The Complete Picture of Iguazú Falls
After about 15 minutes of heavy turbulence due to a rainstorm, our plane landed safely in Foz do Iguaçu. Because it rained badly and the bus was not clearly marked we opted for a taxi drive into the town. After an unpleasant start we were happy to arrive at our hostel, which turned out to be one of our favorites. The town of Foz do Iguaçu is popular among tourists for one reason: it offers access to the Brazilian side of the Iguazú Falls.
Three Days in Rio
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After visiting Paraty and Ilha Grande, we headed to the city where we initially got stranded: Rio de Janeiro. On our first day, we opted for the organized city tour offered by our hostel. On first sight, the tour was expensive, but after adding up the costs for all the entrance fees and transportation, it turned out to only be 10$ more and it would save us a lot of hassle. The itinerary included highlights such as Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods, as well as Sugarloaf Mountain.
Brazil’s Costa Verde
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Despite the problems we ran into, we were still in one of the most beautiful areas of Brazil: Costa Verde. We started out in Paraty, where we spend a day exploring the pictoresque colonial town. Our second stop was Ilha Grande, which required us to take a bus followed by a ferry, however, very much worth our time. Immensely popular among Brazilians and Argentinians, this island had much to offer from seclude pristine beaches to challenging, yet rewarding hiking trails.
Top Foods from Brazil
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Getting stuck in Rio de Janeiro after our flight got diverted had one advantage: the hotel had an awesome buffet which gave us an impression of what the Brazilians like to have on the table. This post contains a selection of the typical Brazilian foods we found all over the place.
A Week of Problems
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Travel is supposed to be fun right? So far, Brazil turns out to be a challenge.
