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Getting wet

Iguazu Falls Tours

Written by LenR on November 5, 2009

  • It is quite possible to enjoy Iguazu Falls without taking any organised tours but some experiences are only available to groups or by paying an operator. Here are a few options.The Challenge Range is located...
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Devil's Throat

Iguazu Falls – Argentine Side

Written by LenR on November 5, 2009

  • The majority of the falls are on the Argentine side and this side provides the more up-close and personal experience. There are more than 270 falls in an area where cliffs and islets are scattered...
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Arriving from Rio

Iguazu Falls – Brazil Side

Written by LenR on November 5, 2009

  • Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian state of Parana and the Argentine province of Misiones. The falls can be reached from the two main towns on...
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Nightlife

Puerto Iguazu

Written by LenR on November 5, 2009

  • Puerto Iguazú is a frontier city in the province of Misiones, Argentina. With a population of around 35,000 it is more like a country town than a city. The world-renowned Iguazu Falls are only 18...
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Copacabana Palace

Copacabana Hotels

Written by LenR on November 2, 2009

  • There are probably more hotels in Copacabana than any other part of Rio. They cover almost the whole range from semi-budget to luxury. If you are into luxury, there is only one place to stay...
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Gate to a New Culture

A Tasty Cultural Gate

Written by SeenThat on March 29, 2007

  • When arriving at a new and foreign place, many aspects of its culture are closed to us. However, much before we comprehend the language or understand the culture, much before the gestures and body language...
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Border Line - Chuy - Chui

From Sao Paulo to Uruguay in Bus: a Trip along the Brazilian Coast

Written by SeenThat on March 28, 2007

  • Many travelers dislike traveling in local buses. They find it cheap, maybe even degrading. Actually, it is a good way to see the countryside and local culture. Most other ways of transport create a barrier...
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Beautiful Rio

Carnaval In Rio

Written by Alex Nikolic on June 28, 2005

  • "Come on. Let’s go. Let’s go to Carnaval. It’s time to sing and dance..." Nestled among the mountains of a rainforest and flanked by the palm-fringed beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, Rio de Janeiro is...
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Martim de Sa beach

Martim de Sa beach

Written by ademir on December 8, 2000

  • This is my favorite beach among 25 miles of terrific beaches here. Many with names derived from the Brazilian Indians of the past. Most names come from the Guarani Indians. The cities beaches start at the Juqueriquere...
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Steam train

Steam train to São João del Rei

Written by Adelaide on December 3, 2000

  • If you haven't got to Tiradentes by train from São João del Rei, it's worth taking the 'Maria Fumaça', a steam train, the oldest passenger train still in operation in Brazil. This is the last...
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