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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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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...
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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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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...
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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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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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...
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Salvador |
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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 and music in streets, traditional goods and shops, and meet great...
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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 the high season, you will most likely want (and need) to book ahead...
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...
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Iguazu,
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Iguazu is not famous for it’s food, however there are some great options here for the hungry traveler. Of special note is La Mamma (see below) for great Italian food and the various restaurants blending Argentine and Brazilian cuisine. You have to stop here on your Brazilian vacation, so you may as well enjoy the food!
La Mamma (Puerto Iguazú, Argentina)
By far the best...
