ADVENTURE
There are many ways to explore the great outdoors of Brazil from soft adventures to radical experiences. Here are a few ideas:
CAVING
Brazil has a very rich and diverse cave heritage more than 3500 caves registered at the Brazilian speleology Society. Beautiful caves systems that can be visited can be found in Petar the Chapada Diamantina, Bonito Grosso and the Chapada dos guimaraes.
CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING
For Those who like their shot of adrenaline in wildand beautiful natural areas, Brazil offers many interesting technical climbs. Brazil has 29 peaks over 2300 meter and many of them are located in National parks.
Just in the city of Rio de Janeiro there are many possibilities, including the famous sugar loaf within two hour from Rio, the Serra dos Orgaos national parks offers many impressive walls.
HANG AND PARA GLIDING
Hang gliding was introduced by a French pilot in Brazil in 1974. The sport quickly became popular and today, both hang and para gliding can be practiced in many places of Brazil. The thermals over the highland plains of the cerrado are especially good for long flights.
HIKING TREKKING AND BIKING
Popular all over Brazil and there are endless possibilities. Many National parkshave good hiking trails. You can also hike parts of the Estrada Real ( old gold Route from interior of Minas to lovely parati. On islands like Ilha Grande (Rio State) and ILha Bela (Sao Paulo State) you can combine hiking with visits to beautiful and often deserted beaches. Biking trails is often also an option.
HORSE RIDING
Ever since the arrival of the conquistadores Brazil has been a horse loving country and tours on horseback are possible in many rural areas. The Brazilian breeds Mangalarga Marchador, Campolino and Criollo are all descendants of Iberian horses. Sturdy wild horses still roam in remote wilderness areas like the Pantanal and the savannas of roraima.
RAFTING AND CANOEING
Rafting and canoeing is becoming increasingly popular in Brazil and the many river systems of Brazil provide lots of opportunities. The Itajai Acu near Ibirama is the most challenging river category.
CHAPADA DIAMANTINA
Spectacular scenery of imposing canyons and table mountains, flowing grasslands and forested valleys, extensive cave systems, many waterfalls and deep swimming pools in the heart of the state of Bahia.
The Chapada one of Brazil’s top hiking destinations. It is also a wonderful backdrop to a wide range of other outdoor activities like mountain biking swimming, rafting, caving, horse riding, rappel or just plain getting away from it all, famed for its rich flora and endemic birds, it is also a special places for botanist and birdwatchers.
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