Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa

Rafael hikes the Serra Azul trails, visits the quirky Discoporto UFO site, enjoys affordable local dining at Restaurante Sabor De Casa and Fogao Nativo, and discusses the practicalities of living and traveling in Barra do Garças. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Barra do Garças, Brazil. Places in this episode: Serra Azul State Park, Discoporto, Parque das Águas Quentes, Restaurante Sabor De Casa, Casebre Café e Bistrô, Fogao Nativo, Estância Favo de Mel, Santuário das Araras. Covered: Serra Azul hiking, thermal springs, local dining costs, mystic tourism, city life Barra do Garças. Chapters:00:00 Serra Azul State Park01:44 Avenida Ministro João Alberto04:22 Restaurante Sabor De Casa07:19 Fogao Nativo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarraDoGarcas #MatoGrossoTravel #SerraAzulPark #BrazilianCerrado #ThermalSpringsBrazil #MysticTourism #UFOBarraDoGarcas #MacawSanctuary #TravelOnABudget #ExploreBrazil #CerradoAdventures #RiverLifeBrazil #IndigenousCulture #AgribusinessHub #DrySeasonTravel #BackpackingBrazil #OffTheBeatenPath #NatureLovers https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael explores the dust-choked streets of Barra do Garças, hikes the Serra Azul escarpment for sunset views, and dives into the town's quirky UFO tourism culture before settling in for a local dinner. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Barra do Garças, Brazil. Places in this episode: Serra Azul Park, Discoporto, Restaurante Sabor De Casa, Fogao Nativo, Parque das Águas Quentes, Centro District, Setor Bela Vista, Araguaia River. Covered: Serra Azul Park hiking, Mystic tourism and UFO lore, Local dining costs and recommendations, Practical logistics (CPF, SIM, Visa), Cost of living breakdown. Chapters:00:00 Setor Bela Vista01:06 Centro District03:23 Restaurante Sabor De Casa06:14 Fogao Nativo08:30 Field A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarraDoGarcas #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #SerraAzulPark #CerradoLife #UFO Tourism #BudgetTravel #BrazilFoodie #AdventureTravel #TravelTips #DigitalNomad #SouthAmerica #HikingBrazil #ThermalSprings #IndigenousCulture #RiverBeaches #TravelPodcast #RafaelCosta https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Day three in Barra do Garças. I hike the Serra Azul escarpment for river views, navigate the local health clinic renovations, and unwind at the thermal water park before dinner. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Barra do Garças, Brazil. Places in this episode: Centro district, Parque Estadual da Serra Azul, Gruta dos Pezinhos, Cristo Redentor Mirante, Restaurante Sabor De Casa, Banco do Brasil, Vivo store, Parque das Aguas Quentes. Covered: Serra Azul Park hiking, Thermal springs experience, Local banking and SIM logistics, Dining costs and recommendations, City atmosphere and daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Centro district01:12 Parque Estadual da Serra Azul02:35 Gruta dos Pezinhos05:28 Cafe07:19 Fogao Nativo09:06 Lake A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarraDoGarcas #MatoGrossoTravel #BrazilTravelPodcast #SerraAzulPark #ThermalSpringsBrazil #CerradoAdventures #SlowTravelBrazil #BarraDoGarcasLife #AraguaiaRiver #BrazilOnABudget #DigitalNomadBrazil #ExoticDestinations #BrazilianCulture #HikingInBrazil #ThermalBaths #RafaelCostaTravels #SouthAmericaTrip #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael explores the quiet mysticism of Barra do Garças on Brazil's Independence Day, visiting the UFO landing pad and thermal springs while breaking down local costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Barra do Garças, Brazil. Places in this episode: Centro district, Avenida Ministro João Alberto, Rafaela Polo Café e Confeitaria, Praça dos Garimpeiros, Parque Estadual da Serra Azul, Discoporto, Jardim Nova Barra, Mirante do Cristo. Covered: Independence Day traditions, UFO tourism and mysticism, Local dining costs, Administrative registration, Serra Azul Park landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Barra do Garças01:17 Rafaela Polo Café e Confeitaria02:52 Jardim Nova Barra06:06 Mirante do Cristo07:46 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarraDoGarcas #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #IndependentDay #DiaDaIndependencia #SerraAzul #UFOPort #MysticTourism #Cerrado #AraguaiaRiver #MacawSanctuary #BudgetTravel #SlowTravel #BrazilVlog #TravelPodcast #RafaelCosta #ExploreBrazil #DrySeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael moves from Cáceres to Barra do Garças for the end of the dry season. We cover the drive, the town's layout, practical costs, and the local mystique. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Barra do Garças, Brazil. Places in this episode: Centro district, Jardim Nova Barra, Jardim Araguaia, Santo Antônio, Avenida Ministro João Alberto, Parque Estadual da Serra Azul, Mirante do Cristo, Discoporto. Covered: Arrival logistics, Cost of living breakdown, Town geography and districts, Serra Azul Park landmarks, Local politics and current events, Mystic tourism branding. Chapters:00:00 BR-07001:39 Avenida Ministro João Alberto04:04 Jardim Nova Barra06:16 Parque das Águas Quentes08:44 Serra do Roncador A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarraDoGarcas #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #SerraDoRoncador #AraguaiaRiver #DrySeason #MysticTourism #UFOBarra #MacawSanctuary #CerradoNature #TravelBudget #BrazilRoadTrip #OffTheBeatenPath #EcoTourism #ThermalSprings #IndigenousCulture #RiverBeaches #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends his final full day in Cáceres, exploring the historic center and riverfront before heading into the Pantanal. He reflects on the dry season wildlife, local costs, and the town's fishing heritage. