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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 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...
featured from Hostels 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...
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...

Ilha Grande Pictures

Ilha Grande is hard to do justice on film. The crystal waters and stunning beaches ringed by deep jungle covering rolling hills makes for some of the most spectacular terrain in Brazil. But if we can’t convince you that you need to make Ilha Grande a destination when you travel Brazil with words, we might succeed with pictures. From beach side Ilha Grande hostels to some...

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 special sight doting the horizon, as are Canoa’s...

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 flights to Foz from all over Brazil, the majority from Rio de Janeiro,...

Jericoacoara Nightlife

The party starts early in Jericoacoara, and it goes all night. It’s not hard to find people in this little village and the caipirinhas flow freely! The parties often spill out on to the beach and the music will keep you going all night long. For a such a little village Jeri parties hard! A beach side nap is great for next day recovery. Beach Barracas The best and the...

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...

Canoa Quebrada Activities

Canoa Quebrada has some awesome adventure sports at reasonable prices. There are a ton of activities available here, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you started! Zip line off the sand dunes Get your thrills riding the zip lines on some of the sand dunes that take you plummeting down the dunes and drop you in pools of water below! The view on a clear...

Praia da Pipa Hostels

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...