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Guide to Brazil

Written with care, lived experience, and a deep love for Brazil

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Food and Drinks

Practical guides for what to order and what to expect from Brazil’s drinking and dining culture.

More than Caipirinha: 6 Famous Brazilian Cocktails You Should Try

Discover the most famous Brazilian cocktails, from Caipirinha and Batida to Cachaça de Jambu and Caju Amigo. Learn about cachaça in Brazil and what to expect from each drink.

Specialty Coffee in Belo Horizonte: Best Cafés and Where to Drink It

A local guide to specialty coffee in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais and the heart of Brazil's coffee country. The best cafés, what to order, and where to buy beans to take home.

Specialty Coffee in São Paulo: Best Cafés and Where to Drink It

A local guide to specialty coffee in São Paulo, the city that coffee built. Where the world champions pour, the best cafés from Pinheiros to the historic center, and what to order.

Fancy Drinks in Rio de Janeiro: Rooftop Bars, Cocktails, and Wine Spots

A curated guide to fancy drinks in Rio de Janeiro, featuring refined cocktail bars, restaurants, rooftops, sunset views, and natural wine spots in Santa Teresa, Copacabana, and Ipanema.