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cáceres, Brazil. Places in this episode: Kaskata Restaurante Flutuante, Praça Barão do Rio Branco, Catedral São Luiz de Cáceres, Marco do Jauru, Baía do Malheiros / Praia do Daveron, Museu Histórico Municipal de Cáceres, Santagloria Coffee & Bakery, Cais do Porto Mario Corrêa. Covered: Cáceres farewell reflections, dry season river safety, local cost breakdown, colonial landmarks, wildlife preview. Chapters:00:00 Kaskata Restaurante Flutuante01:35 Catedral São Luiz de Cáceres04:40 Santagloria Coffee & Bakery06:47 Cais do Porto Mario Corrêa09:28 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Caceres #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #Pantanal #RioParaguai #DrySeason #WildlifeWatching #ColonialHistory #RiverCulture #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #JaguarSafari #SouthAmerica #BrazilLife #SlowTravel #NatureLovers #CulturalHeritage #FrontierTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael's final full day in Cáceres explores the colonial heart, floating restaurants, and river safety. He breaks down costs for living here and prepares to head deeper into the Pantanal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cáceres, Brazil. Places in this episode: Cavalhada District, Omaro Café, Centro Histórico, Marco do Jauru, Catedral São Luiz de Cáceres, Praça Barão do Rio Branco, Cais do Porto Mario Corrêa, Kaskata Restaurante Flutuante. Covered: Cáceres Historic Center, River Culture and Dining, Practical Logistics for Stayers, Northern Pantanal Wildlife Preview, Cost of Living Breakdown. Chapters:00:00 Cavalhada District01:43 Marco do Jauru05:12 Banco do Brasil07:47 Museu Histórico Municipal de Cáceres A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CaceresMT #PantanalTravel #BrazilRoadTrip #RioParaguai #JaguarSafari #MatoGrosso #TravelBrazil #ColonialArchitecture #FloatingRestaurant #DrySeasonWildlife #SouthAmericaAdventure #OffTheBeatenPath #NaturePhotography #RiverLife #BrazilCulture #EcoTourism #WildlifeWatching #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Day four in Cáceres. I explore the floating restaurants on the Rio Paraguai, discuss the local fishing culture and safety warnings, and prepare for Independence Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cáceres, Brazil. Places in this episode: COHAB Nova, Omaro Café, Centro, Catedral São Luiz, Marco do Jauru, Baía do Malheiros, Praia do Daveron, Cais do Porto Mario Corrêa. Covered: River Culture, Cost of Living, Practical Logistics, Historic Centre, Wildlife Preview, Safety Warnings. Chapters:00:00 COHAB Nova02:09 Baía do Malheiros04:53 Banco do Brasil08:14 Dolina da Água Milagrosa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CaceresMT #PantanalTravel #BrazilTravelPodcast #RioParaguai #MatoGrosso #WildlifeSafari #TravelTipsBrazil #DigitalNomadBrazil #CaceresHistory #RiverCulture #DrySeasonPantanal #JaguarWatching #BrazilOnABudget #SouthAmericaTravel #EcoTourismBrazil #ColonialArchitecture #LocalFoodBrazil #TravelSafe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Day three in Cáceres. Rafael explores the floating restaurants, navigates the practicalities of river life, and checks the pulse of the Pantanal's gateway town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cáceres, Brazil. Places in this episode: Kaskata Restaurante Flutuante, Rio Paraguai, BR-070, Chapada dos Guimarães, Caceres, Praça Barão do Rio Branco, Catedral São Luiz de Cáceres, Marco do Jauru. Covered: River culture and floating dining, Cost of living and housing in Caceres, Safety and river currents, Colonial landmarks and history, Dry season wildlife context. Chapters:00:00 Kaskata Restaurante Flutuante02:59 Praça Barão do Rio Branco05:57 Omaro Café08:04 Dito Bendito A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Caceres #MatoGrosso #Pantanal #BrazilTravel #RioParaguai #FloatingRestaurant #DrySeason #WildlifeWatching #TravelBudget #BrazilLifestyle #Fronteira #SaoLuiz #Terere #RiverLife #ColonialHistory #SustainableTravel #SouthAmericaTrip #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael explores the historic riverfront of Cáceres, the gateway to the northern Pantanal. He visits the floating restaurant Kaskata, checks out the colonial architecture, and breaks down the cost of living in this frontier town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cáceres, Brazil. Places in this episode: Rio Paraguai, BR-070, Chapada dos Guimarães, Centro District, Marco do Jauru, Praça Barão do Rio Branco, Catedral São Luiz de Cáceres, Kaskata Restaurante Flutuante. Covered: Caceres Arrival, River Culture, Cost of Living, Practical Logistics, Historic Centre, Wildlife Preview. Chapters:00:00 Rio Paraguai02:57 Kaskata Restaurante Flutuante06:11 Omaro Café08:33 Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CaceresMT #PantanalTravel #BrazilRoadTrip #RiverCulture #WildlifeWatching #MatoGrosso #DrySeason #JaguarSafari #ColonialArchitecture #BrazilExpats #TravelTips #RioParaguai #SustainableTravel #NaturePhotography #FrontierLife #LocalFood #BudgetTravel #AdventureAwaits https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael arrives in Cáceres after the drive from Chapada, explores the colonial centre and riverside, checks out the festival aftermath, and gets a feel for the fishing-boat culture that defines this gateway to the Pantanal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cáceres, Brazil. Places in this episode: Real Hotel Cáceres, Catedral São Luiz, Marco do Jauru, Restaurante Prosa Na Orla, Museu Histórico Municipal, Kaskata Restaurante Flutuante, Dito Bendito, Baía do Malheiros. Covered: Caceres arrival and first impressions, Historic centre and architecture, Riverfront culture and fishing, Festival aftermath and local news, Cost of living and practical logistics. Chapters:00:00 Road00:45 Real Hotel Cáceres02:58 Museu Histórico Municipal04:55 Omaro Café06:33 Banco do Brasil A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CaceresMT #BrazilTravel #Pantanal #MatoGrosso #RiverSafari #FishingInBrazil #ColonialBrazil #BrazilTravelGuide #VisitBrazil #Cuiaba #RioParaguai #EcologicalTourism #BrazilHistory #TravelPodcast #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

