4 Reasons to Visit Paraty on Your Trip to Brazil
An enchanting village, surrounded by stunning mountains and beautiful beaches: if you’re planning a trip to Rio, we highly recommend you take a few days away from the hectic times in the state capital and enjoy Paraty’s laid back atmosphere! From the charming cobblestone streets of its historic center, to dreamy secluded beaches, here’s why […]
1 Day in Ouro Preto
Located just outside Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto is, alongside Inhotim, one of Minas Gerais’ main attractions. The city is essentially an open-air museum, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, due to it’s tremendous importance in Brazil’s colonial history. Walking through its steep cobblestone streets is like taking a trip to the […]
Best Cheap Places to Stay in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a top destination choice for many people and luckily, it’s home to an array of accommodation for all types of travelers. Whether you’re looking for a luxury resort, a Couchsurfing experience, or a rental apartment, the city has it all! If you’re traveling on a budget to Brazil, especially Rio de […]
What to do in Rio de Janeiro: 5 experiences most tourists don’t know about
From learning how to make an authentic caipirinha with a Brazilian chef, to enjoying a stand-up paddle tour during the sunset at the beach: here’s a list for those who want to dig a little deeper into unique experiences in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro! Cook Brazilian dishes […]
Guide to the Lençóis Maranhenses
Some of the most breathtaking natural settings you’ll find in Brazil, possibly even in the world, can be found in one national park, on the eastern coast of the state of Maranhão, in Brazil. This would be, the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. These sand dunes separated by brilliant, crystal clear rain water lakes, which you […]
7 Charming (and Affordable!) Small Hotels in Big Brazilian Cities
Who says you need to spend a lot of money and stay in a big chain hotel, when visiting some of Brazil’s most bustling large cities? We’ve put together a list of hotels we and our clients love to stay in when they travel to Brazil! Here are the 7 most charming (and cheap!) hotels […]
8 Essential Tips for Solo Female Travelers
Traveling alone is an adventure into self-discovery: there’s nothing like being alone in an unfamiliar place, to learn more about yourself, and enjoy everything the place has to offer. However, when you’re a woman, there are many doubts and fears about traveling on your own – and rightfully so. Recently, we’ve been partnering more and […]
Work + Play: What to Do Beyond Business in Brasília
On paper, business trips seem very glamorous. Who wouldn’t like to be paid to go to a new place and escape the office routine? However, sometimes there’s just too much work and we end up not being able to enjoy the destination beyond the (hopefully delicious) hotel breakfast. With a bit of luck and planning, […]
10 Vegan Restaurants in Brazil
Until very recently, vegan restaurant options in Brazil were very limited, and people who choose this lifestyle – or those who just enjoy vegan food – didn’t have many options of places to eat out. Today, things have changed quite a bit, and vegan restaurants are much easier to find, especially in major Brazilian cities. […]
Favela Tours in Brazil: 5 Tips for Responsible Slum Tourism
Many of our clients who visit Brazil, and especially those who visit Rio de Janeiro, ask us about Favela Tours. These are tours that take travelers into the slums or shantytowns in the city. They’ve traditionally been considered violent places, centers for drug trafficking, and where the very poor of large cities live. And this […]