Last Frontiers' articles for Brazil (all categories)
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Villa Hideaways
Villas are a wonderful, relaxed way to experiance Brazil. We made a careful selection of villas with charm and character, some ideal for families and others perfect for honeymoons. All have daily maid service and the option of a concierge. Our favourites (and newly added to our web site) are shown b... Read more»
Iguassu Falls update
The mighty Iguassu Falls lie on the border of Argentina and Brazil and have enough sites and activities to occupy several days. Orient Express have refurbished the historic Hotel Das Cataratas at Iguassu Falls so it is now a luxury 5-star hotel that befits its stunning location. A new hotel in the... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #16 June 2010
Welcome to an early summer update from Last Frontiers. What a rollercoaster few months it has been - with volcanic ash drifting over us and then another British Airways strike series. I am frustrated to see that the insurance industry has still not reacted positively - they continue to insist that t... Read more»
Viva South America - Oliver Balch
This is a very readable journey through South America, with each chapter looking at a different country in relation to a specific theme. For example, Chile is examined through the eyes of women and Bolivia from the perspective of the poor. The author's commentary on Colombia is particularly hard-hit... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #14 December 2009
A couple of months ago we finally moved into our new offices, in a refurbished mill. We now have heating, rainwater harvesting, and even a meeting room (so do come and visit us whenever you want!). In this issue: Lizzy and Sue in Brazil Ed drives the Southern Highway in Chile Sue in Peru Edwa... Read more»
The Rio Negro - Chris Moss
We sent journalist Chris Moss to the Brazilian Amazon and this Telegraph article, which appeared in October 2008, describes his experiences on the Amazon Clipper riverboat. The comfortable Clipper sails from Manaus up the Rio Negro, and Chris describes his encounters with the flora and fauna (includ... Read more»
Fitzcaraldo
This unusual film by Wim Wenders takes the viewer to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, to follow opera-loving hero Fitzcaraldo's ambition to build an opera house above the Pongo rapids near Iquitos. Read more»
Brazil's sexiest secret - Douglas Rogers
Forget Rio. For pristine beaches, sultry nightlife and no crowds, head south, says Douglas Rogers."Who's more famous in Brazil," I ask a 62-year-old fisherman, Milton Mendoza, as he waits to cast his net in the waters off Laguna, "Pele or Galha Torta?" Milton, toothless, and wizened as a prophet, th... Read more»