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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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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,...
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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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Jericoacoara Hostels
Jericoacoara is full of hostels. There are not many places you can stand in the village and not see hostel. As a result, their are some great choices available. The hostels listed here are mostly on the smaller side, and since it’s not hard to find a party in Jeri, that usually gives you a more...
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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...
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 has some awesome adventure sports at reasonable prices. There are a ton of activities available here, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you started!
Zip line off the sand dunes
Get your thrills riding the zip lines on some of the sand dunes that take you plummeting down the dunes and drop you in pools of water below! The view on a clear...
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...
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 São Paulo is unarguably one of the most charming and picturesque...
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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...
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...
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You want Brazilian Music? You got it. Live Brazilian music all day and all night with those Bahia drumbeats pounding out over the city from all kinds of difference places. This is the home of some of the best live music in Brazil so make sure you get out and hear some, though it is hard to miss! People is Salvador know how to love life so hit the dance floor and make some...
