Beaches, islands, mountains, forests. Rivers, lakes, waterfalls. The nature of Santa Catarina provides great diversity of environments for the practice of the open air activities, all time of the year. Miscellaneous operators specializing in ecotourism programs and adventure are available. This combination transforms the state in an unforgettable destination. In Santa Catarina, you can perform any activity related to ecotourism, contemplative modes - such as bird watching or trail rides with low level of difficulty - or those requiring physical effort and special equipment - such as abseiling, canyoning, kite surfing , hang gliding, among [...]
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Diving and Fishing in Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina has the best places for diving in Southern Brazil. The Reserva Biológica Marinha do Arvoredo (Marine Biological Reserve Arvoredo) is one of the best places for scuba diving (with underwater breathing equipment) across the country. For snorkeling, the coves of Bombinhas, the Campeche Island (Florianópolis) and the island of Porto Belo are recommended. [...]
Navigation in Santa Catarina
For those who practice nautical activities, Santa Catarina is the right destination. The indented coastline with protected bays and inlets, and dozens of islands offers beautiful spots for sightseeing in schooner sailboats, power boats and yachts. The best places for shipments loaded or nautical activities are Baía da Babitonga, in São Francisco do Sul; the Porto [...]
Surf, windsurf and kite surf in Santa Catarina
Surfing and its variations, windsurfing and kitesurfing are very practiced in Santa Catarina, attracting legions of fans with a different lifestyle that values the contact with nature and respect. They are 560 km of coastline and around 130 beaches suitable for surfing, plus at least two large ponds special for windsurfing and kitesurfing. It is [...]
Trekking, Abseiling, Canyoning in Santa Catarina
These activities can be practiced in all regions of Santa Catarina, in places always surrounded by beautiful scenery. The best known: Caminho dos Príncipes: Rota das Cachoeiras, in Corupá; Vale Perdido, in São Bento do Sul; Caminho do Peabiru, from Garuva or Campo Alegre. Rota do Sol: Eco-paths in Porto Belo and Bombinhas. Vale Europeu: [...]
Know the thirteen touristic areas of Bahia – part 2
Chapada Diamantina The Chapada Diamantina brings together diverse natural and cultural attractions in the heart of Bahia. Right script for those seeking peace and quiet or who is behind thestory and adventure. The vast Atlantic, the flower fields and green plains of endless share the landscapewith touches of caatinga and cerrado. Huge cliffs, gorges, canyons, caves, caves, rivers and waterfalls complete the picture of rare beauty of Chapada Diamantina.Initially inhabited by Native Maracas, the fact of occupation of the region dates back to the heydays of the exploitation of mines and minerals, from 1710, when gold was found near Rio de Small Accounts, marking the [...]
Brazil travel and tourism set for a great few years
Brazil is Latin America’s fastest-growing travel and tourism economy; with travel and tourism’s direct contribution to GDP, it is forecast to grow at 7.8 percent in 2012. Research released by David Scowsill, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) at Fórum Panrotas, forecasts that the Brazilian travel and tourism economy, which contributed US$79 [...]
Brazil: A nation that makes you want to dance
from: Telegraph.co.uk The old jibe about Brazil being “the country of the future – and it always will be” can finally be laid to rest. Prince Harry, who visited the country last weekend as his four-country Diamond Jubilee Tour, saw firsthand the dramatic changes sweeping through the country. With a burgeoning middle-class and a booming economy – now larger [...]
Know the thirteen touristic areas of Bahia – part 1
Baía de Todos-os-Santos (Bay of All Saints) On 1 November 1501, the expedition led by mariner Italian Americo Vespúcio, under the command of Pedro Álvares Cabral in exploration of the “tupiniquim” coast, and saw ”a big and beautiful bay”, which named it the Baía de Todos-os-Santos (Bay of All Saints), in allusion to date: All Saints Day. Officially, this is the largest bay in Brazil. In one of the most beautiful national scenarios, with calm sea and crystalline waters, surrounded by the [...]
About Brazil – Brazil is Calling You – Visit Brazil (Tourism Comercial)
Brazil is the largest country in South America. It is the world’s fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population. Visit Brazil!
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