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Incoming - 2013 BackBack toto RegionsRegions 2 About Brazil

Brazil is full of superlatives. With some of the most beatiful beaches of the Planet, the largest country of South America is home to the biggest rain forest and the second largest waterfalls of the world. All great reasons to visit a country which is also res- ponsible for the most popular and cherful Carnival of the Earth. Apart from this, Brazil still charms all types of tourists from all over the globe with its climate, rich wildlife, history, art, gastronomy and, of course, the joy of its people. From North to South, Brazil always have a perfect destination either for business or leisure visitors.

Language – In Brazil, the official language is portuguese. A small part of the population also speak indian, european or asian languages.

Currency – The brazilian monetary unit is the Real (R$). Notes are: R$ 2 (two reais), R$ 5 (five reais), R$ 10 (ten reais), R$ 20 (twenty reais), R$ 50 (fifty reais) and R$ 100 (a hundred reais). There are also coins for R$ 1 (one real), R$ 0,50 (fifty cents), R$ 0,25 (twenty-five cents), R$ 0,10 (ten cents), R$ 0,05 (five cents) and R$ 0,01 (one cent).

Time Zone – Because of its vast territory, Brazil has different time zones depending on the region. The most popular destinations normally lie within the brazilian standard time zone though, three hours behind Greenwich Time.

Seasons of the Year – Spring (22 September to 21 December) | Summer (22 December to 21 March) | Autumm (22 March to 21 June) | Winter (22 June to 21 September).

Distances – Brazil is a large country, so travelling from one city to another can take a while. Always check the distance between the destinations you will visit before buying your tickets or making hotel reservations.

Transportation – The fastest and most effective way of getting around Brazil is by air, but you can travel around the country by bus or car (depeding on distances and your time), which can be inexpensive. Train is not a viable op- tion for travelling around Brazil, but there are lovely scenic rail routes in some regions.

Tipping – Brazilians do not normally tip. Many restaurants and hotels already include a “service charge” to the bill (around 10% of the total amount), but clients do not have to pay it. Back to Regions 3 Click on the region to find out more

North

Northeast

Midwest

Southeast

Arts & Culture

Nature & Ecotourism Sun & Beaches South

Sports & Adventure Business Back to Regions 4 North

North of Brazil occupies more than 45% of the country’s territory. Composed by 1. Belém / Pará ...... 9 the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima e Tocantins, is the 1.1 City Tour (Half Day) 9 home of a large part of Amazon Forest. The highlights of the region are its wide 1.2 Museums (Half Day) 9 nature and wildlife and the culture of its people. 1.3 Market & Old City Tour (Half Day) 9 1.4 EMBRAPA Tour (Half Day) 9 1.5 Icoaracy Village Tour (Half Day) 9 Very umid and hot, with temperatures around 26ºC throughout the year. 1.6 Mosqueiro Island with Lunch (Full Day) 9 1.7 Guama River Tour (Half Day) 9 If you are planning a trip to the North of Brazil, it is highly recommended that 1.8 Guama & Acará River Tour with Lunch (Full Day) 9 you have yellow fever and even malaria vaccination. 1.9 Parrots’ Island Tour (Half Day) 9

2. Manaus / Amazonas ...... 10 2.1 Tour (Half Day) 10 2.2 Rubber Museum (Half Day) 10 2.3 Meeting of Waters with Lunch (Full Day) 10 2.4 Meeting of Waters (Half Day) 10 2.5 Survival Tour (Full Day) 10 2.6 Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls (Full Day) 10 2.7 Alligator Spotting 11 2.8 Mindu Forest Reserve (Half Day) 11

Metropolitan Cathedral (Belém) Back to Regions 5 Northeast

Beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes are only a small piece of what you will 1. Aracaju / Sergipe ...... 11 6. Recife / Pernambuco ...... 16 find in the Northeast of Brazil, a region with many of the most popular tourist desti- 1.1 City Tour (Half Day) 11 6.1 City Tour Recife & Olinda 16 nations of the country. Modern cities, exquisite cuisine, historical places and the joy 1.2 Mangue Seco Tour (Full Day) 11 6.2 FD Porto de Galinhas 16 of its warm and welcoming people are, definetly, a must-see. 1.3 São Francisco 11 6.3 FD Igarassu & Itamaraca 16 River Canyon (Full Day) 6.4 FD Caruaru 16 6.5 FD Maragogi 16 Warm temperatures throughout the year, almost never lower than 18ºC. 2. Fortaleza / Ceará ...... 12 2.1 City Tour (Half Day) 12 Northeast of Brazil is very hot, so be sure to include sunscreen, hats and 2.2 Cumbuco Beach (Full Day) 12 7. Salvador / Bahia ...... 17 sunglasses into your luggage. Do not forget to drink a lot of water as well, to 2.3 Beach Park (Full Day) 12 7.1 Panoramic City Tour 17 keep your body hydrated during you trip. 2.4 Morro Branco 12 7.2 Historical City Tour 17 e Praia das Fontes (Full Day) 7.3 Schooner Cruise 17 2.5 Canoa Quebrada (Full Day) 12 7.4 Praia do Forte 17 Forte Beach (Salvador) 7.5 Morro de Sao Paulo 17 3. Maceió / Alagoas ...... 13 7.6 Mangue Seco 18 3.1 HD City Tour 13 7.7 Cachoeira 18 3.2 FD Frances Beach 13 7.8 Folklorical Show with Dinner 18 3.3 FD Paripueira Beach 13 3.4 FD Gunga Beach by boat 13 3.5 FD Maragogi Beach 13 3.6 FD Penedo 13 3.7 FD Porto de Galinhas 13

4. Natal / Rio Grandedo Norte ...... 4.1 City Tour 14 4.2 FD Pipa 14 4.3 FD Genipabu 14 4.4 FD Joao Pessoa 14 4.5 FD Maracajau 14 14 5. Porto Seguro / Bahia ...... 5.1 City Tour 15 5.2 Playa de Pitinga 15 y Arraia D´Ajuda 15 5.3 Trancoso Beach 5.4 Espelho Beach 15 5.5 Porto Seguro by night 15 15 Back to Regions 6 Midwest

With areas considered World Heritage by UNESCO, Midwest is one of the richest 1. Brasilia / Distrito Federal ...... 18 regions of Brazil in terms of architectonic and natural beauties. Home to the capital 1.1 City Tour (Half Day) 18 city of Brazil, the central region of the country is attracting more and more tourists 1.2 City Tour with Lunch (Half Day) 18 each year, interested in its wild fauna and flora and also in its modern cities. 1.3 Cultural Tour (Half Day) 18 1.4 Brasilia By Night (Half Day) 18 1.5 Cristalina with Lunch (Full Day) 18 Warm, dry and rainy, with temperatures that vary between 18º and 25ºC dur- 1.6 Itiquira Falls with Lunch (Full Day) 19 ing the year. 1.7 Sunsrise Valley (Half Day) 19 19 Because it includes many rivers and forests, tourist that visit Mideast of Brazi must have yellow fever vaccination as a request from the World Health Orga- nization (WHO).

Itamaraty Palace (Brasília) Back to Regions 7 Southeast

Nature and civilization, present and past, simplicity and luxury, peace and agitation. 1. Belo Horizonte / Minas Gerais 19 4. São Paulo / São Paulo 24 There is some much to see in the Southeast of Brazil! The region, which is home to 1.1 HD City Tour 19 4.1 HD City Tour 24 worldwide famous tourist destinations, is a must for people searching for beautiful 1.2 FD Ouro Preto with lunch 19 4.2 Football Tour 24 beaches, cosmopolitan cities, good food and loads of fun! 1.3 FFD Ouro Preto & Mariana 19 4.3 HD Museums I & 24 with lunch HD Museums II 24 1.4 FD Ouro Preto & 20 4.4 FD City Tour 24 Mild weather, with annual average temperature around 20ºC. Congonhas with lunch 4.5 HD Shopping Tour 25 1.5 FD Congonhas, S. J. del Rey 20 4.6 HD Museums Tour 25 Northeast of Brazil is very hot, so be sure to include sunscreen, hats and & Tiradentes with lunch 4.7 By night with Dinner 25 sunglasses into your luggage. Do not forget to drink a lot of water as well, to 1.6 HD Sabara 20 4.8 By Night with MPB Show 25 keep your body hydrated during you trip. 1.7 HD Congonhas 20 4.9 Embu das Artes 25 1.8 FD Grutas del Maquine 20 4.10 Campos do Jordão 25 Ipiranga Museum (São Paulo) & Rey del Mato with lunch 4.11 Santos and Guaruja 25 1.9 HD Tour of Cachaça 20 1.10 FD Inhotim Museum 20 with Lunch

2. Buzios,Angra dos Reis & Paraty 21 / Rio de Janeiro 2.1 Transfers Búzios 21 2.2 Transfers Angra dos Reis 21 2.3 Transfers Paraty 21

