Canoa Quebrada Nightlife

If you’re looking for a relaxed beach party Canoa Quebrada is the place to be. Great atmosphere, great people in a spectacular setting, with just a short walk home to just about any of the hostels. Enjoy! Beach Barracas The cheapest nightlife in town (as in most Brazilian beach towns) are the barracas serving dozens of different kinds of caipirinhas and caipiroskas!...

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, Morro’s nightlife is second to none in Bahia and legendary among...

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 shrimp fritters), and you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a...

Praia da Pipa

Rivaling Jericoacoara for top spot as the Northeast’s best beach destination, Praia da Pipa, or simply “Pipa”, puts up some tough competition. Majestic cliffs covered in tropical vegetation give way to pristine white sand beaches and brilliantly blue waters. Pipa, like most North Eastern beach towns, began as a small fishing village before it transformed into the surfing...

Rio de Janeiro Activities

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...

Ilha Grande Hostels

Though there are not huge amounts of hostels on Ilha Grande, the beautiful locations and views make staying almost anywhere here the highlight of a Brazilian vacation. The Island can be hard to get around for Brazil, but rest assured the locals are more than willing to help you get to your next destination from your hostel, be it an Ilha Grande restaurant, or something as far...

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 Sul. Getting to Rio de Janeiro Both getting to and around Rio de...