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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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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...
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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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Rio de Janeiro Hostels
Rio de Janeiro’s hostels and hotels come in a range of quality and price to meet every taste and budget! Rio hostels are some of the best quality you’ll find in Brazil, but they don’t come at the budget prices you’ll find in some of the backwater towns. Even so, Rio hostels offer...
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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...
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,...
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Iguazu |
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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! Quiet and well-run by extremely helpful and friendly staff, and located...
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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 can visit both the Argentine and Brazilian falls...
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Activities,
Praia da Pipa |
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Praia da Pipa is the perfect place for either a very relaxing, low-key or adventure and action-packed beach vacation, or any combination of both! The combination of the town’s spectacular location and scenery and its concentration of wildlife make for a host of activities to keep you entertained no matter how long you’re staying!
Dolphin watch from the cliffs...
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Salvador |
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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 might be arriving in Brazil, including daily buses from Aracaju, Belo...
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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...
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...
