An interesting place in Santos away from the beaches — especially if you have kids at home, or anyone who enjoys a bit of archaeology. One small catch: Portuguese will definitely help.
Ilha Diana is a tiny fishing village that technically belongs to Santos — but in reality it feels like a completely separate world, sitting on a remote patch of land in the middle of the Diana River.
Panoramic views of the city, a funicular ride, an old church, and just a really lovely place with a lot of history behind it.
I don’t share the usual expat complaints that everything in Brazil is expensive, bad, or impossible to find. In fact, the more Portuguese I learn, the less I feel that way. About 80% of our needs can be met through online shopping.