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 Few destinations offer the enchanting mix of both natural and cultural elements forming a romantic aura like in Brazil. The country's softer side is showcased not only in its breathtaking sunsets, high mountain peaks and endless greenery but in the spirits of its people as well. Seclude yourself in an exclusive beach bungalow where your only distraction will be the beauty of your surroundings. Enjoy an evening of bossa nova and discover the romance deeply embedded within the music's sounds and rhythms. The many destinations of Brazil guarantee to satisfy the grandest and most unique dreams of romance, whatever they may be.
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Brazil Destinations:
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the most visited city in the southern hemisphere, owing at least partially to the 2,000,000 people that pour into its streets, hotels, clubs and restaurants each year for Rio's legendary Carnival celebration, but any time is a good time to visit Rio, and revelers flock to this exhilarating city to enjoy its stunning vistas, perfect weather, sizzling nightlife, and fabled white sand urban beaches with alluring names like Copacabana, and Ipanema, that evoke samba music, and a uniquly Brazilian sensuality.
Other famous landmarks here include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ('Cristo Redentor') perched at the top of Corcavado Mountain, and Rios's most recognizable natural monument, Sugarloaf mountain (Pćo de Aēścar) with its network of cable cars straddling the ocean and the Baia de Guanabara.
Rio has been selected to host, both the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the 2016 Summer Olympics, the first South American country to ever be so honored, so in a city already passionate about sports, especially futball, one could assume that the parties have already started and will continue through 2016, unless that is Brazil wins the World Cup. In that case, all predicitions are off.
Rio de Janeiro is without question a city that people just love to visit, and the reasons for this are as inexhaustible as things to do in this electrifying city, With four and five star accommodations lining Rio's beachfront strips, and stylish boutiques available in its historic Harbor District, Rio make a perfect centaral hub for connections to and from just about all of Brazil's spectacular destinations. Our featured Rio itineraries, can help show you how to link the "Marvelous City," as it is know in Brazil, with the rest of this remarkable country. Samba anyone?
Buzios
Just 169 km northeast, or about 2 hours by car from Rio de Janeiro lies the beach resort town of Buzios. This quaint fishing village is blessed with more than 250 days of sunshine. Visitors from around the globe flock here to enjoy the sun, ocean and over 21 beaches that surround this peninsula.
Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, the merging of these diverse cultures created a wonderfully pleasant environment, and the magnificent natural location is considered one of the most beautiful areas in the world.
A unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, sophisticated boutiques and fabulous restaurants makes Buzios spectacular beach destination.
Salvador da Bahia
Salvador da Bahia is the oldest colonial capital in Brazil, and is known for its Afro-Brazilian culture, early colonial architecture, and 30 miles of coastline beaches including the gorgeous Porto da Barra Beach.
Also, notable for its African influenced cuisine, fabulous music, and a Carnival celebration that is considered the largest street party on the planet, when 2,000,000 people pour into town for this massive spectacle.
"Bahia" is the third largest city in Brazil, and the heart of the African and Portuguese fusion that has been so influential in the art, music and cuisine that has become synonomous with Brazilian culture. This merging of influences has produced a profusion of creative innovations such as Capoeira, a combination of dance and martial arts; Samba de roda, and afoxe, which blend of African rhythms with traditional Brazilian music that has influenced many of the Carnaval groups; A cuisine that is renowned throughout Brazil for it's inique use of spices and unusual blending of flavors, and some of the most colorful and affordable crafts available anywhere in South America. It has also given us many of Brazil's most influential musicians and songwirters including the iconic Gilberto Gil, Cataeno Veloso, and many more.
Salvador da Bahia is one of Brazil's most colorful destinations and it's narrow streets, and steep hills that separate the upper city from the lower city, give it a unique charm. Accommodationshere feature elegant clolonial mansions, contemporary luxury, and small boutiques located within the historical districts, and scattered along the shore. Browse our featured itineraries and see how Salvador Bahia can be combined with any of Brazil's other incredible destinations. The length of your stay in each city, the selection of hotels, transportation options, and activities can all be custonmized to your opersonal preferences.
Salvador is known as "Brazil's Capital of Happiness", Find out why.
Paraty
One of the best preserved Portuguese colonial, and early imperial cities remaining in Brazil. Paraty is the perfect place to experience Brazil as it once was, in an extremely alluring environment. Located in in the Rio de Janeiro state, Paraty has an unusual combination of geographical conditions with a gorgeous coastline bordered by lush green rainforest, and mountains, waterfalls and excellent preserves and National Parks just beyond, including the Serra da Bocaina National Park, and the Serra do Mar State Park and nearby village of Trinidade with its exotic beaches and indigenous communities.
Once an important link in both the gold and coffee trades, today Paraty's revenues are primarily from the tourists that have discovered its charming ambiance, and fabulous location. Renowned for its cobblestoned streets and well preserved 18th and 19th century architecture the accommodations here combine the seductive appeal of this lovely town with access to its placid bay, nearby beaches and excellent nature parks and preserves.
Just 3 ½ hours from Rio by private car, Paraty can be a convenient and extremely relaxing addition to your Brazilian vacation, and our flexible itineraries make it possible to combine Paraty with other great destinations and customize the time spent in each, your choice of hotel, transfer options, and planned activities.
Angra dos Reis
Angra do Reis is one of Brazil's most dazzling destinations. Composed of 365 islands and 2,000 beaches, Angra dos Reis is a tropical fantasy for surf and sand worshipers. Just 2 1/2 hours from Rio de Janeiro by car, this paradise within reach, boasts luxury accommodations and an ideal location between gorgeous white sand beaches and the lush Atlantic forest. Angra's proximity to Rio makes it easy to combine with other spectacular Brazilian destinations, and with our flexible itineraries you can customize your stay, hotel, and planned activities in each destination.
Marau Peninsula
The Maraś Peninsula is the ideal place for people looking for a delightful tropical climate, amidst pristine beaches, where they can enjoy the natural beauty, and tranquil environment of this exquisite region. A narrow strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and Camamu Bay, the third largest bay in Brazil, this splendid destination is endowed with glistening, and nearly deserted palm lined beaches on the crystaline shores of the Atlantic Ocean, with placid fresh water lakes, Atlantic rain forests, coral reefs, and traditional Brazilian fishing villages with a warm and congenial local population.
Our preferred hotel here, the Kiaroa Eco Resort is the perfect place place to unwind and is designed to enhance your enjoyment of this beautiful and unspoiled environment.
Praia do Forte
Praia do Forte is located only one hour north of Salvador, in Bahia. It is a protected environmental area with 12 kilometers of semi-deserted beach bordered by lush groves of coconut palms, close to the Atlantic forest, lagoons, beaches, whale observation areas, coral reefs, and Project TAMAR dedicated to the protection of sea turtles that lay their eggs in the area.
There is also a charming village with lots of boutiques, and cafes, and trips can be taken to thr Castelo Garcia D'Avila ruins, the only example of a medieval structure in all of Brazil, and the Sapiranga Ecological Reserve has a wide variety of plant and wildlife.
A short private car ride from Bahia Salvador, Praia do Forte makes a relaxing and immensly enjoyable addition to your Brazilian vacation, and the northern beach region. Excellent accommodations are available here that include some of the most beautiful hotels in the country, with a full range of all inclusive and partial board choices. Browse or flexible itineraries for ideas on how to include this area with other specatular destinations,
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