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INFOWe have carefully picked the most amazing adventure and ecotourism destinations in Brazil. They can be planned as Rio extensions or separately.

North Region

AMAZON

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The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most wild and unknown places in the planet. Thousands of animal and plant species are still waiting to be discovered by science. Its major portion lies on Brazilian territory, with an extremely dense, wet and lush vegetation, and with an incomparable biodiversity. In this region, we can do boat and canoe tours, hike in the jungle, visit the meeting of the waters, among other options. Its main river, the Amazon River, has the largest freshwater volume in the world. Surfers can also delight in endless waves, the “Pororoca” (Tidal Bore), which happens when the river waters meets the ocean. We offer every conventional tour near Manaus, some jungle hotels and also the amazing Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, deep in the jungle, surely the best place to see an unspoiled Amazon.

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MONTE RORAIMA

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Walking to the top of the mountain (2740m / 8890ft), located in the Monte Roraima National Park, takes at least two hiking days. This is, no doubt, one of the wildest and most amazing tours in all South America. The complete expedition, visiting many touristic sites, takes around seven days. This region is famous for its characteristic flat-top mountains, called “Tepuis”, which resemble the shape of a huge table. Most of the time it lies among the clouds, and its many waterfalls make it seem like it is crying. It has also an endemic and mysterious fauna and flora, that can only be found in this region, and has inspired many artists such as Michael Chrichton with “The Lost World“ and Pixar with the animated movie ”Up”.

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JALAPÃO

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The Jalapão State Park, recently created (2001), is already one of Brazil’s major ecotourism and adventure destinations. Its clear water rivers, waterfalls and lakes, huge sand dunes and the typical golden grass (main raw material for local handicrafts), are trademarks of the region. One of the best sites is the “Fervedouro”, a well of bubbling water where it is impossible to sink and feels like you are floating. Its beautiful “cerrado” vegetation is home to a varied flora and fauna. Long walks, 4x4 jeep tours and rafting are the main activities.

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Northeast Region

FERNANDO DE NORONHA

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Considered the best place in Brazil for diving and surfing, Fernando de Noronha Archipelago is a national park kept by strict preservation laws. With wonderful bays, rocky bottom and sand beaches, the islands are an ecological paradise, where we can see many species of seabirds and terrestrial fauna. Its warm and clear waters, with extraordinary visibility, is perfect for divers, with many wrecks, coral reef formations and a rich biodiversity (sharks, dolphins, turtles and thousands of other species). Also, the island’s nightlife shouldn’t be missed, and the place is great for those who enjoy hiking, boat tours and 4x4 jeep adventures.

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JERICOACOARA AND CEARÁ

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The Jericoacoara National Park, in Ceará State, brings tourists from all around the world, and is great for windsurfing, kitesurfing and sandboarding. There are also walking tours, buggy and 4x4 jeep rides, waves for surfers and an exciting nightlife, among other activities. It is a very beautiful place, with huge sand dunes, lagoons, rock formations, beaches and rustic villages. Its main economic activities are the tourism and the fishing. The local people, mostly traders and fisherman, are very friendly and receptive. The Jericoacoara trip can be extended with many other attractions in the Ceará state. Contact us to learn more about our tailormade trips in Brazil.

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LENÇÓIS MARANHENSES

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Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is located by the northeastern coast of Maranhão State. Its magnificent sand dunes, up to 50 meters / 165 feet high, and countless rainwater lakes, gives the place an atmosphere of oasis in the desert. Its landscape is always changing, due to the action of the winds. The lakes are excelent for swimming and very refreshing. The place is usually visitec by boat, going down the Preguiças river and stopping at many places of interest until it reaches the ocean, and also by 4x4 jeeps and walking. Down the river, there are villages where we can spend the night. There's also the panoramic flight option, that lasts around 30 minutes.

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SERRA DA CAPIVARA

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Serra da Capivara National Park, located in the southeast of Piauí State, is one of Brazil’s most well structured and preservated areas, and a reference in ecotourism and archeology. Its prehistoric rock paintings are some of the most important inscriptions in the world, and proves the arrival of man in the Americas around fifty thousand years ago, a lot earlier than many theories used to tells us. Besides, the tracks among the natural beauties and geological formations are amazing and full of life.

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SALVADOR

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Salvador, Bahia State’s capital city, is probably Brazil’s second main touristic destination, after Rio de Janeiro. Famous for its festive and friendly people, cultural activities, beautiful beaches, forts and lighthouses, typical food and historical sites, it is a popular and fascinating place. The “Pelourinho”, “Elevador Lacerda”, “Mercado Modelo” and the traditional “capoeira”, are just some of the things to be seen and visited. Besides, you can enjoy several adventure tours in the city and surroundings.

