains and a bus to get to the stadium.
The ride to the stadium alone was worth the cost
of my ticket. Chants of “Mengo! Mengo!” could be
heard citywide and the sound was deafening on our
different means of public transportation. We arrived
three hours prior to kickoff and the party had well
and truly started. The stadium was more than half
full by the time we found our seats. One of the two
main supporter groups of Flamengo marched into our
section drums and all. The entire tier behind the goals
filled up in a matter of minutes and the atmosphere
that I was already dumbfounded by increased ten fold.
My voice became hoarse chanting what can only be
described as a combination of English and nonsense
and the whistle hadn’t even been blown.
Grêmio took an early lead and the silence that fell
over the stadium was as deafening as the chants
that preceded it. This silence was momentary, as was
Grêmio’s lead. Flamengo equalised just before half
time. With 84000 fans and a Gringo behind them,
Flamengo scored to go 2-1 in front and held the lead
to secure Flamengo’s sixth championship. I could not
believe my luck that I was able to experience an event
like this and I am on a mission to find the same thrill at
the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
I have been to a few major sporting events, including
FIFA tournaments and Olympic games, but I have never
experienced anything like that day in Brazil. To make
sure you squeeze every bit of emotion
and enjoyment out of the match
days. I have included some
Flamenguista
important tips for when
A person who
you are at the game.
supports
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Each game is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the It is perfectly safe to show pride in your country, unless
players and supporters alike. Make sure you are well you are Argentinian and your country has just beaten
rested and in a state of mind to have your mind blown. Brazil. Then I would suggest you assimilate as quickly
as possible into a yellow and green jersey.
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There is a good chance the majority of people making
their way to the World Cup will be die hard football
fans. This demographic does not tend to understand
It’s more than just 90 minutes
Aim to be there at least two hours before kick-off. The the concept of sitting down at a game. If the majority
90 minutes of football will not be the only attraction on of people around you are standing, stand with them. If
match day. The atmosphere surrounding the stadium you do intend to ask them to sit, ask politely.
and in the bars will be electric for every match in every
city. There will be vendors a plenty outside the stadium Learn the songs
If you find yourself amidst fans from other countries,
selling food, drinks and souvenirs.
don’t be shy. Sing with them, if you don’t speak the
language, hum with them.
Keep your tickets close
not want to miss the pre-game hype let alone kick-off.
I myself don’t find it necessary to use a travel belt on a
daily basis, but I definitely recommend using them on
a match day. The crowds will be big and a Gringo might
be the ideal pick pocket victim. They may take our
wallets, but they will never take our general admission
tickets to the Round of 16!
Did you go to the toilet?
Yes you can drink
The Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff recently signed
into legislation that alcoholic beverages may be served
in stadiums due to pressure from FIFA to do so. But
don’t drink too much, you want to remember your
experience don’t you?
You don’t want to miss a second of the game and the There will be Flamenguistas
rush at half time will be a battle. It is best to try and It doesn’t matter where you are in or which countries
are playing, you will still find people sporting the red
empty your tank before you enter the stadium
and black hoops of Flamengo. Even in night clubs.
Soak up your entry
The fact that you are at the World Cup in Brazil will hit Juiz, filho do mãe! - Ref, son of a mother!
you hard the moment you walk out from the concourse
into the stands and overlook the pitch and stadium.
Don’t rush this moment, take it in because you will
never want to forget it.
Remember the referee is a person too. A person who
has been put there for you to take your frustration out
on! So let it rip. You might find yourself bonding with
new friends over abusing the referee. Don’t worry, he
can’t hear you!
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Greeting someone in Brazil can be one of the biggest culture shocks for a gringo.
When meeting someone new we are used to
nodding politely, an awkward wave and if we are
feeling wild, a handshake. Brazilians on the other
hand are an affectionate bunch and you need to be
prepared for this. A kiss hello when meeting a girl
is a very common practice and even when greeting
a guy, you may get more than you bargained for.
Guy to Guy
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*Also Girl to Girl
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2
3
4
Say hello. ‘Oi” is the
Portuguese equivalent
for hey.
Beleza? Beleza?
Guy to Girl
Take a step in and to
the side. Place hand
on shoulder.
Extend hand and say a
greeting. Eg. Beleza?
Either make full
handshake or manly
hand slap.
Place cheek to cheek
and kiss.
Hold momentarily. Judge
if the other person is
going for a second kiss.
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5
6
Both guys rotate their
bodies so both are facing
out. Extend arm around
shoulders or back for a
friendly embrace.
Complete embrace with
a nice little pat on the
chest, belly or shoulder.
After a few pats release
embrace.
If a second kiss is
required. Move your
head and repeat step 3.
This time on the other
cheek.
Once kisses are complete,
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The first thing a Gringo should learn to say in Portuguese is
“Você fala inglês?” - Do you speak English?
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Food and Drink
It’s good to know what means what on the menu.
Greetings in Brasil are not too difficult because you
can simply repeat what the person has said to you. • Cardápio (Car-dah-pee-oh): Menu
Entrada (En-trah-dah): Entreé
Eg. Brasileiro: Tudo bom? - All good?
Prato Principal (Pra-toh prin-see-pal): Main Dish
Gringo: Tudo Bom! - All good!
Sobremesa (Soh-bree-meh-zah): Dessert
• Substitute any of these words with no dramas.
Comida (Coh-mee-dah): Food
Beleza (Beh-leh-zah): Beautiful! Carne (Car-nee): Meat
Tudo Jóia (Too-doh joi-ya): All joyful/happy
Frango (Frun-go): Poultry/Chicken
Tudo bem (Too-doh beyn): All well
Galinha (Gah-lin-ya): Chicken
• Then there are the greetings depending on time. Bife (Bif-ee): Beef / Beef steak
Bom dia (Bon dgea): Good morning
Frutos do Mar (Fruit-os doh mar): Seafood
Boa tarde (Boa tardge): Good night
Peixe (Peysh): Fish
Boa noite (Boa noi-tche): Good night
Camarão (Cam-ah-raon): Prawn
• And of course you can say hey and see you later.
Salada (Sa-lah-dah): Salad
Massa (Mah-sah): Pasta
Olá (Olah): Hello
Frutas (Froo-tas): Fruit
Oi (Oi): Hey
Macaxeira (Ma-ka-shay-rah): Cassava
Tchau (Tch-ow): See ya
Mandioca (Man-dgee-okah): Also Cassava
Até mais (A-teh meyes): See ya soon
Feijão (Fey-jaon): Beans
Adeus (Ah-dews): Goodbye forever!
Arroz (Ah-hoz): Rice
Bebida (Beh-bee-dah): Drink
Being Polite
Água (Ah-gwah): Menu
Brazilians apprecitae politeness, especially if you
Suco (Soo-coo): Juice
try to speak their language.
