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...

Salvador Activities

There are a ton of activities available in Salvador and some great sites see that offer a window into Brazil’s past as well some of its present highlights (though also problems) so here are a few leads to get you started! Ride the Elevador Lacerda Hop on the Elevador Lacerda, connecting the Cidade Baixa and the Cidade Alta, for spectacular views of the colonial part of...

Ilha Grande Nightlife

This is not the place to look for pumping electronic beats and massive clubs. Ilhe Grande is a relaxation and activities paradise with lots of places to get a cold chopp (light beer) after a long day at beach, but not so much in the way of dance clubs. Street Barracas The cheapest nightlife in town are the classic Brazilian barracas serving every kind of caipirinha and...

Morro de Sao Paulo Nightlife

Morro de Sao Paulo is known for its nightlife, so you can expect to find at least one good party every night of the year!  That said, high season is definitely when Morro’s nightlife really gets pumping and the beach parties go all night long, with capirinhas flowing freely and music pounding into the early hours of the morning.  Indeed, the beach parties are famous,...

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

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...

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 stay outside the Pelourinho. The hostel offers very attractive, clean...