Two Backpackers

Iguazu Falls in Pictures

| by Aracely | 19 Comments » | Argentina, Brazil, Photo Essays, South America

Iguazu Falls is nestled between the Northeast corner of Argentina and Southwest Brazil.  People often say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but no photo or Photo Essay (even one from yours truly) can do this magical place justice. These waterfalls must be experienced. (more…)

Brazil: Rio to the Amazon Rainforest

| by Disclosure | 12 Comments » | Brazil, South America

Rainforest reflection by Ivan Mlinaric, on Flickr

The Amazon Rainforest is arguably one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. It covers 1.7 billion acres over nine countries, and is home to an extraordinary abundance of life, including hundreds of thousands of different species of animal and plant as well as a number of isolated human tribes too. If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting this wonderful place before, a trip to Brazil is definitely a great first introduction. (more…)