I really didn´t know what to expect from Brazil. I have heard so much about it I just knew that I would have an amazing time. I was doing a tour from Rio down to Buenos Aires, but got to Rio a week before to have more time there.
Piratas is the name of the hostel we ended up at. This place was great. It was run by younger American guy named Brian and his Brazilian partner Fred. It was a gre
at place to start our South American Adventure. They were both extremely helpful and full of information. We spent most of our time in Rio soaking up the rays on Copacabana beach. We also visited Corcavado (Christ Redeemer) which was awesome, definitely one of the coolest things I have seen. From Rio we headed down to Ilha Grande. By this time were are on the tour. Everyone including our guide seemed cool so that was a relief. When you do a tour it is always a gamble, they can make or break a trip. I was not too worried though because it was so short. Ilha Grande is one of the most beautiful islands I have been to, maybe even the best. The only thing it was missing was good diving. If the water there was good for diving I would probably still be there. After Ilha Grande we had a quick stop in 
Paratay which was small little town with cobblestone streets. It was a neat place to see, but nothing spectacular. We then headed to the highlight of our trip. This was Iguazzu Falls. Third biggest waterfall in the world. It is 3 times the size of Niagra Falls if that helps out. Words or pictures can not describe this place. The size, beauty, and power, of these falls were jaw dropping. The falls are on the border of Argentina and Brazil. We spent a day on the Brazilian side and a day on the Argentinian side. Argentina's portion of the falls was much better than the Brazilian.
Piratas is the name of the hostel we ended up at. This place was great. It was run by younger American guy named Brian and his Brazilian partner Fred. It was a gre
at place to start our South American Adventure. They were both extremely helpful and full of information. We spent most of our time in Rio soaking up the rays on Copacabana beach. We also visited Corcavado (Christ Redeemer) which was awesome, definitely one of the coolest things I have seen. From Rio we headed down to Ilha Grande. By this time were are on the tour. Everyone including our guide seemed cool so that was a relief. When you do a tour it is always a gamble, they can make or break a trip. I was not too worried though because it was so short. Ilha Grande is one of the most beautiful islands I have been to, maybe even the best. The only thing it was missing was good diving. If the water there was good for diving I would probably still be there. After Ilha Grande we had a quick stop in 
Paratay which was small little town with cobblestone streets. It was a neat place to see, but nothing spectacular. We then headed to the highlight of our trip. This was Iguazzu Falls. Third biggest waterfall in the world. It is 3 times the size of Niagra Falls if that helps out. Words or pictures can not describe this place. The size, beauty, and power, of these falls were jaw dropping. The falls are on the border of Argentina and Brazil. We spent a day on the Brazilian side and a day on the Argentinian side. Argentina's portion of the falls was much better than the Brazilian.
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