Learning Abroad: Brazil
Information about Brazil
- CIA World Factbook - BrazilUS Central Intelligence Agency's summary of information about Brazil. Includes maps and flags as well as geographic data, economic summaries, and military information.
- BBC Country Profile - BrazilA profile of Brazil created by the BBC.
- US State Department Travel Information - BrazilUS State Department travel information for Brazil
- Embassy of the United States - BrazilWebsite for the US Embassy in Brazil.
Sightseeing
- Visit BrasilWebsite by Brazil's ministry of tourism. Use the "Destinations" icon at the bottom to find information about places to visit across Brazil.
- NY Times' Brazil Travel GuideThe New York Times' travel guide for sightseeing in Brazil. Find information on various cities and local attractions.
Related Library Guides
Brazil Travel & Culture Guides
Frommer's Brazil (2012) by Available as an eBook by clicking the title link above.
Includes insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you explore some of Brazil's greatest gems, from Copacabana and Ipanema beaches in Rio to the best jungle lodges in the Amazon to the majestic waterfalls at Iguacu. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, from the wild Pantanal wetlands to the historic gold rush cities of Minas Gerais state.
Note: These books are available for you to use before leaving the U--please do not take library books with you on your learning abroad trip. eBooks can be accessed online while on your trip.
Culture Shock! Brazil (2009) by Available as an eBook by clicking the title link above.
Culture Shock! country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. Culture Shock! practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler.
Brazil: Five Centuries of Change by General Collection, Level 2: F2521 .S54 2010
Brazil: Five Centuries of Change vividly traces the development of Brazil over the last 500 years. Author Thomas E. Skidmore, a preeminent authority on Brazil, provides a lively political and economic narrative while also including relevant details on society and culture.
Language Help
Livemocha is a free online language learning resource that can help you brush up on your foreign language skills before traveling abroad. This resource combines traditional language learning methods, online practice, and interaction with native language speakers from around the world. Click here to sign up for a free account.
News
- The Rio TimesWebsite for an English language newspaper published in Rio de Janeiro.
- BBC News- Latin AmericaWebsite for the BBC News in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Programs in Brazil
Some of the learning abroad programs in Brazil currently offered. Check the Learning Abroad website for a complete list.
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