After five months of traveling around Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, it was time to finish off our 2025 South American trip with a few days in Paraguay. We were in Puerto Iguazú, having just visited the majestic Iguazú Falls. Now we had to navigate a double border crossing, via Brazil’s Foz do Iguaçu, to Paraguay’s Ciudad del Este. Direct buses to Ciudad del Este, operated … [Read more...]
Visiting the Iguazú Falls from Both Sides from Puerto Iguazú
Iguazú Falls (spelled Iguaçu in Portuguese) is one of the world’s largest and most powerful waterfall systems. It straddles the border between Brazil and Argentina with around 275 separate cascades spread over nearly 2.7 kilometers. The falls are part of the Iguazú/Iguaçu National Parks, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and sit at the meeting point of the Iguazú and Paraná … [Read more...]
From Porto Alegre to Montevideo by Bus
Our three-month stay in Brazil had come to an end. With our visa set to expire the next day, it was time to head to Uruguay. We were in Porto Alegre, the capital of Brazil’s southernmost state. But we still had 380 km to go before reaching the border—and a staggering 806 km to Montevideo. One long haul ahead. We booked a night bus with the EGA company on this website for … [Read more...]
What to Do in Porto Alegre, Brazil: Our 3-day Itinerary
Porto Alegre is the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, and sits at the junction of five rivers, including the Guaíba, giving the city a broad waterfront. Known for its strong gaucho culture and European immigrant influences—particularly German and Italian—it’s a city where churrasco (Brazilian barbecue) and mate tea are as culturally embedded as samba is … [Read more...]
From Praia do Rosa to Porto Alegre by Bus
Three weeks had passed in the paradisal little beach village of Praia do Rosa. Now, with just three days left on our three-month Brazilian visa, it was time to clear off. Before crossing into Uruguay, we decided to spend those final days getting a glimpse of Porto Alegre. Several buses depart daily from Imbituba, the region’s main town and transport hub, located 20 km south … [Read more...]
A Day Trip to Garopaba: A Sleepy Surf Town in South Brazil
Garopaba is a coastal town in Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its combination of surfing beaches, fishing culture, and laid-back atmosphere. Originally a small fishing village, it has grown into a popular destination for both Brazilian and international visitors, especially during the southern summer. One interesting detail is that the town’s name comes from the Tupi-Guarani … [Read more...]
Praia do Rosa, Brazil: the Complete Travel Guide
Praia do Rosa is a crescent-shaped beach located in the state of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil, about 90 km south of Florianópolis. It's part of the municipality of Imbituba and is well-known among surfers and nature enthusiasts for its consistent waves and proximity to protected ecological areas like the Serra do Tabuleiro State Park. One lesser-known fact is that between … [Read more...]
Getting from Florianópolis to Praia do Rosa
After a delightful week in Florianópolis, it was time to continue our southward journey through Brazil. Our next destination: the scenic and laid-back beach village of Praia do Rosa, located 87 km down the coast of Santa Catarina. Now, we just had to figure out how to get there. We spotted a few high-end minivan services offering direct routes between Florianópolis and … [Read more...]
Florianópolis & Ilha de Santa Catarina: Our One-Week Itinerary
Florianópolis, the capital city of Santa Catarina state in southern Brazil, straddles the mainland and Santa Catarina Island, with over 40 beaches lining its Atlantic coastline. Often referred to locally as “Ilha da Magia” (Island of Magic), it blends urban life with natural surroundings—mountains, sand dunes, lagoons, and forested trails are all part of its geography. … [Read more...]
Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa, Praia Forte, Jurerê
We arrived in Jurerê in the early afternoon, after winding through the north of Santa Catarina island on our scooter, with stops at Santo Antônio and Daniela already behind us. The clouds hung low but dry, casting a soft light over the coast as we parked near the trail to Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa. Built between 1740 and 1744 by order of Brigadier José da … [Read more...]
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