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Luxury beach resort, less then two hours drive or boat south Rio de Janeiro
Airports
Rio de Janeiro; Sao Paulo
Attractions
Leisure, windsurfing, sailing, diving, golf, shopping.
Attractions nearby
Paraty, Costa Verde, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo.
HOTELS IN ANGRA DOS REIS
Left: Hotel do Frade & Golf Resort
 Most hotels in Angra dos Reis are excellent 5 stars.
The availability of rooms is scarce in the high season (Dec.-Feb.).
Angra dos Reis is a very exclusive destination, with high prices for Brazilian standards.
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Capital of Para State, at the mouth of the Amazon, in the North of Brazil; land distances: 2018 miles/3150 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 1821/2933 Kms from São Paulo, 1000 miles/1600 Kms from Fortaleza, 900 miles/1600 Kms from Manaus (central Amazon). Gateway to the Amazon
Airport
Belém (BEL): 1,5 mile/2 Km from the city.
Attractions nearby
Belém (BEL): 1,5 mile/2 Km from the city.
HOTELS IN BELEM
Left: Hilton Belem hotel
There are few hotel options in Belem. «Hilton Belem Hotel» is a reference in the top category, though with affordable prices. «Hotel Regente» is another option, in the budget range.
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Capital of Minas Gerais State, 270 miles/434 Kms from Rio de Janeiro (land distances), ancient colonial town, the third largest brazilian city. Brazilian mine and industrial center
Destination type
Main baroque architectonic center and gateway to nearby colonial cities: Ouro Preto, Congonhas, Tiradentes, Mariana…
Airports
Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF);Location: 21/33 km miles of city centre.
Pampulha (PLU); Location: 4 miles/7 km of the city centre. Taxi, limos and shuttle buses to various destinations, train/metro
Attractions nearby
Ouro Preto (ancient colonial city; baroque art center) and nearby historical cities: Congonhas, Tiradentes, Mariana…
HOTELS IN BELO HORIZONTE
Left: Belo Horizonte Othon Palace
There is a high range of hotels in Belo Horizonte.
«Ouro Minas Palace Hotel» is a reference in luxury hotels in Belo Horizonte.
In the budget category the number is also reasonable: hotels as «Ibis Belo Horizonte Liberdade» is just a good choice in this category.
In the medium category there are several hypotheses: «Parthenon Casablanca», «Parthenon My Place», «Belo Horizonte Othon Palace», «Liberty Palace Hotel», and others.
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South Brazilian city with strong German ancestry, well expressed in its annual Oktoberfest, an October beer festival emulating Munique’s. 156 milles/251 Km from Curitiba, 86 miles/140 Kms from Florianopolis, 681 miles/1096 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 407 miles/685 miles from Sao Paulo.
Nearby Airports
Florianopolis; Curitiba
Attractions nearby
Florianopolis, Curitiba, Vila Velha Park, Iguassu Falls.
HOTELS IN BLUMENAU
Left: Ibis Blumenau
Blumenau has few hotels, all very affordable: Ibis Blumenau, Parthenon The Tower House, Hotel Plaza Blumenau…
In October it’s very difficult or impossible to arrange accommodation in Blumenau. The Oktoberbest – one of the biggest and most popular Brazilian events - brings many hundred of thousands of people to the town.
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Capital of Brazil, 713 miles/1148 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 630 miles /1015 Kms from São Paulo (land distances). Political center; embassies and business center.
Gateway to North interior Brazil: Pantanal, Amazon…
Airport
Brasilia Intl (BSB): Location: 8 miles/12 km of city centre. Taxis. Buses every few minutes, microbuses.
HOTELS IN BRASILIA
Left: Kubischek Plaza
There are a high number of hotels in Brasilia.
Kubischek Plaza is a good reference in 5 star hotels with moderate prices.
Melia Brasilia and Parthenon Lider Flat are also good options in medium price hotels.
On the budget category there are many possible choices.
