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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 Rio de Janeiro
Few, if any, cities are as stunning as Rio de Janeiro. With its backdrop of tropical forest-covered mountains, fronting brilliantly white sand beaches and deep blue seas, it’s no wonder Rio is known as the Cidade Maravilhosa (marvelous city). This picturesque setting will be sure to snag you some stunning...
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 Salvador Hostels
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...
featured from Maps 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...

Salvador Map

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...

Jericoacoara Pictures

Jericoacoara undoubtedly has one of the most beautiful locations in Brazil. White beaches, blue waters, and a great village, there is lots to do and lots to photograph. There is lots of beach to go round so it can be as crowded as you want, and there are some stunning sunsets for patient. From picturesque hostels to high flying world class windsurfers, it’s hard to beat...

Iguazu Restaurants

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...

Praia da Pipa Map

Located just over 80 kilometres from Natal, capital of Rio Grande do Norte state, Praia da Pipa is one of the Northeast’s most famous beach towns and is packed with loads of hostels, restaurants, and activities! Many of these are run by international ex-pats and the town attracts a very international and cosmopolitan crowd.  Despite the influx of international and...

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,...

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 outside of Fortaleza, this place has much to draw travelers here and keep...

Jericoacoara Hostels

Jericoacoara is full of hostels. There are not many places you can stand in the village and not see hostel. As a result, their are some great choices available. The hostels listed here are mostly on the smaller side, and since it’s not hard to find a party in Jeri, that usually gives you a more intimate experience. That  being said, we love a good party hostel. Here are...