3. Rio de Janeiro / Rio de janeiro 3.1 Sugar Loaf with City Tour 22 3.2 Corcovado with beaches 22 3.3 Sugar Loaf wit City tour + 22 Corcovado with beaches + 22 lunch 3.4 Historical Rio 22 3.5 Jeep Tour in Tijuca 23 Forest 3.6 Cruise on Guanabara Bay 23 3.7 Tropical Islands with lunch 23 3.8 Angra dos Reis schooner 23 cruise + lunch 3.9 Buzios with schooner cruise 23 + lunch 3.10 Petropolis Imperial 23 3.11 Samba Show 23 3.12 Samba Show with dinner 23 Back to Regions 8 South

The exuberance of brazilian’s geography is perfectly combined with the influence 1. Foz do Iguaçu / Paraná ...... 26 of the european immigrants in the South of Brazil. Although it is the small portion 1.1 Brazilian Falls (Half Day) 26 of the country, the South is a great tourist, economic and cultural pole, with a wide 1.2 Argentinian Falls (Half Day) 26 range of attractions and a complete infrastructure to welcome all kinds of tourists. 1.3 Itaipu Station Tourist Tour (Half Day) 26 1.4 Itaipu Station Special Visit (Half Day) 26 1.5 Parque das Aves (Half Day) 26 Temperatures vary between 12ºC and 20ºC throughout the year. 1.6 Macuco Safari (Half Day) 26 1.7 Gran Aventura (Half Day) 26 Brazil is known for its sunny and hot weather, but the South is actually cooler 1.8 Paraguay Shopping Tour (Half Day) 27 than other parts of the country. For this reason, a jacket is never too much! 1.9 Lunch at Porto Canoas 27 1.10 Lunch at El Fortin 27 1.11 Dinner Show 27

2. Florianopolis & Balneario Camboriú ...... 28 16.1 HD City Tour en Florianopoli 28 16.2 FD Camboriu 28 16.3 FD Blumenau & Brusque 28 16.4 FD Bombinhas 28

Beira Mar Avenue (Florianópolis) Back to Regions 9 1. Belém / Pará

The capital of the state of Pará, also known as “the city of the mango trees”, invites you to a unique journey! Rich in colors, flavours and natural beauty, Belém offers you the opportunity to explore the Ama- zon Rain Forest and an important part of Brazil’s history. The invaluable city’s cultural heritage and its friendly people con- tribute to an even better experience. Algodoal Beach (Belém)

1.1 City Tour (Half Day) becoming a place of reference for research 1.5 Icoaracy Village Tour (Half Day) 1.7 Guama River Tour (Half Day) Take your morning to enjoy the main attrac- and culture, thus fostering the production of Located around 25 km from Belém, Icoaraci Enjoy a half-day tour along the channels tions of Belém, including visits to the Ver- jewelry by Amazonian designers (entrance is well known for the Marajoara tribe, civi- and creeks of Guamá River, a branch of the O-Peso market, Cathedral Nossa Senhora fees included). lization that live in the area for over 20.000 Amazon. Stop for a walk in the forest, where de Nazare (closed on mondays) and Goeldi years. This visit offers the possibility to watch you can explore the jungle and experience Museum with its Zoobotanic Park (closed on the manufacturing of the potteries and buy how is life on the riverside. Mondays and Fridays’ afternoon - entrance 1.3 Market & Old City Tour (Half Day) local products at reduced fare. fee included). You will also have the oppor- Offers you the opportunity to visit the colour- tunity to pass by the major places of interest ful Ver-O-Peso Market, one of the main out- 1.8 Guama & Acará River Tour with Lun- of the city. door fairs of Latin America, near the docks. 1.6 Mosqueiro Island with Lunch ch (Full Day) You will also visit the “Old Belém” neigh- (Full Day) Discover the mouth of Acará and Guamá borhood with its Castle fFrtress, Cathedral A incredible trip to Mosqueiro Island, one Rivers with its tributaries, creeks and 1.2 Museums (Half Day) and its narrow streets with many historical of the many in Guajará Bay area. After a 80 streams. Jungle walk on trails and an Take half of your day to visit several muse- buldings. minute drive and after passing the 1.5km exciting canoe adventure. Lunch in route ums of Belém, starting with the Goeldi Mu- long bridge called “Sebastião de Oliveira”, included (no beverages). seum with the Zoobotanic Park. Continue to we will reach the bucolic Mosqueiro. On the Museu do Encontro with its anthropologi- 1.4 EMBRAPA Tour (Half Day) the north side of the island, you will be able cal exhibit and located inside Castelo For- Technical visit to the Brazilian Agricultural to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the 1.9 Parrots’ Island Tour (Half Day) tress, where the city was founded in 1616. Research Institute (EMBRAPA), which gives Marajó Bay. Lunch included (no beverages). At 4 a.m. we will leave to reach Parrots’ Last stop will be at Polo Joalheiro, a building technical assistance to agriculture in the Time for swimming in one of the 16 beaches Island befor the sunrise. As the sun appears, dating back to 1749, which was initially a region. You will see palm tree plantations, of Mosqueiro. thousand of parrots and other birds leave the convent then thecity jail and a penitentiary. brazil nut trees, rubber trees, black pepper, island in an unforgetable flight. After enjoying Now, it has been completely refurbished guaraná and an experimental buffalo ranch. this beautiful sight, we will return to Belém and houses a Gems Museum, the Jewelry passing by creeks and channels. Workshop and the Craftsman House, hence Back to Regions 10 2. Manaus / Amazonas

Manaus, the legendary “rubber me- tropolis”, is the capital of the Amazonas state. Although is located in the heart of Amazon Forest and considered the main entrance for those who want to explore the rainforest, Manaus is a very important cultural centre of the North of Bra- zil. Business tourism is also strong in the cosmopolitan most populous city of the state. Rio Negro (Amazonas)

2.1 City Tour (Half Day) wealth of rubber plantations at the industry natural phenomenon now sailing up the river 2.5 Survival Tour (Full Day) Travel alon g Ponta Negra Road (river front) boom and war effort. The tour follows with a Negro until the Janauary Ecological Park Departure from the Tropical Hotel Marina until the floating port of Manaus, an unforget- visit to the “Large Tent”, where the tools were where we can find the famous aquatic plant towards the Tupé Village. A 2 hours jungle table experience. The tour continues with kept under control, the “Chapel” and the Vitória Regia (lilly pad). Soon after a ride in a tour where different types of vegetation will a brief stop at the Rio Negro Palace, the warehouse for the manioc flour. Down the motorized canoe through igarapés (creeks) be seen, identification of fruit trees, medicine old official residence of the governor and a trail in the jungle see the rubber tree and the of rivers Negro and Solimoes (in the dry leaves and roots and water sources plus the beautiful example of the architecture on the process to collect the latex. A visit where the season from February thru September, we construction of small traps as well. Tour by “rubber golden period”. You will also visit the balls of latex get into a smoking process, the will change into a jungle stroll). Lunch will be canoe with swimming and visit to the home Indian Museum and The Salesiana Congre- very modesty house of rubber extractions served at the floating restaurant with a visit to of local Amazonian residents. Lunch in a gation, where you can understand the tradi- employees portraying the life and habits of the indian handcraft stores. local regional restaurant (included). Return to tions, habits and behavior of the indigenous the old rubber extraction era. Returning to Hotel. (Drinks not included). population. We will head to the Justice hotel, a brief stop at Tupé Beach with the Palace and, to finish, “The Opera House”, possibility of swimming. 2.4 Meeting of Waters (Half Day) a fantastic theater which was open in 1896 Departure from the marina at the Tropical 2.6 Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls and, without a doubt, is one of the main Hotel, sailing down the Rio Negro, sightsee- (Full Day) attractions of Manaus. (Includes English or 2.3 Meeting of Waters with Lunch ing the downtown, Floating Port, Customs Departure to the city of Presidente Figueire- Portuguese Guide) (Full Day) Building and the Municipal Market until the do, 67 miles ride in a nice tropical road. Visit Departure from the Tropical Hotel Marina Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and the ecological reservations of Sanctuary on River Negro, sailing down the river you Solimões rivers join to form the Amazon Waterfall and Urubuí River rapids. Lunch in 2.2 Rubber Museum (Half Day) can see the floating port of Manaus with River. Possibility of a motorized canoe in or- a local restaurant and a visit to Iracema Wa- Departure to Vila Paraíso (set of the movie the amazon typical boats and the municipal der to see the creeks and flooded areas and terfall. The harmony of the waterfalls with the “The Jungle”). The visit starts at the ware- market. After a short while the unbelievable connecting channels between the Negro and exuberant forest form an extraordinary view. house near a waterfront, place to board the meeting of the waters, where the River Negro Solimões Rivers (depending on the water (Drinks not included). rubber. Following visit the Rubber Master and the River Solimões join to form the level of the river), you will be impressed with House, this majestic construction shows the Amazon River, a short stop to observe this the amazing beauty and exuberant forest. Back to Regions 11

2.7 Alligator Spotting Night cruise with all the mystery of one night in the amazon 2.8 Mindu Forest Reserve (Half Day) jungle, sailing thru the channels, connections between the Mindu Park Created with the propose to preserve ecological Negro and Solimões Rivers. Specialized guides using flash scientific and cultural in an urban area with one million feet of lights will show the night fauna, made up mainly by several preserved forest. Walking down the trail, visit the orchid species of alligators. The capture and return of the alligators nursery, spot sauím-de-manaus (special small monkeys threat- will be simultaneous. ened extinction) surrounded by the exuberant fauna and flora.