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BRAZILIAN HOTEL
Luxury beach resort, two/three hours drive north Rio de Janeiro
Airport
Rio de Janeiro
Attractions
Windsurfing, swimming, sailing, diving, golf, shopping, animation. Leisure destination.
HOTELS IN BUZIOS
Left: Colonna Park
Buzios is a top destination, relatively expensive. But the hotels don’t follow this same trend: they are 3 and 4 star hotels, with moderate prices, except in the high season.
The availability is scarce at the high season (Dec.-Feb.), and hotel prices rise sharply.
Hibiscus Beach Pousada, Colonna Park Hotel or Luar de Buzios are good hotel options on medium or low prices range.
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Beach resort, two/three hours drive north Rio de Janeiro, nearby Buzios.
Airport
Rio de Janeiro
Attractions
Windsurfing, swimming, sailing, diving. Leisure destination.
Attractions nearby
Buzios
HOTELS IN CABO FRIO
Left: Acapulco Hotel
If you want more options, you should look for Buzios hotels. Buzios is very close to Cabo Frio.
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Luxury beach resort at Bahia State, 60 miles/100 Kms from Salvador da Bahia, 1024 miles/1649 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 1218 miles/1962 Kms from São Paulo, 521 miles/839 Km from Recife.
Airport
Salvador da Bahia
Attractions
Windsurf, water-sports, golf; relaxing destination.
Attractions nearby
Salvador da Bahia (fun, music, shopping), Praia do Forte (eco-tourism).
HOTELS IN COSTA DO SAUIPE
Left: Renaissance Costa do Sauipe
«Costa do Sauipe Marriot Resort», «Renaissance Costa do Sauipe» and «Breezes Costa do Sauipe» are excellent choices in the 4 and 5 stars hotels of Costa do Sauipe.
Costa do Sauipe is a top resort, without small or discount hotels.
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South brazilian city, capital of Parana State, 253 miles/408 Kms from Sao Paulo, 529 miles/852 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 186 miles/300 Kms from Florianopolis.
Airport
Afonso Pena Airport (CWB): Location: 4 miles/7km of the city. Taxis. Buses (every 30 minutes).
Attractions
Train trip through the Atlantic forest (Serra do Mar) till Paranaguá
Attractions nearby
Florianopolis (sailing, water sports, beach), Vila Velha Park (rock formations), Iguassu Falls (the bigger water falls in the world)
HOTELS IN CURITIBA
Left: Rockefeller Plaza
There are many dozens of hotels in Curitiba – mainly in 3 and 4 stars range. In the high but affordable category, hotels as «Rockefeller Plaza», «Pestana Curitiba» or «Roochele Park» are good options. In budget category you can consider hotels as «Ibis Curitiba» or «Hotel Centro Europeu».
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Islands near the upper northeast coast, famous for its marine fauna. Protected and integral reserve place.
Distances: 340 miles/550 Kms from Recife, 210 miles/340 Kms from Natal, 2040 miles/3350 Kms from Rio de Janeiro.
Airport
Recife and Natal airports
Attractions
Scuba diving, dolphins and marine life observation, sailing
Attractions nearby
Natal (beach resort, eco-tourism), beach resorts at the main coast, Recife, Olinda (ancient colonial town)
HOTELS IN FERNANDO NORONHA ISLANDS
Left: Dolphin hotel
Accommodation is scarce, in Fernando de Noronha, and it must be reserved well in advance.
Dolphin hotel is a fine option.
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Small city in Santa Catarina Island, 710 miles/1140 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 438 miles/705 Kms from São Paulo, 296 miles/490 Km from Porto Alegre and Argentine (land distances).
South destination; temperate climate
Destination type
A magnificent place for sailing, surfing, diving, playing golf, or just to relax.
Airports
Hercilio Luz (FLN): 4 miles/6km from the city. Taxi; buses every few minutes.
Alternative airport: Curitiba.
Attractions nearby
Curitiba, Blumenau, Vila Velha.
