Tips for travelers

   If you're planning to travel around Brazil, one mandatory stop is Serra Gaúcha on northeast of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It's a really beautifull place, that remembers small cities of Europe. This region was colonized most by italian immigrants on XIX century. 

   But there're some thing that is importante to know before you go, for example, in some cities you can buy cloths and shoes that are cheap and have a good quality, but a part of them still don't accept creditcard, so you might have money or check. If you go to Antônio Prado, that is a National Historical and Artistic Heritage, it's a costum to sit on chairs in front of the houses, about 5PM, to drink chimarrão (a tipical drink) and talk with neighbors, friends and family. Another thing to keep in mind is that you are not supposed to deny a cup of coffe, or a chimarrão, when you visit someone on their home. 

   Do not be surprised if you see a lot of people drinking wine during the week, on lunch or dinner, while in some places that's just for special occasions. Besides, it is a typical region of wine production. 

   Another thing to be prepared is that it's normal people you don't know greet you on street, or start talking with you in a cafe or something like that.

   Finally, a trip that is well worth it, that can be made in any time of the year, but if you go in winter, you may even see snow and eating fondue, and if you go on February or March is time of the grape harvest.