Harbor of Rio de Janeiro Pictures
Here are a variety of pictures of the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro with most coming from atop Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountain which are two of the most advantageous viewpoints of this natural wonder of the world.
Iguassu Falls – Lower Falls Trail
The Lower Falls Trail will not only take you up close and person to the falls you will find the spots where postcards are made. You will experience one on one views with various falls while also experience panoramic views as well.
Iguassu Falls – Upper Falls Trail
The Upper Trail navigates through the rainforest and delivers visitors right to the falls. Not just next them, but directly on top of them – you feel the power of the rushing water as it goes over the edge.
Corcovado
When exploring the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro the best way to see it is from up above. Probably the best vantage point with the greatest views of this natural wonder of the world are from atop Corcovado. Corcovado reaches an elevation of 2,310 feet (704 m) and provides a tremendous panoramic view [...]
Iguassu Falls
Iguassu Falls is located on the border between Brazil and Argentina. The name Iguassu (Iguazu) comes from the Guarani language and is translated “guazu” meaning great and “I” waters. Although some claim there are 275 distinct falls, the locals would differ claiming that there are approximately 75 different waterfalls.
This spectacular collection of waterfalls is [...]
Sheraton Rio Hotel and Resort
Yes, an “eco” friendly hotel is available amidst the flamboyant city of Rio as travelers look for a setting that favors nature while trying to explore the natural wonders of the world.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Named because of it resemblance to a loaf of bread or the native refined loaf sugar, Sugar Loaf Mountain serves as both a spectacular part of the scenery and as an advantage spot to view the harbor and surrounding area.
Serengeti: A Window into Wildlife
Once you make a decision to go to Africa or to go on a safari, you begin to ask questions about what type of wildlife might you see. Might is one of those definitive challenges with wildlife because with any safari, there are no guarantees. For all practical purposes you are going to see wildlife [...]
Mbalageti Lodge – Taking a Luxury Upgrade
The Mbalageti Lodge’s primary and most common accommodations are the tented chalets which are worthy of distinction themselves, but the lodge does offer two exclusive or executive suites that are spectacular.
When you first walk into the executive chalet your immediate reaction is “Oops, this is not my place it is Hemingways.” It is the [...]
Victoria Falls – Wet, Wet and Wet
Victoria Falls is also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya which means “smoke that thunders.” The reason the falls have this name is because there is so much force and volume of water falling over the rocky edge, that when it hits the bottom it ends up rising up into the air as a huge cloud of watery [...]
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