Brazil is one of the countries with more options for tourists to enjoy, and it relies on a great network of private hostels and touristic assistance agencies to cater for the needs of its visitors. Young tourists, particularly backpackers, will have a chance to discover Rio de Janeiro’s geography and natural beauty, including its enormous beaches with crystalline waters, and numerous hills covered with forest plants, as well as the magic of an awesome city, full of great bars, discos and restaurants. In the 50 kilometers of beaches Rio has to offer, there is something for everyone: calm bays, huge surfing areas, crowded places and desolate spots. You can visit a completely different beach each day of your stay. Of the several tours available, some are not to be missed: Pan de Azucar, El Corcovado and its Cristo Redentor, the Favela Tour, andthe Maracana Stadium (especially if there is a soccer match being held). Other great attractions include practicing with a scola do samba (traditional groups of carnival dancers), doing hang-gliding and joining a favela funky party, apart from the traditional city tours and mulato shows. Rio de Janeiro is an amazing city for the independent tourist, particularly for young tourists. It has the best inexpensive accommodation options and a great variety of recreation alternatives: it’s non-stop fun day and night! You can choose between Che Lagarto Ipanema, Copabana or Copacabana Suites!! Going to the north, you can visit Che Lagarto Salvador de Bahia, Morro de Sao Pablo and Buzios Also you can visit Che Lagarto Ilha Grande, a true paradise on earth on account of its crystalline waters, excellent scuba-diving, virgin forests, desert beaches, boat trips, water sports such as wakeboard and water-skiing, a small fishermen town that any backpacker would love, and much more. Further down south, in the city of Parati, Che Lagarto Hostels Parati offers you the calmness needed to rest from vertiginous Rio, or to try something different before heading back home. A picturesque, Portuguese-style colonial city full of historical places and artistic spaces, Parati is a destination that you cannot miss. Going to the south you can not miss Florianopolis