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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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Salvador
Wandering the streets of the Pelourinho, admiring the decaying colonial architecture, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time to the 16th and 17th Century! Wander some more, passing rodas de capoeira, listening to thumping African drums, and smelling the wafting odors of aracajé (bean and...
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Canoa Quebrada Pictures
Canoa Quebrada is stunning. The sand cliffs, the white beaches, they are the jewels of the North East and they are well represented here in Canoa. With stunning sunsets, friendly locals and great hostels and restaurants, it’s hard not to fall in love with the village. The Jangadas in particular are a...
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Jericoacoara Hostels
Jericoacoara is full of hostels. There are not many places you can stand in the village and not see hostel. As a result, their are some great choices available. The hostels listed here are mostly on the smaller side, and since it’s not hard to find a party in Jeri, that usually gives you a more...
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Salvador Map
Salvador is easy to get to and easy to leave making it a great hub for Brazilian travel and stop for moving farther up the coast to beach towns like Jericoacoara, Canoa Quebrada, and Praia da Pipa.
Getting to Salvador
There are loads of bus connections to Salvador from just about wherever you...
If you’re looking for the ultimate escape from reality, look no further: Morro de São Paulo is it! Located at the northern tip of Ilha de Tinharé, and set at the convergence of three hills covered in lush tropical forest, perched over bays of brilliantly white sand beaches and turquoise waters, Morro de São Paulo is unarguably one of the most charming and picturesque...
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Salvador has great food, from the Pelourinho to the beach front, and it’s one of the best places in Brazil to eat traditional food. Feijoada is a staple here, as well a many Brazilian seafood dishes. Coming along with that, food in Salvador is often served to be shared, so if you find the portions particularly large or particularly expensive, they may very well have...
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Praia da Pipa |
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Up there with Jericoacoara, Praia da Pipa is one of the Northeast’s hottest spots for great nightlife! From laid back bars and lounges to pumping clubs, this town has something to satisfy everyone’s tastes! As one of the Northeast’s Meccas for international travelers, you’re sure to meet a ton of people who are also looking to party long into the...
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Activities,
Rio de Janeiro |
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There are a ton of activities available in Rio de Janeiro, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you started!
Spend an afternoon at Ipanema beach.
Head to the famous Ipanema beach for an afternoon of sun, swimming, and some of the best people watching in the world! Add to that some of the best snacks you’ll have in Brazil, all brought directly to your...
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...
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Hostels,
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Salvador has a wide range of hostels, from colonial buildings in the bustling heart of the Pelourinho to beach side guest houses, there is something for every traveler.
Alpha Hostel
Located in the safer suburb of Barra, and only two blocks from the beach, Alpha Hostel is a great option for those looking to stay outside the Pelourinho. The hostel offers very attractive, clean...
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Iguazu,
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You can come at Iguazu (Iguacu) from either the Argentine or Brazilian side, and no matter what side you stay arrive on, you can choose either side to stay on. Either way the falls are a highlight of any Brazilian vacation.
Foz do Iguacu
The airport is 16km outside of the centre, and there are flights to Foz from all over Brazil, the majority from Rio de Janeiro,...