FACT: Iguacu Falls is located in South America at the point where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay come together. The Fall is shared between Argentina and Brazil, River Iguacu being the border at this point. It is the widest fall in the world - at about two miles. The name of the falls comes from the Guarani Indian word meaning "great water." Geologists declare that volcanic activity created the Iguacu gorge roughly 100 millions years ago. Ancient legend says an an...

We made our way to Ilha Grande on a 2 hour journey whom Fred, our escort, took us to the island from our hostel in Rio. Seeing Kevin, our new American mate described us one of the 'coolest cats' he's met in S America (!) he decided to come to the island with us. It took us about a hour to cross by ferry from Brazil mainland, Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande's resort, Abraao. As soon as we arrived, we headed for our youth hostel at Over Nativa and we spent the ...

Hola! We know the postcard for Rio is a little overdue but now our first week is over, boy we have done hell of a lot in Rio! Since touchdown after a 12-hour flight from Blighty, we instantly smelt a whiff of the warm 'Brazilian' air and we have arrived South America at last. Arriving @ Botafogo, where our youth hostel 'El Misti' is situated, a good recommendation for those who are tempted to fly out to Rio after seeing our photo album! It is very homely and the ...