1 Ride an Amazon River Steamer If Mark Twain were still around he’d feel right at home on an all-wood triple-decker Amazon riverboat. For everyone else, it’s a sight to behold. Livestock and freight, loggers, ranchers, tourists, and Indians: Since the forest is too dense to walk or drive through, riverboats carry everyone. As on the ole Miss, voyagers pass the time talking, eating, drinking, singing, and gambling; in dull moments you can watch the world’s last great wilderness drift past. For accommodation there’s your own personal hammock, bought on the dock before departure and strung from a post . . . → Read More: Top 10 Brazil Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures
1 Hike Rio’s Hunchback Rio’s most famous landmark is without a doubt the statue of Christ the Redeemer, standing with arms outstretched looking down from the Corcovado at the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. The statue dates only from 1931 (which is curiously enough about the time that Rio natives began taking to the beaches in ever-greater numbers, in ever-skimpier clothing). A visit to Christ’s feet is deservedly a part of every Rio itinerary, if only for the view alone. And while it’s certainly possible to take the 20-minute tram ride, a much better option is to hoof it. . . . → Read More: Top 10 Brazil Classic Adventures
If you bring a mask and snorkel to Brazil, there are always calm coves worth poking around. The warm waters of the Northeast have the best snorkeling. The Coral Coast, which extends from northern Alagaos into southern Pernambuco, offers a 135-kilometer (84-mile) stretch of protected reefs that are ideal for snorkeling. The beaches surrounding São Miguel dos Milagres and Maragogi, in Alagoas, and Tamandaré and Porto de Galinhas, in Pernambuco, are all terrific snorkeling destinations. Waters tend to have best visibility in the summer months (between November and February). All of these destinations have diving operators that offer excursions, . . . → Read More: Top 10 best snorkeling locations in Brazil
Bird watching With almost 1800 species of catalogued birds, Brazil is one of the world’s best places for birdwatching. Either in the incredible Amazon forest, Cerrado, Chapada Diamantina or Chapada dos Guimarães, the sky is always colorful with birds of all sizes and colors. Pantanal is another marvelous place. The region is full of water and with almost 700 species of birds, such as the famous Tuiuiú. The Atlantic Rainforest, which extends from the South to the North coast of Brazil, should also be seen.
Bóia cross On a buoy in the shape of a tire, the Bóia cross . . . → Read More: Activities in Brazilian nature
Not many people are aware of the fact that Brazil is slowly but surely becoming quite a popular golf destination. Many people that plan on visiting this country will spend a couple of hours at a golf course having fun and relaxing. The question is where golf players can make the most of their time? With the help of this article you will be able to know which places to visit in order to enjoy a beautiful afternoon at a golf course.
First of all, Salvador Da Bahia is dedicated to this sport. By dedicated we mean that they . . . → Read More: Golf lessons in Brazil
