Here are links to our stories from Brazil.
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Top Places To Visit In Brazil
Planning a trip to Brazil? There are so many fascinating places to visit but trying to decide which ones to see in this large country can either be a fun or frustrating part of your travel planning. Based on our experiences we have created our list of the top places to visit in Brazil.
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Visiting Iguaçu Falls
Iguaçu River falls off a tall, horseshoe shaped canyon to make one of the most magnificent settings in nature, Iguaçu Falls (Cataratas do Iguaçu). Although most of the falls are actually in Argentina, Brazil is said to have much more spectacular views, and we have to agree.
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A Day In Curitiba
At an elevation of 930 metres (3,050 ft) Curitiba has cooler climate than most of the rest of Brazil and provided us with a nice reprieve from the heat. Curitiba has collection of old and new architecture that are worth exploring.
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A Tour of São Paulo
One of the largest cities in the world, São Paulo is often overlooked by travellers. Even in this large city of over 22 ½ million we found a few wonderful places with a lot of character that made us glad we had a few days to tour São Paulo.
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Hiking on Florianópolis
Florianópolis is one of the most popular vacation destinations in southern Brazil. Most people who visit spend their days lazing on one of the beaches, but the hiking trails on this hilly island are what was calling us. Some trails led us to beaches, others took us up to beautiful viewpoints.
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The Historic Port Town of Paraty
Looking down the cobblestone street we saw a long row of white homes with colourful rounded door and window frames. This charming view continued throughout the entire historic port town of Paraty making it one of Brazil’s colonial gems.
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Costa Verde – Ilhabela
As we looked across the São Sebastião Channel toward Ilhabela we couldn’t stop staring at the tall mountains that took over the island’s interior. They are a continuation of the mountain range that follows much of Costa Verde in Brazil, but looked much taller than those we had seen yet.
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Costa Verde – Ilha Grande
Green mountains rise up steeply from the island’s shore leaving only enough room for a few pristine beaches along their edges. Surrounding them is crystalline, turquoise water. These are the islands of Brazil’s Costa Verde and Ilha Grande is its shining star.
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Arraial do Cabo
Between the green hills that hug the undulating coastline and the turquoise water of the Atlantic Ocean you’ll find perfect white sand beaches in isolated coves. Arraial do Cabo competes with its neighbour Búzios for the most spectacular coastline in Brazil.
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Beautiful Beaches of Búzios
What if we told you there is a place where you can choose between 23 idyllic beaches, each more beautiful than the last? This place is in Brazil and is called Armação dos Búzios, or more commonly, Búzios. You will love the beautiful beaches of Búzios,
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Rio’s Historic Downtown
If you can tear yourself away from the beautiful beaches and incredible landscapes of Rio’s coastline you’ll find a treasure trove of sites in Rio’s historic downtown. With a long history as capital of both Portugal and Brazil, there is no shortage of heritage sites to visit.
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Beautiful Rio de Janeiro
Looking down at the multiple coves, bays and peninsulas that make up Rio de Janeiro’s spectacular coastline left us speechless. Long, white sandy beaches separate the azure-coloured ocean from the tall granite spires. Here are descriptions and pictures of our favourite places in beautiful Rio de Janeiro.
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Discover Ouro Preto’s Golden History
Nestled in the green, rolling hills of central Brazil, the charming streets of Ouro Preto match the beauty of their surroundings. Rerracotta rooftops of this 18th century gold rush city rise and fall as they follow the undulating landscape. Ouro Preto’s golden history has a wonderful historic centre that is a delight to explore.
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A Day in Salvador’s Historic Centre
Colourfully painted heritage buildings surround the cobblestone square in the heart of Salvador’s historic centre. Whether you love to feast your eyes on old architecture, people watch in a lively square or have lunch in an outdoor patio, you will find all of that and more in this lovely Old Town.
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Exploring Old Towns Olinda & Recife, Brazil
The neighbouring communities of Olinda and Recife in northern Brazil have fabulous but very different Old Towns. Separated by the Beberibe River, both have historical centres filled with colonial Portuguese heritage buildings. The two centres are so close that you can explore the Old Towns of both Olinda and Recife in a couple of days.
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Seixas Natural Pools in João Pessoa
We stepped off the clunky catamaran and into the pristine, turquoise water of the coral rimmed natural pool. Seixas Natural Pools are just off the coast from the busy city of João Pessoa, but the peaceful environment makes them feel as if they were worlds away.
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Pipa – Brazil’s Perfect Beach Town
For a country that has a long coast filled with picturesque beaches and charming towns, how does one beach town stand out from all of the others? What ever the recipe is, Pipa has perfected it. Not only is it a laidback, adorable town, but it sits on the edge of some of the most…
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Brazil’s City Beaches – Fortaleza & Natal
The northeastern coast of Brazil is a long, sandy shoreline with quiet beach towns tucked in between large modern cities. We travelled along the coast destined for these smaller towns and found ourselves spending a few days in the cosmopolitan cities in between. The cities ended up being much nicer than we anticipated and found…
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The Winds of Jericoacoara & Atin
Two former fishing villages on the northern Brazilian coast are redefining themselves. Jericoacoara and Atins were both small, forgotten villages set along a sand dune covered coastline. Consistent, prevailing trade-winds have made these spots very popular with wind-sport enthusiasts, changing them from sleepy fishing villages to popular beach towns.
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Unparalled Beauty Of Lençóis Maranhenses
Soft curvy sand dunes extend into the horizon for as far as your eyes can see. Picture perfect lagoons fill in the space between each ridge. This marvel of nature is almost more than your mind can comprehend and you wonder if you’re dreaming. The unparallel beauty of Lençóis Maranhenses will remain in your memory…
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Colonial Buildings of São Luis
Walking up and down the cobblestone streets of São Luis’ historical district is like stepping back in time. Beautiful 17th and 18th century Portuguese colonial buildings line the hilly streets. Located on an elevated prominence between two rivers, this Old Town has a unique and wonderful setting.
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Belém – The City of Mango Trees
It was night when our ferry approached the port city of Belém. Bright lights along the riverbank illuminated the towers of a church as well as historic buildings and a lively market. It made us excited to explore this city in the daylight.
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Idyllic Beaches Of Alter do Chão
A ribbon of white sand reaches out into the bend of a slow-moving river. A small jungle-covered hill rises above giving it a lush background. Set in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, this idyllic river beach in Alter do Chão is very different from the rest of the Amazon and was exactly what we…
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A Slow Ferry Down The Amazon
Taking a ferry on the Amazon River is considered an authentic Brazilian experience. Nowhere else are long-distance ferries such an integral part of life. With no roads cutting through the thick jungle and insane seasonal flooding, boats are not just the main source of transportation, in many areas they are the only mode of transportation.
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The Wonders Of Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest
At the mere mention of the Amazon Rainforest our minds conjure up exotic scenes. Images come to mind of an untamed river cutting its way through a dense jungle filled with strange plants and animals. Like many others we wanted to explore this mysterious part of the world to see these images in person.
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Manaus, Gateway to the Amazon in Brazil
If you’re planning to visit Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest you’ll most likely travel through the city of Manaus. As you’re about to learn there’s more to do in this city than just arrange your Amazon trip. Plan to spend an extra day or two on either side of your Amazon adventure to explore this interesting city.
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Waterfalls in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil
Tucked away in the western state of Mato Grosso is a landscape where bright red cliffs dramatically mark the edge of a large plateau. A waterfall drops straight down from the top of the cliffs into a lush forest below.