Often associated to Iguassu Falls in multi-destinations travels in the south of Brazil
HOTELS IN FLORIANOPOLIS
Left: Ibis Florianopolis
There are a high number of hotels in Florianopolis.
«Costao do Santinho», some miles from Florianopolis, is a good reference in five star resorts.
In the town there are many options in medium or low prices hotels.
For budget hotels see Cheap Hotels in Florianopolis...
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Capital of Ceara State, in the northeast. Land distances: 1700 miles/2800 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 1900 miles/3100 Kms from São Paulo, 500 miles/800 Km from Recife, 1000 miles/1600 Kms from Belém (mouth of the Amazon)
Destination type
Tropical north-northeast beach destination, gateway to several beach resorts of Ceara, or even to Recife and other north eastern towns.
Airports
Pinto Martins Airport (FOR); Location: 4 miles/7 km from the city. Taxis; buses: every 30 minutes to the bus station and onto central beach zones (Praia Iracema and Meireles).
Attractions nearby
Ceará beaches: Porto das Dunas, Aquiraz, Cumbuco, Morro Branco, Beach Park, Lagoinha, Iguape, Prainha, Canoa Quebrada, Jericoacoara, etc.
Other possible connected destinations
Belém (at the Amazon’s mouth, 1000 miles/1600 Kms), Natal, Recife (500 miles/800 Kms).
HOTELS IN FORTALEZA
Left: Praiano Hotel
There are a high number of hotels in Fortaleza – mainly in 3 and 4 stars range.
For 5 and 4 stars category, see Luxury Hotels in Fortaleza...
For budget hotels see Cheap Hotels in Fortaleza...
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Guaruja is a top beach resort, near Sao Paulo (45 miles/75 Kms). Land distances: 320 miles /550 Kms from Rio de Janeiro.
Airports
São Paulo airports.
Attractions
Beach and golf.
Attractions nearby
Sao Paulo, Paraty, Angra dos Reis.
HOTELS IN GUARUJA
Left: Grande Hotel Resort & Spa
If you want a great, expensive and very exclusive resort in Sao Paulo region, you can try «Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa».
The «Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa» is located in a highly exclusive zone of the Guarujá Island, 45 miles from São Paulo city. «Casa Grande» is a world-class resort, near the beach, with tropical gardens, excellent cuisine, meeting and conference facilities, personalized service, and full spa service.
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Water falls at Iguassu River, on inland borders with Argentine and Paraguay. Land distances: 739 miles/1190 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 530 miles/850 Kms from São Paulo, 380 miles/612 Kms from Florianopolis.
Destination type
The biggest and most spectacular world water-falls.
Airport
Iguassu (IGU), 4 miles/6 km of city; taxi and regular buses.
Attractions nearby
Forest, Argentine and Paraguay sites.
Other possible connected destinations
Florianopolis, Curitiba, Vila Velha Park, Blumenau, Buenos Aires.
HOTELS IN IGUASSU FALLS
Left: Bourbon & Tower Hotel
There are many hotels in Iguassu Falls – mainly in the 3 and 4 stars range.
In the high though affordable category, see Luxury Hotels in Iguassu...
In the budget category, see Cheap Hotels in Iguassu...
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Bahian city; Brazilian capital of cocoa; Land distances: 287 miles/462 Kms from Salvador da Bahia, 720 miles/1200 Kms from Rio de Janeiro.
Destination type
Tropical northeast beach destination.
Airport
Ilheus Airport (IOS), 2 miles/4 km from town.
Attractions
Some of the best resort beaches of the world.
Attractions nearby
Salvador da Bahia, Porto Seguro, Morro de Sao Paulo.
HOTELS IN ILHEUS
Left: Transamerica Ilha da Comandatuba
If you want a spectacular and high luxury place to stay, consider «Transamerica Ilha da Comandatuba».
If you want a top 4 star accommodation try «Cana Brava Resort».
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Bahian destination near Ilheus; Bahian destination; Land distances: 37 miles/60 Kms from Ilheus; 248 miles/400 Kms from Salvador da Bahia, 714 miles/1150 Kms from Rio de Janeiro.