Cerveja (Sir-veh-ja): Beer
• Por favor (Por fah-vor): Please Caipirinha (Kye-pee-rin-yah): Caipirinha
Obrigado (Oh-bree-gah-doh): Thank you
Cachaça (Ka-sha-sah): Cachaça
Desculpe (De-skoo-pah): Sorry
Água de Coco (Ah-gwah-dge-cocoo): Coconut water
Com licença (Con li-cen-sah): Excuse me Vinho Branco (Vin-yoh brun-co): White wine
Prazer (Prah-zer): Pleasure / Nice to meet you
Vinho Tinto (Vin-yoh Cheen-toh): Red wine
Asking questions
You’ve got to ask the big questions.
• Quanto custa? (Quanto coos-tah): How much? Que horas são? (Keh oras saon): What time is it?
Onde é o banheiro (A-on-dge eh o ban-yey-roo): Where is the bathroom / toilet?
Dança comigo? (Dan-sah com-ee-goo):
Do you want to dance with me?
Qual é seu nome? (Kwal eh sehw noh-me):
What is your name?
The fun stuff - Warning! Adults only.
The first words you will learn will be the bad ones. I may as well teach you the main ones so you are
prepared. These aren’t literal translations, just how to use them.
• Caralho! (Cah-rul-yoh): F-bomb
Porra! (Por-hah): Sh*t and F-bomb
Filho da Puta! (Fil-yo da poo-tah): Son of a b*tch
Merda (Mehr-dah): Sh*t
Puta que Pariu (Poo-tah key pah-ree-ew): F*cking hell, or For f*ck sake!
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Different regions bring their own flavour and ingredients small salty snacks called Salgadinhos. Here are some of
to the table so make sure you step out of your comfort the foods I love and suggest you try. Check out the city
zone and try as many foods as you can. Lunch is the overviews for typical foods of the host cities.
main meal in Brazil and dinner is usually made up of
Types of Service
Rodízio
All you can eat restaurants where you pay a fixed price
and the waiters bring you an unlimited amount of food.
This style of service comes from the Churrascarias but
is now available in many types of foods. Rodízio de
pizza, sushi and even crepes among many others.
Rodízio
Self Service
The English term “Self Service” is used in Brazil and is
pay per kilo. Grab whatever you like from the buffet,
weigh your plate, then pay the percentage. Eg. If it
is $20 per kilo and you take 500grams. You pay 50%
which is $10. Simple!
Bar service
Self Service
Bar service is similar to your typical restaurant in that
you have a menu and you order with the waiters.
Forget standing in line at the bar like you do at a pub.
The waiters in a bar bring everything to you, even if
you didn’t order it. This is especially true with beer.
Main meals
Feijão e Arroz
Feijão e Arroz
Rice and beans are the base for your everyday meals in
Brazil. Feijão e arroz would accompany a type of meat
(beef, chicken, fish etc), salad and vegetables.
Feijoada
This famous Brazilian dish is a delicious stew of pork
and black beans that’s traditionally served over rice
with fresh orange slices. It is usually associated as a
dish for Saturdays.
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Churrasco
Is the famous Brazilian BBQ grilled over hot coals.
Churrascarias are rodízio style (table service)
restaurants and the deliciously seasoned meats get
sliced onto your plate. Picanha, chorizo, beef, chicken
and chicken hearts are all common churrasco foods.
Moqueca
Snacks
Pão de queijo
Literally translates to ‘bread of cheese’ and to me is the
most standard of Brazilian foods along with rice and
beans. Cassava starch is mixed with milk and cheese
then squeezed into little balls of dough and put into
the oven. If you find yourself at a churrasco, try putting
your meat, or chorizo onto your pão de queijo, you will
thank me later.
Pastéis
Churrasco
Pão de queijo
Deep fried pastry with delicious fillings. What more
can one ask for? The most common fillings are cheese,
minced meat or chicken but most pastel shops have
a large selection of fillings to choose from. Prawns,
catupiry, chorizo as well as sweet patéis like banana
and cinnamon are some of my favourites.
Bolinho de Bacalhau
Pastéis
Bolinho de Bacalhau are fish cakes made by rolling cod
into little balls (bolinhos) and deep frying them until
they are a crispy golden colour. They are almost always
served with a slice of lemon and a creamy mayonnaise
type sauce for dipping.
Coxinha
More deep fried goodness. Wheat flour is mixed into
a dough and then filled with ingredients. Traditional
coxinhas are filled with chicken and catupiry cheese
but these days you can find coxinhas with other
fillings. Just when you think the coxinha couldn’t get
any better, you add some tomato sauce. Mmm
Bolinho de Bacalhau
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Doce de leite
Literally means “sweet of milk” and is a caramel like
spread famous across South America. It is made by
boiling sweetened milk until it thickens and caramelizes
into a thick paste. Often eaten with cheese.
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junkies out there. The most popular use of açaí in Brazil
is the pulpy gelato like dessert enjoyed everywhere but
is very popular at the beach. Throw some granola and
banana slices on top and you will be hooked!
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Açaí
Churros
Pronounced “shoo-hoos” Churros are long Spanish
doughnuts. They are straight sugary doughnuts filled
with either liquid chocolate or doce de leite. They are
very popular street and market foods.
Dolce de Leite
Drinks
Cervejas
The main beers in Brazil are Skol, Itaipava, Antarctica
Original and Bohemia. Devassa is another popular
brand that made its name as a micro brewery/bar in
Rio de Janeiro. All are delicious!
Cachaça
Churros
Also known as pinga and aguardente, cachaça is
the main typically Brazilian liquor. It is made from
fermented sugarcane and is strong. Locals often drink it
with honey to sweeten the strong taste. 51 is a famous
but cheap brand. A litre will cost you about $4.
Caipirinha
The most famous cocktail of Brazil. It is crushed ice,
lime and sugar mixed with cachaça. Caipifrutas are
the same but with different fruits like strawberries and
kiwifruit. Caipiroskas are vodka based alternatives.
Caipirinha
Guaraná
Is an icon of Brazil. It is a guaraná flavoured soft drink
without the energy kick. It tastes even better with
ice and a slice of orange. Antarctica is the traditional
Brazilian owned brand and Kuat is made by Coca-Cola.
In my opinion you can’t go wrong with either.
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Brazil wouldn’t be Brazil with out its many unique styles of music.
Here are some of the most famous genres that you absolutely cannot miss.
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Choro or Chorinho
The name literally means “cry” but the music is often
fast paced and joyful. It is an instrumental music
style played with flutes, guitars and cavaquinhos (like
ukuleles but different). The musicians often improvise
and it is widely accepted as the very first truly Brazilian
music genre.
Samba
Not to be confused with salsa, samba is the most
iconic of Brazilian music styles. Samba was derived
from the Afro-Brazilian culture and is one of Brazil’s
favourite music genres. You can dance with a partner
or alone and the upbeat tempo of many instruments
harmonising will get your feet moving whether you like
it or not. You will see many people samba-ing in Brazil
sometimes with the feathers and bikinis, but mostly
without which is disappointing I guess.
