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February: Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil
Sunset at Farol da Barra
Join the locals for a breathtaking sunset down by the beach at Porto da Barra.
Tuesday night partying
Dance the night away on the dia da bencao or blessed day of the week in Pelourinho.
São Joaquim market
Taste local spices, juice, and fish fresh off the boat in São Joaquim's largest open air bazaar.
On the beaches of Itapuã
Spend a lazy Sunday with Long Jaunt as they explore Salvador's northern beach of Itapuå and tried a bite of acarajé, a classic Bahian delicacy.
Day and night: Bahia's beaches
Lounge on the beach and play in the waves by day then dance the night away to the tunes of Gilberto Gil.
Dinner at a churrascaria
Dine out at a churrascaria, a traditional Brazilian eatery, where the Long Jaunt crew ate like kings (and paid royally too).
Beach time in Salvador
When the weather is right, sometimes going to the beach is the most logical idea.
Settling in Salvador
The trio take a two-hour flight from Rio and arrive in Brazil's colonial capital city, Salvador da Bahia.
Trying to go to Salvador
A flight from Rio de Janeiro brings Long Jaunt to Ipanema for a cloudy sunset and a new city.
The marvelous city
Unabashedly called the “A Cidade Maravilhosa” (The Marvelous City), from atop Pão de Açúcar, via a ride up on a cable car, Rio doesn’t just earn it’s name, it sets the bar.
Exploring Rio’s famed mega-beaches
World famous for it’s sunny days, white sands, crystal clear waters and expansive beaches, Rio has the ultimate in mega-beaches. Take a tour of the sandy fun.
Futbol in Rio
Watch one of Brazil's biggest soccer games of the year. Put on your team colors and join these enthusiastic fans.
Visiting the City of God
Tour Cidade de Deus with Brazilian hip-hop artist, filmmaker, and author MV Bill. His work centers around Brazil's struggles with racism, poverty and violence.
A visit to Mangueira
Groove to some samba rhythms with the legendary Velha Guarda da Mangueira musical outfit in Zona Norte (North Zone) of Rio.
A morning on Ilha Grande
Catch a glimpse of the “marvelous” island as Long Jaunt departs to Rio de Janeiro.
Hiking to Lopes Mendes
Enjoy the crystal blue waters and white sands of Lopes Mendes beach on Ilha Grande.
On to Ilha Grande
Learn how the gang fell for a brilliant trick that left them $33 in the hole on their way to the beach island of Ilha Grande.
Samba in São Paulo
São Paulo's weekly samba jam features many local groups. Jam along to the samba beat.
A ride on the subway
One of the best ways to get around Brazil's largest city is the Metropolitano subway system. Hop on for a ride.
Graffiti in São Paulo
Long Jaunt explores the bustling city of São Paulo. Catch some of the city's vibrant graffiti.
Two becomes three
Mike Kurtz, the third Long Jaunter, meets the pair in São Paulo, where they begin their month long trek through Brazil.
On to Brazil
Just a quick bus ride from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, Long Jaunt enters its sister city, Foz do Iguazu in Brazil.
The magestic Iguazu Falls
At the border between Argentina and Brazil roars one of the largest waterfalls in the world: Iguazu Falls. Make a stop at this unforgettable natural wonder.
Back on the bus
Long Jaunt bids the enchanting Buenos Aires adieu, jumps on a bus, and heads north to Iguazu Falls in northern Argentina.
Sundown to sunup in the city
Ready for a late night? Long Jaunt heads out at sundown to see how the locals enjoy a Saturday night.
Drinking mate. Cheers!
You can barely walk a couple of blocks in Buenos Aires without seeing someone drinking mate. Enjoy a drink with Long Jaunt.
Care to dance?
Trek into a milonga (dance parlor), where late owls dance the tango until 3 in the morning.
A jaunt to Uruguay
Long Jaunt hops on a speedboat to visit Colonia, Uruguay. Join the boat ride across the Rio de la Plata.
Touring downtown Buenos Aires
Explore the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires and the historic governmental buildings.
Colorful La Boca
Explore the colorful Buenos Aires barrio (neighborhood) of La Boca to see the brightly painted homes.
Expatriate games
Six thousand miles away, the game is still on, and it still was no fun to watch if you were a Patriots fan.
Walking among the dead
Buenos Aires is divided into 47 distinct neighborhoods. For both the living, and the dead, Recoleta is considered one of the best to be in.
Touching down in Buenos Aires
After hunkering down for a 13 hour flight, Long Jaunt arrives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Explore the bustling city.
Mexico City redux
Long Jaunt is hopping on a plane to head south for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Take a look back and see how Mexico City has changed in just over a month.
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