1. Aracaju / Sergipe Rio Negro Bridge (Aracaju)

Founded in 1592, the capital of Sergipe state was the fist planned city of Brazil, with a square grid layout. Modern and lively, Aracaju preserves a cozy and calm atmosphere and is considered of the safest cities of Brazil. Apart from its natural beauties and fantastic beaches, the city also offers several attractions for those who want to explore the local culture and history.

1.1 City Tour (Half Day) beauty with its sand dunes, palm trees, sun bright green waters of São Francisco River You will experience a delightful tour around and sea. The exciting buggy ride is some- Canyon. the main sights of Aracaju: Orla de Atalaia, thing you cannot miss when visiting the area! Hill of San Antonio, Metropolitan Cathedral and the markets Albano Franco and Antonio Franco, where you can appreciate the art of 1.3 São Francisco River Canyon (Full local crafts. Day) Accompanied by a local guide we will board the schooner Maria Bonita or Cotinguiba 1.2 Mangue Seco Tour (Full Day) Catamaran to meet this wonder that nature, Situated on the border with Bahia, Mangue with a little help of the man kind, gave us. Seco offers us a incredible show of rare Enjoy a lovely day with a stop to swim in the Back to Regions 12 2. Fortaleza / Ceará

25 km of beautiful urban beaches with white sand dunes and colourful cliffs are just one small reason why so many tourists arrive in Fortaleza every year. The capital of the state of Ceará is the fifth most populous city of Brazil and home to many brazilian landmarks such as José de Alencar Teather and the legendary Iracema Statue. Fortaleza also offers many beachside restaurants and an intense nightlife. Fortaleza Panoramic View

2.1 City Tour (Half Day) quadricycle rides, exciting dune buggy rides beaches on the eastern Ceara seacoast: taste. Then, a high speed buggy ride that will During this tour you wil visit the Metropolitan on the moving dunes and the popular “ski- Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes, both make you feel like you are in an international Cathedral, which is the third largest church in bunda”, an unique sport where riders take made famous by being location to several rally race in the middle of the desert. Brazil, Jose de Alencar Theater, Museum of a speed sled down the giant sand dunes, TV and movie productions. You can explore Ceara, the Center of Tourism and the fortress picking up speed before crashing into the the colored Sand Dune Labyrinths, which of Nossa Senhora da Assuncao. We will also water. were formed naturally between the dunes visit one of the postcards of Fortaleza, the and cliffs, visit local shops with handmade beautiful Iracema Statue, and the Central 2.3 Beach Park (Full Day) works of art created inside glass containers Market, one of the most popular handicraft Only 15 minutes away from Fortaleza, you or take an exciting dune buggy ride across markets, to buy local souvenirs. Visit to will find 180.000 m² of fun and excitement! the beautiful coastline (optional). Meireles Beach, where you will find idyllic We will depart in the morning towards the landscapes and natural beauties, and other famous Porto das Dunas Beach, home of points of interest in Fortaleza. the “Beach Park Tourism Complex”, one 2.5 Canoa Quebrada (Full Day) of the best leisure centres of Brazil. The The tour takes you down the Sol Nascente complex is divided in 3 main areas and you Route, towards the the perfect beach 2.2 Cumbuco Beach (Full Day) will have the opportunity to enjoy yourself at paradise Canoa Quebrada. Located 156 The tour of your dreams in Cumbuco, the Aqua Park, first water park in the country km away from Fortaleza, in the district of located just a short drive from Fortaleza city with tobowaters up to 41m high. (Tickets not Aracati, Canoa Quebrada is ideal for anyone centre, a popular destination for those who included). searching for unique, mystic and exotic are looking for Brazil’s paradise-like beach- landscapes. Simplicity echoes from the cliffs es. Our trip combines luxurious relaxation 2.4 Morro Branco e Praia das Fontes that overlook the beautiful town of Canoa at the beach with extreme adventure. Enjoy (Full Day) Quebrada, a place where time seems to a wonderful day and try a wide range of Visit the Beberibe District, just 5 kilometers have stoped. Indulge yourself and try some sports in the sand dunes of Cumbuco: raft from Fortaleza, where you will have enough traditional dishes which will serve you with rides, donkey and horseback riding, thrilling time to know two of the most beautiful the freshest variety of seafood you’ll ever BackBack toto RegionsRegions 13 3. Maceió / Alagoas

Maceió, capital of the state of Alagoas, offers 40 km of beautiful beaches with calm, warm and crystalline waters. Gold- en sand and coconut trees complete an amazing and rustic landscape that invites you to have the most memorable and re- laxing vacation of your life. Another highlights of Maceió are its rich culture, history and gastronomy, so one this is for sure: there is no time to be bored! Pajucara Beach (Maceió)

3.1 HD City Tour Barra de São Miguel, where there are res- through the magificent landscape of the Penedo is a treasure trove of living history, A panoramic tour of the city’s main tourist taurants with an extensive menu of delicious Lagoa do Roteiro to land at the paradise having been the stage for important events attractions: the traditional shopping dis- regional dishes. beach of Gunga. Renowned for its lush in colonial Brazil. Comprising museums, trict, the Museum of Image and Sound, the coconut groves and extraordinary beauty, houses, churches and convents, the Ba- Maceió Commercial Association and Praça Gunga has been voted one of Brazil’s ten roque architecture that dates from the 16th Marcílio Dias, enterng the city centre via Rua 3.3 FD Paripueira Beach most beautiful beaches by a respected Bra- century has great appeal for tourists with an do Imperador, Praça Visconde de Sinimbu, This trip takes visitors north from Maceió to the zilian travel guide. interest in culture. Praça Dom Pedro II, The Legislative Assem- beach of Paripueira, famous for its calm, shal- bly and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Nossa low waters. This magnificent location is within the Senhora dos Prazeres, with a brief stop at Coral Coast Environmental Preservation Area, 3.5 FD Maragogi Beach 3.7 FD Porto de Galinhas the São Gonçalo do Amarante viewpoint and home to the Municipal Marine Park that contains At the northernmost point of the Alagoas Crystal-clear waters of scintillating blue, chapel. The excursion proceeds to Praça the world’s second largest coral reservation and Gold Coast, Maragogi is a location blessed with coloured fish and many other marine Floriano Peixoto, the church of Bom Jesus also a preservation area for the marine mana- with the exuberant beauty of it beaches and species, plus vast coconut groves make the dos Martírios, the Governor’s Palace, Teatro tee. The main attractions include the tide pools, splendid galés (a reef complex named after beach of Porto de Galinhas a striking idyllic Deodoro and the Alagoas Literature Acad- formed between coral-lined reefs and containing old shipwrecks), about 6 km offshore. With symbol of natural beauty, with the prized emy, among other attractions. a great wealth of sea life, such as colourful fish an amazing eco-system formed by natural peacefulness of a genuine fishing village. In that play among the bathers. An ideal place for pools among coral-lined reefs, the crystal- the 19th century a port for the clandestine snorkeling, there are also optional visits to Praia clear waters make it an ideal place for snor- slave trade, Porto de Galinhas is now con- 3.2 FD Frances Beach de Sonho Verde and by boat to the reef pools, kelling and scuba-diving. sidered to be one of Brazil’s most appealing A trip to one of the liveliest and most beauti- depending on the tide. beach resorts. ful beaches on the southern Alagoas coast, its turquoise waters being the magic spell 3.6 FD Penedo that attracts tourists from far and wide. The 3.4 FD Gunga Beach by boat 170 km from Maceió on the the banks of reefs calm the waves and invite visitors into After the journey to Barra de São Miguel, the River São Francisco, which forms the the warm sea. The trip includes a visit to where we board the schooner, we sail southern border of Alagoas, the town of Back to Regions 14 4. Natal / Rio Grande do Norte

Called “the city of the Sun”, Natal is another brazilian destination blessed by nature. Imponent sand dunes, wild life and beaches, a waterfront desert and the promise of many sunny days are just a few reasons to visit the welcoming capital of Rio Grande do Sul. Apart from being one of the most popular pleasure destinations of Brazil, Natal has a huge economical potencial and a strong appeal for business travellers. Natal Panoramic View

