Last Frontiers' articles for Brazil (all categories)
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Brazil's Chapada dos Veadeiros
Brazil is a vast country covering a range of habitats which one can’t hope to cover in one visit, but it’s always fascinating to discover hidden corners or finally visit areas one has only heard about. I felt like that when I was asked to participate in a travel event called, appropriately enough,... Read more»
Lizzy visits the coasts of Brazil
In June I was invited to explore north-eastern and southern Brazil. With around 5,000 miles of coastline, there is no shortage of beach options in Brazil and I spent time exploring the Maraú peninsula and Trancoso. Following my stay in the north-east I headed to beautiful Paraty on the southern coas... Read more»
Flavours of Brazil
Brazil is such a vast, vibrant and diverse country, and the eclectic cuisine certainly matches this. It varies greatly between regions, from the indigenous flavours of the Amazon to the African influences in the north-east. Here is a collection of Last Frontiers' tried and tested Brazilian favourite... Read more»
Sue riding in Latin America and the Brazilian Pantanal
There is some wonderful riding in South America and, as a keen rider, I have jumped at every opportunity and been lucky to have ridden throughout the continent. The rides in Ecuador, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and, most recently, Brazil have all been very special, quite different and unique. Riding f... Read more»
Seven Worlds, One Planet - where was it filmed?
'Seven Worlds, One Planet' hosted by Sir David Attenborough first aired Sunday 27 October 2019 at 6.15pm on BBC1. Each episode of the seven-part series focusses on a different continent and launched with Antarctica. The series was four years in the making and set out to showcase the true character... Read more»
Brazil Wildlife: Pantanal or Amazon?
Brazil is considered by some to have the greatest biodiversity of any country in the world. It is home to jaguars, pumas, capybaras, sloths, tapirs, monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, otters and dolphins; hummingbirds, toucans, parrots, macaws and birds of prey; caimans, turtles and anacondas. But wher... Read more»
Ali's Guide to Rio de Janeiro
It has been several years since my last visit to Rio and, as I discovered, a lot has changed. Yes, there are still the iconic sights of Sugar Loaf and Corcovado but there is so much more to the city that a few days spent there only just scratches the surface. In the run up to 2016 Rio received a lot... Read more»
Emily's Jericoacoara hotel round-up
I have just returned from a wonderful trip with my sister along the so-called Route of Emotions, between São Luis and Fortaleza, in northern Brazil. This stretch of coastline is dotted with small, remote, fishing villages hidden among rolling sand dunes and palm trees. It makes a remarkable journey.... Read more»