MPB (Música Popular Brasileira)
Música Popular Brasileira was developed in an attempt
to create a national style of music. It was huge during
a time of political unrest and dictatorship. This resulted
in powerful lyrics and its popularity was boosted by
large music festivals in the 60s. The musicians of this
genre are amongst the most respected in Brazil.
Bossa Nova
This soothing music style was developed in the 50’s
and 60’s and became the perfect mix of samba and
jazz. Many Hollywood movies have used Bossa Nova
in any scene where the actors enter an elevator. The
song, “The Girl from Ipanema” is one of the most
famous Bossa Nova tracks.
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Sertanejo
Sertanejo is country pop music. Many of the groups
that play sertanejo consist of two people who play
guitar and sing backed by a large band. The lyrics are
at times tacky and the rhythm and beat are generally
fun, even if the lyrics suggest a song of sadness. People
often dance forró to sertanejo music.
Forró
Forró is Brazilian country/folk music and one of the
most popular music genres in Brazil. The dance forró
is a lot of fun and I definitely recommend gringos
try and pick it up. It can range from easy side to side
movements to outrageous twirling dance moves with
your partner. People often dance forró to other music
styles too. And fellas, the women love a guy who can
dance forró.
Funk Carioca and Rap
It blew up in the favelas in the 90s with cool beats
and meaningful lyrics about the political climate.
Nowadays, this rap style of music consists of a heavy
repetitive beat with sexual and dirty lyrics. At funk
parties called a ‘baile funk’ bodies are rubbing together
and butts are shaking everywhere.
Axé
Axé originates from Salvador in Bahia. The music has a
very quick tempo with percussion playing the fast beat.
It is one of the main music styles of carnaval and if you
can jump around like crazy, you can dance to Axé.
Pagode
Pagode is like Samba’s distant cousin. It is upbeat
and happy, even if the lyrics aren’t very meaningful.
Brazilian Rock is similar to the rock we gringos are used However some pagode are very tacky and beyond
to with one main difference. They sing in Portuguese. romantic, which is fine if you can’t understand
Rock exploded out of the capital, Brasilia in the 50s Portuguese.
and is a great Brazilian genre of music in its own right.
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If you followed the 2013 Confederations Cup, you
would have heard that many protests took place
around Brazil. Many of these protests were situated
right outside the stadiums on match day. Why is
this relevant to your World Cup trip? Brazilians will
undoubtedly take to the streets again during the World
Cup and it is important for us as Gringos to know why.
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What better time to take a stand against the corruption in your country
Brazilians are excited to host the World Cup but many
find it hard to justify the crazy amounts of money spent
on the tournament and demanded answers from the
leaders of the country.
With the Confederations Cup happening, the timing
was perfect to boost the protests and the population
got the attention they deserved from inside and outside
Brazil. The government responded immediately with
What started as a small protest against the increased actions to improve and tried to resolve the issues
price of public transport quickly snowballed into raised by the people.
large scale demonstrations. The country had not seen
protests of such big proportions since the end of the This period of protest was a giant leap forward for
dictatorship in the mid 80’s.
the country. The people of Brazil bonded together to
make a stand for their nation. Goosebumps covered
Long story short, the people of Brazil had reached my body when the Brazilian national team, along with
their limit. With so many things going wrong in the the thousands in the stands, continued singing the
country, the people of Brazil decided to scream their national anthem after the music had finished. This was
discontent out loud. The protests exploded onto Social one of the most powerful moments I’ve witnessed in
Media connecting over 79 million users. Hundreds all my years of following football.
of thousands of people organized to take to the
streets to protest against a list of issues. Some of the As a gringo visiting their country, you should also
hashtags that blew up over night were #wakeupbrazil, know that all these protests were mainly peaceful,
#thegiantwokeup, #cometothestreet.
with families walking and people singing. A lot of the
protesters and social media users used humour to get
The list of issues is long but if it could be summarized their point across. Of course, there are always some
into one big issue, government corruption would be it. trouble makers around but it was definitely a minority.
Included in this corruption is the fact the World Cup in If you see protests happening, don’t worry about them
Brazil cost the country billions of dollars over budget and continue enjoying your trip.
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Population:
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Arena de São Paulo Capacity: 65,807
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23 Jun 13:00
26 Jun 17:00
01 Jul 13:00
09 Jul 17:00
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Semi
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BRA v CRO
URU v ENG
NED v CHI
KOR v BEL
1F v 2E
W59 v W60
Football Clubs
São Paulo Corinthians Palmeiras Santos
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Good Areas to Stay
• Itaim Bibi
• Jardins
• Moema
• Brooklin
• Pinheiros /
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The culture is significantly influenced nationally and
internationally, gathering a considerable number of
communities such as Japanese, Italian, Arabian,
Chinese, among others; each of them have their own
cuisine, style and architecture. Sampa, as the local
would call it, is not the most beautiful city in the world
and is far too busy for many peoples liking, but the
locals will tell you they would not live anywhere but
there. It is such an important city that it will have the
honour of hosting the opening game.
June: 12.4° - 21.8°
July: 11.7° - 21.8°
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variety of museums, theatres, restaurants and parks.
Outside of the main city, the coastline is surrounded
by beautiful beaches where the entertainment goes
to the highest point and makes a really trendy and
glamorous atmosphere attracting people from around
the world.
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A huge CBD with a lot of stuff going on, all the time.
São Paulo, capital of the State of São Paulo, is the
biggest city in Brazil and the world’s seventh largest
city by population. Just so you have an idea, the State
of São Paulo is pretty much as big (population wise)
as the whole of Australia. With that many people, São
Paulo is that type of city that never sleeps. There is
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• Sobá: Japanese noodles with vegetables.
• Virado à Paulista: Dish with pork chops,beans,rice.
• Pastel: Light fried pastry with meat fillings.
• Couscous: Various meat and chick peas dish.
• Sanduiche de mortadella: A sandwich absolutely packed with mortadella. The best ones are found at
the Mercado Municipal.
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• Praça da Sé - Many Brazilian historic events took place in this famous square.
• MASP museum - Art museum.
• Ibirapuera park - Largest city park in Latin America.
• Liberdade - Japanese town.
• Rua de Oscar Freire - A luxurious street great for shopping if you are after fancy brands.
MASP Museum
The Music Scene
São Paulo, being as multicultural as it is, has an eclectic
music scene with a bit of everything. From Samba to
Forró, Bossa Nova to American and European music.
Sampa has it all.
Places to Go
• D.O.M: The second best restaurant in Latin America according to the British magazine Restaurant.
• Sarajevo: Live music every night and an underground touch. Sarajevo hosts a variety of music, from jazz to samba rock.
• Pizzaria Famiglia Mancini: one of the best pizzarias in São Paulo with delicious food and a unique charm.
• Peixaria Bar e Venda: This trendy bar focuses on seafood dishes to share with your amigos.