Destination type
Tropical northeast beach destination.
Airport
Ilheus Airport (IOS), 2 miles/4 km from town.
Attractions
Some of the best resort beaches of the world.
Salvador da Bahia, Porto Seguro, Morro de Sao Paulo, Ilheus.
HOTELS IN ITACARE
Left: Blue Tree Village Itacare
Itacare is known for its 5 stars hotels. Between the best are «Itacare Eco Resort» and «Blue Tree Village Itacare Villas de Sao Jose».
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Small town in the high Northeast coast, between Natal and Recife.
Land distances: 75 miles/120 Kms from Recife; 114 miles/185 Kms from Natal.
Destination type
Tropical beach destination
Airports
Joao Pessoa Airport (JPA), 7 miles/11 km from the city, taxi.
Nearby main international airport: Recife (REC), 6 miles/10 km from Recife; taxi, buses every few minutes.
Attractions
Beaches and sea sports
Attractions nearby
Natal, Recife
HOTELS IN JOAO PESSOA
Left: Tropical Tambau Resort
For luxury accommodation you can consider «Tropical Tambau Resort».
For budget hotels in Joao Pessoa, see: Cheap Hotels in Joao Pessoa...
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Small town on the south of Recife.
Maceio is a fast growing tourism destination. Its beaches are famous, especially Paçajura, a true gigantic natural swimming pool, with its waters trapped between the very coast and the sand bars. Maceio is also internationally known by its spa hotels.
Land distances: 175 miles/285 Kms from Recife; 392 miles/632 Kms from Salvador.
Destination type
Tropical northeast beach destination.
Airports
Maceio Airport (MCZ), 12 miles/20 km from the centre. Taxi, buses.
Attractions
Spa, water sports, beach.
Attractions nearby
Recife, Salvador
HOTELS IN MACEIO
Left: Ritz Plazamara
For budget hotels in Maceio, see: Cheap Hotels in Maceio...
For top 4 or 5 stars hotels, consider «Hotel Matsubara Maceio», «Hotel Ritz Lagoa da Anta» or «Maceio Melia».
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The main touristic reference in the middle Amazon.
Land distances: 2716 miles/4374 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 2466 miles/3971 Kms from São Paulo.
Destination type
Cruises, treks and visits to the Amazon jungle and river.
Airport
Manaus - Eduardo Gomes (MAO), 6 miles/12 km from the city. Buses, minibus and airport transfers.
Attractions nearby
The rainforest, the river, the flora, the fauna and the local people of the forest (caboclos).
Other possible connected destinations
Belem (at the mouth of the Amazon), Northeast cities (Recife, Fortaleza, Sao Salvador), Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo (as coastal south gateways to the Amazon).
HOTELS IN MANAUS
Left: Ariau Towers
There are a reasonable number of hotels in Manaus – mainly at 3 and 4 stars range.
In the high though affordable category, see Luxury Hotels in Manaus...
In the budget category, see Cheap Hotels in Manaus...
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LODGING
Fishing village located 100 miles/170 Kms south Salvador da Bahia.
Destination type
Tropical northeast beach destination
Airport
Dois de Julho Airport, Salvador da Bahia (SSA); Airport location: 16 miles/25 km from Salvador. Taxis, buses
Attractions
Swimming, fishing, sailing, diving, natural pools.
Nearest attractions
Salvador da Bahia and surroundings
HOTELS IN MORRO DE SAO PAULO
Left: Puerto Beach Hotel
Puerto Beach Hotel, in Tinhare Island (Ilha de Tinhare), is a good option.
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Village located north of Recife, international known by its endless sunshine, surfing beaches, and its thousands of enormous sand dunes.
Land distances: 184 miles/300 Kms from Recife, 333 miles/540 Kms from Fortaleza, 1600 miles/2600 Kms from Rio de Janeiro.
Destination type
Tropical northeast beach destination.
Airports
Augusto Severo Intl (NAT), Natal; 7 miles/12 km from Natal. Buses.
