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Rio de Janeiro
Few, if any, cities are as stunning as Rio de Janeiro. With its backdrop of tropical...
Iguazu Falls
275 waterfalls, over 3 kilometres wide, over 80 metres high, wider than Victoria...
Ilha Grande
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a pirate, sailing to tropical islands and...
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featured from Destinations Iguazu Falls
275 waterfalls, over 3 kilometres wide, over 80 metres high, wider than Victoria Falls, and higher than Niagara Falls, all set among dense tropical jungle: Iguaçu will inspire awe and amazement in even the most experienced traveler! Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, the falls straddle the...
featured from Pictures Praia da Pipa Pictures
Praia da Pipa is one of the Northeast’s most popular beach towns for international and Brazilian tourists alike, and understandably so.  The location is spectacular: white sand beaches front azul blue waters, backed by picturesque red stone cliffs and lush tropical greenery.  To top it all of, Praia...
featured from Hostels Rio de Janeiro Hostels
Rio de Janeiro’s hostels and hotels come in a range of quality and price to meet every taste and budget!  Rio hostels are some of the best quality you’ll find in Brazil, but they don’t come at the budget prices you’ll find in some of the backwater towns.  Even so, Rio hostels offer...
featured from Maps Canoa Quebrada Map
Canoa Quebrada is just a quick jaunt from Fortaleza and as a result it is frequented by many local Brazilians. Compared to Jericoacoara, it’s a beautiful beach, but a lot less hassle to get to making it a popular spot for those with less time to travel Brazil! You can see some of Canoa Quebrada’s...

Jericoacoara Map

Jericoacoara is located approximate 300km West of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará. Arriving from the East, the bus company Redenção provides at least two daily services to Jijoca, connecting to an overland truck for the last hour and a half of the 8 hour trip (both legs of the trip are included in the price).  If you’re coming in late try and book Jericoacoara...

Canoa Quebrada

Canoa Quebrada is one of the Northeast’s most popular beach destinations and justifiably so. With huge pink sand dunes and craggy cliffs tapering off onto a white sand beach, all fronting azul waters, tons of good quality pousadas and hostels, loads of good restaurants and the best nightlife in Ceará outside of Fortaleza, this place has much to draw travelers here and keep...

Jericoacoara Pictures

Jericoacoara undoubtedly has one of the most beautiful locations in Brazil. White beaches, blue waters, and a great village, there is lots to do and lots to photograph. There is lots of beach to go round so it can be as crowded as you want, and there are some stunning sunsets for patient. From picturesque hostels to high flying world class windsurfers, it’s hard to beat...

Ilha Grande Nightlife

This is not the place to look for pumping electronic beats and massive clubs. Ilhe Grande is a relaxation and activities paradise with lots of places to get a cold chopp (light beer) after a long day at beach, but not so much in the way of dance clubs. Street Barracas The cheapest nightlife in town are the classic Brazilian barracas serving every kind of caipirinha and...

Rio de Janeiro Nightlife

Rio de Janeiro nightlife is some of the best you’ll find in South America, if not the world!  From funky lounges to pumping samba clubs to historic samba schools, this city has something for everyone. Rio Scenarium Lapa is THE place to go for nightlife and this club is one of the best kept secrets in Rio! This unique and beautiful place is decorated entirely with...

Rio de Janeiro Restaurants

Rio de Janeiro has some of the best food you’ll find in Brazil, from high-end restaurants to cheap street-side snack bars.  And if you’ve been on the road for a while and are craving some more international cuisine, the city’s cosmopolitan flair will ensure you a wide range of quality choices, from Middle Eastern to Japanese within every traveler’s...

Praia da Pipa Pictures

Praia da Pipa is one of the Northeast’s most popular beach towns for international and Brazilian tourists alike, and understandably so.  The location is spectacular: white sand beaches front azul blue waters, backed by picturesque red stone cliffs and lush tropical greenery.  To top it all of, Praia da Pipa has largely preserved its small town feel thanks to the...