Brazil Travel Guide

Brazil in December

Cristina — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:48 +0000

December falls during summer in Brazil and it also means it’s the high season. Complete with Christmas and New Year’s festivities, this time of year is excellent for getting a tan and enjoying the outdoors. But the temperatures are also high so plan your day accordingly. Weather in Brazil in December December falls during the [...]

Brazil in August

Cristina — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:17 +0000

August is one of the cheaper months to visit Brazil. It falls during the dry season and although, in some parts, the temperatures get high, it’s not humid. You can easily plan to get a tan in Rio de Janeiro (but the water can be quite cold) or enjoy some days of sightseeing in Sao [...]

Brazil in July

Cristina — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:59 +0000

July falls during winter in Brazil but that doesn’t mean you’ll have to brace for low temperatures – unless you want to hit the ski resorts. Rio de Janeiro is still excellent for soaking up the sun and Sao Paulo offers lovely sightseeing weather. Weather in Brazil in July July is the coldest month in [...]

Getting from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty

Cristina — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:40 +0000

Paraty, also known as Parati, is a costal historic town in Brazil. Settled by the Portuguese in 1667, the city still keeps its old charm, with the cobbled stone streets and old churches. However, it is also an incredible destination for nature lovers, offering lovely waterfalls and forests. Quick summary The cheapest option to travel [...]

US Embassy & Consulates in Brazil

Cristina — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:34:10 +0000

When a U.S. citizen needs the service of the Embassy or Consulates in Brazil, thinks usually go the wrong way. Assistance is provided for U.S. citizens living in Brazil, traveling or transiting the country and include: help if a U.S. citizen is arrested, is missing, is victim of a crime , dies, becomes ill , [...]

Things to do in Sao Paulo

Cristina — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:00:54 +0000

Sao Paulo is not only Brazil’s largest city, but also the largest city in South America and the southern hemisphere. It is part of one of the five largest metropolitan areas in the world. The city is a major cultural center, with predominant Italian, Portuguese and African background. Sao Paulo is known for its varied [...]

Hotels near the Iguazu Falls

Cristina — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:00:44 +0000

Iguazu Falls is a spectacular waterfall which separates Brazil from Argentina. It can be reached from either side and to fully experience the magic of the falls, you should definitely see it from both sides. If you want to stay on the Brazilian side of the falls, you can fly into Foz do Iguaçu International [...]

Hotels near Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Cristina — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:29:52 +0000

Copacabana is a borough in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro , known for its Promenade, beach, shops and restaurants. Copacabana Beach is 4 km long and stretches from Posto 2 (lifeguard watchtower 2) to Posto 6 , along the coastline in Rio de Janeiro. At each end there are historic forts , one [...]

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Cristina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:56:58 +0000

Located on the South Atlantic coast, Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. It is known for its beaches, spectacular landscape, Christ the Redeemer and Carnival . A vacation in Rio de Janeiro is not complete without soaking up the sun, dancing and experiencing the night life. But aside from those, Rio [...]

Adding Rio de Janeiro to Your RTW Trip

aseper — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:59:37 +0000

Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the world for longer than the one or two weeks of vacation that you typically get per year? Have you read the blogs and articles of others who have lived out their dreams of traveling the world? Have you wondered what it takes to make a lifestyle change [...]