Often travellers would think that the huge Carnival parades you see in Rio happen to be around the streets of the city. Even though that’s what would happen in other cities around the world, in Rio de Janeiro the main Carnival parades take place inside the Sambadrome. The massive structure holding the beauty of 90’000…
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Los blocos de Rua son imprescindibles si quieres disfrutar del auténtico Carnaval de Rio. Todo el mundo conoce el desfile gigante que hacen en el sambódromo, pero los blocos son maravillosos para sumarse a los cariocas en sus celebraciones. Durante los días de Carnaval se organizan centenares de blocos de Rua a todas horas por…
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Block parties are the place to be if you want to make the most of Rio’s Carnival. Everyone has heard about the impressive carnival parade in the sambadrome but the blocos (in portoguese) are the real deal to join the locals in the celebrations. During the days of the Carnival, hundreds of block parties are…
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La figura más representativa de Rio y una de las 7 Nuevas Maravillas del Mundo es algo que tienes que ver cuando visites Rio de Janeiro. Parecida al Coliseo de Roma o a la Torre Eiffel de París, esta estatua de 38m de altura, situada en la reserva de Tijuca, es el símbolo de la…
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Who isn’t excited by the arrival of spring? This year we’ve been (in Europe) holding onto our winter clothes a bit too long but finally the warmer weather is approaching. With trees and plants blossoming everywhere some people opt to visit Hollands for the Tulips while others fly over to Catalunya for the breathtaking Temps…
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The most iconic figure of Rio and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World is definitely one of those places you should visit during your stay in Rio. Similarly to the Rome’s Colosseum or Paris Eiffel Tower, the 38m tall Christ statue sitting amidst the rainforest of Tijuca remains the unique symbol of…
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Rio tiene un encanto único que atrae a todo tipo de visitantes. Es conocido sobretodo por su famoso Carnaval, pero la verdad es que esta ciudad ofrece mucho más que eso. La abundante vegetación de Tijuca, las calles fascinantes y la atmósfera de fiesta de la ciudad son solo algunos de los encantos que tiene…
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There’s something unique in the way Rio mesmerises all kind of travellers. Often known as the place to be during Carnival times, the city has a lot more to offer for those willing to look a little deeper. The lush hills of Tijuca rainforest clenching the city into a tight grip, a maze of fascinating…
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Ir de fiesta durante el Carnaval de Rio de Janeiro es una experiencia espectacular. Tener la oportunidad de ver este carnaval está a menudo en la lista de todo/a viajero/a. La verdad es que sólo puedes comprender la magnitud de este evento viéndolo con tus propios ojos. ¡Toda la ciudad lo celebra, todo el mundo…
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Partying at the Carnival of Rio its just an amazing lifetime experience. Having the chance to attend the Carnival itself its on many travellers bucket list (including us) but you can’t really understand the magnitude of the event until you’re there. The whole city just seems to go into “party” mode, everyone takes out their…
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Sudamérica está llena de lugares increíbles para visitar. Las Cataratas de Iguazú sin duda forman parte del top ten para incluir en tu itinerario. Situadas entre las fronteras de Argentina, Paraguay & Brasil, esta maravilla natural es uno de los destinos más visitados del sur del continente. Verás más de 300 cascadas de diferentes tamaños…
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South America is full of amazing places to visit and Iguazu Falls is definitely among the top ten worth including in your itinerary. Comfortably sitting on the border between Argentina & Brazil, this natural wonder is one of the most visited destinations of the southern continent. Spending a day visiting the place will give you…
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Es normal pasar por la Triple Frontera cuando tienes planeado visitar las maravillosas cataratas de Iguazú. Dichas cataratas fueron repartidas entre tres países, Argentina, Brasil y Paraguay. Hoy en día el término “Triple Frontera” se refiere sencillamente a las tres fronteras conectadas entre estos tres países. Cruzar estas fronteras puede ser un poco complicado. La…
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Most of the times, travellers find themselves at the Triple Frontier because they’re planning a visit to the majestic Iguazu Falls. Said falls, have been fought over for several years until it was decided that each country (Argentina, Brasil & Paraguay) should have a share of it. Nowadays, the term “Triple Frontier” simply refers to…
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Visitar las famosas ruinas de las Misiones Jesuíticas es a menudo motivo por el que los visitantes de Paraguay se acercan a Encarnación un par de días. Pero en cierto período del año, la ciudad se vuelve un festival de luces y color. Se trata de un evento muy esperado que atrae turismo local &…
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Visiting the beautiful ruins of the Jesuit Missions is often the main reason why people swing by Encarnacion for a couple of days. Nevertheless, during a certain period of the year, the city turns the festive lights on for a much awaited event and becomes a hub for local & international tourism. It is indeed…
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