View from Ibirapuera Park
Surrounding Cities and Attractions
• Campos do Jordão - A nice town near the mountains and famous for big winter festivals.
• Santos - Large city on the coast 75km from Sampa.
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There are a million reasons why the city is known as “Cidade Maravilhosa”!
Contrary to what people might believe, Rio de Janeiro
does not always have girls samba-ing down the street
wearing feathers. It’s not carnaval all year round, but
it’s not far off. The locals of Rio, called cariocas, live in
paradise and as such have developed a lifestyle mostly
around play rather than work. A lifestyle that I quite
enjoyed and am looking forward to getting back to.
Whether you are at the bars and beaches of Zona Sul
or dancing samba in the clubs of Lapa, you will see
that the cariocas know how to have a good time.
Beautiful mountain ranges surround the highly
populated urban areas which then flows on to the
beautiful beaches. On beauty alone this city is truly
amazing. Corcovado, the statue of Christ, looks out
over the harbour which has been listed as one of the
natural wonders of the world. I am sure you have seen
this picture a thousand times, and I can tell you its
even more amazing when you get there.
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22 Jun 13:00
25 Jun 17:00
28 Jun 17:00
04 Jul 13:00
13 Jul 16.00
Capacity: 78,838
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ARG v BIH
ESP v CHI
BEL v RUS
ECU v FRA
1C v 2D
W53 v W54
W61 v W62
Football Clubs
Flamengo
Vasco da Gama
Fluminense Botafogo
Good Areas to Stay
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• Zona Sul(South-zone).
Suburbs such as
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Last thing, Cariocas don’t know the song “When my
baby smiles at me I go to Rio”. Feel free to educate
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Unfortunately Rio de Janeiro is also famous for being
unsafe. If you don’t do anything stupid, you will not see
this side of Rio.
June: 18.7° - 25.2°
July: 18.4° - 25.0°
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• Feijoada carioca style - stew of pork and black beans
served with rice and a slice of orange.
• Filé de ao molho de gorgonzola - filet mignon with gorgonzola sauce.
• Picanha na chapa - rump steak on a hot plate with rice, and broccoli on the side.
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Tourist Attractions
• Corcovado - Statue of Christ with an amazing view.
• Lapa Arch - Famous architectural structure in the even more famous neighbourhood of Lapa.
• Pão de Açucar- Two mountains on the bay. Take a cable car to the top for an amazing view of the city.
• Sambódromo - The arena for the Carnaval parades.
• Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema beaches - The most famous beaches and neighbourhoods in Rio.
The Lapa Arch
The Music Scene
Rio is so big that there are many popular music styles.
However, Samba and Funk are the most commonly
heard, especially if you are heading to Lapa.
Places to Go
• Devassa Chopperia - This bar brews its own beer which is becoming famous throughout Brazil.
• Lapa - world famous for its nightlife. Great bars,
great music, great place!
• Confeitaria Colombo - charming historical coffee shop. Very fancy with an old fashion feel.
• Prainha - this beach is far from Zona Sul but is one of my favourite beaches.
• Garota de Ipanema - Very famous restaurant based on the song “The girl from Ipanema”.
Ipanema Beach
• Angra dos Reis/Ilha Grande - Region of islands
south of the city of Rio with some of the most amazing beaches I have ever been to.
• Búzios - Famous beach town with great restaurants and nightlife to match the awesome beaches.
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The bar capital of Brazil. Socializing over a drink is this city’s favourite past time.
Belo Horizonte or BH (Beh-agah)as it is commonly
known, is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. Belo
Horizonte, which means beautiful horizon, got its name
due to the beautiful mountains that surround the city.
BH does not have the fame of the two largest cities
in Brazil, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. However BH
will host 6 games during the World Cup and tourists
will be lucky to discover what this city has to offer.
BH is a few hours from the coast, but what it lacks in
beaches it makes up for in bars. The locals of BH claim
their city to be the bar capital of Brazil. A statement
that no Brazilian would disagree with. From pubs
to botecos, any informal place is a good place for
socializing and having a beer.
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Capacity: 62,547
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14 Jun 13:00
17 Jun 13:00
21 Jun 13:00
24 Jun 13:00
28 Jun 13:00
08 Jul 17:00
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Semi
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COL v GRE
BEL v ALG
ARG v IRA
CRC v ENG
1A v 2B
W57 v W58
Football Clubs
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
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Good Areas to Stay
• Savassi region
• Lourdes
• Pampulha
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• Santo Antonio
Not cool
• Anchieta
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Home land of the popular Brazilian country music
sertanejo, BH will make you dance. Many Brazilians
believe that the food from the state of Minas Gerais
is the best Brazil has to offer. The beautiful home style
food may just leave that beautiful beach body you
worked so hard for a little bit soft around the edges. It
is completely worth it!
June: 13.4° - 25.0°
July: 13.1° - 24.6°
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• Pão de queijo - baked cheese bread
• Feijão Tropeiro - brown beans, cassava flour, smoked pork sausage, and pork crackling.
• Frango com Quiabo - all parts of the chicken cooked in saffron sauce served with okra.
• Pamonha - milk and corn paste boiled and wrapped in corn skins. It can be sweet or savoury.
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Tourist Attractions
• Conjunto Arquitetônico da Pampulha - Different architectural projects by Oscar Niemeyer.
• Praça do Papa - A view of the beautiful horizon from
the highest point in the city.
• Praça da Liberdade - A cultural circuit with museums,
memorials, art and historical buildings.
• Feira Hippie - One of the biggest markets in Latin
America with over 2500 stores. Open on Sundays.
Feijão Tropeiro
The Music Scene
The most popular music styles are the country ones,
Sertenejo and Forró. You will definitely find some great
parties and live bands to dance to. Make sure to take
your cowboy hat with you.
Places to Go
• Observatório - Bar and restaurant with an amazing view, live music and great sertanejo parties.
• Mercado Central - The main fresh food market.
Go on the weekends and try Fígado com jiló.
• Patorroco - Famous bar which has won many awards
for its share dishes.
Chapel at Conjunto Arquitetônico da Pampulha
• Ouro Preto - Historical colonial city. It is world
heritage listed for its astonishing architecture.
• Tiradente - Another Historical colonial city.
• Serra do Cipó - National park region.
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Population:
2,563,000
Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha
Capacity: 72,888
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15 Jun 13:00
19 Jun 13:00
23 Jun 17:00
26 Jun 13:00
30 Jun 13:00
05 July 13:00
12 July 17:00
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Quarter
3rd place
Teams
SWI v ECU
COL v CIV
CAM v BRA
POR v GHA
1E v 2F
W55 v W56
L61 v L62
Football Clubs
Brasiliense FC
Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
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Good Areas to Stay
• Asa Norte
• Asa Sul
• Sudoeste
Massa
• Lago Sul
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• Lago Norte
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Although it is winter in Brazil, it is also the dry season
in Brasilia which gives you warm days, cold nights,
and no rain at all. Festas Juninas or June Parties are
very popular in Brasilia and there are many happening
every weekend in June.
