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Brazil is one of the heaviest consumers of beer in the world. However, you'll find that the majority of the population exclusively consumes a macro brew here called Skol. It is a very refreshing pilsner, but if you are like me and enjoy tasting microbrews and stronger beers, you may find yourself yearning for some variety as your trip goes on. There are two other common ones, Brahma and Antarctica, but both are also very similar light pilners. READ MORE>

That's right, the word gringo is not offensive in Brazil. It simply means foreigner. It is a friendly and easy way to refer to foreigners. READ MORE>