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Why Southern Brazil ?

Southern of Brazil is an undiscovered gem in a vast and diverse country. The geography of Southern Brazil dictated the cultural and natural diversity of the region. The nearby sierra seems to rise right out of the ocean and not only generates unique local weather patterns but presented a formidable barrier to early colonizers of the state of Santa Catarina. Hence, the coast is decorated with small fishing villages and a surf culture while the neighboring mountain plateaus are picturesque with the Gaucho (South American cowboys) ranches and the colorful Gaucho culture.

The coast boasts the most beautiful beaches in Brazil and are surrounded by dune ecosystems. The lowlands have the largest protected parks of lush Atlantic rainforest. The air is always rich with the sweet smells of the blossoms that ornament the verdant background. Many of the coastal islands and their waters lie inside the borders of an ocean national park. Dolphin sightings are frequent in this area.

Atop the chiseled mountains of the Serra Gaucho, the landscape is strikingly different from the coast despite being within 100 Kilometers of each other. Majestic Brazilian Pine forests are interspersed with fields of native wildflowers, wetlands, breathtaking canyons and waterfalls. Rare and endemic giant tree ferns are numerous inside of the canyons and take on surreal shapes and growth forms like trees out of a Dr. Suess book.

How “ecologically correct” is the tour?

We respect the culture of the region and make every attempt to minimize our impact on the environment. Most food that you'll eat is fresh and comes directly from the local ranches or fishermen. We do not collect the flora or fauna.