June: 13.3° - 25.2°
July: 12.9° - 25.1°
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As a young city, Brasilia welcomed all cultures,
becoming a very multicultural city. This is also due
to the many diplomats that live and work in Brasilia.
There are many options for entertainment, culture and
restaurants. Brasilia is also surrounded by beautiful
waterfalls which are a great option for a hot day.
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The actual capital of Brazil is a young city, but rich in culture.
Brasilia was purposely built in 1960 to be the capital of
Brazil and took a mere 5 years to build. Planned by Lucio
Costa and the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer,
Brasilia became the benchmark for what a modern
city should look like back in the 60s. Besides looking
like a Jetsons’ cartoon with its futuristic architecture,
Brasilia was planned as an airplane shape and its
suburbs named accordingly. For example I lived for a
few months in the “Asa Norte”, which means north
wing. The streets are also well organised into a grid
like layout using letters and numbers so it is relatively
easy to navigate. The city has grown a lot in the past 53
years, but if you are flying over you are still able to see
the original airplane shape.
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• Farofa de ovos - cassava flour with eggs.
• Cerrado Fruits - Fruits specific to this region. Such as graviola and araticum. These fruits are
also served as juice or ice cream.
• Cachorro quente - Vendors on the street sell hot dogs. Some stalls have been set up for years.
• Picadinho de filé - Filet mignon with a special mushroom sauce. Served with rice, farofa, fried banana and a hard boiled egg.
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National Congress
• Alvorada Palace - Official residence of the president.
• Cathedral - Beautiful cathedral in the esplanade.
• TV Tower markets - Local artisan market.
• Ministry Esplanade - The main centre of Brasilia where the government buildings are located.
• National Congress - The futuristic building where the
house of representatives and the senate work.
• JK Bridge - This bridge is an awesome example of expensive architecture.
The Music Scene
Known as the Capital of Rock, Brasilia got its reputation
back in the 80s when now legendary bands exploded
onto the music scene. Nowadays the city has a mixture
of styles from samba to international music.
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Places to Go
• Coco Bambu - Famous seafood restaurant in Lago Sul. Ask for the dish, Camarões Internacional.
• Pontão do Lago Sul - beautiful entertainment area right next to the Paranoá Lake.
• Calaf - A bar in the bank district with live bands almost every night.
• Pier 21 - An open mall with many bars, restaurants and entertainment options.
• Pirenopolis, Salto do Itiquira and Poço Azul
These are all small towns outside of the Federal District with many waterfalls nearby.
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Population:
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Capacity: 42,968
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21 Jun 18:00
24 Jun 16:00
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Teams
CHI v AUS
RUS v KOR
NIG v BIH
JAP v COL
Football Clubs
Mixto Esporte Clube
Moqueca
Cuiab
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Good Areas to Stay
• Centro
• Centro Sul
• Centro Norte
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• Bairro Popular
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Cuiabá is a stepping stone to the world’s largest
wetlands, the Pantanal. The Chapada dos Guimarães
is another wonderful region close by with many cliffs,
flora and fauna. If you are one to brag about the places
you have been, you can make your way to the exact
centre of South America located in the Chapadas. You
can impress your friends by telling them you have been
to these exotic coordinates.
June: 18.1° - 30.7°
July: 17.0° - 31.8°
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Far away from the bustling streets of the east coast,
Cuiabá is a modernised country town that has grown
on the back of an agricultural and industrial boom in
the 60s. There are a few tourist sights like museums and
the town square, but the main attraction for gringos in
Cuiabá will definitely be the games. However, if you are
an ecotourism nut then you may want to stick around
and check out some of the amazing National parks in
the surrounding areas.
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A stepping stone to the wonder wetlands of the Pantanal.
If Rio de Janeiro is the city that everyone knows, then
Cuiabá is definitely at the other end of the scale.
Located in the middle of nowhere, Cuiabá is the 34th
largest city by population and was a surprise inclusion
as one of the 12 host cities. Having said this, Cuiabá still
has a lot to offer any Gringo who is out to experience
the many faces of Brazil.
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• Arroz de pequi - Rice with pequi fruit which is a typical fruit of Mato Grosso.
• Costela Passada ao sol - Sundried ribs.
• Carne com banana verde - Meat with green banana.
• Carne seca com abóbora - Dried meat with pumpkin.
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• Nossa Senhora do Bom Despacho - A beautiful
church dating back almost a century.
• Museu do rio and Aquário Municipal - A river museum and aquarium with species from the region.
• Casa do Artesão - The artisan’s house is a boutique store and exhibition of cool hand made souvenirs.
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The Music Scene
Cuiabá’s image as a big country town is further
emphasised by the music. Folk music, Forró and
sertanejo reign supreme in Mato Grosso. So get your
line dancing boots on!
Places to Go
• Praça Popular - There are many bars in this popular area. Hence the name.
• Valley Pub - Country theme pub that plays sertanejo.
• Gerônimo West Music - Yet another venue that features live sertanejo music.
• Mahalo - Restaurant with Amazonian fish dishes.
• Lelis Peixaria - Famous seafood restaurant that does seafood rodízio or a la carte.
Pantanal
• Pantanal - The world’ largest wetlands with heaps of wildlife which is easier to see than in the Amazon.
• Chapada dos Guimarães - A hikers dream, with gorges, cliffs, caves, streams and waterfalls.
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July: 8.1° - 19.4°
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Curitiba is a pleasant city and the locals in the inner
city areas generally enjoy a good quality of life. There
is a nice mix of historic and modern architecture and
the city is quite green with many trees and parks
highlighted by the Botanic gardens and Opera house.
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A city influenced by European culture, but still distinctly Brazilian.
Curitiba is the capital city of the state of Paraná in
the country’s south. Remember all those European
migrants you read about earlier? Well a lot of them live
here in Curitiba. Many people with German, Italian and
eastern European heritage maintain their culture to a
degree, yet they are still distinctly Brazilian.
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Arena da Baixada Capacity: 41,456
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Date/Time
16 Jun 16:00
20 Jun 19:00
23 Jun 13:00
26 Jun 17:00
Group
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IRA v NIG
HON v ECU
AUS v ESP
ALG v RUS
Curitiba, like the rest of the country, has delicious
Brazilian food everywhere you look. However, if you
are getting tired of beans and rice, Hamburgerias,
hamburger restaurants, are very popular in Curitiba.
Football Clubs
Coritiba
Atlético Paranaense
Paraná Clube
The public transport system is the best in the country
by everyone’s standards and the Curitibanos are very
proud of it. It makes sense that the city with all the
Germans has the most efficient public transport, or
maybe I am just generalising.
Good Areas to Stay
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• Barreado - 12-hour slow cooked meat.
• Marreco recheado - Stuffed goose served with mash
potatoes, purple cabbage and apple puree.
• Carne de onça - seasoned raw meat.
