The Brazilian real is at its strongest this century, but there are cheap things to do in Rio de Janeiro that won’t drain your wallet. Here’s how to see samba, dine out and enjoy some time on the beach on less than $100.
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36 Hours in São Paulo, Brazil (2010)
In this sprawling metropolis that anchors Brazil’s booming economy, the flaws — which include high prices and persistent drizzle — are no match for its teeming energy, which infuses everything from art to business to the city’s relentless…
Frugal Traveler: Night Life and Beaches in Brazil, for Less Than the Cost of Rio
Seth Kugel discovers a beachy vacation with night life in the Amazon.
Frugal Traveler: Finding Low-Budget Amazon, and an Island Paradise
A search for a quick cheap, quick trip to the Amazon lands Seth Kugel on Marajó, a beachy Brazilian island famous for its hundreds of thousands of water buffaloes.