Check out what one of the families in the Our Whole Village network has to say about their most recent family vacation to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in northeast Brazil. One thing’s for sure. When it comes to traveling to Brazil with kids, adventures abound.

Beautiful, gentle creatures, sea turtles serve an important role in our oceans’ biodiversity. But they face many natural and manmade threats. Fortunately, you can help them with family travel that makes a difference.

  A vast region of more than 2.6 million square miles of dense forests, the Amazon spans across the South American nations of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Encompassing about 40 percent of South America, the Amazon basin approximates the size of the contiguous United States. Ready for more […]

Did you know that 95 percent of tourists who visit Brazil can’t wait to return? Or, that 98 percent of visitors rate Brazilian hospitality as some of the best in the world? If you’ve been longing for a Brazil family adventure but dreading the thought of applying for a Brazilian visa, we’ve got news for […]

In April 1500, Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral landed at present-day Porto Seguro or “Safe Harbor.” Located in the far south of Bahia along the Brazilian coast. Cabral named the area Ilha de Vera Cruz or the “Island of the True Cross.” But during their return voyage, the Portuguese ships soon realized Brazil was no […]

Traveling with kids to foreign countries comes with exotic menu items. Depending on your children’s ages and personalities, they may have difficulty stepping out of their daily routine and trying something new. This can make family vacations fraught with uncertainty and unhappiness as you search for snacks your kids will enjoy. According to Lonely Planet, […]

From the stunning waterfalls and glittering subterranean pools of Chapada Diamantina to the verdant, intricate islands of the Anavilhanas Archipelago, Brazil proves rich in geography and biodiversity. A land of delectable cuisine, impossible architecture, and pristine natural landscapes, you and your kids will fall in love with this warm, welcoming nation. Ready for some interesting […]

Obtaining a Brazil tourist visa used to be a challenge. In fact, it deterred some travelers from visiting. Fortunately, the “land of palms” has expedited its visa process (effective January 25, 2018) for nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States. This means the process of how to get a visa for Brazil is […]

Did you know that Rio de Janeiro has an estimated population of 6.45 million making it the third largest metro area in South America? But despite its immensity, Rio comes with all of the charms of a multicultural village. It also features many kid-friendly spots that make Rio with kids a blast. From ecological wonders […]

Chapada Diamantina National Park is renowned for its gorgeous caves featuring crystal-clear turquoise pools perfect for an afternoon dip. Besides its subterranean charms, the park’s scenic wonders are not to be missed, including soaring tabletop mountains and the Pai Inacio Peak. But the ultimate highlight of a park visit? Chapada’s spectacular waterfalls. Here are two must-sees when traveling Brazil with kids.