The generally ignored north sides of both Brazilian cities offer rewards that range from the cultural to the culinary.
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Frugal Traveler: Opening Up Paraguay’s Landlocked Guairá Region
The priest faltered a bit as he climbed the stairs to the museum, housed in an attic above a church in Itapé, Paraguay, a town founded as a Franciscan mission in 1672. My guide and I had roused him from his siesta by clapping our hands repeatedly — the Paraguayan equivalent of a knock on…
Frugal Traveler: Taking the Paraguayan Route to Iguazú Falls
The Iguazú Falls are stunning from most angles. But getting to them through Paraguay has its advantages.
In Asuncion, Paraguay, Small-Scale Charms and a Complex History
Though Asunción is off the grid for many travelers to South America, it offers history, culture and more at a frugal-friendly price.
Frugal Traveler: Are You Ready for Some Futebol?
Soccer is not just a game in Brazil, it’s a national drama. Here’s a script to help you join the show.
Frugal Traveler: One Low, Low Price for Sun and Sand
The Frugal Traveler set out to take the cheapest all-inclusive Caribbean vacation he could find. Here’s where he went, what it cost and what he thought of the trip.
Frugal Traveler: A 41-Mile, 4-Day, Best-Brazil-Beach Quest
Four donkeys eat seaweed for breakfast. A teenager break dances in the surf. An old man nudges a coconut from a tree. And an entire town agrees on how to misspell crepes.
Frugal Traveler: You Will Love São Paulo. (Please?)
The Frugal Traveler adores São Paulo, a city he calls his second home. But could he make an old friend fall for his beloved town?
Frugal Traveler: 3 Experts, and Many Tips for Visiting Brazil
Advice on timing, eating and booking from three Brazil-based travel experts.
Frugal Traveler: It’s a Jungle Out There: Wildlife in the Pantanal
Many consider the Pantanal to be South America’s finest destination for animal viewing. And budget travelers need not be deterred.