Brazil

Pantanal
http://www.fazendabarrancoalto.com.br/

• the Atlantic forest ( 1 of the richest, tallest & most impressive forests on earth) a haven for blue-chested parakeets, golden-headed lion tamarins & other endemic species
• stay at Ponta dos Ganchos (710 miles south of Rio de Janeiro)
• trekking, whitewater rafting, kayak, sail, snorkel
• www.pontadosganchos.com.br $620

another choice for 09 block leave
Uxua casa
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Getting There
To reach Trancoso, fly to Porto Seguro (multiple connections leave from cities such as Salvador and Sao Paulo daily). From November through February, many charter flights fly directly to Porto Seguro from Europe.

Trancoso is approximately 24 kilometres from Porto Seguro airport, which translates as an hour’s drive due to the scenic, two-lane roads and a short river ferry crossing.