Brazil

Christ the Redeemer :: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

December 6, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is home to the world’s largest Art Deco statue that overlooks the city from the peak of the Corcovado Mountain and is one of Rio’s most famous sights, Christ the Redeemer (O Cristo Redentor). With the idea for a statue at the top of the mountain first suggested in the mid-1850s, it wasn’t until a second proposal made in 1921 by the Catholic Circle of Rio that construction of this amazing monument was approved. Completed and opened in 1931, for decades the statue has graced the skyline and been the focal point of a great many postcards and photos of Rio de Janeiro.

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Iguazú (Iguaçu) National Park :: Argentina & Brazil

November 21, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Dedicated in 1934, Iguazú National Park is home to one of the most impressive natural wonders of South America, Iguazu Falls. The park actually is part of both Argentina as well as Brazil, where it is known as Iguaçu National Park. Both Iguazú National Park and Iguaçu National Park were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984 and 1987 respectively. One of the parks more interesting aspects, aside from the waterfall, is that the park contains five kinds of forests and bio systems all in the same setting. The amazing part of these “two parks in one” is that you can immerse yourself in the grandeur of nature at its purest without having to sully your whitest whites. A variety of transports can take you all over the parks to allow you to see probably some of the most beautiful plants, trees, animals, and people you could ever imagine.

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Txai Resort :: Bahia, Brazil

November 20, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Picture the endless beaches of Bahia. Frame them within 100 hectares of coconut groves and rare preserved Atlantic rain forest. Then add a little luxury and artistic flair and you get Txai. Txai is one of the most stylish resorts in Brazil. Located on the undeveloped coast, 400 km south of Salvador and an hour’s drive from Ilheus, it has 40 rooms and individual thatched bungalows. Its lavish deep-blue pool is steps from the beach and the hill top spa is a journey into relaxation.

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Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel :: Manaus, Brazil :: CLOSED

November 20, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Within Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest Tree-tops lies a hotel unlike any other. The Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel is the largest resort built at tree-top level literally atop the grand Amazon River giving you a truly memorable experience. Eight wooden towers which hold a total of 268 tree-top rooms, make up Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel which is about 10-20 meters above the jungle floor and goes on for over a stretch of over five miles. All rooms have everything you will need for your stay above the rainforest including air conditioning, large beds, a mini-bar, a private bathroom, a balcony, and other amenities. The hotel also has on the premises: 2 observation towers that are 134 ft. tall, an auditorium for up to 500 people, two amphitheaters, a gift shop, 2 swimming pools, 2 restaurants, four bars, convenience stores, and much more.

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