4.1 City Tour through the Atlantic forest and visit largest part of the third oldest city in Brazil and the This tour gives an overview of Natal allowing Cajueiro of the world, and much more. second greenest in the world. The Historical the traveler to get acquainted with the past Center of São Francisco and the Solon de and present of the “sun city”. It includes a Lucena Park (city’s post card) visit to the Fortress of Reis Magos (The 3 4.3 FD Genipabu Wise Kings), the urban beaches, Mãe Luisa A full day tour of the beach of Genipabu. Lighthouse, Centro de Turismo Handcraft Along the way, we stop at the famous sand 4.5 FD Maracajau Market, Via Costeira Avenue, Town Hall and dunes, where guests will take part in the Located 70km from Natal, Maracajau offers Historic Site. most exciting part of the tour; the buggy ride experience the beauty of a beach still un- through the dunes (optional). We will make touched by urbanization. Known as the Bra- stops along the way at three large natural zilian Caribbean, it offers amazing snorkeling 4.2 FD Pipa lagoons which are formed by small rivers and diving activities in the crystalline waters Home to dolphins and turtles, the village of in between the dunes. We’ll take time to dip of Parrachos, a 15-square kilometer reef Pipa is part of the district of Tibau do Sul, an in the refreshing waters as well as enjoy the formation with an average depth of 3 meters Indian name meaning “between 2 waters” local bar and leisure area, where guests can (10 feet) extending out to sea as far as 7km (it having the Guarairas lagoon to one side partake in “rearend-skiing” (seated sand from the beach. There is also a network of and the Atlantic Ocean to the other). Even on skiing). floating platforms forming the infrastructure arriving, from the road you are bewitched by and allowing you to swim from one side to beaches with clear, warm waters, immense the next.. coconut palms plantations, natural pools 4.4 FD João Pessoa and viewpoints, impressive cliffs, some Tour by the main turistic points of the city, still covered by Atlantic Forest, white sand going to Cabo Branco Beach, Manaira dunes, coves and precipices. here on offer Beach and Tambaú; The Cabo Branco are boat and canoe rides, buggy and horse Lighthouse, Ponta Seixas, place where the rides, walks and motor cross along trails sun first comes up. We visit too the historical Fortress (Natal) BackBack toto RegionsRegions 15 5. Porto Seguro / Bahia

Porto Seguiro is the “ground zero” of the country’s colonization and offers visitors the chance to rediscover Brazil by its legends, culture and historical spots. Those who are looking for an intense nightlife and loads of partying, also find the perfect destination in Porto Seguro. To complete a fabulous journey, the city is full of natural beauties and beaches that will blow you away! Historic Centre (Porto Seguro)

5.1 City Tour Further south there is a sparsely populated beaches of Taípe and Rio da Barra, later 5.5 Porto Seguro by night We´ll visit the oldest church in Brazil (Nossa area where naturism is practiced. Arraial we´ll go on to Trancoso where we´ll stop The Passarela do Álcool with its market of Senhora da Misericórdia), the black´s d´Ajuda is one of the most charming destina- at Coqueiros Beach, lunch (optional), from typical drinks, decorated with tropical fruits, church (Nossa Senhora do Rosario), the tions in the Porto Seguro region. After the there youcan walk to nativos, nudismo and fill the eyes of everybody who walks down mother´s church, the council house and ferry crossing the Buranhem river beautiful itaquena´s beaches with our guide or if you the place, besides the bars, restaurants the jail the Possession landmark and other scenery such as mangrove swamps, coral wish, you can stay put, swimming and sun- with typical and international cuisine, shops places of cultural interest. Then we´ll go to reefs and the meeting between the river and bathing. We also include a Tour of Trancoso and handicrafts. You may enjoy excellent Coroa Vermelha where the mass in Brazil the sea can be sighted during the trip.Rich Historical sqare at the end of the day, from restaurants with the best of Brazilian music. took place,nowadays it´s a Pataxo´s village. in natural beauty, Arraial has 20km of beach there you can enjoy abeautiful view. Happiness is the principal ingredient of this We´ll stop at one of the beaches in Porto with warm seas and transparent water, festivity. Seguro for swimming, sun-bathing and lunch woven by rivers in the presence of coconut (optional), at the beach there will be a Baiana trees and cliffs. Calm waters and deserted 5.4 Espelho Beach music concert. beaches are part of the local scene. The Tour to the most delightful beach in Bahia, food ranges from Bahian food to internation- with crystalline water and lush vegetation. al cuisine. Discovered by hippies in the 70´s, This is a private beach and to get there we´ll 5.2 Pitinga & Arraia D´Ajuda Beaches Arraial attracts brazilian tourists and have to go through beautiful buffalo and Considered one of the most beautiful foreigners, without losing the magic the en- horse farms, as these farms are private we beaches on Discovery Coast, offering chants everybody who passes through can take a limited number of people. Hiking exuberant scenery where huge formations of looking to find nature without giving up to Espelho beach and Outeiro das brisas multicoloured cliffs begin. Situated 3km from comfort. included at Curuípe you can swim, sun-bath the center of the historical village, it gives and have lunch (opcional). Curuipe Beach is us a wonderful feeling of intimate contact different from the other beaches, it´s got a with beauty and unexplored areas. Pitinga 5.2 Trancoso Beach special energy. It´s na unforgetable tour river flows into the sea where the visitors Tour to the most beautiful and bucolic can swim alternately in sea and fresh water. beaches in South Arraial, we´ll stop at the Back to Regions 16 6. Recife / Pernambuco

6.1 City Tour Recife & Olinda the Saints Cosme e Damiao Church, which you can see a great variety of art, ceramic Panoramic tour passing by Boa Viagem’s was founded in 1535, making it the oldest works and clothing. The Feira Livre is the beach, the center with its colonial districts, church in Brazil and a must-see on our tour. biggest fair in Nordeste. Optional visit to the its old churches, its rivers and bridges. In We continue to Itamaracá Island, whose Barro Museum, which exhibit original Mestre Olinda, the “Humanity Cultural Monument” name has indigenous origin and means Vitalino’s masterpieces. (tkt not included) with its convents, narrow “singing rock.” The island possesses exqui- streets and colorful houses. From “Alto da site beaches that are surrounded by man- Sé” you have the most beautiful view of grove forests and canals which provide great 6.5 FD Maragogi Recife, its islands and deep blue water. opportunities for boat and jangada tours. In Maragogi is located at the northernmost front of the Orange Fort (a Dutch creation) point of the Alagoas Gold Coast. It is lies the small Coroa do Aviao atoll, a partially blessed with the exuberant beauty of its pris- 6.2 FD Porto de Galinhas sunken sandbar lost at sea. The city serves tine beaches and living gales (a reef com- Departure from Recife to Porto de Galinha’s as the port authority headquarters in which plex named after old shipwrecks). Explore beach, one of the most fashionable and guests will find beautiful lookout points, a this amazing eco-system formed by natural beautiful beaches in Brazil. The beach has colonial mansion and the the Nossa Senhora pools among coral-lined reefs. The crystal- crystal clear water, natural tide pools and da Conceiçao Church. It is one of the prin- clear waters of this beach make it an ideal colorful fishes. Along the way, guests can cipal vacation locales in the state and offers place for snorkeling and scuba diving. appreciate the natural beauty of the a wide selection of hotels, restaurants and landscape and view the sugar cane fields summer houses. and palm trees.

6.4 FD Caruaru 6.3 FD Igarassu & Itamaraca A city tour through the famous pioneer City On this tour we travel to the city of Iguarassu, of Forro, named after a traditional dance of located 65 km from Recife, which is home to the region. We will visit many fairs, where Old Town (Recife) BackBack toto RegionsRegions 17 7. Salvador / Bahia Cidade Baixa (Salvador)

7.1 Panoramic City Tour Square, Terreiro de Jesus, Basílica Ca- off for Salvador with the setting sun flooding browse in the many local handicrafts stores It begins at barra’s lighthouse “geographic thedral, Ordem Terceira de São Francisco the city with its warm glow. before returning to Salvador. limit between Todos os Santos Bay and Church (stop), Pelourinho Square, Nossa Atlantic Ocean”(stop), Chame-Chame, Dique Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos Church do Tororó, Fonte Nova Stadium, Américo (stop). 7.4 Praia do Forte 7.5 Morro de Sao Paulo Simas Tunnel, Calçada Square, Nossa The scenic Coconut Highway leads to Praia It’s located on North of Tinharé Island. We Senhora dos Mares Church, Fernandes do Forte, a fishing village 80 km north of get on interesting way: cruising by Ferry Boat da Cunha Avenue, saveiro Club, Ribeira, 7.3 Schooner Cruise Salvador, home to some of the best beaches (All Saints Bay - 13km), going to the “Funil” Nossa Senhora da Penha Church, Bonfim After our transfer from the hotel, we board a in Bahia. As we drive north the appearance Bridge (that connect the continent and the Church and Mont Serrat Fort (stop to visit), comfortable schooner and cruise to two of of the distinctive white sands of the sparse Island). Next we arrive in Valença (historic Boa viagem Beach, Boa Viagem Church, the 36 islands in this sparkling bay, a day of restinga vegetation, signals that we are ap- town), where we take a speed boat (10 Mercado Modelo (stop for shopping), return rest and filled relaxation offering great views proaching Praia do Forte. First we visit the minutes). Arriving at São Paulo Mount, we to the hotel. of the city both on the outbound and home- ruins of the imposing Garcia D’Ávila Castle are going to 4th beach by walking, where we ward journeys. Our first stop is Frades (or (1556), once the home of the largest land- have lunch (optional). Return to the hotel. Monk’s) Island. Virtually uninhabited, the is- owner in the New World, set on the lands of 7.2 Historical City Tour land is home to some of the best beaches in what was the first farm in Brazil. From here It begins at Barra’s lighthouse “geographic the bay. Here we have ample time to swim in we have a panoramic view of the northern 7.6 Mangue Seco limit between All Saints Bay and Atlan- the warm inviting waters, or relax in the sun coastline. Lunch time finds us in the village Mangue Seco is 220 km from Salvador in tic Ocean”(stop), Santo Antônio da Barra or the shade, and where a cold drink is never of Praia do Forte (Optional). After lunch we the extreme north of Bahia. It is the edge Church, Vitória Square and Vitória Church, far away! Then we continue our cruise to the visit headquarters of the TAMAR Project, of a peninsula between the sea and a river Carlos Costa Pinto Museum, Dois de Julho larger Itaparica Island for lunch. The colonial the national sea turtle preservation project among mangroves (hence its name Mangue Square, Castro Alves Theater, São Pedro town of Itaparica is just a short distance by and one of Brazil’s most successful ecologi- Seco). No roads lead to this place. Coming Fort, Aclamação Palace, Mercês Church local transport for those interested visiting cal programs. The visitors’ center provides from Salvador we cross the Real River which and College, Piedade Square, Castro Alves this charming waterfront town (optional). We a unique up-close view of these majestic separates the two states in traditionally Square, D’Ajuda street and Church, Sé return to the schooner, raise anchor and set animals. Then time to relax on the beach or covered canoes . On the other side of the Back to Regions 18

