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BahiaThis large north eastern state displays a strong African influence and holds an abundance of attractions. Serious trekkers will appreciate the scenery and trails of the Chapada Diamantina National Park; lovers of Latin colonial architecture can marvel at the perfectly preserved Historic Centre of Salvador, once the country’s capital. However, the main draw for visitors is the beautiful coast, much of it natural and unspoilt. If looking for a lively time while at the beach, one can stay at fashionable Trancoso, expanding Praia do Forte or busy Itacare: we tend to look for quieter, more natural locations.
Marau PeninsulaSandwiched between Camamu Bay (Brazil’s third largest) and the Atlantic Ocean, this wild and beautiful peninsula offers superb beaches, small patches of Atlantic rainforest and crystal clear rock pools with good snorkelling. The bay is dotted with small islands, local fishing villages and serene, palm-fringed beaches.
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Designed to showcase our pick of Brazil’s most attractive locations, the tour also contains very comfortable accommodation, including a luxury lodge and two lovely boutique hotels. One can expect superb service and a wonderful variety of sights and experiences, including the world’s most impressive waterfalls, the iconic city of Rio, the Bahia coast and the vast Pantanal wetlands. Go on, spoil yourself on this Best of Brazil holiday. Find out more... With the benefit of minimal internal travel and providing good lengths of time in each location, this exceptional Brazil jaguar tour affords the best chance in all South America of spotting the elusive, powerful and majestic big cat. The Pantanal and Amazonia contain an astonishing amount of other fauna, much of which is easily spotted. This is an intense itinerary for the serious wildlife enthusiast who deeply desires full immersion in the two most prolific wildernesses of the New World. Find out more... This extra-special programme offers you the chance to see some of the most remarkable yet least known mammals in South America: the white uakari, maned wolf and muriqui. Most time is spent in the state of Minas Gerais, but first comes deepest Amazonia and a unique floating lodge where the endemic scarlet-faced white uakari monkey is found. There follows the monastery with its maned wolves, then South America’s largest primate, the muriqui, along with a cast of thousands of other mammal and bird species. A dream tour for the discerning naturalist who may be visiting Brazil for the second time. Find out more... This is a well-paced, easy-going yet extensive itinerary which combines some exceptional locations to produce a first class foray into all that is best in Brazil’s natural history. A great variety and abundance of terrestrial wildlife will be followed by the underwater world of the Atlantic: diving or snorkelling off Fernando de Noronha is the best in Brazil. Throughout, you will stay at good lodges and hotels and be extremely well taken care of, returning home having had the Brazil natural history holiday of a lifetime. Find out more... For serious naturalists who desire a profound Pantanal experience, this private Pantanal tour is hard to better. In the company of your private natural history guide, cruise the river systems of the south in a private boat looking for giant otter and jaguar (two were seen by us on these waterways), and enjoy the ambience of ranches steeped in local history. Find out more... For those wishing to enjoy dolphin- and whale-watching, spend lots of time by the sea, experience wild coasts and visit Brazil’s most famous city and best colonial site, this Brazil whale-watching itinerary will suit wonderfully. It is best done from July to November to catch the whales before they depart on their long migration. Find out more... |
Two jaguar sightings were the highlight, we also saw very entertaining giant otters, an amazing variety of birdlife, plus caiman, capybara, … and anaconda. Mr & Mrs A W, Cork. |
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Fazenda Corumbau
