São João del-Rei - a reference town in Exchange and Language Travel

"It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce Sao Joao del Rei to the world. This charming university town, 2007 Brazilian capital of culture, is surrounded by the beautiful hills of the Lenheiro and São José Sierras, with their rich fauna and flora ..." . Tatiana Visnevski Mendes de Carvalho, former President of the Brazilian Association of Educational and Cultural Travel Organisers - BELTA - thus justified the choice of our town as a destination to be prepared by the Ministry of Tourism to become a national reference in the International Studies and Exchange segment. That was two years ago. Today, we are proud to say the town has become even more attractive, thanks to the coordinated effort of many partners, which has helped place it as an excellent option for students and exchange visitors interested in the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture. We have a very rich history and a population that values its own way of being and living. In the Catalog of Educational Programs and Tourist Activities we list the best we can offer in terms of short-term courses and complementary activities designed for the international public. In the posts that follow, we highlight some of the courses that were presented to the market successfully during the 2010 NAFSA Conference and Expo in Kansas City, United States. Here you can also find information on the tourist attractions that place São João del-Rei in the core of Brazilian history and cultural heritage. Check it out and enjoy yourself!