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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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Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara, better known as simply “Jeri”, mesmerizes travelers with the perfect mix of beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, abundant activities and pumping nightlife. The village, consisting of six sand streets in all, is sandwiched between the Pôr do Sol sand dune, grassy hills and gorgeous...
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Iguazu Pictures
If you were waiting for a time to fill up your memory card with pictures of Brazil, this is it. Iguazu falls is one of the most spectacular sites you will ever see and the falls are sure to be a highlight of any Brazilian vacation. The only thing to really recommend here is get every angle to you can. If you...
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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...
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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...
If you’ve been traveling the Northeast for a while and are craving something a little different than your traditional Brazilian fare, Praia da Pipa will not disappoint! Unfortunately for the budget traveler, these indulgences do not often come cheap in Pipa, but here are a few suggestions to get you started. And there are plenty of more upscale places to tempt your...
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The party starts early in Jericoacoara, and it goes all night. It’s not hard to find people in this little village and the caipirinhas flow freely! The parties often spill out on to the beach and the music will keep you going all night long. For a such a little village Jeri parties hard! A beach side nap is great for next day recovery.
Beach Barracas
The best and the...
Rivaling Jericoacoara for top spot as the Northeast’s best beach destination, Praia da Pipa, or simply “Pipa”, puts up some tough competition. Majestic cliffs covered in tropical vegetation give way to pristine white sand beaches and brilliantly blue waters. Pipa, like most North Eastern beach towns, began as a small fishing village before it transformed into the surfing...
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Praia da Pipa |
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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...
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Rio de Janeiro |
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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 persistent crime problem, which you should always be aware of, Rio is...
Canoa Quebrada has some great eating options and that’s a must when you are worn out from days of sitting on the beach! You can find a great selection here and most restaurants are only a quick stroll from any of the hostels. We recommend the Argentine steak in particular!
Café Habana
Good hearty cheap eats are served up at this café on Rua Principal. Menu includes...
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Salvador |
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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...