On his final full day in Chapada dos Guimarães, Rafael takes one last early hike, enjoys a final pequi treat, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of the cerrado town before heading to the Pantanal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. Places in this episode: Casa da Quineira Hotel Boutique, Mirante do Centro Geodésico, Praça Dom Wunibaldo, QUINEIRA - CAFÉ - BISTRÔ - BURGUER, Feira do Produtor Rural, Villa do Chocolate, Casa di Rose, Grão de Amor Cozinha Afetiva. Covered: Final day reflections and packing up, Local market and food souvenirs, Art and craft scene in Bom Clima, Cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Departure planning for the Pantanal. Chapters:00:00 Casa da Quineira Hotel Boutique02:14 Praça Dom Wunibaldo03:25 Villa do Chocolate06:30 Empório Guimarães A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #Cerrado #TravelBrazil #Pequi #FarmersMarket #CentroGeodesico #DrySeason #SlowTravel #CasaDaQuineira #BrazilNature #RoadTripBrazil #Pantanal #Cachoeira #BrazilianFood #TravelGuide #SouthAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends his final full day in Chapada dos Guimarães, hiking to Véu de Noiva at dawn, exploring the Cidade de Pedra, and taking in sunset from the geodetic centre. He reflects on the town's slow rhythm, the cost of living, and the road ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. Places in this episode: Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, Véu de Noiva, Cidade de Pedra, Mirante do Centro Geodésico, QUINEIRA, Osteria da Chapada, Praça Dom Wunibaldo, Santuário de Sant'Ana. Covered: Cidade de Pedra tour, Cine Cerrado film, Cost of living, Sunset at geodetic centre, Véu de Noiva hike, Local food and restaurants. Chapters:00:00 Véu de Noiva02:13 Praça Dom Wunibaldo03:41 Cidade de Pedra05:33 Osteria da Chapada06:54 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #BrazilTravel #Cerrado #VeoDeNoiva #CidadeDePedra #MatoGrosso #TravelBrazil #EcoTravel #WaterfallHike #CineCerrado #BrazilianCuisine #SlowTravel #NationalPark #SunsetView #BrazilNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael explores the Cavernas Aroe-Jari and Gruta da Lagoa Azul, Brazil's largest sandstone cave complex, then returns to Chapada for a quiet evening at the Feira do Produtor Rural. He shares the practical costs of guided cave tours and reflects on the ancient geology beneath the cerrado. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. Places in this episode: Cavernas Aroe-Jari, Gruta da Lagoa Azul, Restaurante Okada Chapada, Feira do Produtor Rural, Mirante do Centro Geodésico, Sossego Homestay, Cine Cerrado. Covered: Cave exploration and geology, Archaeological sites, Local market scene, Cost of living and meals, Cine Cerrado planning, Practical guide booking. Chapters:00:00 4x4 interior on wet road00:52 Cavernas Aroe-Jari03:56 Feira do Produtor Rural06:23 Cine Cerrado A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #BrazilTravel #Cerrado #CaveExploring #LagoaAzul #AroeJari #MatoGrosso #TravelBrazil #Ecoturismo #FeiraDoProdutorRural #CineCerrado #SlowTravel #WaterfallHiking #SouthAmerica #Pequi #TravelGuide #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Day five in Chapada: I check the new Cine Cerrado program, explore the Feira do Produtor Rural with a local guide, try pequi licor and brigadeiro, and reflect on what makes this cerrado town tick — slow, proud, and full of stories. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. Places in this episode: QUINEIRA - CAFÉ - BISTRÔ - BURGUER, Cine Cerrado venue, Feira do Produtor Rural, Bom Clima neighbourhood, Mirante do Centro Geodésico, Osteria da Chapada, Villa do Chocolate, Cavernas Aroe-Jari. Covered: Cine Cerrado discussion, Pequi sweets tasting, Local market scene, MT-251 road debate, Evening meal costs, Cave tour planning. Chapters:00:00 Rain on tin roof00:32 Coffee shop interior02:41 Feira do Produtor Rural04:40 Mirante do Centro Geodésico06:51 Osteria da Chapada A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #BrazilTravel #Cerrado #CineCerrado #BeatrizViraFolhas #Pequi #FeiraDoProdutorRural #MatoGrosso #SlowTravel #BrazilCinema #Waterfalls #CerradoEcology #TravelPodcast #BrazilPodcast #VéuDeNoiva #CavernasAroeJari #ChapadaNationalPark #BrazilOffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends a quiet winter day in Chapada dos Guimarães, visiting the new family-farming market, tasting pequi-based treats, and relaxing at a day-use pousada by the Rio Claro. He reflects on the town's slow rhythm, the cost of living, and the upcoming Cine Cerrado screening. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. Places in this episode: Feira do Produtor Rural, Praça Dom Wunibaldo, Santuário de Sant'Ana, Lanchonete Penhasco, Rio Claro, Cidade de Pedra, Véu de Noiva waterfall, Empório Guimarães. Covered: Pequi sweets and foods, Feira do Produtor Rural market, Day-use river pass cost, Cine Cerrado local film programme, Cost of living and meals, Slow travel and town rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Feira do Produtor Rural00:36 Praça Dom Wunibaldo02:08 Rio Claro02:52 Cidade de Pedra04:32 Véu de Noiva waterfall06:00 Mirante do Centro Geodésico07:38 Cavernas Aroe-Jari A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #BrazilTravel #Cerrado #Pequi #MatoGrosso #TravelBrazil #SlowTravel #HiddenBrazil #Waterfall #FarmersMarket #LocalFood #RioClaro #BrazilNature #EcoTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #BrazilianFood #CerradoBrasileiro https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends a slow morning in Chapada dos Guimarães, from a coffee at QUINEIRA to a peek at the town's famous pequi sweets. He checks out a pousada day-use spot by the river, learns about the Cine Cerrado screenings, and reflects on the calm before Independence Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. Places in this episode: QUINEIRA - CAFÉ - BISTRÔ - BURGUER, Feira do Produtor Rural, Lanchonete Penhasco, Empório Guimarães, Mirante Geodésico, Mama Mia, Santuário de Sant'Ana. Covered: Chapada day-use river spots, Pequi sweets and market, Cine Cerrado local cinema, MT-251 road controversy, Independence Day preparations. Chapters:00:00 QUINEIRA - CAFÉ - BISTRÔ - BURGUER00:58 Feira do Produtor Rural02:29 Empório Guimarães04:45 Mirante Geodésico05:57 Santuário de Sant'Ana A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #BrazilTravel #Cerrado #MatoGrosso #TravelBrazil #Ecotourism #Waterfalls #Pequi #SlowTravel #BrazilianFood #FarmersMarket #CineCerrado #RoadTripBrazil #IndependenceDayBrazil #Hideaway #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael tackles the Rio Claro waterfall circuit, finds the geodetic centre of South America, and settles into Chapada's slow-town rhythm with cheap lunches, a new farmers' market, and a baroque church. Practical notes on hiring guides, the MT-251 road, and what a day costs here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. Places in this episode: Rio Claro waterfall circuit, Mirante do Centro Geodésico, Santuário de Sant'Ana, Praça Dom Wunibaldo, Feira do Produtor Rural, QUINEIRA - CAFÉ - BISTRÔ - BURGUER, Portão do Inferno, Morro de São Jerônimo. Covered: Rio Claro waterfall circuit, Geodetic centre of South America, cerrado ecology and dry season, local food and market, cost of living and practicalities, town history and culture. Chapters:00:00 Waterfall02:27 Mirante do Centro Geodésico03:54 Praça Dom Wunibaldo04:58 QUINEIRA - CAFÉ - BISTRÔ - BURGUER06:02 Portão do Inferno07:12 Mirante dos Ventos08:25 Feira do Produtor Rural A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #BrazilTravel #MatoGrosso #Cerrado #RioClaro #VeuDeNoiva #GeodeticCenter #SantuarioDeSantAna #FeiraDoProdutorRural #Pequi #Birdwatching #HikingBrazil #TravelBrazil #SlowTravel #BrazilNature #WaterfallHike https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael arrives in Chapada dos Guimarães, trading Cuiabá's smoke for crisp cerrado air. He hikes to Véu de Noiva, explores Cidade de Pedra, and settles into a guesthouse, with practical notes on costs, trails, and the dry-season rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil. Places in this episode: Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, Véu de Noiva, Mirante do Centro Geodésico, Cidade de Pedra, Cavernas Aroe-Jari, Bom Clima district, Praça Dom Wunibaldo, Santuário de Sant'Ana. Covered: Chapada dos Guimarães arrival, Véu de Noiva waterfall, Cidade de Pedra tour, cerrado ecology and wildlife, local food and costs, practical logistics and visa notes. Chapters:00:00 Bom Clima district01:50 Véu de Noiva04:28 Cidade de Pedra05:54 Osteria da Chapada07:06 Quiet town street, early morning08:47 Cavernas Aroe-Jari A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #VeuDeNoiva #CidadeDePedra #Cerrado #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #HikingBrazil #WaterfallHike #DrySeason #EcoTourism #Birdwatching #TravelPodcast #ChapadaNP #Guimaraes #BackpackingBrazil #OffTheBeatenPath #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

On his final day in Cuiabá, Rafael visits the Museu do Rio, savors a traditional sobá lunch, and reflects on the city's smoky skies and vibrant culture amid the agribusiness boom. He shares practical tips on costs and local life before heading to Chapada dos Guimarães. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cuiabá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Museu do Rio Cuiabá, Mercado do Porto, Praça da República, Shopping Estação Cuiabá, Praça Popular, Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá. Covered: Cuiabá river museum, Sobá noodles, Estação Festival, Boutique de Queijos, Cuiabá nightlife, Cuiabá fires and cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Museu do Rio Cuiabá01:28 Mercado do Porto03:28 Shopping Estação Cuiabá04:38 Praça Popular06:12 Street06:55 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cuiabá #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #CuiabáTravel #Pantanal #Cerrado #Sobá #BrazilianFood #TravelBrazil #CuiabáHistoric #ArenaPantanal #DrySeason #MuseudoRio #ChapadaDosGuimarães #SouthAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends his final full day in Cuiabá with a dawn visit to the Mercado do Porto, a last pacu lunch, and a sunset reflection at Parque Mãe Bonifácia. He looks ahead to Chapada dos Guimarães, the coming rains, and the road north, with practical notes on costs and getting around. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cuiabá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Mercado do Porto, Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá, Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e São Benedito, O Chapeleiro Café e Sebo, Restaurante e Bar Varadero, Parque Mãe Bonifácia, Centro Geodésico da América do Sul, Brisas Hotel Style. Covered: Cuiabá reflections, Mercado do Porto, Cuiabá history and architecture, Cost of living and practicalities, Departure to Chapada dos Guimarães. Chapters:00:00 Mercado do Porto01:22 Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e São Benedito03:35 Centro Geodésico da América do Sul05:38 Park06:31 Brisas Hotel Style07:29 Night09:02 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cuiaba #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #Pantanal #Cerrado #MercadoDoPorto #Pacu #MojicaDePintado #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #TravelBrazil #CuiabaTravel #BrazilFood #CuiabaHistoricCenter #AgribusinessBrazil #BrazilRoadTrip #SecoSeason #CuiabaVlog #BrazilianCuisine https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends a smoky, overcast day in Cuiabá hunting down a new artisan cheese and wine event at a shopping mall, watches folk dancers prepare for the Muxirum festival, and reflects on the city's gold-rush history and agribusiness boom over a long lunch by the river. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cuiabá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Shopping Estação Cuiabá, Centro Geodésico da América do Sul, Mercado do Porto, Jardim Secreto Cafeteria, Praça Popular, Shopping 3 Américas, Rio Cuiabá. Covered: Artisan cheese and wine tasting event, Siriri and Cururu folk dance, Cuiabá history and economy, Dry season fires and air quality, River fish lunch and local food, Evening caipirinha and nightlife. Chapters:00:00 Shopping Estação Cuiabá00:56 Mercado do Porto02:52 Centro Geodésico da América do Sul03:48 Rio Cuiabá05:34 Jardim Secreto Cafeteria07:44 Praça Popular09:39 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cuiaba #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #PantanalGateway #ArtisanCheese #QueijoArtesanal #CuiabaFood #MercadoDoPorto #Siriri #Cururu #MuxirumFestival #BrazilianCuisine #Caipirinha #Cerrado #Agribusiness #DrySeasonTravel #CraftFood #CidadeVerde https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends a smoky day in Cuiabá, from a quiet morning coffee to a packed Arena Pantanal for a Série B match, and reflects on the city's love of football and the fires burning across Mato Grosso. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cuiabá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá, O Chapeleiro Café e Sebo, Goiabeiras Shopping, Arena Pantanal, Popular district, Praça Popular. Covered: Football match at Arena Pantanal, Air quality and forest fires, Cuiabá evening food and boteco culture, Mato Grosso politics and agribusiness, Local cafes and shopping districts, Cost of living and entertainment. Chapters:00:00 Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá01:33 Arena Pantanal02:40 Stadium exterior with crowd murmur04:26 Popular district06:45 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cuiabá #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #ArenaPantanal #BrazilianFootball #SérieB #Pantanal #Cerrado #BrazilianFood #CuiabáGuide #TravelBrazil #AirQuality #DrySeason #Futebol #MatoGrossoDoSul #CuiabáNight #Caipirinha #BrazilianPolitics https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael explores Cuiabá's Mercado do Porto, searches for artisan cheese at a new boutique event, and digs into the city's agribusiness boom, smoky skies, and football fever at Arena Pantanal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cuiabá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Mercado do Porto, Shopping Estação Cuiabá, Praça da República, Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá, Goiabeiras, Popular district, Praça Popular, Brasido Restaurante. Covered: Cuiabá food and market, Agribusiness economy, Dry season and fires, Cost of living in Cuiabá, Local festivals and events, Planning a football match visit. Chapters:00:00 Mercado do Porto00:18 Mercado do Porto interior01:52 Shopping Estação Cuiabá03:11 Praça da República04:15 Goiabeiras05:49 Brasido Restaurante06:56 Arena Pantanal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cuiabá #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #PantanalGateway #MercadoDoPorto #BrazilianFood #Caipirinha #Cerrado #DrySeason #Agribusiness #Brazil #TravelPodcast #ChapadaDosGuimarães #CuiabáCostOfLiving #Pacu #FarofaDeBanana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael explores the Mercado do Porto at dawn, tries pacu and sobá, and reflects on the agribusiness boom and the smoke haze over Mato Grosso. He also sorts out a CPF and a prepaid SIM, with practical costs throughout. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cuiabá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Mercado do Porto, Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá, Museu do Rio Cuiabá, Centro Geodésico da América do Sul, Goiabeiras, Estação Cuiabá, Praça Popular, Talavera Bar e Restaurante. Covered: Cuiabá river market and local fish cuisine, Historic centre and colonial heritage, CPF registration and prepaid SIM practicalities, Cuiabá agribusiness economy and cost of living, Dry season fires and air quality. Chapters:00:00 Mercado do Porto01:36 Street03:13 Museu do Rio Cuiabá04:48 Hotel Panorama06:38 Praça Popular08:01 Goiabeiras A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cuiabá #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #MercadoDoPorto #Pantanal #Cerrado #BrazilFood #Pacu #Soba #CPF #PrepaidSIM #CuiabáHistoricCenter #ChapadaDosGuimarães #BrazilianCuisine #Agribusiness #DrySeason #TravelBrazil https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael lands in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, after a short flight from Corumbá. He dives into the Mercado do Porto's fish stalls, tastes pacu and farofa de banana, and explores the city's colonial core, ending with a sunset at the Arena Pantanal. The episode covers the city's agribusiness boom, its history as a gold rush outpost, and practical costs for travelers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Cuiabá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Mercado do Porto, Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá, Centro Geodésico da América do Sul, Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e São Benedito, Museu do Rio Cuiabá, Arena Pantanal, Várzea Grande, Parque Mãe Bonifácia. Covered: Arrival in Cuiabá, Mercado do Porto and river fish cuisine, Cuiabá history: gold rush to agribusiness, Arena Pantanal and World Cup legacy, CPF and bank account for foreigners, Prepaid SIM in Brazil. Chapters:00:00 Airport tarmac and street01:27 Mercado do Porto03:07 Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá04:41 Várzea Grande06:59 Store interior08:07 Bar interior09:06 Parque Mãe Bonifácia A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cuiaba #CuiabaTravel #MatoGrosso #BrazilTravel #Pantanal #MercadoDoPorto #PacuFish #BrazilianFood #Agribusiness #SoyBelt #ArenaPantanal #WorldCup2014 #ChapadaDosGuimaraes #CPF #PrepaidSIM #Siriri #Cururu #BrazilianCuisine https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