• Palmito pupunha - Best burger from the best hamburgeria in the city, Madero Burger and Grill.
• Cachaça de Banana - Banana flavoured cachaça.
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• Ópera de Arame - Transparent Opera House surrounded by a lake, waterfall and vegetation.
• Parque Tanguá - A beautiful park with an even more
beautiful view.
• Museu Oscar Niemeyer - Museum designed by the world famous architect Oscar Niemeyer.
• Jardim Botânico - Botanic gardens, known for its pretty flowers and glass greenhouse.
Ópera de Arame
The Music Scene
Curitiba has a wide variety of music styles that are
popular. The European influence brings in more
international music than you would find in the north.
Places to Go
• Bossa Nova Bar - A Rio de Janeiro themed bar with Live band playing the best of samba, samba rock, samba soul, and samba funk.
• Vox - If you feel like dancing. There are different dance floors with rock to pop. Take your pick.
• Aos Democratas - A cool sports bar or choperia with music, mostly samba and pagode.
• Microcervejarias - are small or micro bars that sell beer from around the globe. Clube do Malte is a popular microcervejaria.
Museu Oscar Niemeyer
• Morretes - Take the train, Trem da Serra do Mar, to this beautiful small town. The train trip there
has amazing views of the mountains.
• Florianópolis - very famous beach city. It is about 3.5 hours drive but is worth the trip.
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Capacity: 64,846
Date/Time
14 Jun 16:00
17 Jun 16:00
21 Jun 16:00
24 Jun 17:00
29 Jun 13:00
04 Jul 17:00
Group
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A
G
C
Rnd 16
Quarter
Teams
URU v CRC
BRA v MEX
GER v GHA
GRE v CIV
1B v 2A
W49 v W50
Football Clubs
Ceará Sporting Clube
Fortaleza Esporte Clube
Cear
Good Areas to Stay
• Praia do Futuro
• Praia de Iracema
• Meireles
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Last but not least, you must go to Beach Park and enjoy
the monster waterslides of this water theme park.
Estádio Castelão Population:
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The surrounding natural beauty of Fortaleza is as
famous, if not more famous, than the city itself. Places
like Canoa Quebrada and Jericoacoara are isolated
beaches which have been voted some of the most
beautiful in the world by a range of sources. Even
though these beaches are hidden away behind the
dunes, you can still grab a cold beer and a meal in the
true Brazilian way.
June: 22.8° - 29.6°
July: 22.4° - 29.5°
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Fortaleza is well known for its city beaches, the best
and most famous is Praia do Futuro just outside the city
centre. The city has a bustling nightlife with a variety
of entertainment hotspots as well as some beautiful
colonial areas to walk through. Fortaleza has gained
a reputation for being a bit dodgy in recent times.
However, if you use your common sense you should
avoid any dramas. The government has spent a lot of
money restoring the once run down city and certain
parts are now quite charming.
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Beach. Party. Sleep. Beach. Game. Party. Sleep. Repeat.
Fortaleza is one of Brazil’s biggest cities and is the
capital of the state of Ceará. The city is quite a popular
tourist destination for both Brazilians and Gringos with
many Europeans finding their way to Fortaleza.
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• Baião de Dois - Beans, rice cooked together in the same pan with seasoning. A variety of meats can be added such as sun-dried meat and pork.
• Peixada Cearense - Fish cooked with vegetables, rice and pirão (similar to gravy eaten with fish.)
• Lagosta - Most famous lobster in the country.
• Camarão ao Alho e Óleo - Prawns cooked with garlic and olive oil.
• Caldo de cana de açúcar- Sugar cane juice.
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• Centro Cultural Dragão do Mar - Cultural centre, with exhibitions, a theatre, a library, a planetarium, bars, restaurants and some nice architecture too.
• Feirinha de Artesanato da Beira-Mar - Artisan street market everyday after 5pm.
• Teatro José de Alencar - A historic theatre.
The Music Scene
The main music style to party to in Fortaleza is Forró
Brega. A fast paced form of Forró where you dance
with a partner. The word Brega means tacky and you
can see why the music has this name.
Places to Go
• Mucuripe Club - Huge club with 5 dance floors all playing different music styles.
• Al Mare - Sea-food restaurant with a ship theme. The main dish is Fondue de Lagosta, Lobster Fondue.
• Praia do Futuro - Most famous beach in Fortaleza.
• Beach Park - Aquatic theme park. Heaps of rides including the world’s tallest waterslide, Insano.
Beach Park
• Jericoacara - Tranquil beaches, blue lagoons and massive sand dunes.
• Canoa Quebrada - A small village with dunes, cliffs and the colour of the sand is unique.
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A big ol’ city in the middle of the Amazon.
The main attraction of Manaus is no doubt the Amazon
rainforest. Ok, technically it’s not in Manaus but you
have to see it. Another natural wonder that is a must
see is the Encontro das Águas or The Meeting of the
Waters. Her you will see the phenomenon of two rivers,
Rio Negro, dark in colour and the Amazon River which
is a light brown colour, flowing side by side without
mixing. It’s a mind boggling experience and something
you should check out it Manaus.
Population:
1,820,000
Capacity: 42,374
Arena Amazonia
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Date/Time
14 Jun 18:00
18 Jun 18:00
22 Jun 18:00
25 Jun 16
Group
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G
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Teams
ENG v ITA
CAM v CRO
USA v POR
HON v SWI
Football Clubs
Nacional Futebol Clube
São Raimundo Futebol Clube
Good Areas to Stay
• Ponta Negra
• Centro
• Adrianópolis
• Distrito Industrial
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Being near a rainforest, it rains a lot. There is no dry
season, however June and July are two of the drier
months in Manaus.
June: 23.0° - 31.0°
July: 22.7° - 31.3°
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If you are a beach person, don’t worry. Manaus may be
in the centre of the country, but it has some beautiful
river beaches where you can go for a swim or grab a
bite to eat. Just be careful the piranhas don’t grab a
bite themselves.
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up for you. You are going to Manaus! Located in the
heart of the Amazon rainforest, Manaus is the largest
city in the state of Amazonas. The city itself is an
urban oasis which has grown to become one of Brazil’s
largest industrial zones and ports. The rich owners of
the past rubber industry spared no expense when the
city was forming and it is clear to see in the beautiful
architecture of the historical buildings.
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• Tacacá - Cassava soup with fish and prawns. Extremely Amazonian dish.
• Pirarucu de casaca - Large freshwater fish with cassava flour, fried bananas and potato chips.
• Tambaqui - A fish with large bones and is often served in the unusual style of fish ribs.
• Caldeirada de Tucunaré - Fish cooked in fish broth, with potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, eggs and rice.
• Fruits of Amazon - Cupuaçu, Tucumã, Açaí, jenipapo, guaraná.
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• Ponta Negra Beach - Famous river beach
• Encontro das Águas - The Meeting of the Waters
where the black and clear waters of two rivers flow side by side without mixing.
