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Salvador Pictures

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:39:54 +0000

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 people. The city is pressed up against the open Atlantic and the fading colonial buildings look out over a city coast line rivaled only by Rio de Janeiro.

Salvador makes a great addition to any Brazilian trip and it’s a great hub whether you are going North or South to see more when you travel Brazil!

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Rio de Janeiro Pictures

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:35:50 +0000

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 one of the premier destinations, not just in Brazil, but anywhere. You will want to spend days lounging on Ipanema and Copacabana while you enjoy your stay at one of the many great Rio de Janeiro Hostels and Lapa is always there to tempt you as Rio de Janeiro nightlife is second to none. This is a city with a beating pulse and it won’t take you long to feel it!

Rio de Janeiro is easy to get to from Sao Paulo or just about anywhere else in Brazil, check out a Rio de Janeiro map to get your bearings and some travel tips. Enjoy the city!

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Praia da Pipa Pictures

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:27:13 +0000

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 surrounding areas protected as environmental reserves. The combination of a hip international vibe, with many hostels and restaurants run by a diverse group of international travelers and ex-pats that came and never left, with the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural landscape and the concentration of wildlife will have you staying longer than you planned!

Praia da Pipa has tons to keep you busy! Check out our top picks for Praia da Pipa hostels, restaurants, nightlife and activities.

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Morro de Sao Paulo Pictures

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:22:38 +0000

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 the backpacking community. Whether you’re looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of Salvador or for a tropical paradise with all the amenities to keep you happy, whether you come to spend your days lounging on white sand beaches and cooling off it turquoise blue waters, or to dance your nights away, caipirinha in hand, Morro de Sao Paulo promises not to disappoint. Here are a few photos to tempt you!

Morro de Sao Paulo is an easy trip from either Salvador coming from the North, or Valença coming from the South, and is easily accessible from international destinations in Europe and North America, with flights into Salvador’s international airport.

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Jericoacoara Pictures

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:15:55 +0000

Jericoacoara undoubtedly has one of the most beautiful locations in Brazil. White beaches, blue waters, and a great village, there is lots to do and lots to photograph. There is lots of beach to go round so it can be as crowded as you want, and there are some stunning sunsets for patient. From picturesque hostels to high flying world class windsurfers, it’s hard to beat Jericoacoara. If after looking at these pictures you want to head straight there, we don’t blame you, we stayed twice as long as we planned! These photos should convince you that this should be part of any Brazil trip!

Remember that you can get to Jericoacoara from the North. There are flights from Miami to Fortaleza. It’s an easy route through London if you’re heading over from Europe. It’s not as far as you might think!

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Iguazu Pictures

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:07:47 +0000

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 you definitely should as they are very different views of the falls.

If these photos of Iguazu don’t convince you to come here, there is really nothing more we can do to alter you Brazil Travel plans.

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Ilha Grande Pictures

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:56:36 +0000

Ilha Grande is hard to do justice on film. The crystal waters and stunning beaches ringed by deep jungle covering rolling hills makes for some of the most spectacular terrain in Brazil. But if we can’t convince you that you need to make Ilha Grande a destination when you travel Brazil with words, we might succeed with pictures. From beach side Ilha Grande hostels to some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world Ilha Grande is filled with sights that you will want to capture on film. Experience true Brazilian food prepared by locals with the freshest ingredients from the sea at many small Ilha Grande restaurants or sip on a chopp at a local bar. Don’t miss it.

Ilha Grande makes a great weekend trip from Rio de Janeiro though many opt for a longer stay. The Isle is truly an enchanting place and one that Brazilians themselves will rave to you about if given the chance.

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Canoa Quebrada Pictures

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:30:27 +0000

Canoa Quebrada is stunning. The sand cliffs, the white beaches, they are the jewels of the North East and they are well represented here in Canoa. With stunning sunsets, friendly locals and great hostels and restaurants, it’s hard not to fall in love with the village. The Jangadas in particular are a special sight doting the horizon, as are Canoa’s famous windsurfers , just one of the many activities to keep you busy here.

Remember it’s a quick jaunt from Fortaleza! Well worth the trip and great to get away from the bustling city!

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