On his final evening in Corumbá, Rafael takes one last walk through the Porto Geral, watches the sunset from the Cristo Rei do Pantanal, and shares the practical costs of his week in the Pantanal's gateway city before driving east to Campo Grande. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Corumbá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Porto Geral, Praça da Independência, Dolce Café, Du' Pai Restaurante e Churrascaria, Instituto Moinho Cultural Sul-Americano, Rio Paraguai, Forte de Coimbra, Ladário. Covered: Corumbá final reflections, River fish cuisine, Travel costs in Corumbá, Historical reflections War of the Triple Alliance, Sunset viewpoint, Packing and departure for Campo Grande. Chapters:00:00 Porto Geral02:22 Forte de Coimbra04:59 Rio Paraguai05:47 Restaurante e Choperia do Lugui08:44 Ladário A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Corumba #BrazilTravel #Pantanal #MatoGrossoDoSul #RiverLife #Brazil #TravelPodcast #SulDoBrasil #Pescado #CaldoDePiranha #EstradaParque #ForteCoimbra #Viagem #TravelBrazil #Cerrado #CampoGrande #BorderTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

On his last full day in Corumbá, Rafael spends the morning at the working Porto Geral, visits the Muhpan museum once more, has a grilled pacu lunch, and takes a slow river cruise to reflect on the river as the true heart of the Pantanal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Corumbá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Porto Geral, Dolce Café, Corumbá, Muhpan - Museu de História do Pantanal, Restaurante Migueis, Praça da Independência, Igreja Nossa Senhora da Candelária, Rio Paraguai, Estrada Parque. Covered: Corumbá river port life, Pantanal river cruise, River-fish cuisine and soba, Muhpan museum history, Corumbá cost of living and lunch prices, Reflection before leaving for Campo Grande. Chapters:00:00 Rio Paraguai02:04 Restaurante Migueis04:19 Cristo Rei do Pantanal07:55 Estrada Parque10:06 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Corumba #Pantanal #BrazilTravel #MatoGrossoDoSul #RioParaguai #TravelBrazil #RiverLife #Muhpan #Pacu #CaldoDePiranha #CidadeBranca #EstradaParque #RoadTripBrazil #Cerrado #CristoRei #PortoGeral #Saudade #BoliviaBorder https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

On his final full day in Corumbá, Rafael spends the early morning at the Porto Geral watching the day's catch come in, talks pacu and pintado with the local fishermen, and takes a slow boat out on the Rio Paraguai. He reflects on the river's quiet economy, the city's history as a great port, and what it means to leave a place that has started to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Corumbá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Porto Geral, Museu de História do Pantanal (Muhpan), Restaurante e Churrascaria Laço de Ouro, Rio Paraguai, Praça da Independência, Casa do Artesão, Art Izu, Igreja Nossa Senhora da Candelária. Covered: Corumbá river port life, Pantanal river cruise, River-fish cuisine and soba, Muhpan museum history, Corumbá cost of living and lunch prices, Reflection before leaving for Campo Grande. Chapters:00:00 Rio Paraguai02:15 Restaurante e Churrascaria Laço de Ouro03:44 Porto Geral04:45 Praça da Independência06:18 Casa do Artesão07:25 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Corumba #Pantanal #RioParaguai #BrazilTravel #MatoGrossodoSul #PortoGeral #Muhpan #PantanalWildlife #Soba #PacuFish #BrazilianFood #RiverCruise #Capybara #GiantOtter #EstradaParque #BrazilWinter #TravelBrazil #CidadeBranca https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael climbs to the Cristo Rei do Pantanal statue for a sunrise view over Corumbá and the river, then explores the Art Izu sculpture house and settles in for a local lunch of soba, reflecting on the city's quiet side before the road continues. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Corumbá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Cristo Rei do Pantanal, Praça da Independência, Art Izu (Casa de Escultura), Dolce Café, Corumbá. Covered: Corumbá city life and districts, Cristo Rei statue visit, Art Izu sculpture house, Local cuisine: soba and coffee, Cost of living and travel in Corumbá. Chapters:01:34 Praça da Independência04:18 Small restaurant interior05:54 Evening city ambience A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Corumba #CristoReiDoPantanal #ArtIzu #IzulinaXavier #Pantanal #BrazilTravel #MatoGrossoDoSul #Soba #LocalFood #RiverPort #BorderTown #WinterInBrazil #TravelBrazil #SculptureArt #RioParaguai #CerradoBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael takes the cross-border bus from Corumbá to Puerto Quijarro and Puerto Suárez in Bolivia, navigates a border crossing, eats lunch in a new country, and returns to Corumbá for a quiet riverside afternoon before reflecting on the fluid reality of South American borders. