Exploring Central & South America

Our 5 Favorite Experiences in Rio de Janeiro A perfect balance between extensive metropolis and natural wonders, Rio is a geographical maze that offers a city experience unlike any other in the world. From its world-famous beaches that disappear into the horizon, its incessant parties in the clubs or in the streets and its dramatic mountains […]

Immerse Yourself in Rio’s Samba Beat As the largest Carnival celebration in the world, the Rio Carnival is indeed an exhilarating party. In the former Portuguese colony, Carnival started on Saturday and ended on Fat Tuesday. Nowadays the anticipation and preparation for Carnival installs itself months before the celebration. A marvelous display of bronzed bodies, […]

Visit the World Famous Christ the Redeemer Statue Perched on top of the Corcovado Mountain, the 131 foot tall (40m) statue of Christ the Redeemer gazes out at the Rio de Janeiro skyline. The 635 ton statue depicts Christ with his arms outstretched in an almost welcoming embrace and is not only a powerful symbol […]

Visiting the Botanical Gardens in Rio Idyllic and serene among the commotion of Rio de Janeiro, the tranquil botanical gardens – or Jardim Botanico – is an ideal place to gaze at tropical flora. The extensive UNESCO biosphere reserve is home to over 6,000 species of plants, including 900 species of palm trees and 2,000 […]

Hit the Beaches of Rio de Janeiro Ipanema and Copacabana are the two largest and most famous beaches in Rio that have long lured tourists into their soft white sand.  Numbered posts run up and down both beaches and display a division between the wealthier beachgoers that tan their perfect bodies and Favela kids showing off […]

Take the Cable Car up Sugarloaf Mountain Seen from the 1300 foot tall (396m) peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, that rises from where Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Rio is indeed a Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City). The view is sensational at any time of day but if you can stick around until sunset or have […]

Carnival season in South America is just around the corner and with the party atmosphere running from late January to early March. There’s no better way to celebrate the start of the new year than by attending Carnival in South America. It’s the only way to make the most of the warm summer months in […]

Colombia’s Incredible Carnival in Barranquilla Outside of Brazil, there is really only one place that should be on your Carnival-radar…the Barranquilla Carnival in Colombia! Situated on Colombia’s Caribbean coastline, Barranquilla offers a paradisiacal Carnival experience and an unrivaled peek into Colombia’s Caribbean culture and traditions. You may be surprised to hear that the second largest […]

Brazil’s Popular Carnival in Ouro Preto Located a 5.5 hour drive north of Rio de Janeiro is the UNESCO Historic Town of Ouro Preto in the region of Minas Gerais. This is one of the fastest growing Carnival celebrations in Brazil with more and more travelers soaking up the beauty of this town before enjoying the […]