Well, we are continuing on our journey through Pará, but first, a brief recap of the first leg of the trip, which you received in September. We started off from the small, quiet town of Alter do Chão, with its beach that was voted the most beautiful freshwater beach in Brazil. We then visited the Tapajós National Forest and the Jarí Channel.
In August, our team recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to the lower Amazon, more exactly, the charming State of Pará. During this trip, we had the opportunity to explore the surroundings of Alter do Chão, the city of Belém, and the incredible Marajó island.
The latest bird checklists for Brazil number an estimated 1900 bird species, virtue of the country’s diverse and contrasting biomes. This 3 week birdwatching itinerary traverses some of Brazil’s top birding destinations, from the Southern Atlantic Rainforests surrounding Rio de Janeiro and the Iguaçu Falls, to the vast Pantanal wetlands and the towering canopies of …
Over 75% of the entire Brazilian population has been fully vaccinated, a remarkable feat! Brazil welcomes international travellers and virtually all destinations and tourist attractions are open to visitation. Covid testing is no longer required for fully vaccinated international travellers (for those from 12 years of age and having received at least 2 doses, or …
Luxury Italian brand Fasano, with over 100 years of expertise in the industry, brings their world-renowned quality and service to Trancoso, Bahia. This paradisical retreat was crafted by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfield, whose environmentally conscious approach to design delivered a retreat that works in harmony with both its surroundings and the local community. Perched between …
An ode to Bahian culture and Scandinavian design, the Barracuda Beach Hotel offers a paradisical escape to any traveller looking to immerse themselves in the leafy tropics of Itacaré. Throughout the hotel, light and airy spaces are blended with natural wooden tones to create a tranquil atmosphere that will revitalise body and mind. The 17 …
‘O Sitio’ is located on Ilha Grande, which has all the ingredients one would expect from a paradise island: crystal clear lagoons sheltering colourful coral beds and numerous secluded beaches, many of which can only be reached by boat or on foot via one of the island’s many trails through the Atlantic rainforest. Allow your …
A once in a lifetime experience. Operating deep within the Yanomami indigenous territories in the remote Northern Amazon, the Pico da Neblina expedition offers an epic 16-day experience combining unique cultural encounters with the Yanomami people, navigating wild rivers by boat and trekking through pristine rainforest. With what purpose? It gets you to basecamp 1, …
The reopening of the border-crossing at Foz do Iguaçu is all the more reason to share an exciting new development. After a rigorous makeover and complete upgrading, Sanma Hotel (Ex San Martin) now offers solid 4-star quality within a stone’s throw from the Foz do Iguaçu National Park. Without compromising the classical essence of the …
When the border crossing at Foz do Iguaçu shut down last year, the local tourism took a downwards spiral and then nose-dived into the ground until domestic tourism started picking up steam a couple of months later. But even then, the continued border closure drained locals of much needed income.The recent reopening of the border …
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