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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 Praia da Pipa
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,...
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 Praia da Pipa Hostels
Praia da Pipa has a range of hostels, all with relatively good amenities, from guest kitchens, to swimming pools, internet access and games and activities.  Since the town is small, it’s fairly easy to walk around to several places to find accommodation on arrival; however, if you’re arriving in...
featured from Maps Praia da Pipa Map
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...

Morro de Sao Paulo Pictures

As one of Bahia’s premier beach destinations, Morro de Sao Paulo is a Mecca for tourists from around Brazil and the world.  While the town is renowned for its spectacular natural landscape, the diverse group of travelers it attracts, and great amenities such as restaurants, hostels and activities, Morro’s nightlife is second to none in Bahia and legendary among...

Praia da Pipa Pictures

Praia da Pipa is one of the Northeast’s most popular beach towns for international and Brazilian tourists alike, and understandably so.  The location is spectacular: white sand beaches front azul blue waters, backed by picturesque red stone cliffs and lush tropical greenery.  To top it all of, Praia da Pipa has largely preserved its small town feel thanks to the...

Jericoacoara Restaurants

Jericoacoara has some great restaurants with a really impressive selection of foreign cuisine for such a small town. It is really easy to eat a different spot every night in Jeri, but few people do. The restaurants are so good here people usually find favorites in their first few nights. Get out and experiment! Don’t forget to try the Brazilian favorites...

Rio de Janeiro Nightlife

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...

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...

Rio de Janeiro Activities

There are a ton of activities available in Rio de Janeiro, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you started! Spend an afternoon at Ipanema beach. Head to the famous Ipanema beach for an afternoon of sun, swimming, and some of the best people watching in the world! Add to that some of the best snacks you’ll have in Brazil, all brought directly to your...

Morro de Sao Paulo Map

Morro de Sao Paulo lies 262 kilometres by land, or 60 kilometres by sea, from Salvador da Bahia, on the picturesque island of Tinharé.  One of five villages on the island, Morro is by far the best known and visited by both Brazilian and international travelers.  While the town is far from an undiscovered tropical beach town, the town retains much of its charm and its...