Fortaleza is the 5th largest city of Brazil and probably the most populated one in the Northeast region of the country. It is a very important city when it comes to industry and commerce. If you have red other posts of us than you already know that we are not really found of large cities, …
Natal: Natal is one of the biggest cities in the North of Brazil. It is a typical large South American city, with a lot of traffic, malls and skyscrapers. The city doesn’t have a spectacular center or any must see historical sights. What it has, is a large beach front, a couple of pretty good …
While the towns of Maragogi, Tamandare and Porto de Galinhas are rather seldom heard of when you read about backpacking Brazil, a visit of these lesser frequented places is, in our opinion, so so worth it. Not only because you won’t experience mass tourism, but mainly because they are home to some of the best …
Another spectacular city. Salvador doesn’t get as many visitors as Rio, mainly due to the fact that most travelers focus on the more explored South of Brazil. That does not mean though that the city isn’t worth seeing. It is absolutely worth the visit! The most recommended districts to stay in are Rio Vermelho, Barra …
Rio might be our favorite capital city in South America. Not only because of it’s amazing coastline and beaches, but also because of the open vibe and the welcoming people. We happened to be there in March 2019, during carnival, which we cannot recommend highly enough…it is an unbelievable experience. If you have the chance …
Manaus, located at the Amazon river and surrounded by rainforest. There is one road connecting the rest of Brazil with Manaus, but to our knowledge there are no buses driving from Manaus to for example Rio, if there are, it would be for sure a hell of a ride. Most people fly in and out …
When people think about Brazil, they think of Samba, beach and good vibes. And Brazil is definitely all that and much more!!! Why is the country then lesser visited than most of the other Latin countries when it comes to backpacking South America? One reason might be the price. It is generally speaking more expensive …