• Amazonas Theatre - This old theatre is famous for its
amazing architecture.
The Music Scene
Manaus’ music scene is quite similar to that of the
cities in the north east of Brazil. Forró Brega is one of
the main styles in Manaus so be prepared to get your
heart rate up on the dance floor.
Places to Go
Amazonas Theatre
• Banzeiro - Very famous Amazonian style restaurant
• Waku Sese Restaurant - Award winning restaurant for its Pirarucu de casaca.
• Touchdown - A popular bar known for having the
best happy hour.
• Boto cor-de-rosa Tours - you can swim with these pink coloured dolphins in the Amazon.
• The Amazon Rainforest - The largest rainforest in the world. Surely you have heard about it.
• Janauari Ecological Park - A large nature reserve with flooded forests, flora, fauna and those famous giant water lilies.
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Summer all year long. Just relax on the beach and buy some artisan jewelery.
Natal, known as the City of the Sun for its summer
weather all year long is an amazing beach holiday
destination. Natal, which also means Christmas in
Portuguese, is the capital city of the State of Rio Grande
do Norte. Natal’s main draw card is its natural beauty
with many beaches, sand dunes and lagoons.
If you are keen to kick back on the beach in between
games then Natal is definitely a great place for you. It
is quite touristy all year round with many people trying
to sell you dune buggy and snorkeling tours. If you take
a dune buggy tour make sure to ask for “emotion”. This
will turn your leisurely cruise into a wild adventure.
The city centre is not the prettiest of the host cities but
the 400km of coastline is breathtaking. There are also
some nice entertainment strips where you can grab a
nice meal and a drink.
Population:
806,000
Capacity: 42,086
Arena das Dunas
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Date/Time
13 Jun 13:00
16 Jun 19:00
19 Jun 19:00
24 Jun 13:00
Group
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G
C
D
Teams
MEX v CAM
GHA v USA
JAP v GRE
ITA v URU
Football Clubs
ABC Futebol Clube
América de Natal
Good Areas to Stay
• Ponta Negra
• Praia dos Artistas
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The north-east of Brazil is well-known for its street
and beach vendors. This is especially true in Natal with
many artisans setting up their stores on the beach front
day in day out. You will find people selling anything
and everything on the beach. From cute bracelets to
paintings, even furniture.
June: 21.5° - 28.2°
July: 20.8° - 27.7°
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• Carne de Sol com macaxeira - Sundried meat and cassava cooked in water.
• Rodízio de Camarão - All you can eat prawns cooked
in every which way you could imagine.
• Carangueijada - Crab cooked in coconut milk.
• Tapioca Recheadas - Crepe like food made from cassava powder or tapioca flour and filled with all sorts of sweet or savory fillings.
• Paçoca - Sun-dried savoury meat served with cassava flour and onions.
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• Genipabu Dunes - You can take a guided buggy tour of these massive sand dunes, beaches and lagoons.
• Forte dos Reis Magos - A historic fortress built in 1599 to protect the city from the Gringo invasion.
• Morro do Careca - This famous sand dune at Ponta Negra beach is a symbol of the city.
• Lagoa do Pitangui - Lagoon with bars and restaurants with tables and chairs sitting in the water.
The Music Scene
Similar to Fortaleza and Recife, Forró Brega dominates
the music and party scene in Natal.
Places to Go
Morro do Careca
• Camarões - Famous seafood restaurant chain started
in Natal and famous for delicious prawn dishes.
• Alto de Ponta Negra - Jam packed with fun bars and clubs, this neighbourhood parties until late. From 80s to tropical, each bar has its own theme.
• Taverna Pub - This pub looks like a medieval castle and has live choro, blues and rock.
• Pipa - Small beach town which has become very
touristy over recent years.
• Genipabu - Lagoons and rolling dunes as far as the eye can see.
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The city itself is quite green with many trees and parks,
especially the street Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho, which is
known as being the world’s most beautiful street. This
tree covered oasis is definitely worth a stroll through.
Population:
1,409,000
Capacity: 48,849
Estádio Beira-Rio
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Date/Time
15 Jun 16:00
18 Jun 13:00
22 Jun 16:00
25 Jun 13:00
30 Jun 17:00
Group
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H
F
Rnd 16
Teams
FRA v HON
AUS v NED
KOR v ALG
NIG v ARG
1G v 2H
Football Clubs
Sport Clube Internacional
Grêmio
Gaúcho
Good Areas to Stay
• Moinhos de Vento
• Cidade Baixa
• Praia de Belas
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You can get some serious sightseeing done with a
variety of tourist buses. You can take the bus line to
see the historical and architectural attractions, or the
natural landscapes of the city. Why not do both?
June: 10.7° - 19.4°
July: 10.7° - 20.3°
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Porto Alegre is the southern most capital city of Brazil
and as such is likely to be the coldest during the World
Cup. Make sure you pack a jumper. The city has a nice
water view as it is located on a delta where five rivers
meet to form Guaíba Lake which has become the most
important port in southern Brazil.
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The home of the Gaúchos and their Brazilian Churrasco.
Porto Alegre is the capital city of the state of Rio Grande
do Sul, the home of the Gaúchos. The city has a unique
identity due to the mixing of European, Brazilian and
Spanish cultures. Gaúchos are very hospitable and
proud people, and the churrasco of Rio Grande do Sul
is amongst the best in Brazil. Chimarrão is a more than
famous tea which is a must try in Porto Alegre. Even if
I don’t particularly like the taste, it is the most typical
Gaúcho thing you can try.
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• Bauru Gaúcho - Bread roll, roast beef, ham, melted cheese, tomato and onion.
• Churrasco Gaúcho - Claimed by many to be the best Brazilian BBQ in the country.
• Charque - A popular type of salted beef jerky.
• Arroz Carreteiro - Mixture of rice, beef jerky and onions. It can also be made with left over BBQ.
• Chimarrão - Tea made with dry leaves and stems of the erva-mate plant infused in hot water.
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• Parque Farroupilha (Redenção) - A main urban park just outside the city centre.
• Brique da Redenção - Sunday markets at the park.
• Farol e Parque de Itapuã - Beach with walking tracks, the river, wildlife and an old light house.
• Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia da PUCRS - Museum of Science and Technology.
The Music Scene
Porto Alegre has a mix of music styles due to a mix of
cultures. Live music is very popular throughout the
whole of Brazil but especially in Porto Alegre.
Places to Go
• Cachorro Quente do Rosário - Best hot dog in the South region of Brazil.
• Churrascaria Galpão Crioulo - BBQ restaurant with typical Gaúcho foods.
• Moinhos de Vento - A very popular and nice suburb with many restaurants, bars and stores.
Parque Farroupilha
• Região das Hortênsias - Tourist region consisting of a number of cities Nova Petrópolis, Gramado and Canela. The region is famous for its lovely flowers.
• Santa Cruz - Small, wealthy city where the locals speak German and celebrate Oktoberfest.