Main airport nearby: Recife (REC), 6 miles/10 km from Recife; taxi, buses every few minutes.
Attractions
Natal is known as the town of the dunes and sun. Sea-sports.
Nearest attractions
Olinda, Recife, Fortaleza
HOTELS IN NATAL
Left: Pestana Natal Beach Resort
Natal has many hotels in the medium category. «Pestana Natal Beach Resort» is a top hotel.
For budget hotels in Natal, see: Cheap Hotels in Natal...
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BRAZIL HOTEL
Ancient colonial town located 6 Kms from Recife. A Unesco cultural heritage site.
Land distances: 1700 miles/2800 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 1900 miles/3100 Kms from São Paulo, 500 miles/800 Km from Fortaleza, 1000 miles/1600 Kms from Belém (mouth of the Amazon).
Destination type
Beach and colonial city.
Airport
Recife (REC), 6 miles/10 km from the city; taxis; buses every few minutes.
Attractions nearby
Colonial arquitecture, beach.
Nearest attractions
Recife
HOTELS IN OLINDA
Olinda has few hotels.
For a wider choice, consider accommodation in Recife, just a few miles from Olinda.
For budget accommodation in Recife, see: Cheap Hotels in Recife...
For 5 stars hotels in Recife, see: Luxury Hotels in Recife...
For a more general view and best Recife hotel picks, see: Hotels in Recife
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BRAZIL HOTEL
Ancient colonial town located 62 miles/100 Kms from Belo Horizonte.
Destination type
Arquitectonic center of the brazilian and portuguese baroque.
Airport
Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF); Location: 21miles /33 kms of city centre.
Pampulha (PLU); Location: 4 miles/7 kms of the Belo Horizonte. Taxi, limos and shuttle buses to various destinations; train/metro.
Attractions
Colonial city.
Nearest attractions
Other colonial cities: Belo Horizonte, Congonhas, Tiradentes and Mariana. Rio de Janeiro.
HOTELS IN OURO PRETO
Left: Luxor Ouro Preto Pousada
Accommodation in Ouro Preto is scarce.
For a wider choice, consider accommodation in Belo Horizonte: Hotels in Belo Horizonte
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Cuiaba, the capital of Mato Grosso State, is the big gateway to North Pantanal.
Cuiaba is 1200 miles/2000 Rio de Janeiro, 1000 miles/1600 Kms from São Paulo (land distances).
Airport
Cuiabá (CGB): Location: 4 miles/6 km of town. The hotels (Pousadas) assure the transfers.
Attractions
The Pantanal is the bigger bird and wildlife Brazilian reserve.
HOTELS IN PANTANAL
Left: Pousada Baguari
If your destination is the North of the Pantanal, hotels as «Pousada Baguari» or «Pousada Mutum», close to the lakes Sia Mariana and Chacorore (one of the most beautiful regions of the Pantanal), are excellent choices. But there are others.
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Old colonial city on Brazil's south-eastern coast, half way between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Land distances: 186 miles/300 Kms from Rio de Janeiro.
Destination type
Ancient colonial city; beach destination.
Airport
Rio de Janeiro: Galeão Intl airport (GIG): Location: 11 miles/18 km of the city centre. Airport buses have Aeroporto Internacional written on the front and can be called at some major hotels. The airport buses stop anywhere on the route.
Rio de Janeiro: Santos Dumont airport (SDU): Location: on an island close to downtown; short walk distance of the city centre. This airport is used for some internal flights (São Paulo, Brazilia, Belo Horizonte, Porto Seguro...).
You may also consider Sao Paulo airports.
Attractions
Colonial city.
Nearest attractions
Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo
HOTELS IN PARATI
Left: Mercado de Pouso
Accommodation in Parati is scarce.
For a wider choice, consider accommodation in Angra dos Reis, a great destination very close to Parati: Hotels in Angra dos Reis
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BRAZIL HOTEL
The most important southern brazilian city, near the borders with Uruguay and Argentine.