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SOUTH OF BAHIA

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The southern region of Bahia State has beautiful beaches and many touristical spots. As they are mostly close to each other, several locations can be visited in few days. The best are Caraíva, Itacaré, Morro de São Paulo, Ilha de Boipeba and Trancoso. Fishing and tourism are the main economical activities. The clear water beaches with coconut trees, large reef formations and beautiful rivers are typical features from this region. Boat tours and many extreme sports can be practiced on the southern coast of Bahia.

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CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

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In the state of Bahia, the Chapada Diamantina National Park, with its typical geology, is one of Brazil’s most beautiful places. The name comes from the diamond extraction activities on the region surroundings. With breathtaking landscapes, majestic mountains, caves, rivers, springs and waterfalls, it is a must-see adventure and ecotourism destination. The park offers hiking for all tastes, and they will vary from one-day tours to long walks that can last many days. Climbing and rappel tours can also be arranged. Contact us to learn more about our customized Brazil trips.

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ABROLHOS

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The oceanic archipelago of Abrolhos, formed by five beautiful and unspoiled islands, is located within a marine national park and is an example of conservation for the whole world. Famous for its illustrious visitors, the Humpback Whales, which come up the coast in search of warmer waters to breed, it is one of the best places on Earth to observe these huge mammals. Scuba diving is also fantastic, with some big wrecks, very abundant biodiversity and beautiful coral reef formations.

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Central-West Region

PANTANAL

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O Pantanal brasileiro é um dos destinos de ecoturismo mais importantes e selvagens do planeta. Dividido entre duas estações, a seca e a cheia, é a maior planície alagável do mundo, ocupando 3 estados brasileiros e parte da Bolívia. Os passeios geralmente são feitos a cavalo, a pé, de lancha/barco ou com jeeps 4x4. Oferecemos diferentes opções, desde fazendas tradicionais e hotéis, ao espetacular Jaguar Research Center. No mundo inteiro, é o melhor lugar para ver a onça-pintada (Panthera onca), o maior felino das Américas, animal raríssimo e ameaçado de extinção.

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BONITO

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The region of Bonito is located south of the Pantanal, in the Mato Grosso do Sul state. It is a world level ecotourism destination with many adventure options. Its main attractions are the crystal clear rivers snorkeling, hiking and rappelling through waterfalls and caves. Tree-top adventures, climbing, acqua riding, horseback riding, scuba diving and rafting are some of the other options.

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CHAPADA DOS VEADEIROS AND BRASÍLIA

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Chapada dos Veadeiros is a region in the Goiás state that hosts an entire national park and other attractions, on a beautiful cerrado vegetation. Close to rustic villages, the place offers many tracks, waterfalls, canyons, rivers and caves, and the main activities are hiking, cliff jumping on rivers, climbing, rappel and canopy. To get there, we have to fly or take a bus to Brasília, Brazil’s capital city, and drive a couple of hours north. It is a good opportunity to visit this important city, remarkable for its monumental architecture and design, before going to Chapada dos Veadeiros.

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CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES

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The Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, located in the Mato Grosso state, is one of Brazil’s top adventure and ecotourism destinations. Famous for its typical geological formations, it features hundreds of rivers, waterfalls, springs, caves and archeological and paleontological sites. Besides offering many hiking options on a “cerrado” vegetation, there are also the waterfall rappel and acqua ride tours.

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Southeast Region

ILHA GRANDE AND PARATY

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Ilha Grande (Big Island) is one of the greatest ecotourism sanctuaries in Brazil, with unspoiled beaches and beautiful nature. Protected by a national park and rational fishing and visitation, it’s a paradise with many adventure possibilities. One-day tours can be arranged and also personalised trips for those with more time. Besides hiking to different beaches, peaks, rivers, waterfalls and offering many boat tours, Ilha Grande also features diving, surfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, climbing and rappelling. Paraty, the most important colonial city from our gold extraction period, can also be visited as an extension of Ilha Grande trips.

