Around the World in 80 Clicks

Iguazu Falls

Eternal and impressive show of water, rainbows only disappear in the night or when the sun does not shine. In ... [more]

Amazon boat trip

Taking a boat trip on the Amazon is probably the best way to get an idea of life around this mighty river: you ... [more]

Salvador

Exotic mix of cultures, Salvador also offers Portuguese churches in many sizes and colours and is a city waiting ... [more]

Rio beach girls

Brazilians are proud of their bodies and are not shy to show off, as a visit to one of the beaches of Rio de Janeiro ... [more]

MAC Niemeyer Museum

A spectacular building on the shores of Guanabara bay near Rio de Janeiro, the Museu de Arte Contemporânea in ... [more]

Rio beach life

Life is outside in Rio de Janeiro, and most outside life can be found on the beaches. Much more than just a place ... [more]

Sugarloaf

Sugarloaf mountain: the frame of Rio, the granite pinnacle that is a vital part of the skyline of this oceanside ... [more]

Rio Fruit Juices

One of the good things about walking around Rio de Janeiro, is the many stalls selling fresh fruit juices. You ... [more]

São Paulo Historic Centre

Walking around the historic centre of São Paulo brings you past colonial buildings, quiet streets, an imposing ... [more]

Ibirapuera Park

In an ocean of concrete, Ibirapuera Park is an island of tranquillity, of green space, of lakes, trees, fresh ... [more]

Rio from the sky

When it comes to its natural setting. Rio de Janeiro is amongst the most stunning cities in the world; the best ... [more]

Cumbuco sand dunes

Rising beyond the stretched town of Cumbuco, you can explore the landscape with hidden lakes, views of the mountains, ... [more]

Corcovado

The symbol of Rio, and indeed of Brazil, the Corcovado dominates the city from its peak, and hiking up is probably ... [more]

Pico da Tijuca

One of the best hikes to be done in Rio de Janeiro, the hike up to Pico da Tijuca makes you forget that you are ... [more]

Beco do Batman

Tucked away in several alleys in Vila Madalena, Beco do Batman is a haven for graffiti art in many forms, colours ... [more]

Ouro Preto

Once the most populous city in the Americas, Ouro Preto now is a gem with an abundance of colonial architecture ... [more]

Tiradentes

Wandering around the historic city of Tiradentes is pleasant: it has a lot of pretty colonial houses, churches, ... [more]

Paraty

Coming back to Paraty after 25 years brought back memories, and confirmed the beauty of this lovely colonial village ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Brazil. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Americas.
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