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Arena Pernambuco Capacity: 44,248
Match
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Date/Time
14 Jun 22:00
29 Jun 13:00
23 Jun 17:00
26 Jun 13:00
29 Jun 17:00
Group
C
D
A
G
Rnd 16
Teams
CIV v JAP
ITA v CRC
CRO v MEX
USA v GER
1D v 2C
Football Clubs
Sport Clube do Recife
Good Areas to Stay
• Boa Viagem
• Pina
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To Tease
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Carnaval and Festa Juninas (June Parties) are huge
in Recife. This shows that the Pernambucanos know
how to put on a party. So you can imagine what
World Cup in Recife is going to be like. Amazing!
Population:
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Recife is a great holiday destination for any gringo
looking for a beach vacation. Although you may get
unlucky and cop some bad weather as Recife tends to
have some rainy days throughout the winter months.
If you are really searching for a beach getaway,
why not make the one hour trip south to Porto de
Galinhas , known as one of the best beaches in Brazil.
June: 21.6° - 27.9°
July: 21.1° - 27.3°
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Outside of the centro area Recife has a lot to offer.
Much of what is on offer is located in the bustling
beach suburb of Boa Viagem. This is a hot spot
for entertainment, restaurants, bars and of course
the beach.
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Fun city beaches flanked by tall buildings along the sunny coastline.
Recife is a vibrant beach city in the country’s north
east and is the capital of the state Pernambuco. The
city centre has a cool layout with the different districts
situated on separate islands, divided by multiple rivers.
Recife means reefs and is duely named after the many
surrounding reefs off the coast. They get straight to the
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• Carne de sol - heavily salted sun-dried meat.
• Buchada de Bode - Famous dish. Goats stomach stuffed with its own kidneys, liver and viscera. Yum!
• Dobradinha - A cow’s stomach this time, with pork ribs, and sausages slow cooked with white beans.
• Galinha à cabidela - Chicken and rice cooked in the blood of the chicken.
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• Instituto Ricardo Brennand - Not for profit centre with museum, art gallery, library and park.
• Olinda - Colonial suburb in Recife. It is listed as a World Heritage sight for its historic buildings.
• Recife Antigo - Old Recife, another suburb with lovely
colonial architecture.
• Boa Viagem - Main area for beaches, bars and entertainment.
Olinda
The Music Scene
Recife has its own music styles, such as Frevo, a high
tempo style for carnaval where you dance with an
umbrella. Baião and Xote are popular styles of Forró.
Places to Go
• Parraxaxá restaurant - Self service restaurant that sells typical Pernambucano food.
• Camarada restaurant - Seafood restaurant. Ask for camarão na moranga, a delicious prawn dish.
• Barraca do pezão and Barraca do Downtown - Two popular kiosks on Boa Viagem beach.
• Entre Amigos, O Bode - Famous bar and restaurant.
• Iguana - Bar with Brazilian live music
• O Leite - One of the oldest restaurants in Brazil, opened in 1882, sells typical food of the region.
Recife Antigo
• Porto de Galinhas - One of the best beaches in Brazil. Great for snorkeling and scuba diving.
• Maracaipe and Itamaraca - Both are amazing tropical beach destinations.
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Capacity: 52,048
Arena Fonte Nova
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25
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Date/Time
13 Jun 16.00
16 Jun 13:00
20 Jun 16:00
25 Jun 13:00
01 Jul 17:00
05 Jul 17:00
Group
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Quarter
Teams
ESP v NED
GER v POR
SWI v FRA
BIH v IRA
1H v 2G
W51 v W52
Football Clubs
Esporte Clube Vitoria
Esporte Clube Bahia
Good Areas to Stay
• Barra
• Pituba
• Rio Vermelho
Ir pro
• Ondina
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There is a song Brazilians sing that sums up how people
feel after a trip to Bahia, “I don’t want to stay here, I
want to go back to Bahia”.
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including its famous street carnival. The coastline is
stunning and is one of the longest city coastlines in
Brazil. I could go on for ages about how Salvador and
the State of Bahia have an amazing and welcoming
feel, but you can only really experience that once you
are there. It could not be a better choice to host six
games at the World Cup.
June: 26.5° - 26.2°
July: 22.0° - 21.4°
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Capital of the State of Bahia, Salvador is the third most
populous city in Brazil and one of the oldest in the
Americas. It is commonly known as Brazil’s “capital of
happiness” and the African influence in many cultural
aspects of the city makes it the centre of Afro-Brazilian
culture. Salvador is most notable for its cuisine, music,
architecture and of course, carnaval. Friday night is
Baiano cuisine night, so grab some delicious local food
while you are out and about.
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Brazil’s capital of happiness right on the beach.
If you ask a Brazilian, “Which city should I visit?”, you
are likely to receive one of two answers. The first one
is their home city (because Brazilians are super proud
of where they are from) and the second is Salvador.
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• Moqueca de peixe - Fish stew in coconut milk, with tomatoes, onions, garlic, coriander and the palm oil known as dendê which is native to Brazil.
• Bobó de camarão - Prawns in a cassava purée made with coconut milk, dendê oil.
• Acarajé - Street food. Black-eyed peas, deep fried into a ball stuffed with spicey pastes and prawns.
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• Pelourinho - World Heritage site with historical buildings and also a great place for entertainment.
• Elevador Lacerda - Scenic point with a great view. This elevator connects upper and lower Salvador.
• Farol da Barra - Lighthouse and nautical museum.
• Nosso Senhor do Bonfim - Famous Catholic church built in the 18th century. Subject of much devotion.
Acarajé
The Music Scene
Axé is the main style and was born out of Bahia. The
fusion of music to make this happy up tempo style
matches the Baiano way of life. If you see the name
Ivete Sangalo performing, she is a must see.
Places to Go
• Ensaio of Olodum, Pelourinho - Watch Olodum
perform/practise at this world heritage site. Olodum is one of the biggest percussion bands in Brazil.
• Sorveteria da Ribeira- Oldest ice cream store in Salvador with more than 50 flavours.
• Bahia Museum of Modern Art (MAM) - This museum
has a beautiful view of the sunset from the pier.
• Mahi Mahi - Grab the cable car down the mountain to bar and restaurant on the water.
Pelourinho
• Morro de São Paulo - Village on a tropical island.
• Praia do Forte - Beach town. Projeto Tamar is a project that protects sea-turtles and is one of
the main attractions of Praia do Forte.
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The people are nice. The food is delicious. The nature is
breath taking. There is more to Brazilian music than samba.
It can be dangerous. It can also be insanely fun. The parties
are fantastic. The beers are refreshing. Guaraná is the best
soft drink. The service is different. The beach is pretty much
a bar. The cities are different, each city has its own story. The
people are different but are still strangely the same, they
are Brazilians. Most importantly, Brazil is awesome. It is my
home away from home and I am sure it will be yours come
July 2014. Enjoy the World Cup meus amigos!
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