Land distances: 964 miles/1553 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 689 miles/1109 Kms from São Paulo.
Destination type
Gateway to Argentine and south brazilian destinations.
Airport
Salgado Filho International Airport; 5 miles/10 km from the city. Taxis, regular buses.
Attractions and other possible connected destinations
Argentine and Uruguay; Florianopolis, Blumenau, Curitiba, Vila Velha Park, Iguassu Falls.
HOTELS IN PORTO ALEGRE
Left: Sheraton Porto Alegre Hotel
There is some dozens of hotels in Porto Alegre – mainly at 3 and 4 stars range.
In the top category, Sheraton Porto Alegre hotel is a reference.
In budget category you can consider hotels as Novotel or Duque Center Hotel. But there are many others.
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BRAZIL
Beach and eco-resort, at Pernambuco state, near Recife.
Land distances: 50 miles/90 Kms south Recife; 1700 miles/2800 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 1900 miles/3100 Kms from São Paulo, 500 miles/800 Km from Fortaleza, 1000 miles/1600 Kms from Belém (mouth of the Amazon)
Destination type
Beach resort.
Airport
Recife (REC), 60 miles/100 km from Porto Galinhas.
Attractions nearby
Recife, Olinda.
HOTELS IN PORTO GALINHAS
Left: Solar Porto Galinhas
Porto Galinhas has paradisiacal resorts of 4 stars, at very competitive prices. «Solar Porto Galinhas» is just one of them.
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Peaceful beach resort, at Bahia state, south of Salvador da Bahia.
Land distances: 406 miles/653 Kms from Salvador da Bahia; 696/1120 Kms from Rio de Janeiro
Destination type
Bucolic landscape (warm sea waters and palms, lagoons, rivers and sea cliffs) blended with moderate modern animation and colonial and Indian past.
Airport
Porto Seguro (BPS), 1 mile/2km from city. Taxi, Bus.
Attractions nearby
Arraial da Ajuda and Trancoso (nighlife and animation), the Pataxos Indians, surrounding forest.
HOTELS IN PORTO SEGURO
Left: Porto Seguro Praia Hotel
For budget hotels in Porto Seguro see: Cheap Hotels in Porto Seguro...
For top 5 stars hotels consider Villagio Arcobaleno.
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BRAZILIAN HOTEL
Top eco-beach resort near Salvador da Bahia, an hour drive from the airport (two from Salvador da Bahia city).
Land distances: 40 miles/65 Kms from Salvador da Bahia, 1024 miles/1649 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 1218 miles/1962 Kms from São Paulo, 521 miles/839 Km from Recife.
Destination type
Twelve kilometres of unspoiled beaches surrounded by palm groves, and an amazing sea. A ecological paradise.
Airport
Dois de Julho Airport (SSA), Salvador da Bahia; Location: 16 miles/25 km from Salvador. Taxis, buses (they can be stopped anywhere along the route).
Attractions nearby
Salvador da Bahia.
HOTELS IN PRAIA DO FORTE
Left: Pousada Porto da Lua
For budget hotels in Praia do Forte, consider «Pousada Porto da Lua».
For a top class 5 stars eco-resort consider Praia do Forte Eco-Resort.
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Capital of Pernambuco State, in the northeast. Land distances: 1700 miles/2800 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 1900 miles/3100 Kms from São Paulo, 500 miles/800 Km from Fortaleza, 1000 miles/1600 Kms from Belém (mouth of the Amazon)
Destination type
Tropical north-northeast beach destination, gateway to several beach resorts of Pernambuco State as Olinda, Porto Galinhas, Natal, Pipa or Maceio.
Airport
Recife (REC), 6 miles/10 km from the city; taxi, buses every few minutes.
Attractions nearby
Pernambuco beaches: Porto Galinhas, Natal, Pipa; historical town of Olinda.
Other connected destinations
Fortaleza (500 miles/800 Kms) and Salvador (520 miles/830 Kms).
HOTELS IN RECIFE
Left: Recife Monte Hotel
Recife has dozens of hotels, mainly in 3 and 4 stars range.
