Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, has large stretches of unspoiled wilderness and a wealth of culture, from the architectural modernism of Oscar Niemeyer to the harmonies of Bossa Nova. It attracts revellers to the carnivals of Rio, Olinda and Salvador, beach bums to its sandy coastline, adventurers to its 60-plus pristine National Parks and adrenaline junkies seeking rare thrills like dune-driving in Ceará or rappelling in Cachoeira Grande.
Everyone has their favourite spot and I keep returning to Ouro Preto, one hour by bus from Belo Horizonte. Built during an 18th century goldrush and frozen in time, it is a living showroom of Brazilian baroque. Squat, two-storey colonial houses and large stuccoed public fountains provide the perfect backdrop for a string of stunning churches laden with gold and adorned with statues carved by the best masters of the Portuguese Empire. Every cobblestone here tells a captivating story.
A short luxury holiday to Brazil visiting Rio, the Iguazú Falls and ending at the upmarket beach resort, Buzios.
A 17-day tour of Brazil focusing on South America's 'Big Five' - Brazilian Tapir, Giant Anteater, Maned Wolf, Giant River Otter and Jaguar - and other wildlife, visiting the stunning Paranaíba Headwaters National Park and the world famous wetlands of the Pantanal.
This exciting cycle challenge takes us to the beautiful coastline between Brazil’s two largest cities, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. We ride on quiet, undulating roads through this wonderful area of hidden bays and fishing villages, enjoying the views of beautiful sandy beaches and green mountain slopes thick with rainforest.
Brazil ~ Pantanal Wildlife, the Gold Trail to Paraty & Iguassu Falls is an adventurous tour taking in highlights which include watching jaguars and marvellous birds in the Pantanal, admiring the 17C colonial architecture of Paraty and visiting the stunning Iguassu Falls. Running 14 - 26 October 2018 (max 14 guests) the trip costs from £5,356 pp
This is a wonderful trip which will take deep into the Pantanal, Brazil’s foremost wildlife destination. You’ll be in prime jaguar-spotting territory, so make sure you take your camera with you for some superb wildlife shots. You’ll be led by an English-speaking guide, who will help you understand and interpret the life of the Pantanal.
Anchorage to Rio - CAAR from Overlanding is an exhilarating holiday in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru. Available from 31 Jul 2019 to 17 Feb 2021 this 211 day trip costs from £12,270 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
A true expedition by nature of its long duration and some of the remote places we visit. You must expect a degree of hardship, some long drives on rough roads, camping and cooking in extremes of climate...but in the process you will discover the real S
Discover the 7 new Wonders of the World and the last remaining monument of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World on this 31 day round the world tour.
A 16-day holiday in search of South America's iconic big cats, the Jaguar and the Puma, as well as other wildlife, amongst the stunning scenery of the Pantanal in Brazil and the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
This holiday is an unashamedly luxurious break where you can just relax in properties with glorious locations or take part in a myriad of activities and excursions. Discover Buenos Aires from the Alvear Palace, move on to an estancia in the pampas region, where Argentine beef is produced, and then fly up into southern Brazil for a luxury beach.
