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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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Morro de Sao Paulo
If you’re looking for the ultimate escape from reality, look no further: Morro de São Paulo is it! Located at the northern tip of Ilha de Tinharé, and set at the convergence of three hills covered in lush tropical forest, perched over bays of brilliantly white sand beaches and turquoise waters, Morro de...
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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...
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Iguazu Hostels
When visiting Iguazu we definitely recommend staying on the Argentinean side. It has a much nicer atmosphere and some great hostels to compliment one of the highlights of your Brazilian vacation.
Puerto Canoas (Puerto Iguazu, Argentina)
This lovely little hostel is a great deal for travelers on a budget!...
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Ilha Grande Map
Ilha Grande lies just 2 and a half hours south of Rio and is just a quick boat ride from Angra dos Reis on the mainland. The best strategy is to take a boat in, crash in an Ilha Grande Hostel and be ready to start your activities and adventures the next day. Don’t miss this beautiful Island and the...
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Rio de Janeiro nightlife is some of the best you’ll find in South America, if not the world! From funky lounges to pumping samba clubs to historic samba schools, this city has something for everyone.
Rio Scenarium
Lapa is THE place to go for nightlife and this club is one of the best kept secrets in Rio! This unique and beautiful place is decorated entirely with...
There are some great deals to be had for backpackers looking for a hearty meal in Morro de Sao Paulo. There is quite a range of restaurants and eateries, from traditional Bahian food to more international fare, that are quite handy to both hostels and nightlife. The pizza rodízios are a sure bet if you’re looking for both a filling and satisfying meal that...
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Canoa Quebrada,
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While it is not quite the Hostel paradise of Jericoacoara, it is a great spot for a comfy beach vacation. You’ll need a nice place to crash after windsurfing and drinking caipirinhas on the beach all day! There are plenty of hostel to choose from, but these are our favorites. Remember that hostels can get very pricey during Brazilian holidays, Brazilian Vacation...
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Rio de Janeiro |
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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...
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Though there are not huge amounts of hostels on Ilha Grande, the beautiful locations and views make staying almost anywhere here the highlight of a Brazilian vacation. The Island can be hard to get around for Brazil, but rest assured the locals are more than willing to help you get to your next destination from your hostel, be it an Ilha Grande restaurant, or something as far...
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...
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...
