Posted on June 15, 2026 • by Anthony William • Rio Grande do Sul The Gramado Zoo is, without doubt, one of the most special attractions in the Serra Gaúcha. Opened in September 2008, the zoo brings an innovative concept: instead of bars and cages, the animals live in immersion enclosures and armoured glass habitats…
Author: Anthony William
Access Denied: Disabled Fans Shut Out of Lady Gaga Concert in Rio
What should have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience turned into disappointment and exclusion for many disabled fans attending Lady Gaga’s concert on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, on May 3rd, 2025. Despite recommendations from Brazil’s Public Ministry to ensure full accessibility, numerous failures left wheelchair users and other disabled attendees unable to access the very areas…
Iguatemi Shopping Mall, PORTO ALEGRE
The Iguatemi Shopping Mall in Porto Alegre is in the Jardim Europa neighborhood in the north of the city. It houses a wide array of well-known international brand stores, as well as more locally established brands that are synonymous with Brazil. The Mall is spacious and stylish, perfect for when the weather isn’t looking too…
Cais Embarcadero, PORTO ALEGRE
If you’re searching for a chilled-out place to grab some food or share some drinks with friends in Porto Alegre then Cais Embarcadero is a great place to start. Situated on the river bank, Cais Embarcadero offers the perfect setting for anything ranging from a mid-morning stroll to late-afternoon beers in the sun. Access, for…
Garden Park Gramado, GRAMADO
Garden Park Gramado is a wonderful little nature spot on the outskirts of Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul. It’s positioned near the bottom of a large hill, less than 2km from the Bueno Vitta Gramado Hotel, which can be found by turning off the main road out of Gramado city center and heading north. It’s…




