Visiting the Botanical Gardens in Rio Idyllic and serene among the commotion of Rio de Janeiro, the tranquil botanical gardens – or Jardim Botanico – is an ideal place to gaze at tropical flora. The extensive UNESCO biosphere reserve is home to over 6,000 species of plants, including 900 species of palm trees and 2,000 […]
Hit the Beaches of Rio de Janeiro Ipanema and Copacabana are the two largest and most famous beaches in Rio that have long lured tourists into their soft white sand. Numbered posts run up and down both beaches and display a division between the wealthier beachgoers that tan their perfect bodies and Favela kids showing off […]
Take the Cable Car up Sugarloaf Mountain Seen from the 1300 foot tall (396m) peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, that rises from where Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Rio is indeed a Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City). The view is sensational at any time of day but if you can stick around until sunset or have […]
Carnival season in South America is just around the corner and with the party atmosphere running from late January to early March. There’s no better way to celebrate the start of the new year than by attending Carnival in South America. It’s the only way to make the most of the warm summer months in […]
Colombia’s Incredible Carnival in Barranquilla Outside of Brazil, there is really only one place that should be on your Carnival-radar…the Barranquilla Carnival in Colombia! Situated on Colombia’s Caribbean coastline, Barranquilla offers a paradisiacal Carnival experience and an unrivaled peek into Colombia’s Caribbean culture and traditions. You may be surprised to hear that the second largest […]
Brazil’s Popular Carnival in Ouro Preto Located a 5.5 hour drive north of Rio de Janeiro is the UNESCO Historic Town of Ouro Preto in the region of Minas Gerais. This is one of the fastest growing Carnival celebrations in Brazil with more and more travelers soaking up the beauty of this town before enjoying the […]
Salvador de Bahia Carnival Celebrations Salvador de Bahia in northern Brazil is the heart of the country’s Afro-Brazilian culture and there is no getting away from the African infusion and influence that is so deeply ingrained in Brazilian culture. Carnival has adopted these samba rhythms, extravagant costumes and breath-taking parades. Along with the Carnival celebrations in Rio de […]
Rio Carnival: The Greatest Show on Earth The Rio Carnival is without a doubt the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ with more than 2 million people on any one day celebrating this extravagant and colorful party. With the official celebrations lasting for 5 days but the build up and after party lasting for the best part […]
Buenos Aires: Summertime Christmas Experience With average temperatures reaching 80.6°F during the Holiday Season in Buenos Aires you’ll be sure to see Santa Claus in more casual attire such as red sandals, shorts and t-shirt. Spending Christmas with the warm sun beating down on you while having a refreshing ice-cream at one of the many […]