TOURS IN BRAZIL
PARATY - RIO DE JANEIRO
Originally settled by the Portuguese in the 1660s, Paraty has maintained its colonial feel in its central area with its original architecture and a virtually unchanged culture. The city served as an exportation site for gold sent to Portugal.
Paraty possesses exquisite churches, cobblestone streets, and delicious restaurants and does not allow cars within the historic section of the city, all adding to the charm and allure of this site.
During full moon or new moon, particularly between June and August, the historic center is vulnerable to flood in the afternoon because of high tide. While this can create a charming and romantic atmosphere, it can also make it challenging for visitors to traverse the flooded streets.
Visitors to the area can enjoy the various cultural and musical festivals typical of the city, the vast and interesting colonial history, and the nearby beaches and forests.
The transfer time by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty is around 4 hours.
BÚZIOS - RIO DE JANEIRO
The peninsula of Búzios is only 170 kilometers and a short pleasant 2½ hour drive from Rio de Janeiro. Búzios is home to more than 20 magnificent beaches, all of them with crystal-clear waters, and in perfect harmony with the surrounding sculpted landscape and exotic vegetation. Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this historically diverse city enjoyed periods of prosperity and emerged as one of Brazil’s most picturesque fishing villages. In more recent years, the actress Brigitte Bardot popularized the town when she visited in the 60's. As one of the most beautiful areas in Brazil, it is famed for its unique combination of rustic charm, distinctive architecture, incredible allure, exciting nightlife and sophisticated restaurants and boutiques. Every year thousands of visitors come from all corners of the world to enjoy this Brazilian beach paradise.
We, cariocas (people born in the city of Rio de Janeiro), love to spend weekends in Búzios. However, out of weekends the town is less crowded and thus more pleasant.
IGUAÇU FALLS - SOUTH OF BRAZIL
The majestic Iguaçu Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, are the city of Iguaçu's main tourist attraction. The Iguaçu National Park, where the falls are located, offers a unique experience, with hiking trails, boat trips and a rich fauna and flora. Iguaçu is also the region of the triple border between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. The region stands out as well for the huge Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Iguaçu is located in the southern Sate of Paraná and is a 2 hour flight away from Rio de Janeiro.
AMAZON RAINFOREST - ANAVILHANAS LODGE - MANAUS
The Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is located 180 km northwest of Manaus, on the right margin of the Black river (Rio Negro), close to a National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located across from the world’s largest river archipelago, the hotel is the perfect place to explore the wonders of the Amazon basin. The time from Rio to Manaus is a 4 hour flight and the transfer from Manaus to the Lodge takes about 3 hours.
There are several packages ranging in length of stay and emphasis of the visit; however, all packages include meals at the hotel restaurant, as well as two to three daily tour options. Examples of activities include hikes in the jungle, piranha fishing, dolphin and alligator spotting, canoe trips, and visits to local indigenous communities.
The Lodge also offers experienced guides fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, as well as transportation to and from the international airport in Manaus.
When not participating in the Lodge’s activities, guests can relax at the lush pool area or have a drink at the bar, which also offers a library, games, and comfortable chairs. The restaurant is available for all meals and serves a variety of Amazonian flavors and international cuisine.
The Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge’s guestrooms are built on suspended wooden structures, and the 16 cottages offer a combination simplicity and comfort. Adorned with regional handicrafts, every suite provides air conditioning, box spring mattresses, private bathrooms with hot showers, a mini-fridge and private deck.
LENÇÓIS MARANHENSES - BARREIRINHAS (STATE OF MARANHÃO)
Barreirinhas is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Maranhão. Its population was estimated at 62 528 inhabitants, according to IBGE data from 2019, being the twentieth most populous in the state.
The municipality is known as "Portal of Lençóis Maranhenses" for the fact that it is home to the Sheets Maranhenses National Park, a tourist region that consists of a vast area of high white sand dunes dotted with beautiful small lakes and lagoons of fresh water due to the rainfall season. The flight Rio – to the capital of the State of Maranhão takes around 3,5 hours and the transfer from there to the National Park around 3,5 hours too.
Due to its unique characteristics and astounding beauty Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2024.
