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Rio de Janeiro itself a city full of things to do. Nevertheless, if you live in Rio or are visiting for a longer trip, you may start itching for a weekend getaway. Like Rio itself, the surrounding area has countless opportunities for adventure, from mountain ranges to beaches, to delightful historic towns. Along the coast, areas like Região dos Lagos and Ilha Grande are perfect for boat trips, snorkelling, and beach hopping. Inland, mountain regions such as Visconde de Mauá a

Just like the city of Rio de Janeiro itself, the surrounding state is diverse and full of exciting things to see and do. If you are looking for a day trip to take a break from the city, there is really something for everyone. If you feel like an active trip, you can can spend the day hiking to waterfalls and swimming in freshwater pools in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, take a tandem hang gliding flight from Pedra Bonita and land on the beach, or go surfing in Saquarema. If

Standing in front of Iguazu Falls is a humbling experience. The sound carries before you see it, and the system of waterfalls stretches far beyond your line of sight. It is one of the most visited natural sites in South America, and for many travellers, a highlight of their trip to Brazil and Argentina. But do you need to take a tour guide to visit the falls? The short answer is no - you do not need a tour guide to visit Iguazu Falls, neither in Brazil nor Argentina , but in

The Brazilian Amazon is not a single destination but a vast region the size of a continent, stitched together by an immense network of rivers. Travelling here means entering a world where water is the main road, the main food source and the main link between communities. Instead of highways you move along waterways, passing floating houses, river islands, dense forest and open sandbanks. The experience is as much about the journey as the places themselves. Three cities serve

Brazil is home to some of the most impressive waterfalls in the world, ranging from the iconic Iguazu Falls , to remote Amazonian...

Visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina is a bucket-list experience for travelers seeking to witness one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders, sitting on the border between Brazil and Argentina. This massive waterfall system consists of approximately 275 individual falls, stretching over 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) wide, and plunging into the Iguazu River. The Brazilian side, located in the southern state of Parana, offers panoramic views of the falls, while t