Brazil Travel Guide
The definitive Brazil travel guide with expert tips, advice and ideas on planning a trip to Brazil for the most rewarding of Brazil vacations.
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Best Places To Visit In The Pantanal To See Wildlife
One of the largest, most pristine, and most biologically vibrant wetlands in the world, the Pantanal offers South America’s all-around best wildlife-viewing opportunities. The “Kingdom of Waters,” as it’s sometimes called, easily […]
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5 Best Places To Visit The Amazon Jungle To See Wildlife
One simply runs out of superlatives describing the rainforest of the Amazon Basin (the so-called “Amazon jungle” of popular conception). About the size of the conterminous United States, this biggest river basin […]
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Luxury Amazon Rainforest Hotels: Where To Stay In The Amazon
The Amazon Rainforest is by far one of the most mysterious and exciting locales to visit in all of South America. Teeming with abundant wildlife, exotic trees and plants, and even indigenous […]
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11 Tourist Attractions In The Amazon Rainforest You Must See
When it comes to untouched nature in a wildlife-rich environment, the Amazon Rainforest is one of the last places on earth to explore. Even hearing the word Amazon conjures up images of […]
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Pantanal Honeymoon | Lodges & Itinerary Ideas For Lovers
Are you looking for a honeymoon destination full of romance and adventure at the same time? Perhaps one in a remote location in a South American country full of different landscapes and […]
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Pantanal Family Travel: Top 7 Things To Do With Kids
If you’re looking for a new destination for your family vacation this year, why not consider one of the most remote and naturally unique regions in all of South America? The Pantanal […]
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Where To Stay In The Pantanal
While exploring the Pantanal wetlands region in Brazil, where you lay your head at night is an important decision to make. While you may worry your options are limited, consider that several […]
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5 Amazing Attractions You Must See In The Pantanal
If you’re looking for a South American adventure unlike any other and a location not teeming with crowds, then head to the Pantanal region of Brazil. Tucked within the western part of […]
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Brazil Vs Argentina: Which Side Of The Iguazu Falls Is Best?
Brazil vs Argentina, it’s a long-standing battle. The two countries compete in regards to almost everything: from their football teams to their natural wonders, from their tourist attractions to their barbeques, to […]
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South America Honeymoon: Dream Destinations & Inspiration
South America presents an unrivaled combination of adventure and indulgence. With everything from romantic candlelit dinners under the stars to remote jungle trails; exciting cities to enchanting colonial towns; far-flung islands to […]
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Best Food In South America? 12 Must-Try Specialty Dishes
One of the strongest arguments in favor of vacationing in South America is to have the chance at sampling its fascinating specialty dishes high in colors and flavors. The cuisine has numerous […]
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Top 10 South America Tourist Attractions You Have To See
South America is a continent of contrasting landscapes, featuring the highest, the driest, the largest, the deepest, the rarest, and more… If planning a vacation to South America, below please find our […]
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Traveling To Brazil With Kids: Top Tips & Things To Do
Brazil is a great place to take the kids on vacation. It’s a very child-friendly nation where you can be confident your little ones will be well looked after. Besides the fact […]
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Traditional Brazilian Food: 12 Famous Dishes You Must Try
Traditional Brazilian food is delicious, colorful, diverse, and exciting. Because Brazil is such a melting pot of colors and customs, its cuisine varies from one region to another, reflecting the country’s diverse […]
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Top 10 Brazil Tourist Attractions You Have To See
The largest country in South America, Brazil occupies almost half the continent. Nearly all of it is in the Southern Hemisphere, and much of it is tropical, with vast stretches of rainforest […]
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7 Best Hotels In Brazil
Villa Amazonia Boutique Hotel, Manaus Manaus is the main gateway to adventures in the Brazilian Amazon. The old historical center is a living testimony to a bygone age when the city was […]
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The 20 Best Things To Do In Brazil
Many people just can’t grasp the immense size, and the huge number of alluring Brazilian vacation destinations to choose from. In fact, you’ll discover more than enough to keep you occupied for […]
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14 Best Places To Visit In Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America, dominating the central and eastern portions of the continent. From the massive and legendary Amazon Rainforest in the north to the jaw-dropping tropical beaches […]
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Iguazu Falls With Kids: The Family-Friendly Falls Guide
Ready to experience the most expansive waterfalls on the planet, consisting of 275 different ones cascading down the shared border of Brazil and Argentina? Then get ready for Iguazu Falls, a site […]
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Carnival In Brazil: When, Where & How To Celebrate
Every year for a week in February, Brazil is taken over by the wild, exuberant and pulsing display that is Carnival. Meant to celebrate the beginning of Catholic Lent, it’s perhaps most well-known […]
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Where Is the Pantanal? Location & How To Get There
Spanning more than 42 million acres across three countries, the Pantanal is the largest tropical wetland in the world and one of its foremost wildlife hotspots. But where is located, and how […]
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Best Time Of Year To See Jaguars In Pantanal
The Pantanal in Brazil is renowned for its spectacular wildlife sightings. A mecca for both birders and herpetologists alike, the world’s largest wetland is perhaps only more popular with those adventure travelers […]
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When Is The Best Time To Visit The Pantanal?
