Brazil Vacation Package - Amazon Vacation (7 Nights)
Ports Of Call
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 sought after beach destination in Brazil. Part of this is due to the fact that the traditional Bahian village lifestyle has been preserved, 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 the 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 to explore.
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 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.
