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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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Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara, better known as simply “Jeri”, mesmerizes travelers with the perfect mix of beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, abundant activities and pumping nightlife. The village, consisting of six sand streets in all, is sandwiched between the Pôr do Sol sand dune, grassy hills and gorgeous...
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Iguazu Pictures
If you were waiting for a time to fill up your memory card with pictures of Brazil, this is it. Iguazu falls is one of the most spectacular sites you will ever see and the falls are sure to be a highlight of any Brazilian vacation. The only thing to really recommend here is get every angle to you can. If you...
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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...
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Iguazu Map
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...
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a pirate, sailing to tropical islands and hiding among dense jungle (and boys, we all know that you have!), Ilha Grande is the place for you! From a refuge for pirates, to a hub for the slave trade, to a leper colony, to a prison for the country’s most violent and deranged criminals, the island is steeped in eerie history. This is...
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Iguazu,
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Iguazu is not famous for it’s food, however there are some great options here for the hungry traveler. Of special note is La Mamma (see below) for great Italian food and the various restaurants blending Argentine and Brazilian cuisine. You have to stop here on your Brazilian vacation, so you may as well enjoy the food!
La Mamma (Puerto Iguazú, Argentina)
By far the best...
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Hostels,
Salvador |
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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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Canoa Quebrada,
Nightlife |
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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!...
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Hostels,
Praia da Pipa |
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Praia da Pipa has a range of hostels, all with relatively good amenities, from guest kitchens, to swimming pools, internet access and games and activities. Since the town is small, it’s fairly easy to walk around to several places to find accommodation on arrival; however, if you’re arriving in the high season, you will most likely want (and need) to book ahead...
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Salvador |
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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 might be arriving in Brazil, including daily buses from Aracaju, Belo...
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Iguazu,
Pictures |
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If you were waiting for a time to fill up your memory card with pictures of Brazil, this is it. Iguazu falls is one of the most spectacular sites you will ever see and the falls are sure to be a highlight of any Brazilian vacation. The only thing to really recommend here is get every angle to you can. If you can visit both the Argentine and Brazilian falls...
