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At 500 metres round and 100 metres deep Buraco das Araras is South America’s largest sinkhole. It’s so spectacular, dozens of red and green macaws have made it their home. So while we toured the southern Pantanal in Brazil, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take a look. How the sinkhole of the macaws …

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As one of our planet’s most recognisable attractions, you’d be forgiven for thinking visiting Christ the Redeemer in Brazil is simple.  And it is, kind of. But did you know there’s at least 6 different ways of seeing this iconic landmark? Whether this is a spiritual attraction or the draw of the shimmering bay, mountainous …

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Escadaria Selaron or the Selaron Steps, is one of the top attractions & a must-do activity while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Our travel guide covers everything you need to know before visiting one of the world’s most colourful and popular staircases. Jorge Selarón – the artist behind Escadaria Selaron Jorge Selarón was a Chilean …

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Brazil’s iconic Rio de Janeiro, affectionately referred to as the Marvellous City by locals, is one huge melting pot. Modern skyscrapers engulf Rio’s downtown colonial architecture. Spectacular views from world famous attractions stretch to the horizon. Colourful favelas spill down steep hillsides and white sand beaches stretch for miles. We’re not usually fans of major …

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Keeping safe in Rio de Janeiro is probably on the mind of anyone travelling to the Marvellous City.  Brazil, and Rio especially, has a reputation for being unsafe. We’ve read stories of violent crime, street robberies and pick pocketing.  Even as we travelled in other areas of the country, Brazilians would warn us to take …

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Unlike many cities in Brazil, the popular tourist destination of Rio de Janeiro is smack in the middle of a whole bunch of different landscapes.  Urban city streets, miles upon miles of gorgeous sandy beaches, steep hills and a humid rainforest all feature on the doorstep, making packing for this city break a bit of …

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A Uruguayan family arrive to watch the sunsetting over the river in Montevideo, the father clutching a flask under his arm. In one hand he holds a bag of something we don’t recognise; in the other, an odd shaped cup. As his wife and teenage children arrange deck chairs on the grassy, beachside knoll, he …

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