river you will board a buggy car for a crazy a Jorge Amado´s novel). There we will enjoy choeira, we stop in Santo Amaro town to visit 7.8 Folklorical Show with Dinner 40 minute ride through the sand dunes. We ice-cream. Returning to Salvador at 4 pm. it’s church and see a variety of tropical fruits You will feel the mystery and fascination of will make stops for photographs and the Optional: Buggy car ride to hang out around and how manioc flour is made. In Cachoeira, Bahia’s night life, seeing a Folkloric Show ride will finish at the top ranked beach in the beach. we visit Matriz Church, Nossa Senhora D’ajuda with typical dance such as Samba, Puxada Bahia beach for swimming. We will stop at a Church, Boa Morte Sisterhood, Santa Casa de rede, Maculelê, Capoeira, Orixá’s dance beach restaurant with food and drinks (not da Misericórdia, Nossa Senhora do Monte and listen Candomblé song. Transfer, tourist included), showers and hammocks to take 7.7 Cachoeira Church, a railway station and continue the trips guide, dinner and tickets for the Folkloric a nap. The top beach in Bahia! At 3 pm we Cachoeira is a historical town and is 121 to São Félix town through D. Pedro II bridge. Show are included, except drinks. Return to will leave the beach and head to the village kilometers far from Salvador. There are many Return to the hotel. the hotel. to visit Tieta´s House (famous character of Baroque Architecture. On the way to Ca-

1. Brasília / Distrito Federal

Many people say the capital of Brazil is an outdoor museum. First modern city of the country reconized by UNESCO, Brasília’s attractions are real works of art signed by important brazilian artists and architects. Walking around the city is the perfect opportunity to know an important part of brazilian history, apart from ex- ploring the natural beauty of the region. National Congress (Brasilia)

1.1 City Tour (Half Day) South Embassies Sector. Liberty Pantheon Lucio Costa Cultural Visit the main cultural attractions of Brasilia: Residential super blocks, Fátima Church, Space, Jaburu Palace (Vice President), Central Bank Museum, Federal Saving Bank St. John Bosco Sanctuary, TV Tower, Militar Alvorada Palace (President), JK Bridge and Head Office, Itamaraty Palace (Foreign Sector, JK Memorial (fee not included), 1.2 City Tour with Lunch (Half Day) South Embassies Sector. To end our lovely Affairs Ministry), National Congress and Metropolitan Cathedral, Minitries Boulevard, Residential super blocks, Fátima Church, tour, lunch in a brazilian typical “churras- University of Brasília. This tour is not avaiable Itamaraty Palace (Foreign Affairs Ministry), St. John Bosco Sanctuary, TV Tower, Militar caria” (restaurant grill) with buffet barbecue on Mondays. Three Powers Square, Democracy and Sector, JK Memorial (fee not included), and dessert. Liberty Pantheon Lucio Costa Cultural Metropolitan Cathedral, Minitries Boulevard, Space, Jaburu Palace (Vice President), Itamaraty Palace (Foreign Affairs Ministry), 1.4 Brasilia By Night (Half Day) Alvorada Palace (President), JK Bridge and Three Powers Square, Democracy and 1.3 Cultural Tour (Half Day) Check Brasilia’s main attractions by night: Back to Regions 19

TV Tower, Buriti Palace, JK Memorial (fee not from de Brasília. Mining is one of the main included) Cathedral, Ministries Boulervard economical activities in Cristalina, so you will 1.6 Itiquira Falls with Lunch (Full Day) 1.7 Sunsrise Valley (Half Day) Three Powers Square, Alvorada Palace. To be able to visist precious and semi-precious Located in the state of Goias, around 115 km Know the mystic side of Brazil’s capital city finish your tour, a bountiful dinner in a tradi- stone shops, crystal mines and gems col- away from Brasilia, Itiquira is a complex with with a fascinating visit to Sunsrise Valley tional “Churrascaria” (restaurant grill). lections. Lunch in a local restaurant. On the the highest water fall in Brazil’s Central Pla- (Vale do Amanhecer), which is a religious way back to Brasilia, we will visit “Catetinho”, teau (169m). Enjoy your day at the “ecopark”, centre created by a spiritualist called “Tia which used to be the home of the first brazil- lakes and swimming pools of the region. You Neiva” just after Brasilia was founded. In the 1.5 Cristalina with Lunch (Full Day) ian president, Juscelino Kubitschek, in the will also have a beautiful view of the Paranã community there are over 2.000 mediums Enjoy a nice day in Cristalina, a small city in new national capital. Valley. Lunch buffet is included. working daily to give assistance to people the state of Goias, located around 136 km from all over the world.

1. Belo Horizonte / Minas Gerais Raul Soares Square(Belo Horizonte)

Surrounded by mountains, Belo Hori- zonte combines an exuberant scenery and a solid cultural and artistic tradition to one of the biggest industrial centres of Brazil. The capital of Minas Gerais stands out above other brazilian cities for fitting perfectly in business and pleasure tourism. Mouthwatering dishes, breathtaking landscapes, cosmopolitan attractions and the sympathy of its unique people are, for sure, Belo Horizonte’s main highlights.

1.1 HD City Tour 1.3 FD Ouro Preto with lunch the way out to Belo Horizonte. Each partici- will be at a restaurant that serves a typical The tour can be done in during the morning or The participants will be picked up at the hotel pant will be left in their respective hotel. Mineira food. After lunch the tour continues the afternoon. We will visit the main monuments between 08:00 and 09:00 am. and head to at Matriz do Pilar church, and São Francisco in the capital of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto, Unesco world’s heritage. Before church. We leave Ouro Preto to Mariana, such as the architecture complex in Pampulha, lunch the visitors will go to Mineralogy Mu- 1.3 FD Ouro Preto & Mariana with lunch 12km distance, to visit the Catedral da Sé Liberdade square, Mineralogy Museum, the seum and Carmo Church. The lunch will be at R The participants will be picked up at the and the Camara Municipal building. After Pope’s square and the Mangabeira’s viewpoint. a restaurant that serves a typical Mineira food. hotel between 08:00 and 09:00 am. and all visits the tour leaves to Belo Horizonte. After lunch the tour continues at Matriz do Pi- head to Ouro Preto, Unesco world’s heritage. Each participant will be left in their respec- lar church, and São Francisco church. A light Before lunch the visitors will go to Mineral- tive hotel. walk through the Historic Center anticipates ogy Museum and Carmo Church. The lunch Back to Regions 20

1.4 FD Ouro Preto & Congonhas with 1.6 HD Sabara City View With Curral Montains lunch The tour is done during the afternoon. The 1.9 HD Tour de la Cachaça (Belo Horizonte) The participants will be picked up at the visitors will be picked up at their hotels The participants will be picked up at the hotel between 08:00 and 09:00 am. and between 13:00 and 14:00 pm. We will visit hotel between 08:00 and 09:00 to visit Vale head to Congonhas to visit The Basilic Bom Sabará, colonial city located 20km away Verde’s Ecologic park. After we will visit the Jesus do Matosinhos, Chapel dos Passos from Belo Horizonte. We will sightsee the Cachaçaria Vale Verde and taste the best and sightsee the twelve prophets sculptured Casa da Opera, Nossa Senhora do Rosário 2 Cachaças of Minas Gerais state. After all in soap stone by Aleijadinho, considered dos Pretos Church, Ouro Museum, Ó visits we will head to Belo Horizonte, leaving heritage by The National Institute of Art and Church, Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, each participant in their respective hotel.

