JUNGLE, HISTORY & BEACH
The trip begins in bustling Rio de Janeiro. You will stay in the colorful Santa Teresa district with hip boutique hotels and a host of excellent restaurants. Then you will travel to the jungle, to the tropical rainforest of the Amazon. Trek on foot into the rainforest where the guide will explain the flora and fauna and the many medicinal powers of plant species in the Amazon.
You will exchange nature for the colonial center of Salvador de Bahia. In the colorful Pelourinho district, charming facades and colonial buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries adorn the streetscape and steep alleyways connect the old center with the port. The catamaran will take you to Morro de Sao Paulo on the island of Tinharé. Here there is a wonderful climate, a typical Brazilian, casual atmosphere and beautiful beaches with steep cliffs and palm forests.
Tips & Tops Amazon & Salvador de Bahia:
- In Rio de Janeiro, enjoy the famous beaches Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. Not to be missed are the Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Statue of Christ
- The best time to spot birds is early in the morning as you paddle through the narrow Amazon creeks
- The silence in the jungle is relative, you will be amazed by all the sounds produced by the different animals. From crickets to macaws and owls to monkeys
- The originally African martial art capoeira originated in Salvador
- Salvador 's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Street food in Salvador; try the acaraje with baked beans and shrimp at one of the many stalls on the street
- The bustling center of Morro de Sao Paulo has many restaurants and bars
- In Morro de Sao Paulo, try sweet pizzas with mozzarella, chocolate and banana or strawberry
