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 [...]
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: [...]
Twenty-five Years of Presidential Leadership in Brazil
How much credit should Brazil’s presidents get for its remarkable progress since the return to democracy in 1985? Elections have been conducted smoothly, the economy has grown, poverty and inequality have declined and social indicators are improving. Did Brazil succeed because of its presidents or in spite of them? Or because of some and in [...]
Know the thirteen touristic areas of Bahia – part 3
Costa do descobrimento Surrounded by many natural attractions such as beaches, bays, coral reefs, mangroves and navigable rivers, the region has for the practice of adventure tourism and ecotourism.Considered the cradle of history and culture of Brazil, the Discovery Coast was declared a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO in 1999. Surrounded by many natural attractions [...]
Camamu: A Piece of Brazil Deliciously Far from Civilization
A narrow strip of sand that seems like it may be submersed any second, marks the meeting between Baía de Camamu’s (Camamu Bay) peaceful waters and the stronger waves of the Atlantic Ocean. A framework of wood and straw beams is the only sign of human occupation at Coroa Vermelha (Portuguese for Red Crown), [...]
Sorry, New York. The Hip-Hop Thrill Has Gone South to Rio
If you were ambling along the Copacabana beach, in Rio, in recent months, you could hear it many a time: The melody of “Who is ready to jump” by Suriname-born Dutch DJ Chuckie. Finest funk, mixed with raw bass beats and staccato sounds and at the top of the Brazil dance charts. The rough sound [...]
Comfort Food Is Brazilian Food
Comfort food to many means meat and potatoes or something that makes you feel warm and fuzzy (goulash is another example). However, to me that feeling comes from eating Brazilian food. But when I mention the country, I don’t mean the meat-rich dishes made famous here in the United States via the many churrascarias that [...]
Revisiting: 5 Things President Obama Can do Now to Improve US-Brazil Relations
On December 5, 2010 I published a piece in Brazzil (1) highlighting five steps the Obama administration could take to improve bilateral relations with Brazil under the newly elected government of President Dilma Rousseff. I concluded, “It is no longer prudent to treat Brazil as only a regional power in South America. It deserves [...]
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