Belo Horizonte History Inheritance. The tour follows to Ouro Solar do Padre Correia and Kekende Preto, Unesco world’s heritage and visit fountain. After all visits we will head to Belo Carmo Church before lunch. The lunch will Horizonte, leaving each participant in their 1.10 FD Inhotim Museum with Lunch be at a restaurant that serves a typical Mi- respective hotel. Inhotim is an original museum complex, neira food. After lunch the tour continues at formed by a non-linear sequence of Mineralogy Museum, Matriz do Pilar church, pavilions in the midst of a botanical garden. and São Francisco church. A light walk 1.7 HD Congonhas It is focused mainly on contemporary art and through the Historic Center anticipates the The tour can be done during the morning or environmental issues, in addition to research way out to Belo Horizonte. Each participant the afternoon. The participants will be picked and education in these two areas. It is a will be left in their respective hotel. at the hotel and head to Congonhas to place where knowledge is produced based visit The Basilic Bom Jesus do Matosinhos, on its art pieces and botanical richness. The Chapel dos Passos and sightsee the twelve Tropical Park has areas which were 1.5 FD Congonhas, S. J. del Rey & Tira- prophets sculptured in soap stone by Alei- developed along the guidelines suggested dentes with lunch jadinho, considered heritage by The National by famed landscape artist Roberto Burle The participants will be picked up at the Institute of Art and History Inheritance. After Marx. The enormous variety of plants at hotel between 07:00 and 08:00 am. and all visits we will head to Belo Horizonte, Inhotim make it one of the largest botanical head to Congonhas to visit The Basilic Bom leaving each participant in their respective collections in the world, with rare tropical Jesus do Matosinhos, Chapel dos Passos hotel. species and a forest reserve which is part of and sightsee the twelve prophets sculptured the Atlantic Forest biome. in soap stone by Aleijadinho, considered heritage by The National Institute of Art and 1.8 FD Grutas del Maquine & Rey del History Inheritance. The tour continues going Mato with lunch to São João Del Rey where the lunch will be The participants will be picked up at the hotel served in a typical Minera food restaurant. between 09:00 and 10:00 am. and head to Ma- We will visit the São Francisco de Assis quiné Cave were we will visit the five chambers Church, Ferry Museum, Legalidade Foun- with different rock formations. The lunch will be tain and Solar dos Neves. We will leave to served at the cave’s restaurant (typical mineira Tiradentes where we will sightsee the São food) followed by the visit to the Dinosaur’s José Fountain, Santo Antonio Church, Padre Garden. During the afternoon we will visit the Toledo’s house and the Largo da Forra. After cave Rei do Mato and leave to Belo Horizonte, all visits we will head to Belo Horizonte, dropping each participant at their respective leaving each participant in their respective hotel. hotel. BackBack toto RegionsRegions 21 2. Buzios, Angra dos Reis & Paraty / Rio de Janeiro

Approximately 165 km from Rio, one to the south and one to the North, you will find two rustic fisherman villages that became great tourist destinations of Rio de Janeiro state: Búzios and Angra dos Reis. A little further, around one and a half hours away from Angra, is Paraty, another beautiful city known for its rich history and culture. If you are looking for piece, quiet and a small piece of paradise in Brazil, your search is over! Geribá Beach (Buzios)

2.1 Transfers Búzios Angra dos Reis - Airport GIG / Hotel in Buzios - Hotel in Buzios / Airport GIG - Hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado / Hotel in Buzios - Hotel in Buzios / Hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado © Achilles Moreaux

2.2 Transfers Angra dos Reis - Hotel Club Med o Portobelo or v.v. - Hotel Porto Real or v.v. - Hotel Eco Resort de Angra, Pestana, Por- togalo or v.v. - Hotel do Frade, do Bosque or v.v.

2.3 Transfers Paraty - Airport Sao Paulo GRU / Paraty or v.v. - Airport Rio de Janeiro GIG / Paraty or v.v. - Hotels on Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Barra / Hotel in Paraty or v.v. - Hotels in Paraty / Hoteles in Angra dos Reis or v.v. Paraty Back to Regions 22 3. Rio de Janeiro / Rio de Janeiro Sugar Loaf (Rio)

Beautiful by nature, Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state which has the same name and the second largest city of Bra- zil. Without any doubt the called “Won- derful City” is one of brazilian main tourist destinations and offers the perfect options all kinds of visitors, from stunning beaches and landscapes to historical and cultural attractions. But it is good to prepare yourself: falling in love with Rio is inevitable!

3.1 Sugar Loaf with City Tour as one of the seven modern wonders of the Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea your hotel, guests will be taken to the stun- Over a million tourists a year visit the world world, which sits 2,300 above sea level, atop level and offers spectacular views of the entire ning Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the largest urban famous Pão de Açúcar, or Sugar Loaf Moun- Corcovado Hill. Following a scenic drive bay its islands. From Urca Hill, passengers forest in the world. We will make stops at the tain in English, which has become an iconic along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, we will continue in a second cable car to the top of Chinese Lookout with magnificent views of symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising arrive at the foot of the hill from where we Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, Gua- up from small peninsula at the entrance of ill embark on a small train which climbs the level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire nabara Bay and Sugar Loaf. During the tour, Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to beautiful mountain. Upon reaching the top, city including Botafogo and Copacabana guests can casually observe tropical animals its resemblance to the traditional shape of visitors will experience a panoramic view of Beaches, the Corcovado and downtown Rio. like monkeys, sloths and exotic birds. On concentrated refined sugar loaf. The tour is Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known We will depart from the hotel to visit the Christ the way back to the hotel, we will stop at the done in two steps by glass cable-cars. The as the “Marvelous City”! Tour also includes a Statue, which was recently elected as one Pepino Beach to watch the hang gliders fly first cable-car takes passengers to the top drive along Rio’s famous beaches of the seven modern wonders of the world, through the air. of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above which sits 2,300 above sea level, atop Corco- sea level and offers spectacular views of the vado Hill. Following a scenic drive along the entire bay its islands. From Urca Hill, pas- 3.3 Sugar Loaf wit City tour + Corcova- Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, we will arrive at 3.5 Historical Rio sengers continue in a second cable car to do with beaches + lunch the foot of the hill from where we ill embark on Learn about old Rio as we walk, with a spe- the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters Over a million tourists a year visit the world a small train which climbs the beautiful moun- cialized guide, through the historical city’s above sea level and offers a 360 degree famous Pão de Açúcar, or Sugar Loaf Moun- tain. Upon reaching the top, visitors will experi- center. The architecture and the traditional view of the entire city including Botafogo and tain in English, which has become an iconic ence a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and commerce provide a warm welcome to visi- Copacabana Beaches, the Corcovado and symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising discover why it is known as the “Marvelous tors. This tour makes stops at the São Bento downtown Rio. up from small peninsula at the entrance of City”! Tour also includes a drive along Rio’s Monastery, Praca XV (square), Candelaria Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to famous beaches.Lunch is included. Church, França-Brasil House, old Market its resemblance to the traditional shape of Street, Imperial Palace, and will finish at the 3.2 Corcovado with beaches concentrated refined sugar loaf. The tour is famous delicatessen in Rio – Confeitaria We will depart from the hotel to visit the done in two steps by glass cable-cars. The 3.4 Jeep Tour in Tijuca Forest Colombo. Christ Statue, which was recently elected first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Following your pick-up in open-top jeeps at Back to Regions 23

3.6 Cruise on Guanabara Bay 3.8 Angra dos Reis schooner cruise + 3.10 Petropolis Imperial On 1st January, 1502, a Portuguese squad lunch Petropolis is located in the Serra dos commanded by Gonçalves discovered Departure from the Angra dos Reis Pier. We Orgaos, and is only one hour from Rio de Guanabara Bay. Being that it was the month will spend the day on the sea, enjoying the Janeiro. There we will stop at the Imperial of January and that the bay appeared to numerous islands of the Angra archipelago, Museum, which served as the summer resi- be a large river mouth, he named it Rio de such as the islands of Francisca, Maia, dence of the imperial family during the 19th Janeiro (River of January). Guanabara Bay is Cataguases, Botinas and Gipóias. We will century. Visitors can view various historical the largest bay in the world based on volume stop to swim as well as have lunch at the pieces such as the scepter and crown of

Rio de Janeiro of water, and has several islands such as the Luiz Rosa Restaurant. The tour is a feast for Emperor Don Pedro II, historical documents, Governor’s Island, Fundão and Snakes Is- the eyes with the crystal clear waters of the imperial jewelry and the priceless pieces of land. In the west, you will see Rio de Janeiro, sea and the lush foliage of the rain forest. art that belonged to the imperial family. and facing east - the municipal district of Angra dos Reis is composed of 365 islands During our tour we will visit the Crystal Niteroi. Various sights and landmarks will be with 2,000 beaches and is one of Brazil’s Palace and the São Pedro de Alcantara seen as we depart from the Marina da Gloria most dazzling landscapes. Tropical fruits are Neolithic Cathedral. by saveiro (schooner), such as the neighbor- served on-board. hoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Sugar Loaf, Fort São Joao, Flagstone Island, Santa 3.11 Samba Show Cruz Fortress, Rio-Niteroi Bridge and more. 3.9 Buzios with schooner cruise + lunch A spectacular samba show with singers and Located 105 miles from Rio, a short 2 ½ dancers in elaborate costumes who present hour trip takes you to the Búzios Peninsula, Brazil’s rich folkloric traditions and capture 3.7 Tropical Islands with lunch whose numerous beaches and crystal-clear the famous rhythms of Carnaval. On the Tropical Islands Tour we will begin water contrast with the sculptured landscape with a ride along the Santos River Highway, and lush vegetation. This picturesque fishing with its sinewy contour that runs between the village was elected as one of the 10 most 3.12 Samba Show with dinner Atlantic Forest covered mountain and the At- beautiful areas in the world and is famous A spectacular samba show with singers and lantic Ocean, to the city of Itacuruça, located for its unique combination of rustic charm, dancers in elaborate costumes who present 96 km from Rio de Janeiro. In Itacuruça we architectural harmony, and sophisticated Brazil’s rich folkloric traditions and capture will board a boat and begin our trip along the boutiques and restaurants. Visitors flock the famous rhythms of Carnaval. Dinner is calm waters which are protected from the from all over the world to experience Búzios’ included. open sea by a sandbar of the Marambaia magic. Schooner Tour through 12 beaches Restinga and form the Sepetiba Bay. The and three islands with stops for diving and Septiba Bay is home to dozens of islands plenty of time to enjoy the clear waters of which are true tropical paradises and pos- Buzios: Armação, Ossos, Azeda, Azedinha, sess various inlets, beaches, restingas and João Fernandes, J. Fernandinho, Branca flagstones covered with dense vegetation. Island, Feia Island (and beach), Tartaruga, During the tour of the principal islands of the Tartaruguinha, Virgens, Amores, Canto, Bay, we will make stops for lunch as well as Caboclo Island. Lunch is included. swimming and snorkeling one of the islands.

