Iguazu Falls is a massive geographical wonder that calls both Argentina and Brazil home. I have yet to visit Niagara Falls, but was told that while Niagara Falls is impressive, Iguazu is much taller and wider and within a tropical climate so it pretty much beats Niagara. I just got back from my third trip…
The Exotic Tropical Fruit Markets of Rio de Janeiro
Fruit markets or feira livres in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil have some of the best exotic fruits I have ever seen. The sweet-scented aromas that fill the market area are captivating and quite frankly you won’t need much convincing to buy fruit or try one that you’ve never seen before. The friendly and flirtatious vendors will…
Exotic Fruit Juices of Brazil Everyone Must Try
On pretty much every single corner of Rio de Janeiro, you will find a juice bar serving up some of the freshest tropical drink in the world. Brazil is known for having some of the most exotic fruits in the world and so many of them get juiced for a delicious healthy drink or smoothie.…
How to Get a Brazilian Visa in Buenos Aires
What better way to ring in the new year than on a beach in Rio de Janeiro? While it was not completely part of our plans, we have decided that from Argentina we will be spending two weeks in Brazil. The only problem with planning a last minute trip to Brazil as an American citizen…