Documentary supported by Southern Cross Tours selected at the Dialektus Film Festival in Budapest
The student social film project "Camelô - Street hawkers in Rio de Janeiro" by Benjamin Hemer was shown on this years edition of the Dialektus Anthropologic Film Festival at the Vörösmarty cinema in Hungary's capital.
Castelinho38 is a meeting point between art and hosting. The eclectic architecture of the castle and the functionality of its layout creates a successful fusion between history and modern times.
Hidden in the heart of Santa Teresa and surrounded by Mango trees and Imperial Palms, Castelinho38 offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Just walking distance from the chaotic city center and around the corner from the best samba clubs of Rio, the guesthouse offers a priviledge view of the bohemian neighbourood, a sort of a tropical Montmartre.
Castelinho38 fachade
The building, an original castle built in 1866 and then renovated in 2006, counts nine rooms all with high ceilings, big windows, queen size beds and Italian décor.
The structure holds art exhibitions, yoga and pilates classes, shiatsu massages, acupuncture therapy and offers a diverse range of services, from WI FI internet connection, to private city tours and beauty treatment. The main hall can host art exhibitions, video projection and business conferences.
The Manager, Stefano Macchi, managed to fuse Italian style with Brazilian "tropicalismo", creating a high quality product that is ideal for couples, families and groups, either on holiday or business.
The staff is always available for travel advices, tips for day and night life and information about guided tours, transfer and airport pick up. For more information visit our site: www.castelinho38.com
November 4th, 2006
Ilegal burning in the Pantanal
We did these rather shocking aerial photos on September 9, 2006 while overflying the region between the Paraguai and Paraguai-mirim rivers. Since we were flying low we could watch a person on horse back setting a blaze still more terrain.
It seems uncomprehensible that this kind of ilegal burning could happen so close to Corumbá where the Environmental Agencies are located. One must know, that the area is owned by cattle ranchers who burn their fields every year to provide new pasture at zero cost for them. At least this is what they think. The bill for the ongoing desertification of the Pantanal will be on the table in near future. For some the bill is due already.
We did report the case immediately to the authorities (IBAMA) but the damage was done once more.
Peter Rohmer/M.Volante
June 20th, 2006
Successful Jaguar Safari in the Pantanal
This beautiful shots of the shy Jaguar were made by our client William "Safaribill" Fleming on another succesful Jaguar Safari that we conducted in Brazil´s Pantanal. This time it was a big female of some 180-200 lbs which Bill came across on one of our night safaris. But there was more waiting for him and he took a good chance of: Maned wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus , Ocelot Leopardus pardalis, huge Marsh deer Blastocerus dichotomus und Odocoileus dichotomus, Crab eating racoon Procyon cancrivorus , Bush dog Speothos venaticus, Brown capuchin monkey Cebus apella , Howler monkeys Alouatta sp in not often seen positions and some very nice shots of cayman, capibaras and birds of prey.
To further improve our Wildlife Photo Safaris we are negociating with professional photographers who will guide our 2007 tours. Names and CV of these pros will be informed soonest.
Mai 5th, 2006
US-students on educational journey in Brazil
In February 2006 we have been visited by a group of 16 students with their professors from the economic faculty of the University of Virginia. UVA. The voyage was themed “The Business of Saving Nature”.
For the 12-days journey we had organized a very diversified program, which included, amongst others, visits and lectures with governmental agencies such as the SDS (Secretariat for Sustainable Development in Amazonia) in Manaus, the CTA – Center for Environmental Technology of the Federal State of Rio de Janeiro, and Natura, a fast growing company producing natural cosmetics, in Sao Paulo. During a three-day-boat trip, on the Amazonas and Rio Negro rivers, caboclo settlements involved in sustainable development activities have been visited. Fascinating wildlife observations and nature activities aside, the tour provided the young people with an inside view of nature conservation activities in an environment that is of significant importance for the planets health.
On top of the informative part the group, of course, would not miss out on other typical Brazilian attractions like world famous drink Caipirinha, Churrasco, Copacabana beach, Corcovado mountain. It was a great experience. The group learned a lot and had a great time. The return flight to the cold USA therefore was felt as a necessary evil.
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