Created in 1939, the National Park is home to the largest semi-deciduous forest in Brazil, rich in biodiversity….jaguar, puma, caiman, harpy eagle…non of which we saw on the 9 km trail through the forest or on the boat ride on … Continue reading →

Just arrived at the splendid Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas, located in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park.  Here’s (not my) aerial photo of the hotel and proximity to falls!   300m to one lookout and entrance to many walks around the area. … Continue reading →

Started this morning by visiting the Arcos da Lapa – an aqueduct built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from the Carioca river to the population of the city. It is an impressive example of … Continue reading →