South Brazil Hop Sectores
9 Sectors - 3 Included Activities - 17 Days Recommended
Sector 1 Rio de Janeiro
Recommended Add-on: Hang-Gliding from Piedra Bonita
Welcome to the 'Marvelous City'! So called because of it's beauty and excitement. Take a trip to the Christ Redeemer or Sugar Loaf mountain to see just how beautiful Rio is from above looking down. Head to the world famous Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches to witness Brazilian beach culture and also see how the other half of Carioca's (people from Rio) live on a favela tour. So much to do, so much to see; leave plenty of time for your stay in Rio de Janeiro!
Sector 2 Sao Paulo
Recommended Nights: 2
You need to see this impressive city with your own eyes to truly understand it's size. One of the biggest cities in the world, with almost 20 million people, Sao Paulo is a huge modern city and also the economical and financial heart of Brazil if not Latin America. Head to the 'Italia building' for the best views of the city, take in the incredible museums and art galleries; take time out in the huge central parks, and make sure you discover the great nightlife.
Sector 3 Campo Grande
Recommended Night: 1
Campo Grande, a large city in the middle of no-where it seems, crowded with yellow trees and beautiful squares. The city is called 'Cidade morena', because of the red earth in the area. Backpackers usually use Campo Grande as the gateway to the Pantanal and Bonito.
Sector 4 Pantanal
Recommended Nights: 2
Included Activity: 2 night/ 3 day Pantanal Ecological Expedition
Recommended Add-on: Extra night, horse riding and another trek
The Pantanal is the world's largest inland wetlands and where you will spend 2 nights and 3 days on your ecological expedition. Included in your stay is piranha fishing, trekking, boat trip, night walk and jeep safari. You will see many animals and maybe even glimpse the elusive jaguar!
Sector 5 Bonito
Recommended Nights: 2
Included Activity: Rio Prata Snorkel
Recommended Add-on: Abismo Anhumas Repel & Scuba or Snorkel
Bonito is Brazil's eco-tourism capital, and hosts many water based activities, in which there is none better than your included activity: the Rio Prata Snorkle! Here you will float down a crystal clear river witnessing a fantastic underwater world and an abundance of fresh water fish. There are many other activities to fill-up your time here and maybe you would like to try some of the exotic cuisine on offer such as Caimen, Capybara and heaps more!
Sector 6 Foz do Iguacu
Recommended Nights: 3
Included Activity: Bird Park Entrance
Recommended Add-ons: Trip to the Argentinean side of falls, Helicopter ride
This city is your base to visit one of the most incredible sights on Earth: the Iguacu Falls! Located between Brazil and Argentina, they are formed by 275 falls and are around 80-meters high. Spend an afternoon walking the trail on the Brazilian side and at the Bird Park to see the areas endemic locales in their natural environment. But the Brazilian side of the falls just aint enough and no visit is complete without seeing them from the Argentinean side as well! Plus make a short trip into Paraguay while you are here.
Sector 7 Florianopolis
Recommended Nights: 3+
Brazilians affectionately call Florianopolis just ?Floripa? for short. The area is made up of a main island called Santa Catarina (Ilha de Santa Catarina), a continental area on the mainland and surrounding small islands. The natural beauty of the beaches attract many backpackers each year, and many get stuck here. Surfing is a passion in the area and the beaches host meaning competitions.
Sector 8 Curitiba
Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná and is the largest city in the prosperous south region. Curitiba is a well planned and modern city with a number of attractions, such as it's famous parks, and buildings designed by Oscar Niemeyer. There is a railway trip from Curitiba to Paranagua through the mountains, where you can hop off and visit Isla Do Mel (Honey Island).
Sector 9 Rio de Janeiro
You are now back in Rio de Janeiro to either explore this exciting city more, head to another part of the country, or to fly out to you next destination or home.