Brazilian Vacation Destinations
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Brazilian Vacations: Carnivals, Waterfalls, Jungles, Food and Culture
Brazil is a huge country with a wide variety of things to do for a tourist, from city breaks in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro to the beautiful waterfalls at Iguacu and for the more adventurous traveler, the jungle near the Amazon and Rio Negro rivers and Manaus.
I have written four separate articles about these diverse locations: travel tips, advice, recommendations and places to stay in Brazil. Please follow the links below...
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Table of Contents: Brazil
- Guide Books
- Map of Brazil
- Brazilian Photo Gallery
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Rio Guides
- Iguacu Waterfalls, Brazil and Argentina
- Iguacu, Brazil, Argentina Travel Guides
- Iguacu Photo Gallery
- The Amazon Jungle Experience: Rio Negro
- Photographic Equipment
- Brazil Stuff from CafePress
- Salavador, The Carnival City in Brazil
- My Other Travel Articles
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Guide Books
Map of Brazil
Map of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Iguacu and Manaus
Brazilian Photo Gallery
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"The Most Beautiful City in the World"

Where better to start a vacation in Brazil?
The self proclaimed "Most Beautiful City in the World" is also a useful travel hub with a major airport and regular flights. Rio is one of the most striking cities in the world with the incredible natural beauty of the vertical rocky hills and the coastline and of course the huge statue of Jesus Christ on standing high up above the city.
Here is my full review and travel tips for this wonderful city:
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Guides
Iguacu Waterfalls, Brazil and Argentina

Possibly the most beautiful waterfalls in the world; 275 of them, in a crescent between Argentina and Brazil. They are mostly in Argentina, but the best views are on the Brazilian side. There are plenty of things to do in this romantic location. An ideal spot for a honeymoon or a short stay on a more comprehensive tour of Brazil or Argentina. There are boat trips next to the falls at the bottom, paths to walk along at the top, a small bird park and a few hotels including Hotel Tropical Das Cataratas which is right next to the falls on the Brazilian side.
Read my full article about this excellent romantic vacation destination here:
Iguacu Waterfalls in Brazil
Iguacu, Brazil, Argentina Travel Guides
Iguacu Photo Gallery
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The Amazon Jungle Experience: Rio Negro

For the more adventurous traveler go and stay in the Amazon jungle near Manaus in northern Brazil, on the banks of the Rio Negro. It is possible to stay in a floating hotel (a "floatel") in the Jungle, or at Manaus "The Paris of the Tropics" which is just a short boat trip from small villages on the banks of the Amazon. My preference is the jungle option, but many may prefer to the return to Manaus each evening to recover from a hard days pirana fishing, caiman (alligator) spotting or shopping at the small craft shops in some of the villages.
See my full article, photographs and recommendations of places to stay and things to do, here:
The Amazon Jungle Experience
Photographic Equipment
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Brazil Stuff from CafePress
Salavador, The Carnival City in Brazil

The Carnival City.
Salvador is the city Brazilians go to for carnival. Culturally and historically interesting and an excellent tourist friendly location, with the wonderful mix of African and European influences in both cuisine and music. A vibrant place to stay for a few days.
Please read my full article with travel recommendations and see my photographs here:
Salavador, The Carnival City in Brazil
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Iguacu Waterfalls in Brazil
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Salavador, The Carnival City in Brazil
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SayGuddaycom
Jan 20, 2012 @ 2:49 pm | delete
- Another place I've always wanted to visit
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sukkran Jan 18, 2012 @ 11:16 am | delete
- very informative travel guide. Now, at least I have some Idea what brazil is like. thank you very much
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sarahrk
Dec 9, 2011 @ 5:25 pm | delete
- I absolutely loved visiting Rio and would go back in a heartbeat
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margproperties
Nov 4, 2011 @ 1:55 am | delete
- The three thing I very much impressed with Brazil is Rio de Janeiro, Brazil volley ball team (both men and women) and their football team.And thank you AndyPo for your impressive lens.
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anusk1313
Sep 30, 2011 @ 4:17 pm | delete
- You have beautiful lens ...and I can see that you visit many places ...
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Apr 25, 2011 @ 2:14 am | delete
- Brazilian Vacation Destinations - A great lens about vacation.Thanks for the awesome info.Florida villas
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Nov 2, 2010 @ 2:06 pm | delete
- Wow, I didn't know you could get that repeat thing for the Zazzle, how do you do that? Great!
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poddys Jul 2, 2010 @ 3:36 pm | delete
- Wish I could go back to Brazil. I enjoyed Rio, but Iguassu was amazing.
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JaguarJulie Apr 20, 2010 @ 9:45 am | delete
- I have just GOT to have a Brazilian vacation -- sooner rather than later.
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Apr 1, 2010 @ 1:05 pm | delete
- This lens is awesome. I love it. I am going to tell my editors on my Thai News website to write something about this lens and probably feature it.
I will comment here again once we do.
Great Work
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Jan 31, 2010 @ 7:33 pm | delete
- I want to visit Brazil! I liked this lens 5* and favorited. Enjoyed the read.
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nightbear
May 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm | delete
- Another wonderful lens. I love the beautiful photos. Not so much the fish with teeth. oooohhhh Scary
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RickyRobi May 10, 2009 @ 3:47 pm | in reply to Tipi | delete
- I was just having that same thought when I ready your reply. LOL!
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jaye3000
May 4, 2009 @ 5:21 pm | in reply to JaguarJulie | delete
- LOL Me too! I'd let Roger sit and look at bikinis all day if he'd just take me there! ;) Maybe we should just go together lol
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oneskms
May 4, 2009 @ 10:59 am | delete
- I like how you have other lenses complimenting this one and boy you sure have travelled
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Tipi
Jan 17, 2009 @ 1:54 pm | delete
- Hey, AndyPo! A Brazilian vacation, too? You have quite the life-style my friend. what would the two of you think about packing me in a big cargo box? - Have a good day.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Jan 13, 2009 @ 3:53 pm | delete
- I keep having to add places to my someday list.
Great lens
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JaguarJulie Jan 13, 2009 @ 11:05 am | delete
- Ah, now Brazil is one place I'd surely love to visit in South America -- hubby has been there and particularly liked the girls in bikinis. Hmmm.
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KimGiancaterino Nov 10, 2008 @ 1:47 pm | delete
- Welcome to All Things Travel.
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anthropos
Oct 27, 2008 @ 8:23 pm | delete
- Thanks for joining "Anything and Everything Travel" Group. We look forward to seeing your other travel related lenses in our group. Keep up the good work. For a categorized list of my travel lenses and other lenses see my Lensography..
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