The North Atlantic coast of Brazil must be one of the most beautiful and untouched coastlines in South America. Visit any of our favourite beach properties in Bahia, and you will find miles upon miles of soft sand flanked by drooping palm trees and wild Atlantic waves almost to yourself. Colonial towns like Salvador and Trancoso are worth visiting for their Caribbean vibe and rich history. Travel 270 miles off the coast of Brazil, and you will encounter the paradise island of Fernando do Noronha. This submerged volcanic formation is a vision of ivory beaches, hidden coves, a warm sapphire ocean and reefs brimming with a multitude of marine life. In the far north, accessed from the port town of Sao Luis, is Jericoacoara (or Jeri to the locals). The long journey to get here (unless you have landed by helicopter) is worth every hour. Crystal clear pools form between wrinkled dunes of the softest sand, and charming family-run pousadas feel a million miles from home as you know it.Â
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There are few places left in the world where miles upon miles of soft white sand devoid of crowds and deck chairs exist – Itacarezinho beach in Northern Brazil’s Bahia is one of them.
The Pantanal is the largest tropical wetland on earth. At 42 million acres, this massive expanse of waterways and marshes is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.
From its beginnings in Peru, The Amazon River completes its 4000-mile journey in Brazil, carving its way through the world’s largest rainforest to the Atlantic Ocean. With around 1,300 bird species and approximately 2.5 million different insects living beneath the canopy, not to mention the 40,000 species of plant life, the Amazon is a nature-lovers dream.
Most of the luxury holidays in Brazil designed by our True Travel team begin or end with a visit to Rio de Janeiro. This beautiful city with its golden beaches and emerald mountains is a fantastic entry or exit point.
From Rio, the neighbouring State of Minas Gerais is for anyone keen to understand more about South America’s colonial culture. This mountainous region is also incredibly scenic and green with forests and farmland.
South of Rio, the coast of Brazil is fringed with Atlantic Rainforest and soft golden sand. The glitz and glamour of Rio and Sao Paulo migrate to Angra and Buzios in the holiday season.
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