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Florianópolis hostels worth booking for solo travellers

Long flights from Sydney or Melbourne land most Australians in São Paulo or Rio, then it's a short hop south to Santa Catarina. Florianópolis, or "Floripa",…

Gruta do Lago Azul in Bonito: a snorkeler's complete guide

Deep inside a limestone hill in the rural municipality of Bonito, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, lies one of the most photographed subterranean lakes in…

to attend a samba school rehearsal in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro's samba schools are the heartbeat of Brazilian Carnival, and their weekly rehearsals offer visitors a glimpse into the artistry, community…

Manaus and the Legacy of the Amazon Rubber Boom

Tucked deep in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, Manaus is a city where rainforest and urban life meet in dramatic fashion. Once a sleepy riverside…

Fishing the Amazon River Basin: premier angling destinations

The Amazon River Basin spans more than seven million square kilometres of rivers, floodplains and rainforest, making it the largest freshwater system on Earth.…

A guide to the Indigenous tribes of the Xingu Indigenous Park

The Xingu Indigenous Park covers more than 27,000 square kilometres of Amazonian rainforest and cerrado in the northern state of Mato Grosso. Sixteen ethnic…

How to Rent a Car and Drive in Brazil

Renting a car can make a Brazilian holiday more flexible, especially when travelling between beach towns, national parks and smaller cultural destinations. It…

Quiet Charms of Olinda's Historic Centre Beyond Carnival

The pastel-coloured hills of Pernambuco hold a rhythm that most visitors never hear. When the frevo brass bands pack away their trumpets and the marathon…

Diving the Coral Coast of Pernambuco: Brazil's Hidden Reef Gem

The Coral Coast of Pernambuco stretches for more than 130 kilometres along Brazil's northeast, where coconut palms lean over white sand and a living reef…

A Guide to the Orquidário Municipal in Santos

The Orquidário Municipal in Santos is a peaceful urban attraction where orchids, native trees, birds and small animals create a green contrast to the city’s…