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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

Travelling the Amazon River by passenger boat is a common and cost-effective way to move between cities in northern Brazil. The boat from Manaus to Santarem , which continues on to Belem , is one of the busiest and most accessible routes. The distance between Manaus and Santarém is about 740 kilometres along the Amazon River. The scheduled travel time by boat is 32 hours. However, river traffic, weather conditions, police checks, and mechanical issues often cause delays. So

Brazil covers more than 8.5 million square kilometres, making it the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world....

Visiting Boipeba is a must for travellers looking to experience one of Brazil’s most pristine island destinations, located in the state...

Visiting Morro de São Paulo is a popular choice for travellers wanting to experience one of Brazil’s most well-known island...

Itacare , a small beach town located in the state of Bahia, Brazil, is known for having some of the best beaches in Brazil. The beaches...

You’ll start at the jaw-dropping Iguaçu Falls , swim in crystal-clear island waters at one of the best beaches in Brazil Ilha Grande ,...

If you're visiting Itacaré and looking for a unique, off-the-beaten-path adventure, the Cachoeira do Cleandro ( Cleandro Waterfall) boat...

Tucked between the Atlantic Rainforest and the turquoise waters of Bahia’s Cacao Coast, Itacaré  is a laid-back surf town that's become a...

The Parintins Folklore Festival (Festival Folclórico de Parintins), also known as the Boi-Bumbá Festival, is one of Brazil’s most unique...

Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world by both area and population, offers an incredible...

From thundering waterfalls and island beaches to colonial towns, samba rhythms, and jungle hikes—this three-week itinerary is your deep...

When I signed up for a snorkeling trip to Rio do Fogo, near Natal in the north of Brazil, I imagined tranquil waters, vibrant coral...

Visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina is a bucket-list experience for travelers seeking to witness one of the world’s most...

Nestled off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro , Ilha Grande is a paradise for nature lovers, hikers, and those who just need a...