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SERRA DOS ÓRGÃOS AND PETRÓPOLIS

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The Serra dos Órgãos National Park, famous for its spectacular rock formations, has amazing hiking and climbing possibilities. There are a few different options, from one-day tours to the famous two or three-day crossing, walking from Teresópolis to Petrópolis city and going through many mountains, overlooks and places of interest. The nights are spent on camping sites or shelters. Besides, as an extension of the Serra dos Órgãos tour, we offer the Petrópolis tour. Known as the “Imperial City”, it has rich historical, cultural and architectural attractions. It was also the place our imperial family used to spend their summers, for having a cooler climate, more similar to that of Europe.

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ITATIAIA

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Itatiana National Park, just a couple of hours away from Rio, was the first region to be proclaimed a national park in the history of Brazil. There are two main hiking possibilities, the Prateleiras peak (2548m / 8360ft) and the Pico das Agulhas Negras (2791m / 9157ft), the highest peak in the state. The ascent to each of them, covered by typical altitude fields vegetation, takes around two hours, and rewards you with some of the most beautiful views of the state. The lower sector of the park has many unspoiled rivers, waterfalls, a lush vegetation and can be visited by car.

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PICO DA BANDEIRA

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Pico da Bandeira (2892m / 9488ft) is the highest peak in the Southeast Region and the third highest in Brazil. Located in the Serra do Caparaó National Park, in the border of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais states, it offers amazing hiking and rewarding visuals. We usually start the ascent at night, so we can see the sun rising from the summit. The national park has also many other attractions, such as rivers, waterfalls, other peaks and a very beautiful and well preserved flora and fauna. Personalized tours can be created, according to you available time and interest.

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IBITIPOCA

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The Ibitipoca State Park, located in Minas Gerais, is famous for its beautiful landscapes, rivers, waterfalls and caves. It is one of the main ecotourism spots all over the southeastern region. Its most famous features are the “Circuito das Águas”, “Janela do Céu”, “Pico do Peão” and the tens of caves. The yellow-colored water is typical from this region. The vegetation varies according to the altitude. Bellow the park, there is a dense rainforest. Entering the reserve, we can see a beautiful “cerrado”, and at the upper parts, a high altitude grassland over a rocky soil.

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SERRA DA CANASTRA

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Located in the Minas Gerais state, Serra da Canastra National Park is a great ecotourism and adventure destination. Full of waterfalls, it is also home for a typical fauna and many endangered species. The local flora is marked by a transition vegetation, showing traces from both the rainforests and the dryer “cerrado”. Though most of the tours are made by car, it is also excellent for hiking, acqua riding and cycling, and one of the best places in the world to see the Maned Wolf and the Giant Anteater, exotic and rare animals that inhabit this region.

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SERRA DO CIPÓ

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The Serra do Cipó National Park is a great adventure and ecotourism option for everyone. With many rivers, beautiful waterfalls, canyons, caves and archeological sites, it offers several hiking possibilities. One of the best is the Lapinha - Tabuleiro crossing, a two-day walk going through many places of interest way off the beaten track of the National Park. There are also many cycling, climbing, rappelling, canyoning, off road and horseback riding tour options, always surrounded by a beautiful and exuberant fauna and flora.

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South Region

FLORIANÓPOLIS AND SANTA CATARINA

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The huge island of Florianópolis, 54km long and with more than 100 beaches, is Santa Catarina state’s capital city. It’s also one of the most popular touristic destinations in the country, famous for its beautiful landscapes, amazing nightlife and huge variety of adventure sports. The most practiced one is surfing, since its beaches offer some of Brazil’s best waves. Besides, there are great places for diving, wakeboarding, sand boarding, paragliding, hiking, windsurfing, kitesurfing, among other options. Contact us to learn more about our personalized trips in Brazil.

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CANYONS OF SERRA GAÚCHA

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Located in the chain of gigantic canyons on southern Brazil, the “Aparados da Serra” and “Serra Geral” national parks are covered with dense forests, large open fields and huge cliffs. If you seek adventure and ecotourism, this is a paradise. The most famous canyons are the “Itaimbezinho” and “Fortaleza”, and at their most, they are 720m / 2363ft deep, 2000m / 6562ft large and 5800m / 19029ft long. The place is perfect for hiking, with plenty of rewarding views. There is also the rafting possibility nearby.

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IGUASSU FALLS

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Declared a Natural Heritage of Mankind, the Iguassu Falls are located between two huge conservation areas covered by a beautiful subtropical forest, the “Parque Nacional Iguaçu” (Brasil) and the “Parque Nacional Iguazú” (Argentina). This natural wonder is formed by a 272 cascades complex, up to 82m / 270ft high, on the Iguazu River. Besides observing the whole place from the footbridges and belvederes, there’s also a boat tour option to the base of the waterfalls.

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