New Year’s (Copacabana Beach) Back to Regions 24 4. São Paulo / São Paulo Luz Station (São Paulo)

São Paulo is the largest city in South America and Brazil’s most important business centre. But the city is much more than this. São Paulo is cheerful, fascinating and multicultural. The huge mix of people, great nightlife, rich gastronomy options and thousands of cultural, shopping and historical attractions make the city a must-go brazilian destination. Do not leave without experiencing a busy day in São Paulo.

4.1 HD City Tour 4.2 Football Tour collection of works ranging from the Re- state government palace and the soccer sta- We start our tour at the famous Bairro Located in the Municipal Stadium of Pa- naissance to Modernism. Already Ipiranga dium of São Paulo, as well as the residential Orintal with its typical Japanese decora- caembu, showing the roots and influence of Museum, located in majestic neoclassical area of “Jardim Europa” (European garden). tion. Then we proceed till the Cathedral( sport in the cultural formation of building is the oldest museum in Sao Paulo, Visitation at the Memorial da América Latina Praca da Se) at downtown area. From this Brazilian society. This is the first museum opened in 1895, and its collection illustrates – this original Oscar Niemeyer´s project point we walk towards the dead center of in the country to portray the passion of the the Brazilian society of the nineteenth and was created to harbor all kind of cultural São Paulo (Tropic of Capricorn) and visit art of Brazilian football so interactive, and twentieth centuries. information about Latin America. One of the monument “The Immortal Glory of the sensory technology. the highlights of the tour is the Iberapuera founders of the city”.Back to the van/car/bus park with beautiful gardens and lakes. We we go to Higianopolis, the hard and soul of 4.4 FD City Tour will also pass by Paulista Avenue, Praça da the modern Jewish community and where 4.3 HD Museums A complete visit to São Paulo main points of República, Italia building and Liberdade the rich families used to live during Old I: on this tour we will visit two museums: interest. There is much to see in this city of district when the japonese are the principal Republic era.Next stop will the most impor- Museum of the Portuguese language, which 13,5 million people. On the tour we will pass culture. Note: Butantã institute and Museum tant financial center of South America the opened in 2006, which explores the theme the residential area of Higienopolis with its are closed on Mondays. Paulista Avenue, among six different stiles of with a lot of technology and interactivity, modern apartment-building, the Pacaembu architecture there is MASP (Museum de Arte and the Art Gallery of State, which brings soccer Stadium, the USP University Cam- de São Paulo), considered one of the best together some 4,000 works by artists such pus. A stop will be made at the Butantã 15.5 HD Shopping Tour museums in the world. From that point we go as Portinari, Anita Mafalda, Victor Brecheret, snake farm, a world known institution where São Paulo presents purchasing options for to Governor’s Palace, we finish at the green Almeida Jr. among others. snakes are kept for poison extraction, which all tastes, through the streets of specialized area Ibirapuera Park and the Oscar later is used as antidote against snake trade and commercial centers: Street March Niemeyer buildings (1.6 million square me- II: visitors learn about two of the most im- bites and tropical diseases. To take some 25 (electronics, footwear, jewelry, household ters) the largest of our 32 public squares. pressive museums. The MASP and Ipiranga pictures, a stop will be made at the top of services), Rua José Paulino (female Museum. Museo de Arte de São Paulo Assis Morumbi hill, a panoramic view of the upper clothing), Brás (clothing with reasonable Chateaubriand (MASP) is today one of the part of the city can be seen. At the Morumbi prices), Rua Oscar Freire (brand clothes, major museums in Latin America and has a area we will visit (the outside only) of the watches), Rua Santa Efigênia (electronics), Back to Regions 25

the street Florencio de Abreu Brahma, who have great interpreters of Bra- Besides the cold and European architecture, (machinery and equipment), Rua João zilian popular music as Cauby Peixoto, Jair and chocolates are a tissue of Campos do Cachoeira (clothing), the North Mall (shops Rodrigues, Demonios da Garoa, the Cavaco Jordão most sought after tourist destinations and several options restaurants), Shopping Royce, among others. Dinner and drinks not in the state. Visited some of the main attrac- Iguatemi (options boutiques) and Daslu Pur- included. tions of the city, including the peak Itapeva to chases (Luxury shopping). On this tour, visi- 2035 meters in height and panoramic views Jefferson Pancier São Paulo tors can choose 2 (two) among the various of the Vale do Paraíba, the Alto del Capivari, ©

options available and make big purchases 4.10 Embu das Artes with panoramic views of the resort, the City with great comfort. It has history, myths and art with a deep root of High English and mansions and Boa Vista to the formation of Paulistas. Artists that rec- Palace (winter residence of the Governor of reated the past and build the future in much the State of São Paulo). At the heart of the 4.7 HD Museums Tour kind of raw materials. A natural beauty of a city, visiting the district and the Morro do Visitation to the famous museums in São XVIII century village (mud/clay) preserves Elefante Capivari. (Admission and lunch are Paulo. First we will go to the Art Museum of among other cities in São Paulo. The old not included) São Paulo, the most important museum on village that used to belong to Caiapós, Gua- western art in Latin America, then Ipiranga ranis used by pioneers as shelter and then Museum, witch was built in a century ago develop by Jesuits and Farmers, now days 4.12 Santos and Guaruja to preserve the memory of imperial period it is a city with many people from different The first stop is to take some pictures at the in Brazil and Latin America Memorial, an parts of our planet searching for the beauty independence monument, then to the fur- original Oscar Niemeyer’s project that was of its nature, weather, culture and art.After niture industry, passing by big dams which created to harbor all kind of cultural informa- 1950, artists from many places made Embu supply hydraulic energy at the sea level. The tion about Latin America. the land of art and crafts. Only 27 km/16 port of Santos was one of the first in Brazil, miles far way from São Paulo. Approximately founded approximately in 1535, the same 350 thousand people live in Embu, 680 of year that was built the church of Santa Cata- 4.8 By night with Dinner them are plastic artists, and woodcrafts, rina. Our ride takes us to the biggest port of São Paulo by night is spectacular! After a leather and painters and a few that do not Brazil (with more than 20 Km of pier facilities) panoramic tour of the points Ibirapuera Park, leave in town but established their Ateliers. through the most important residential areas Monument of the Flag, Obelisco, Avenida Today the art is the most important cultural and along the beaches of Gonzaga and São Paulista, Praça da República, the Municipal aspect of the city plus the antiquaries, wood Vicente. Leaving the pier, we will pass by Theater, the Cathedral and the Monastery of craft furniture, workmanship stores and Cubatão district (biggest industrial petro- San Benito, the Cathedral, among historical sites such as the Religious Jesuit leum centre in the Latin America). In Guarujá, others, visitors will have a delicious dinner at Museum, Saint Lazaro’s Chapel and Art & we will visit the main and famous beaches a “Churrascaria”. Folklore Museum.The open sky flee market on the coast of the state of São Paulo with is well known because at weekends the hole a stop at Delphin hotel. Guarujá is all well city is invaded by people to shop around known because of its summer residents, 4.9 By Night con Show de MPB and eat bringing a wonderful atmosphere to villas and apartments of the rich inhabitants After a guided tour through the city as the town. of São Paulo who spend their weekends and Avenida Paulista, the Republic Square and holidays over there. Back to Santos, a visit to the Municipal Theater, visitors enjoy an un- an orchidarium for 30 minutes. Last stop will forgettable spectacle of MPB in the most fa- 4.11 Campos do Jordao be at the historical church with its 200 years mous corner in São Paulo, Avenida Ipiranga located on Serra da Mantiqueira is the high- and Avenida Sao Joao in the traditional Bar est city in Brazil, with an altitude of 1.700m. Carnaval (São Paulo) Back to Regions 26 1. Foz do Iguaçu / Paraná

Home to one the most breathtaking natural beauties of the world, the Iguazu Falls, the city of Foz do Iguaçu is an important destination of the South of Brazil. With many options for those who want to explore nature and the rich wildlife of the region, Foz do Iguaçu is also popular in the business tourism industry, with a full range of hotels and events facilities options. Iguazu Fauls

