Brazil Vacation Package - Amazon (4 Nights)

Ports Of Call

	Rio De Janeiro, Brazil When one thinks of Rio de Janeiro, beautiful beaches, carnival, and soccer (Brazilian football) instantly spring to mind. These are all an integral part of Rio's vibrant culture, and make this city one of the most exciting and interesting places to visit in Brazil. Rio has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it is blessed with stunning natural beauty and a year-round pleasant climate. Uniquely situated on a narrow strip of land between green mountains and the deep blue sea, it is surrounded by granite based peaks, coves, and white sand beaches. The most famous landmark is Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has wonderful views of the city, the bay, and the Corcovado (the statue of Christ).
Pantanal, Brazil The Pantanal is considered to be the world's biggest wetland area, covering an area of approximately 230,000 sq km (143,000 sq miles), situated in the upper Paraguay River Basin. In this immense, pristine and biologically rich environment, there exists an extraordinary concentration of diverse flora and fauna, and a landscape spanning a variety of ecological sub-regions. This area is an unparalleled wildlife sanctuary of spectacular beauty, an ecological paradise containing hundreds of species of birds, thousands of varieties of butterflies, myriads of brightly colored flowers, and shoals of fish. The Pantanal is noteworthy for its extraordinary biodiversity and abundance of wildlife and is known as 'the world's biggest ecological sanctuary.' Animals like Capuchin and Howler monkeys, capivbaras, toucans, anacondas, caymans and tapirs, the endangered jaguar, the increasingly rare Hyacinthine macaws, and giant river otters, all make their home here. The Pantanal is a truly unique and exquisite natural paradise and deserves to be seen.
	Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Salvador is the third largest city in Brazil and is becoming the most popular travel destination in Brazil. Salvador is also called 'Africa in exile' because of the strong African presence in its culture and people, which can be seen in the religion, music, dance, and cuisine. Salvador is one of the most famous historical cities in Brazil, and Pelourinho, the historic district, will make you travel back to colonial days of Brazil. Pelourinho is considered a national treasure, and is protected by UNESCO as a Historical Heritage Site. In Pelourinho you will see the thriving bohemian life in the many artists' studios, antique and handicrafts stores, theaters, and museums. Here you will also discover an exciting array of restaurants with splendid regional dishes, cafes, bars, and local music.
Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil Praia do Forte is a fishing village which has become one of the most popular beach destinations in Brazil. Part of this is due to the fact that the traditional Bahian village lifestyle has been conserved and that the TAMAR turtle NGO established its operations and Visitor Center here. The TAMAR project helps research and preserve sea turtles; 6 of the existing 7 species in the world lay their eggs in these sands. This village takes its name from the castle of Garcia D´Ávila, a Portuguese settler who founded the first farm in Brazil on the land adjacent to Praia do Forte. It is believed that Garcia D´Ávila was the first colonist to bring cattle, mango, and coconut trees to Brazil. If you decide to take a break from the beach, the village main strip has many restaurants, sidewalk cafes, bars, and Bahian artisan and handicraft shops.
	Amazon, Brazil Amazonia is the world's largest tropical rainforest, spanning more than half of the Brazilian territory. Within the 4 million square km (2.5 million square miles) of the Amazon Basin resides a wealth of life richer than any place else on earth, including 500 mammals, 175 different lizards, 300 other reptile species, tree climbers of every kind, and a third of the world's identified bird species. Millions of species in the Amazon still remain undiscovered. The Amazon is home to countless species of fauna and flora, including endangered jaguars, howler monkeys, tapirs, pink freshwater dolphins, giant river otters, manatees, and an incredible array of tropical birds and plants.