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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 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...
featured from Pictures Rio de Janeiro Pictures
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...
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 Canoa Quebrada Map
Canoa Quebrada is just a quick jaunt from Fortaleza and as a result it is frequented by many local Brazilians. Compared to Jericoacoara, it’s a beautiful beach, but a lot less hassle to get to making it a popular spot for those with less time to travel Brazil! You can see some of Canoa Quebrada’s...

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...

Iguazu Falls Activities

There are a ton of activities available in Iguazu, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you started! Take in the full force of Iguaçú with a boat ride directly into the falls Be overwhelmed and awe-inspired by the full wrath of the falls with a boat ride directly under the falls. This is definitely the only way to fully experience the sheer power of the...

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!...

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...

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...

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,...

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...