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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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Canoa Quebrada
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...
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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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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...
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Ilha Grande Map
Ilha Grande lies just 2 and a half hours south of Rio and is just a quick boat ride from Angra dos Reis on the mainland. The best strategy is to take a boat in, crash in an Ilha Grande Hostel and be ready to start your activities and adventures the next day. Don’t miss this beautiful Island and the...
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Ilha Grande |
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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...
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Rio de Janeiro |
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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...
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Jericoacoara |
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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...
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Salvador |
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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...
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...
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Iguazu |
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When visiting Iguazu we definitely recommend staying on the Argentinean side. It has a much nicer atmosphere and some great hostels to compliment one of the highlights of your Brazilian vacation.
Puerto Canoas (Puerto Iguazu, Argentina)
This lovely little hostel is a great deal for travelers on a budget! Quiet and well-run by extremely helpful and friendly staff, and located...
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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...
