Archive for October, 2009

Cama e Cafe in Santa Teresa District of Rio de Janiero

Brazil is a large country with infinite number of hotels, pousadas, hostels and campgrounds and this is not the website to attempt provide detailed database of lodging available. Rather we’ll randomly list what comes along as worthwhile reference though perhaps later we may attempt a summary. When in Rio and staying in the Santa Teresa [...]

Pantanal, Brazil’s amazing wetlands and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Covering over 200,000 square kilometers, Pantanal is one of the largest wetlands in the world and an incredible wildlife conservation area. It is located in southwestern part of Brazil, in part projecting into Bolivia and Paraguay. Biologically it is very similar to the Everglades in Florida, though the Pantanal is actually elevated whereas the Everglades [...]

River cruise in Brazil

On cruises and expedition voyages, coastal cruises, sailing and yacht journeys to Brazil later, this entry is about river cruises and small barge trips. If you should search for a perfect small ship river cruise holiday, Brazil offers a wonderful cruise on the Sao Francisco River out of Pirapora, north of Belo Horizonte. The cruise [...]