Brazilian Vacation Destinations

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

Brazil (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

by: Oliver Marshall, Dilwyn Jenkins

Amazon Price: $19.80 (as of 12/04/2009)

Brazil (Country Guide)

by: Regis St. Louis, Kevin Raub, Gregor Clark, John Noble, Gary Chandler, Robert Landon, Mara Vorhees

Amazon Price: $17.81 (as of 12/04/2009)

Insight Guide Brazil (Discovery Channel)

by: Jane Ladle

Amazon Price: $17.21 (as of 12/04/2009)

Brazil: The Rough Guide, Third Edition (Rough Guide Brazil)

by: David Cleary, Dilwyn Jenkins, Oliver Marshall

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Brasil (Country Guide)

by: Regis St Louis

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Map of Brazil

Map of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Iguacu and Manaus

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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

Time Out Rio de Janeiro (Time Out Guides)

by: Editors of Time Out

Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 12/04/2009)

Rio de Janeiro and environs;: Travellers' guide, (The Brazilian green guides)

by: Angelo Orazi

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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

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Foz De Iguacu (Iguazu Falls)

Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/04/2009)

Iguacu Falls from the Brazilian Side of the Border, Brazil Collections Framed Photographic Poster Print by John Maier Jr., 33x45

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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

I have written a review of the best digital SLR and digital compact cameras:

digital SLR cameras

digital compact cameras

Nikon Coolpix L20 10MP Digital Camera with 3.6 Optical Zoom and 3 inch LCD (Deep Red)

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Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Green)

Amazon Price: $129.00 (as of 12/04/2009)

Fujifilm FinePix J28 10.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Sony LCS-CST General Purpose Soft Carrying Case for Slim Cybershot Digital Cameras

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/04/2009)

Nikon Coolpix L20 10MP Digital Camera with 3.6 Optical Zoom and 3 inch LCD (Navy Blue)

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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

My Other Travel Articles

Wildlife and Nature:

Borneo Jungle Adventure
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The Amazon Jungle Experience (Brazil)
USA National Parks in an RV
Canada. Vancouver and the Rockies
The Rocky Mountaineer Train Journey
The Apes of Gibraltar
Indian Tiger Safari
Komodo Dragons in Indonesia
Iguacu Waterfalls in Brazil
The Inca Trail in Peru

City Vacations:

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Rio de Janeiro
Salavador, The Carnival City in Brazil
Marrakech, Morocco
Maharajas' Palace Hotels in India
The Pyramids of Mexico

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nightbear nightbear May 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm

Another wonderful lens. I love the beautiful photos. Not so much the fish with teeth. oooohhhh Scary

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RickyRobi RickyRobi May 10, 2009 @ 3:47 pm | in reply to Tipi

I was just having that same thought when I ready your reply. LOL!

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jaye3000 jaye3000 May 4, 2009 @ 5:21 pm | in reply to JaguarJulie

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 oneskms May 4, 2009 @ 10:59 am

I like how you have other lenses complimenting this one and boy you sure have travelled

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Tipi Tipi Jan 17, 2009 @ 1:54 pm

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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