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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 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...
featured from Pictures 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...
featured from Hostels 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...
featured from Maps 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...

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...

Salvador Pictures

Salvador has it all from a Brazilian beach to the colonial pelourinho and has a huge variety of visual wonders and you will not run out of amazing things to see! From Salvador’s renown carnival to the Pelourinho these sights make Salvador a great addition to any Brazilian vacation. You will see dancing and music in streets, traditional goods and shops, and meet great...

Ilha Grande Restaurants

Ilha Grande does not have a vast selection of restaurants, in fact they are about as sparse as anywhere you can go in Brazil. That being said you will be able to find some great authentic Brazilian cooking here and many Ilha Grande Hostels have close by restaurants or their own food. Enjoy the experience! Sovereteria Boca Gelata With more than thirty flavours, this is the best...

Salvador Restaurants

Salvador has great food, from the Pelourinho to the beach front, and it’s one of the best places in Brazil to eat traditional food. Feijoada is a staple here, as well a many Brazilian seafood dishes. Coming along with that, food in Salvador is often served to be shared, so if you find the portions particularly large or particularly expensive, they may very well have...

Morro de Sao Paulo Activities

While most people come to Morro for a little sun and some beach time, the place has a lot more to offer than just that!  Morro’s picturesque setting makes for some great activities and sightseeing to ramp up your typical beach vacation!  There are a ton of activities available in Morro de Sao Paulo, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you...

Morro de Sao Paulo Hostels

Morro de Sao Paulo is packed with hostels and hotels, mostly concentrated around the town, but with a few along the beaches as well.  The accommodations are generally quite reasonable and within easy reach of beaches, restaurants and nightlife.  If you’re coming in the high season, you may want to book ahead as rooms tend to go quickly and get booked up far in...

Jericoacoara Activities

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...