Browse the websites below and experience the many different musical genres of Brazil.

http://mtv.com.br/ - not available in English, but easy to follow if you have a dictionary and want to know where the party is!

www.thebraziliansound.com this site has links to amazon.com so you can purchase cds, books, and films that appeal to your specific desires

www.cliquemusic.com.br - click on english version at the top of the homepage to explore brazilian music until your heart's content!

Reading about any aspect of Brazilian culture is sure to help as you prepare to embark on this adventure. Follow the links to learn about the history of Brazilian literature, find lists of reccommended reads, as well as convenient links to purchase books online.

www.thebraziliansound.com/books.htm

www.lusobraz.com

Watching Brazilian films can introduce you to the land, lifestyles and language of Brazil. Follow these links to find lists of movies available for sale. If you are not interested in purchasing, be sure to check out the selection at your local video store.

www.thebraziliansound.com/video.htm

www.lusobraz.com click on Brazilian Videos

www.blockbuster.com - type the title of the movie

www.maria-brazil.org - Maria-Brazil was the first website dedicated to Brazilian popular culture and travel online in 1995. The site also contains helpful cross-cultural advice and travel tips.

Phillips National Park Guides - Are you interested in exploring Brazil's National Parks, but are unsure of where to begin, and how to find reliable and detailed information? Phillips National Park Guides are available for purchase online. Follow the link to find out more.

www.Rio-BR.com, Rio-Travel.com, and Go-Brazil.com - Include online travel reservations through Rio-Travel.com, Brazil News, Brazil CD's and legal music downloads through Rio-Tunes.com, books, and DVD's. Rio-Travel.com also includes state-by-state webpages that feature destination guides that include facts and information relating to local travel, culture, history, as well as online travel forums/message boards where users can share travel ideas and recommendations with one another free-of-charge.

Rio For Partiers - Rio For Partiers is the most visual travel guide to Rio de Janeiro. It was written for the young tourist visiting Rio, meaning less museums and more parties, bars and clubs. What make RFP unique from travel guides is that you get discounts and bonuses from the establishments we have partnered with: free drinks at the tastiest restaurants, VIP entrance at various clubs, discounts from a dozen extreme sport instructors. Our goal was to offer the best (yet highly opinionated) recommendations of what to do, eat, drink and see in Rio, while saving the tourist money.

Canoa Quebrada Beach (Ceara) - Travel guide about the village and the beach of Canoa Quebrada, near Fortaleza. Includes a map, photos, hotels, "pousadas" and famous attractions.

Bombinhas Beach (Santa Catarina) - Bombinhas is the Capital of the Ecological Dive and one of Santa Catarina's most beautiful refuges. Includes map, photos, hotels, "pousadas" and attractions.

Soccerfuturo - Do you dream of traveling to Brazil to play soccer? Soccerfuturo has been helping people realize this dream for over 20 years. Visit their site for more information.