Jericoacoara Nightlife

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...

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 persistent crime problem, which you should always be aware of, Rio is...

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, began as a small fishing village before it transformed into the surfing...

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 can visit both the Argentine and Brazilian falls...

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 tons of amenities and are packed with interesting and cosmopolitan...

Morro de Sao Paulo Restaurants

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...

Canoa Quebrada Restaurants

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...