1.1 Brazilian Falls (Half Day) to the suspended platform at the very brink enjoy a different visit around the complex. while beeing guided by a specialized guide. Our trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park of the abysmal Devil’s Throat – the largest The tour amazes visitors with the possibil- At the end of the 2 km ride, we continue where we drive through the lush, subtropical fall. This trip shows you the highlights of the ity to get to know impressive and stunning on foot to the margin of the Iguassu River, South vegetation of the park en route to the falls. Argentinean side. spots, with the grandiosity and significance where we will take a motor boat and start Stroll the trail descending the canyon that of this monumental work. Visit to the central and exciting and unforgettable adventure. offers a panoramic view of the more than lookout point, Dam’s Station, Cathedral Sta- You will be taken as close as possible to the 240 falls. Take the glass elevator up the cliff 1.3 Itaipu Station Tourist Tour (Half Day) tion, Production Plant Station, Commands waterfalls and hear the thunderous roar of face for an exquisite view from the upper Enjoy a interesting visit to Itaipu Tourist Station, Scape Channel Station and Gallery the walls of water while getting all wet from deck. The Iguassu National Park along with Complex, located around 16 km of the city Station. the fall’s mist. its “sister” park in Argentina form the most centre. Our tour begins at the visitation significant remaining rainforest in the south- center, where a documentary on the history ern cone of South America which along with of the biggest hydroelectric dam in the whole 1.5 Parque das Aves (Half Day) 1.7 Gran Aventura (Half Day) the waterfalls have been declared a National world is displayed. Later on, the trip is done Visit the “Bird Park”, which offers you the The “Great Adventure” (Gran Aventura) is Heritage Site by UNESCO. by bus, lasting one hour, by the external part unique oportunity to connect with nature and unique and combines the whole essence of of the dam and with a stopover right in front wildlife. You will be able to walk along the the Iguassu National Park in one ride: the of the spillway and another over the upper trails in the forest and take a close look at jungle and Iguaçu Falls. It starts by 1.2 Argentinian Falls (Half Day) part of the dam. some wonderful bird species native to Brazil, entering the jungle from the “Sendero Ya- Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge en route some classified as endangered. caratía” trail with special transportation that to the Iguazu National Park in Argentina. At allows a panoramic view of the environment the entrance the passenger will take a small 1.4 Itaipu Station Special Visit (Half Day) along with experienced guides that give a train for a visit through the park with 2 stops Our visit will start at the visitation Center of 1.6 Macuco Safari (Half Day) lot of explanations as well as the legend of until the trail where the walking tour begins to the Itaipu Touris Complex, where we will The trip begins within the brazilian side of this spectacular place. After an 8 km truck the visit the upper walkways, which allow for watch a video about the biggest hydroelec- Iguaçu National Park, with a tour on a open ride, we arrive at the Puerto Macuco Base, more intimate contact with the falls and the tric dam in the world. After this documentary, wagon vehicle through the forest where you which is 100 meters away from the Infirmary rainforest. The highlight of the trip is a visit a 2-hour tour is done by bus, inviting you to can see birds, animals and exotic vegetation and Service Station, and 100 meters of stairs Back to Regions 27

ahead is the floating platform where the specially when combined with the stunning second part of this ride begins. With motor- scenery of the Argentinian Falls. boats, we take visitors 6 km through the South Canyon of the Iguassu River, until the falls, from these total, 2 km are river rapids. After 1.11 Dinner Show enjoying the view from the calm side of San Enjoy dinner meal at an international Martin Island we sail to the “Tres Mosquet- restaurant, followed by a typical musical eros” waterfall, at that point, the Brazilian performance that mixes broadway style Foz do Iguaçu Foz and Argentinean sides and the Devil’s Throat with traditional rythms of Argentina (tango, can be clearly appreciated. After that, we sail bloeaderas, malambo, milonga), Brazil (sam- along the shore of the island until we get to ba, chorinho, bossa nova), and Paraguay the most exciting part where we face the San (harpa, botellas, guaranias). A great way to Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforget- finish your day! table experience, for it’s the largest waterfall any motor-boat can approach safely. The landing is at the base of the lower circuit where visitors reintegrate the trails.

1.8 Paraguay Shopping Tour (Half Day) We will cross the “Friendship Bridge” to Ciu- dad del Este (Paraguay), where you will have enough time to shop for duty free imported goods as well as local handicrafts and souvenirs. Have fun!

1.9 Lunch at Porto Canoas Enjoy a lovely meal in the company of a stunning view of the Iguaçu Falls. Porto Canoas Restaurant is located in an exceptional area at the Iguassu National Park, offering you the chance to enjoy the great brazilian food while watching Iguassu Falls’ show.

1.10 Lunch at El Fortin El Fortin Restaurant is located in an exceptional area in the Iguazu National Park and is a fabulous and peaceful way to have lunch. The restaurant serves delicious argentinian dishes that will blow you away, Macuco Safari (Iguazu Fauls) BackBack toto RegionsRegions 28 2. Florianópolis & Balneário Camboriú / Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina has some of the most beautiful beaches of the South of Bra- zil and the modern capital of the state, Florianópolis, is a excellent example of it. “Floripa” also offers amazing sand dunes, landscapes and the opportunity to practice exciting sports like surf and sandboard. Around the area you will also find other stunning beaches such as Bombinhas, cherful coastal cities such as Camboriú and pleasant cities with strong german influence. Laranjeiras Beach (Camboriú)

2.1 Florianópolis City Tour (Half Day) gorgeous blue sea. of infrastructure offered. Visit the main attractions of Florianópolis. In the city centre, you will be able to visit Customs Square, Civic Center, the Metropoli- 2.3 Blumenau & Brusque (Full Day) tan Cathedral, 15 November Square, Cruz Take a lovely trip to typical european land- and Sousa Palace and the bridge Hercílio scapes in the South of Brazil, since some Luz. On the east side, Morro das Sete Voltas, cities of the state of Santa Catarina has many Mirante east of the island, Conceicao Lagoon, influences of its german immigrants. Travel Joaquina, Praia Mole and Barra da Lagoa along the Itajai-Açú River until Blumenau, Beaches. On the northern part of the city, Ing- characterized by the germanic architecture. leses, Canasvieiras, Jurerê Beaches with time City Tour and free time for lunch in one of for swimming and visit to the Fort of São José the fantastic restaurants of the region. After da Ponta Grossa, build in 1740. a visit to the local shops, we will continue to Brusque, an important clothing industry pole, where we will visit the Garment Fair, with more 2.2 Camboriú & Unipraias Tour (Full Day) than 200 stores. Afterwards, we will visit the Visit the main sights of the city which is shoe fair in São João Batista. famous for its beaches and intense nightlife. The tour includes a visit to Unipraias Park, with 47 cable cars that can take you into 3.250m of 2.4 Bombinhas (Full Day) beautiful landscapes. You will also visit Laran- Enjoy your day in one of the most unique jeiras Beach, located 5km from Camboriu, in a places in Brazil. Visit the small village of Porto bay with the calmest waters of the region. Your Belo, Praia de Bombas, Bombinhas and Four tour continues through bars, restaurants and Islands, known for its crystal clear waters. The breathtaking sceneries of the Atlantic with its preserved nature is an attraction in the midst Hercílio Luz Bridge (Florianópolis) Back to Regions 29

Belo Horizonte Brasília Fortaleza Florianópolis Distances (km) To Distance To Distance To Distance To Distance

Brasília 735 Belo Horizonte 735 Belo Horizonte 2.348 Belo Horizonte 1.277

Fortaleza 2.348 Fortaleza 2.088 Brasília 2.088 Brasília 1.673

Florianópolis 1.277 Florianópolis 1.678 Florianópolis 3.623 Fortaleza 3.623

Foz do Iguaçu 1.642 Foz do Iguaçu 1.567 Foz do Iguaçu 3.611 Foz do Iguaçu 936

Manaus 3.887 Manaus 3.308 Manaus 4.067 Manaus 4.326

Rio de Janeiro 426 Rio de Janeiro 1.162 Rio de Janeiro 2.621 Rio de Janeiro 1.135

Salvador 1.359 Salvador 1.455 Salvador 1.227 Salvador 2.632

São Paulo 482 São Paulo 1.009 São Paulo 2.927 São Paulo 695

Foz do Iguaçu Manaus Rio de Janeiro Salvador São Paulo

To Distance To Distance To Distance To Distance To Distance

Belo Horizonte 1.642 Belo Horizonte 3.887 Belo Horizonte 436 Belo Horizonte 1.359 Belo Horizonte 482

Brasília 1.553 Brasília 3.318 Brasília 1.160 Brasília 1.456 Brasília 1.009

Fortaleza 3.608 Fortaleza 4.067 Fortaleza 2.620 Florianópolis 1.227 Fortaleza 2.927

Florianópolis 936 Florianópolis 4.354 Florianópolis 1.135 Foz do Iguaçu 2.632 Florianópolis 695

Manaus 3.723 Foz do Iguaçu 3.734 Foz do Iguaçu 1.500 Manaus 2.755 Foz do Iguaçu 1.060

Rio de Janeiro 1.500 Rio de Janeiro 4.304 Manaus 4.304 Rio de Janeiro 4.524 Manaus 3.874

Salvador 2.755 Salvador 4.524 Salvador 1.629 Salvador 1.629 Rio de Janeiro 442

São Paulo 1.060 São Paulo 3.874 São Paulo 442 São Paulo 1.938 Salvador 1.938 Back to Regions

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