In the top though affordable category, see: Luxury Hotels in Recife...
In the budget category, see Cheap Hotels in Recife...
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BRAZILIAN HOTEL
Capital of Rio de Janeiro state, 5,5 million population city, ancient Brazilian capital, main touristic reference in Brazil. Land distances: 266 miles /429 Kms from Sao Paulo, 2716 miles/4374 Kms from Manaus (Amazon), 1700 miles/2800 Kms from Fortaleza (Northeast), 964 miles/1553 Kms from Porto Alegre (Southern big city).
Destination type
Beach, landscape, sport, fun and nightlife destination; gateway to several nearby or distant destinations.
Airport
Galeão Intl airport (or Carlos Jobim Intl airport) (GIG): Location: 11 miles/18 km of the city centre. Airport buses have Aeroporto Internacional written on the front and can be called at some major hotels. Buses stop anywhere on the route.
Santos Dumont airport (SDU): Location: on an island close to downtown; short walk distance of the city centre. This airport is used for some internal flights (São Paulo, Brazilia, Belo Horizonte, Porto Seguro...)
Attractions nearby
Buzios, Angra dos Reis and Cabo Frio (beach resorts); Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, downtown cultural places, eco-places nearby Rio.
HOTELS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Left: Rio Othon Palace
There are many dozens of hotels in Rio de Janeiro.
For 5 stars category, see: Luxury Hotels in Rio de Janeiro...
In the budget category, see: Cheap Hotels in Rio de Janeiro...
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Capital of Bahia State, in the Northeast coast.
Land distances: 1024 miles/1649 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 1218 miles/1962 Kms from São Paulo, 521 miles/839 Km from Recife.
Destination type
Tropical north-northeast beach destination. «Music soul» of Brazil. Sample of a strong African tradition. Gateway to several beach resorts on Bahia State as Porto Seguro, Praia do Forte, Costa do Sauipe or Ilheus.
Airport
Dois de Julho Airport (or Eduardo Luis Airport) (SSA); Location: 16 miles/25 km. Taxis, buses (they can be stopped anywhere along the route).
Attractions
Salvador beaches. Music, fun and cuisine; eco-places (Praia do Forte); beach resorts: Praia do Forte, Costa do Sauipe.
HOTELS IN SALVADOR DA BAHIA
Left: Hotel Lagoa e Mar
There are many dozens of hotels in Salvador da Bahia.
For 5 stars category, see: Luxury Hotels in Salvador da Bahia...
In the budget category, see: Cheap Hotels in Salvador da Bahia...
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BRAZILIAN HOTEL
Capital of Sao Paulo state; 15 million city population; biggest business centre of Brazil and South America. Land distances: 266 miles /429 Kms from Rio de Janeiro, 2466 miles/3971 Kms from Manaus (Amazon), 1900 miles/3100 Kms from Fortaleza (Northeast), 689 miles/1109 Kms from Porto Alegre (Southern big city).
Destination type
Sao Paulo is a business destination. But it has also wide fun and nightlife opportunities, and some exceptional beaches, not very far away. Gateway to several nearby or distant Brazil destinations
Airport
Sao Paulo Congonhas Intl (CGH), 9 miles/14 km from the city; domestic airport serving mainly Rio de Janeiro.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU): 18 miles/28 km from city centre. Guarulhos Intl serves all international destinations and some Brazilian cities. Buses every few minutes to several destinations. «Comum» and «radio» taxis.
São Paulo - Marte (SBMT): Location: 2 miles/4 km of city centre.
Attractions
Shopping and nightlife; nearby beaches: Santos, Guaruja.
Gateway to Angra dos Reis, Iguassu Falls, Manaus and other brazilian destinations.
HOTELS IN SAO PAULO
Left: Sao Paulo Othon
There are many dozens of hotels in Sao Paulo.
For 5 stars category, see: Luxury Hotels in Sao Paulo...
In the budget category, see: Cheap Hotels in Sao Paulo...
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