Brazil - Through jungle and concrete

Roaming through Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Iguazu, Paraty, Ubatuba, Campos do Jordao, Sao Jose dos Campos, Itaipu.

  • City of God

    This is Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Personal Jesus

    The statue of Christ the Redeemer is positioned at the top of Corcovado mountain, overlooking the entire city.

    Christ the Redeemer at the Corcovado mountain, Rio de Janeiro

  • Reach out and touch faith

    The statue of Christ the Redeemer is positioned at the top of Corcovado mountain, overlooking the entire city.

    Rio de Janeiro

  • Bring forth the Walther PPK

    The top of the Sugarloaf mountain is reached by cable car only. Movie buffs remember it from the Bond film Moonraker, where Roger Moore somewhat awkwardly battled a dentally challenged Richard Kiel.

    Rio de Janeiro

  • City of God

    The statue of Christ the Redeemer is lit by night, visible from almost everywhere as a tiny star of light in the darkness.

    View from Pão de Açúcar, Rio de Janeiro

  • King of the hill

    Reine on top of Pão de Açúcar in Rio de Janeiro

  • Behind the wheel

    Taking O bondinho, the old tram through the bohemian hills of Santa Teresa is a refreshing experience. Unless the locals decide to hunt you for sport.

    Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

  • Urban sprawl

    Sao Paulo has a population of approximately 10 million (17 million if including suburban area), which makes it the largest city in the southern hemisphere.

    View from Banespa tower, Sao Paulo

  • Don't let the sun go down on me

    The enormous city limits are impressive at sunset.

    Freeways of Sao Paulo

  • Somewhere under the rainbow

    There are over 275 water falls at this awesome site. A multitude of birds fly through rainbows as in a fairy tale, accompanied by the mighty roars of the cataratas.

    Iguazu falls

  • Somewhere under the rainbow

    There are over 275 water falls at this awesome site. A multitude of birds fly through rainbows as in a fairy tale, accompanied by the mighty roars of the cataratas.

    Iguazu falls

  • Somewhere under the rainbow

    There are over 275 water falls at this awesome site. A multitude of birds fly through rainbows as in a fairy tale, accompanied by the mighty roars of the cataratas.

    Iguazu falls

  • Fetch my Toblerone

    This town is the highest in Brazil with an altitude of 5300 feet. Founded by Swiss and German immigrants, it features European-looking architecture and a lot of Swiss chocolate.

    Campos do Jordao

  • Meet the capricorn

    The city of Ubatuba is located where the Tropic of Capricorn meets the Atlantic Ocean, marked by a small monument near the water. It is also home to a lot of fantastic beaches.

    Ubatuba

  • Who do voodoo

    We found this sign near a waterfall, telling people to stay away from the practice of voodoo here.

    Prumirim, Ubatuba

  • Voodoo people

    Apart from the nearby voodoo signs, this waterfall area was very nice.

    Reine at Prumirim, Ubatuba

  • Just kickin' down the cobblestones

    Paraty is a well-preserved Portuguese colonial town. The historic center is covered by cobble stone.

    Paraty

  • White bridge

    Paraty is a well-preserved Portuguese colonial town. The historic center is covered by cobble stone.

    Paraty

  • Sea at dusk

    Paraty

  • Sea at dusk

    The white building is Igreja de Santa Rita, the oldest church in town built in 1722.

    Paraty