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

  • 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

  • Somewhere under the rainbow

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

    Iguazu falls

  • Just kickin' down the cobblestones

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

    Paraty

  • 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

  • Sea at dusk

    Paraty

  • 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

  • Somewhere under the rainbow

    The largest waterfalls are located on the Argentine side.

    Iguazu falls

  • 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

  • The bridge

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

    Paraty

  • 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

  • Sea at dusk

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

    Paraty

  • Who do voodoo

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

    Prumirim, Ubatuba

  • 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