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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 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...
featured from Pictures Morro de Sao Paulo Pictures
As one of Bahia’s premier beach destinations, Morro de Sao Paulo is a Mecca for tourists from around Brazil and the world.  While the town is renowned for its spectacular natural landscape, the diverse group of travelers it attracts, and great amenities such as restaurants, hostels and activities,...
featured from Hostels Morro de Sao Paulo Hostels
Morro de Sao Paulo is packed with hostels and hotels, mostly concentrated around the town, but with a few along the beaches as well.  The accommodations are generally quite reasonable and within easy reach of beaches, restaurants and nightlife.  If you’re coming in the high season, you may want to...
featured from Maps Rio de Janeiro Map
Rio de Janeiro lies on Brazil’s Atlantic coast, facing south.  Founded around Guanabara bay, the entrance to which is the iconic Sugar Loaf peak, the city’s coastline now stretches east and west of the bay, with the major tourist destinations of Copacabana and Ipanema located in the Zona...

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 Argentine-Brazilian border, with Argentina laying claim to the majority. The falls...

Ilha Grande Activities

There are a ton of activities available in Ilha Grande, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you started! Snorkel in the clear blue waters of Ilha Grande. Gaze through crystal clear waters at tropical fish and marine life in one of the best places for snorkeling in Brazil! The best time of year for this is November to May when visibility can reach up to...

Salvador Activities

There are a ton of activities available in Salvador and some great sites see that offer a window into Brazil’s past as well some of its present highlights (though also problems) so here are a few leads to get you started! Ride the Elevador Lacerda Hop on the Elevador Lacerda, connecting the Cidade Baixa and the Cidade Alta, for spectacular views of the colonial part of...

Rio de Janeiro Pictures

Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s great cities, from Corcovado looming over it to the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Many visitors travel to Rio only to promptly return home, pack up their stuff, and move here. The beautiful beaches, people, and love for life make Rio hard to resist. Despite a persistent crime problem, which you should always be aware of, Rio is...

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...

Jericoacoara Activities

Jericoacoara isn’t just a relaxing beach town, there are enough activities here to keep even the most active person busy for weeks. From horseback riding to surfing to some of the best windsurfing in the world (they hold competitions here every year), it’s hard not to find something you’re interested in. There are a ton of activities available in Jeri, both...

Praia da Pipa Activities

Praia da Pipa is the perfect place for either a very relaxing, low-key or adventure and action-packed beach vacation, or any combination of both!  The combination of the town’s spectacular location and scenery and its concentration of wildlife make for a host of activities to keep you entertained no matter how long you’re staying! Dolphin watch from the cliffs...