Iguazu Falls were on top of our bucket list of things to do in South America, and we visited both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the Iguazu Waterfalls which are simply breathtaking.
Iguazu Falls: the Argentinian side
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1 month in Brazil: our detailed itinerary…
From mid-September to mi-October 2018 we had the chance to explore a bit of this beautiful country: Brazil! We went from Sao Paulo, in the South, up to Jericoacoara in the North.
Iguaçu Falls: the Brazilian side
Like for many other people, Iguaçu Falls were on top of our bucket list of things to do in South America! And after having seen them, we completely understand why there are considered one of…
Ceará: the land of wind
Ceará is a state in the North East region of Brazil. We managed to rent a car which opened up the possibility explore the state by driving about half of its 600km of sandy coastline and inimaginable beaches
A brief passage by Recife and Olinda
In 1982, UNESCO added Olinda to the list of Historical and Cultural Patrimony of Humanity. The reason being that many historical monuments have been luckily preserved in Olinda…
Salvador de Bahia: a dark history under pastel colors
The complete name of Salvador is: São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos (translated as Saint Savior from the Bay of All Saints). Why? Because Amerigo Vespucci.
Chapada Diamantina: trekking in the Vale do Pati
The Vale do Pati is a protected area within the Chapada Diamantina National Park. Inhabited by only 13 families, it is a beautiful place of preserved nature. The only access is by foot…
Chapada Diamantina: Lencois and surroundings
Chapada Diamantina is a region in the center of Bahia State in Brazil. Its name literally translate as the Diamond Plateau. Indeed this area is composed mainly of …
5 days in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro has so much to offer that knowing where to start can be overwhelming! We didn’t have time to do everything we would have liked to do but we really enjoyed it. Rio de Janeiro is amazing!
Walking through Rio de Janeiro: the center and Santa Teresa
The old center of Rio de Janeiro is different from the beach district of Ipanema and Copacabana, where the streets are filled with merchants and businessmen alike.
Paradisiac beaches in Trindade
Trindade is a small town about 25km South from Paraty and it is the perfect hang-out spot for a day. Amazing beaches are aligned one after another …
Paraty and the beautiful Costa Verde
Paraty is a highly advisable stop on the way. It’s about 6 hours from Sao Paulo, 4 hours from Rio de Janeiro. But most importantly: it is a very very beautiful little city.
Under the wind in Cananeia and Ilha Comprida
Cananeia is the southernmost city in the state of Sao Paulo, on an island between the mainland and a bigger island: Ilha Comprida.
2 days in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, the city of contrasts! We were lucky enough to meet some friends in Sao Paulo who took the time to advise us and show us around. Best guides ever!
Sao Paulo, the big city of all contrasts
Sao Paulo is the New-York of South America. With 13 million inhabitants (!), 22 million (!!) if you include the metropolitan area, it is the largest city in South America.