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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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Canoa Quebrada
Canoa Quebrada is one of the Northeast’s most popular beach destinations and justifiably so. With huge pink sand dunes and craggy cliffs tapering off onto a white sand beach, all fronting azul waters, tons of good quality pousadas and hostels, loads of good restaurants and the best nightlife in Ceará...
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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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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...
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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...
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Salvador |
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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 shrimp fritters), and you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a...
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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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...
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Rio de Janeiro |
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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 Sul.
Getting to Rio de Janeiro
Both getting to and around Rio de...
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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...
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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...
Few, if any, cities are as stunning as Rio de Janeiro. With its backdrop of tropical forest-covered mountains, fronting brilliantly white sand beaches and deep blue seas, it’s no wonder Rio is known as the Cidade Maravilhosa (marvelous city). This picturesque setting will be sure to snag you some stunning photos and memories. And although the spectacular setting will make...