Stretching across over 72,500 square miles of Brazil is the Pantanal region. Unlike the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil’s other wildlife hub, the Pantanal hasn’t had much by way of international publicity. In fact, […]
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Pantanal Wildlife: Jaguars To Jabirus
Covering over 81,000 square miles across Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, the Pantanal Region is as vast as it is fascinating. Overflowing with birds, vibrant vegetation, and exotic animals lurking in the marshes, […]
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The Meeting of the Waters In Manaus, Brazil
A vacation in South America will be full of wonder and amazement. From the snow-capped peaks of the mighty mountain ranges to the coral reefs that decorate the oceans – there is […]
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Eating Kosher In The Brazilian Amazon
Any person who eats kosher will be aware of the potential difficulties involved in maintaining the practice when traveling, especially if it involves international trips to remote and exotic locations, like the […]
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Top 10 Amazon Jungle Lodges Manaus
Most Brazil Amazon Rainforest lodges are located around Manaus, the gateway city to the Amazon and capital of the Amazonas state in the north of the country. A jungle lodge experience is […]
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7 Best Places To Honeymoon In Brazil
Nothing says “romance” quite like honeymooning in Brazil. From the sizzling beaches and sensual samba of Rio de Janeiro to the exotic rainforests of the Amazon, South America’s largest country has the […]
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Top 5 Tourist Attractions In Guayaquil, Ecuador
The largest and most populous city in Ecuador, Guayaquil is best known by travelers as the tour gateway to the Galapagos. Whether you’re traveling through on your way to the islands or […]
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A Guide To The Anavilhanas Archipelago
One of the most unique environments on earth, the Anavilhanas Archipelago is a complex of over 400 islands in the middle of the Amazon in Brazil. Described by some as a “flooded […]
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Iguazu Falls Travel Tips: 15 Things To Know Before You Go
Iguazu Falls are an incredible sight to see right on the border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Watch as 450,000 cubic feet of water rush over the edge every second, and hundreds […]
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10 Best Rio de Janeiro Tourist Attractions
Any vacation to Brazil should include a visit to the seaside Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, known for its love of soccer, samba, and beautiful beaches. This exuberant city is welcoming […]
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How to get to Iguazu Falls
The spectacular waterfalls of the Iguazu River are located in the Iguazu National Park on the border of Argentina and Brazil, providing visitors with a considerable conundrum as to how to get […]
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How To Get To Santarém, Brazil
The beautiful port town Santarém in the Para region of Brazil, it is located where the Amazon River meets the Rio Tapajos. Santarém is a great town to start your Amazon river […]
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When Is The Best Time To Visit The Amazon Rainforest In Brazil?
The Brazilian Amazon is the largest area of the Amazon Rainforest – with almost 60% of the entire Rainforest in Brazil. You can access this part of the Amazon by traveling to […]
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Where To Stay In Manaus: The Best Hotels
The Amazonas state capital city of Manaus is a great starting point for exploring the Brazilian Amazon. It’s also a destination in itself, as Manaus has plenty to do, and can easily […]
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Best Time Of Year To Visit Manaus, Brazil
Manaus, in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, is a great city from which you can explore the Amazon Rainforest, the biggest tropical forest on Earth. Understanding the Manaus climate may help […]
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How To Get To Manaus (… And Around The City)
The vast country of Brazil contains over half of the entire Amazon rainforest. So if you love adventure, Brazil’s Amazon city, Manaus – the capital of the Brazilian State of Amazonas – […]
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10 Fun Things To Do In Manaus, Brazil
If you are traveling to the Brazilian Amazon, chances are you will be heading to Manaus, the gateway to this remarkable rainforest realm. As some inspiration for your itinerary, here are 10 […]
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Manaus Opera House & Festival Amazonas de Ópera
A highlight to any vacation to Brazil is the Amazon, and Manaus is the undisputed gateway and home to a unique historical gem, the Teatro Amazonas. With music and theater performances from […]
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10 Incredible Iguazu Falls Facts
The Iguazú Falls are one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural sights, with visitors spellbound by its vast scale, thunderous sound, and soaking spray. Nestled between two national parks and the countries […]
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A Bird’s-Eye View Of The Amazon From Above By Floatplane
We at Rainforest Cruises have often wondered why you are given life jackets on a plane and not parachutes? It’s not as if you are given a parachute on any of our Amazon […]
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Manaus, Brazil: A Short History
Manaus is the capital of the Amazonas state in Brazil, and is a popular ecotourism destination. Almost 50% of the Amazon River’s population lives in the city, making it the primary cultural […]
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