Welcome to the Travel Archives of Connected Horizons! Read our articles, guides and experiences from the time we spent in Latin America!
Florianopolis is the place where locals become tourists and tourists become locals. A little down the coast from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo sits Santa Catarina Island and its beloved capital city. During summer, both travellers and locals alike swarms the famous beaches to enjoy some of Brazil’s best laid-back atmosphere. And it’s also…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sitting in the deep south of Paraguay, right on the argentinian border, you can find the small city of Encarnacion. The city itself doesn’t really have many attractions and apart from five days of carnival per year (more to it soon!) it’s often almost tourist-free. San Jose beach is a nice place to take a…
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Paraguay is definitely not the most visited destination of South America. Some tourists happen to pass through the country on their way to Brasil, Uruguay or Argentina and even less decide to spend more time in the country itself. That said, they all have one thing in common: Asuncion. In fact, if a tourist enters…
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Paraguay is undoubtedly among the few overlooked countries, together with Suriname, Guyana and French Guyana, in South America. Travellers tend to avoid visiting this country for a simple reason: very little information available. We’ll give you that the country is tiny, doesn’t really have any huge tourist attractions and only share with Argentina and Brasil…
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In terms of money, Bolivia can be considered like a heaven for those travelling on a shoestring budget. Second only to Nicaragua (hard to beat), the country is the second cheapest country among everywhere we’ve been in Latin America. If you plan stretching your budget as much as you can this is, without a doubt,…
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Buenos Aires is contagious. Not in a bad way, of course, we absolutely loved the argentinian capital. It can truly be taunting at first but once you get the hang of the city vibe, you literally hit the jackpot. Wandering the city parks, buying vintage in San Telmo, finding the right spot to sip some…
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South America is home to a vast array of wildlife mostly living in or around the biggest ecological hotspot in the world a.k.a. the Amazon. Nonetheless, this part of the continent also features an incredible variety of sea-life enjoying its rich coastlines. Over the years, efforts made by governments to transform habitats into protected national…
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Let’s be honest here, seeing penguins in the wild is cool. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love their cuteness, walking spirit or funny behaviour. Go back to the times you visited a zoo, kid or adult likewise, and try think if you could do anything but smile in front of the penguin enclosure….
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