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...

Ilha Grande

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...

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!...

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...

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...

Praia da Pipa Nightlife

Up there with Jericoacoara, Praia da Pipa is one of the Northeast’s hottest spots for great nightlife! From laid back bars and lounges to pumping clubs, this town has something to satisfy everyone’s tastes!  As one of the Northeast’s Meccas for international travelers, you’re sure to meet a ton of people who are also looking to party long into 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...