Brazil´s beaches

Not Lost in Translation

---

June 22nd 2007
An incredibly beautiful old town with over 70 islands and stunning beaches - why then do so many travellers miss it out?! We had a great time there eating loads of Acai (Brazil´s super fruit), getting Capoeira and break dancing lessons from locals in a club and watching Mike do a shot of chili oil! Our guide to getting by with no Portuguese *Ordering chicken breasts in the supermarket (cre ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Paraty

---

Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more