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Central-Eastern South America

Carnivals, white sand tropical beaches with abundant water sporting activities, thunderous waterfalls, verdant rainforests and wetlands, exotic wildlife, illustrious Jesus Christ-the Redeemer statue, music-filled metropolises and charming colonial towns, archipelago (a group of islands)

General Tourist Attractions

Central-Eastern South America

• Engage in surfing at the oceanic swells of the 42 beaches of Florianopolis (aka Floripa), Santa Catarina, Itacaré and Boca da Barra.
• Indulge in bodyboardingbody boarding, paddleboardingpaddle boarding and longboarding at Maresias, known for its tubes.
• Partake in the rafting adventures on the Juquitiba River in Sao Paulo, or the Foz do Iguaçu, by the famous falls, and on Rio Novo in Minas Gerais, Tijucas River in Santa Catarina and Jacaru River in Pará.
• Get acquainted with the marine life and go wreck diving in Banco de Panela near Salvador
• Give yourself a once in a lifetime trekking lesson at the dramatic tabletop mountains at the Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina.
• Hike through the other-worldly landscape of Parque Nacional Serra dos Órgãos
• Explore the beauty of Rio via the flat-and-easy cycle path and get an eyeful of the city’s most famous hotspots, including the Sugarloaf Mountain, Urca, Praia Vermelha, Copacabana and Ipanema.
• Experience the thrill of mountain biking at the Deodroro X-Park in Rio or the Cemucam in Cotia, Sao Paulo
• Paddle through the canoe trips along the tributaries of Amazon in Manaus to see firsthand the delightful and horrendous wildlife Brazil is famous for.
• The exotic wildlife at the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland.
• Be a part of the unforgettable carnival in Rio de Janeiro, which is all over the city, including the bars, streets and clubs.
• Follow the sea kayaking route around Rio for a spectaculas Christ the Redeemer view, or the Costa Verde in southeast Brazil, accessed via Paraty in the Bay of Ilha Grande

Memorable Pursuits

Central-Eastern South America

• Take a walk back in time in the streets of colonial Ouro Preto, which portrays the 17th century baroque Portuguese architecture through the well-preserved fountains, churches, townhouses and chapels.
• Make a day trip to the outstanding collection of art galleries and gardens at the Instituto de Arte Contemporânea Inhotim.
• Spend a few days horseback riding and boating in the Pantanal, one of Brazil's best destinations for wildlife watching.
• Indulge in diving and snorkelling in the warm waters of Fernando de Noronha, a beautiful archipelago with quaint beaches and charming landscape.
• Swim with the fish in the clear waters of Bonito, which includes stunning caverns and waterfalls.
• For a more old-town setting, visit the city of Olinda where the buildings have red roofs and the bars, restaurants and art studios only add to the charm of the place.

Something Leisurely

Central-Eastern South America

Continue west to Bento Gonçalves, gateway to the award-winning vineyards of the Vale dos Vinhedos. Watch scenic sunsets from the top of Por do Sol dune or partake in kitesurfing at Jericoacoara (aka Jeri).

Quick Tip(s) from the Locals

Central-Eastern South America

Make sure you know where to go and how to get to the place that you are looking for as being a clueless tourist could serve one otherwise! From pickpockets to traffic and public transportation, things can be pretty taxing, but hey isn’t that common to humanity!