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Paraty
Driving south of Rio along the stunning Costa Verde, come across colonial Paraty with its cobbled streets and pretty whitewashed colonial buildings covered in pink and purple bougainvillea.
Originally part of the gold trail from Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais, during the gold boom of the 18th century, Paraty is a UNESCO-listed town which has changed little since this time. A backdrop of jungle-clad mountains and the beautiful Bay in front make Paraty an idyllic spot to experience a taste of authentic Brazil.
A little more about Paraty
Wander along the car-free cobbled streets climbing the walls, visiting the ornate churches, art galleries and boutiques before ending the day at one of the town’s excellent restaurants. Paraty has a busy cultural calendar with main events such as FLIP – Paraty International Literary Festival, Paraty em Foco international photography festival, various jazz and blues events and of course Carnival, with its mud party on nearby Jabaquara Beach!
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Highlights of Brazil
Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Brazil, this adventure journeys from the dazzling cityscapes of Rio to the cascading dual-nation treasure of Iguacu Falls, and from the wildlife-dense ecosystem of the Pantanal to the turquoise beaches of Paraty.
Encompassing bossa nova in Ipanema, boat trips under gigantic waterfalls and guided discoveries of the largest freshwater wetlands in the world, this customisable itinerary is designed to give a comprehensive introduction to the classic landscapes of Brazil.
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
James Armitage
The largest country in South America, James has sailed all the way down the Amazon, travelled the length of the coastline and explored the beautiful interiors of the Pantanal and Iguazu falls. However, it is the relaxed and full of life people that make this country so special.
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Roxy Dukes
Roxy loves to delve into South American culture, so Brazil is always at the top of her hit list. From eating tapioca served from local food carts to the art of capoeira dancing, she loves to find new experiences to share with her wayfaring clients.
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01285 601 784Brazilian Amazon
Northern Brazil is dominated by the Amazon Rainforest; a vast tract tropical wilderness divided by the enormous Amazon River basin
Fernando De Noronha
An archipelago of 21 idyllic islands, Fernando do Noronha is located 250 kilometres off the north east coast of Brazil
Iguacu
Straddled between the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, the Iguaçu Falls is a magnificent sight with some 275 individual waterfalls spread…
North East Brazil
Recife, the state capital of Pernambuco, is a large and bustling industrial city used as a transit point to Olinda, and home…
Pantanal
The Pantanal is one of nature's last frontiers and the largest freshwater wetland area in the world. Set along the far western…
Salvador
Salvador is the vibrant and historically rich capital of Bahia, overlooking the magnificent Bahia de Todos los Santos (All Saints Bay) on…
Southern Brazil
Florianopolis with its cobbled streets and colonial architecture is one of the main cities in southern Brazil and the state capital of…
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