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Corumbá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Praça da República, Puerto Quijarro, Puerto Suárez, Judite Café, Du' Pai Restaurante e Churrascaria, Porto Geral, Centro. Covered: Bolivia day trip, border crossing logistics, Puerto Suárez exploration, Corumbá history reflections, local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Praça da República01:03 Puerto Quijarro02:10 Puerto Suárez03:21 Judite Café04:34 Du' Pai Restaurante e Churrascaria05:43 Centro07:23 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Corumba #MatoGrossodoSul #BrazilTravel #Pantanal #Bolivia #PuertoQuijarro #PuertoSuarez #BorderCrossing #SouthAmericaTravel #TravelBrazil #DayTrip #SlowTravel #RioParaguai #BrazilHistory #PantanalTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael takes on the Estrada Parque Pantanal, spotting capybaras and toucans, then hikes the red Urucum massif, and finishes with a riverside sunset. Practical notes on safari costs and border crossings. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Corumbá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Estrada Parque Pantanal, Porto Jofre, Rio Paraguai, Morro do Urucum, Cristo Redentor statue Corumbá, Praça da República, Puerto Quijarro, Dolce Café Corumbá. Covered: Pantanal safari, Estrada Parque, Wildlife spotting, Urucum mining, Corumbá history, Local food, Border town logistics. Chapters:00:00 Porto Jofre01:49 Du' Pai Restaurante e Churrascaria03:57 Morro do Urucum06:50 Quiet cafe interior with soft clinking07:47 Riverside at dusk with gentle water A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PantanalSafari #Corumba #BrazilTravel #EstradaParque #MorroDoUrucum #Pantanal #JaguarSighting #WildlifeBrazil #BrazilianFood #Corumbá #MatoGrossoDoSul #RiverFish #BoliviaBrazilBorder #TravelBrazil #WinterInBrazil #PantanalWildlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael takes a boat down the Paraguay River to the 1775 Forte de Coimbra, walks the old ramparts where Brazil's first resistance to the Paraguayan invasion happened, and returns to Corumbá for a caldo de piranha and a quiet reflection on borders. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Corumbá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Forte de Coimbra, Porto Geral, Casario do Porto, Praça da Independência, Dolce Café, Porto Esperança, Cristo Rei do Pantanal, Praça da República. Covered: Forte Coimbra history and practical visit, Paraguay River boat transport, Caldo de piranha local dish, Corumbá historic centre, Regional history War of the Triple Alliance, Pantanal winter travel costs. Chapters:00:00 Forte de Coimbra01:20 Porto Esperança05:54 Praça da República07:27 Porto Geral A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Corumba #ForteCoimbra #PantanalTravel #BrazilHistory #MatoGrossodoSul #RiverFrontier #ParaguayRiver #CaldoDePiranha #BrazilTravel #TravelBrazil #WinterInBrazil #CidadeBranca #WarOfTheTripleAlliance #PantanalSafari #Bonito #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael drives 250km across the Pantanal plain to Corumbá, the Capital of the Pantanal. He checks into a central apartment, explores the historic Porto Geral and the Muhpan museum, and plans safaris along the Estrada Parque, with real costs and practical border-town advice. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Corumbá, Brazil. Places in this episode: Centro, Rio Paraguai, Estrada Parque, Porto Geral, Muhpan, Praça da Independência, Forte Junqueira, Forte de Coimbra. Covered: arrival, history, wildlife, practicalities, food, safari planning. Chapters:00:00 Corumbá01:28 Centro02:57 Praça da Independência05:13 Estrada Parque07:49 Forte Junqueira09:14 Urucum massif A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Corumbá #Pantanal #BrazilTravel #EcoTourism #WildlifeSafari #JaguarTracking #Muhpan #PortoGeral #RiverTown #MatoGrossodoSul #DrySeason #WinterInBrazil #CidadeBranca #BrazilianHistory #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

On his final full day in Foz do Iguaçu, Rafael Costa wakes to a soft winter rain, takes a slow morning at the Marco das Três Fronteiras, and spends an afternoon at the Itaipu Dam's Special Circuit before a quiet dinner and a last caipirinha. A reflective episode about settling in, costs, and the pull of the road. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Places in this episode: Marco das Três Fronteiras, Itaipu Binacional, Ecomuseu, Refúgio Biológico Bela Vista, Bendito - Bar e Restaurante, Mesquita Omar Ibn Al-Khattab. Covered: Itaipu Dam special circuit, Marco das Três Fronteiras, Cost of living, Local cuisine, Resident reflections. Chapters:00:00 Hotel room01:28 Marco das Três Fronteiras03:43 Indoor exhibition05:28 Ecomuseu07:17 Foz do Iguaçu08:50 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FozDoIguacu #BrazilTravel #ItaipuDam #TripleFrontier #Cataratas #Caipirinha #PiraDeFoz #WinterInBrazil #PantanalBound #ResidentLife #MesquitaOmar #OverlandBrazil #TravelLog #SouthAmerica #BrazilPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

On his last full day in Foz do Iguaçu, Rafael takes a slow, rainy loop through the city's quieter corners, from a thunderstorm over the falls to a final caipirinha and a late-night river view. He reflects on settling in, the cost of living, and what it really means to be a resident, not a tourist. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Places in this episode: Avenida das Cataratas, TropCalia Restaurante, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, Parque das Aves, Centro, Praça Getúlio Vargas, Aloa Coffee, Marco das Três Fronteiras. Covered: Last day reflections, Cost of living practicalities, Rainy day activities, Local food and drink, Border town atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Foz do Iguaçu01:37 TropCalia Restaurante03:13 Park road04:51 Praça Getúlio Vargas07:38 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FozDoIguacu #BrazilTravel #IguazuFalls #TripleFrontier #WinterInBrazil #TravelPodcast #BrazilLiving #Caipirinha #MarcoDasTresFronteiras #FozDoIguacuTravel #SouthAmerica #Brazil #TravelDiaries #CostOfLivingBrazil #RainyDay #Saudade #Parana #BusTravelBrazil https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael crosses the Friendship Bridge into Ciudad del Este for a border-market day, navigates the hustle with a local friend, and comes back to Foz for a quiet evening and a final caipirinha hunt. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Places in this episode: Ciudad del Este, Friendship Bridge, Mercado de La Plaza, Baru Gastronomia, Marco das Três Fronteiras. Covered: Ciudad del Este, Border crossing, Caipirinha find, Marco das Três Fronteiras revisit, Cost of living, Safety. Chapters:00:00 Friendship Bridge01:14 Ciudad del Este02:21 Mercado de La Plaza03:30 Riverside04:24 Baru Gastronomia05:49 Marco das Três Fronteiras07:23 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CiudadDelEste #FozDoIguacu #TripleFrontier #BrazilTravel #ParaguayTravel #IguazuFalls #FriendshipBridge #Caipirinha #SouthAmericaTrip #BudgetTravel #BorderCrossing #TravelTips #MarcoDasTresFronteiras #WeekendTrip #LatinAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends a slower winter day in Foz do Iguaçu, chasing the perfect caipirinha, wandering through the Jardim América district, and getting his paperwork sorted. He also checks on the Itaipu Dam's wildlife refuge and reflects on the city's unique border-town rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Places in this episode: JL Hotel by Bourbon, Banco do Brasil, Bendito - Bar e Restaurante, Marco das Três Fronteiras, Refúgio Biológico Bela Vista, Piracema Canal, Ecomuseu de Itaipu, Aloa Coffee. Covered: caipirinha hunt, local districts, banking and logistics, Itaipu wildlife refuge, cost of living focus. Chapters:00:00 JL Hotel by Bourbon02:05 Banco do Brasil03:07 Bendito - Bar e Restaurante04:16 Refúgio Biológico Bela Vista05:20 Aloa Coffee06:21 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FozDoIguacu #BrazilTravel #TripleFrontier #Caipirinha #ItaipuDam #Parana #BrazilLiving #DigitalNomadBrazil #SouthAmerica #BorderTown #LocalLife #BrazilVlog #TravelGuide #HiddenBrazil #CaipirinhaHunt #WinterInBrazil #PratoFeito #JardimAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael takes the helicopter ride over Iguazu Falls, explores the quiet winter streets of Foz do Iguaçu, and digs into the practicalities and costs of living in a border hub. He checks on the Macuco Safari reopening and plans his next move. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Places in this episode: Garganta do Diabo, Aloa Coffee, Vila Portes, Jardim América, Vila A, Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque, Terminal de Transporte Urbano (TTU), Banco do Brasil. Covered: Iguazu Falls helicopter tour, Macuco Safari safety check, Local bus travel and districts, Banking and cost of living details, Marco das Três Fronteiras sunset show, Meal and transport prices. Chapters:00:00 Garganta do Diabo01:36 Iguaçu National Park02:52 Vila Portes04:10 Vila A05:30 Marco das Três Fronteiras07:17 Empório com Arte A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FozDoIguacu #IguazuFalls #BrazilTravel #Parana #TripleFrontier #WinterInBrazil #RoadTripBrazil #HelicopterTour #FallsFromAbove #MarcoDasTresFronteiras #BrazilCostOfLiving #ExpatLife #ItaipuDam #MacucoSafari #BrazilBudget #SouthAmericaTravel #MovingToBrazil https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael spends his second day in Foz do Iguaçu exploring the Itaipu Dam, getting a taste of the bird park's rehabilitating magic, and soaking in the triple frontier's unique vibe. He also gets down to the nitty-gritty of banking and SIM cards, because even paradise needs a working phone. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Places in this episode: JL Hotel by Bourbon, Itaipu Dam, Ecomuseu de Itaipu, Parque das Aves, Banco do Brasil, Marco das Três Fronteiras, Baru Gastronomia, Avenida das Cataratas. Covered: Itaipu Dam and Ecomuseu, Parque das Aves, Banking and SIM card logistics, Triple Frontier and Marco das Três Fronteiras, Local food, Costs and practical travel info. Chapters:00:00 Itaipu Dam01:41 Bus interior02:37 Ecomuseu de Itaipu03:38 Parque das Aves04:44 Banco do Brasil05:43 Marco das Três Fronteiras06:52 Avenida das Cataratas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FozDoIguacu #ItaipuDam #ParqueDasAves #BrazilTravel #SouthAmerica #TravelBrazil #TripleFrontier #IguazuFalls #LifeInBrazil #BankingInBrazil #Pix #FozDoIguacuGuide #WinterInBrazil #TravelPodcast #BrazilianFood #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/

Rafael Costa lands in Brazil via the Tancredo Neves Bridge and spends his first day in Foz do Iguaçu—getting a CPF, buying a SIM, and taking in the thunder of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side. Practical costs, winter weather, and the triple frontier's mix of cultures. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Brazil: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Brazil guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Brazil Travel Podcast with Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Places in this episode: Tancredo Neves Bridge, Avenida Brasil, Terminal de Transporte Urbano (TTU), Iguaçu National Park, Parque das Aves, Marco das Três Fronteiras, Mesquita Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, Baru Gastronomia. Covered: arrival logistics, CPF and SIM, Iguazu Falls Brazil side, Foz do Iguaçu food, Triple Frontier culture. Chapters:00:00 Tancredo Neves Bridge01:42 Avenida Brasil03:12 Iguaçu National Park04:38 Parque das Aves06:32 Baru Gastronomia07:37 BR-277 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FozDoIguacu #IguazuFalls #BrazilTravel #OverlandBrazil #TripleFrontier #CPF #FozDoIguacuTravel #Parana #BrazilMovingAbroad #TravelLogistics #BrazilCosts #FozDoIguacuGuide #SouthAmericaTravel #DevilsThroat #IguazuNationalPark #ParqueDasAves https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/brazil/