Iguassu Falls is the international name for the locally known Iguaçu Falls just outside of Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.  Iguassu Falls is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina.  There are 275 different falls that make up the Iguassu Falls system. The falls can be experienced from either the Argentinean or Brazilian side.  Because the experiences are […]

When to go to Christ the Redeemer?  Christ the Redeemer is a famous statue that site atop Corcovado which is a granite monolith overlooking the Rio de Janeiro.   From Christ the Redeemer visitors can look out over the harbor of Rio de Janeiro, which is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. They […]

When to go to Sugar Loaf Mountain?  Sugar Loaf Mountain is a famous granite monolith found in the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro.   The name is derived by the shape of the mountain which looks like a loaf of bread coming out of a basket.  Sugar Loaf Mountain reaches a peak of 1,296 feet (395 […]

When to go to the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro?  The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro is located in the southern part of Brazil.  The extraordinary city is home to the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, and the glorious statue Christ the Redeemer.  The harbor, also known as Guanabara Bay, is one of the 7 […]