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Amazonas, a host of creative restaurants and
numerous jungle tour operators.
See p.363
7
JUNGLE-TRIPPING
Manaus is the perfect
base from which to organize excursions into the
surrounding jungle, with stays in romantic forest
lodges or on riverboats.
See p.374
8
ACRE
The wild, untrammelled jungles of Acre,
on the Bolivian border, are prime wildlife
territory - make sure you take a balloon ride
over the forest to soak it all up.
See p.395
with exquisite palm-lined beaches and
exuberant nightlife.
See p.232
3
BOIPEBA
For a more tranquil experience, head
a little further south to this less developed island
of pristine beaches and simple villages.
See p.236
4
ITACARÉ
A backpacker and surfer haven
south of Salvador, where you can learn to ride
the waves, try capoeira or just lounge on the
sands.
See p.237
5
ITAÚNAS
Cross over into Espírito Santo and
make a stop at this small seaside town
surrounded by giant dunes, best known as the
home of
forró
(a Northeastern style of folk
music).
See p.193
6
RIO
Make some time (and budget) for Brazil's
great city and its glorious sights, beaches, food
and
futebol
.
See p.53
7
PA R AT Y
Take a day or two to explore the
cobbled streets of this historic town along the
coast between Rio and São Paulo, crammed
with elegant
pousadas
and remnants of Brazil's
Baroque golden age.
See p.128
8
ILHABELA
Check out this exclusive
Paulista
getaway a little further along the coast from
THE SOUTHERN COASTAL ROUTE
Though the Northeast gets the most attention,
you can also travel south from Salvador along
the Brazilian coast and see just as many pristine
slices of sand, from burgeoning beach resorts to
quiet colonial towns. This route can be
completed by car or bus in two to three weeks,
from Salvador to Florianópolis.
1
SALVADOR
Explore the crumbling colonial
churches, samba-soaked lanes and vibrant bar
scene of this wonderful, historic city.
See p.202
2
MORRO DE SÃO PAULO
A short boat ride
from Salvador but another world completely,
VENEZUELA
COLOMBIA
ATLANTIC OCEAN
ECUADOR
PERU
BOLIVIA
PACIFIC
OCEAN
PARAGUAY
THE SOUTHERN COASTAL ROUTE
THE GOLD ROUTE (ESTRADA REAL)
THE NATIONAL PARKS LOOP
ARGENTINA
URUGUAY
