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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

São Paulo is one of the largest cities in the world and is often associated with concrete, traffic, and a focus on food and nightlife. But that only reflects the urban experience, and fails to acknowledge how quickly the landscape changes when you leave the city center. Within a couple hours, the city opens into protected Atlantic Forest, mountain ranges, and beautiful stretches of coastline that remain relatively undeveloped. This contrast is what makes day trips from São P

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...

Brazil is a vast country with a wide variety of landscapes that make it a compelling destination for travellers who enjoy active...

Chapada Diamantina National Park , located in the heart of Bahia, Brazil, is a paradise for nature lovers, hikers, and adventure seekers....