THE NATURE CONSERVANCY - BRAZIL ITINERARY:
Sunday, May 18: Depart USA or Canada on your international
flight to Brazil.
Monday, May 19: Arrive Brazil/Curitiba
Arrive in Brazil (at either São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro
International Airport) and connect to Curitiba, a coastal city
in southern Brazil. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a
welcome dinner and an orientation to the Atlantic Forest by
Conservancy staff. Ecoresort Santuario Nhundiaquara L, D
Tuesday, May 20: Curitiba/Guaraquecaba
Travel to the Guaraquecaba Environmental Area, a diverse
775,000-acre reserve consisting of islands, lowlands and a
coastal mountain range. Visit the Nature Visitor Center at
nearby Cachoeria Reserve. Ecoresort Santuario Nhundiaquara B, L,
D
Wednesday, May 21: Curitiba/Paranagua Bay
After a morning walk along the nearby nature trails, tour
nearby Paranagua Bay and Island by boat. Dolphins are frequently
encountered during the trip across the bay, and the island is a
prime habitat for the highly threatened red-tailed Amazon
parrot. Dine in Paranagua. Hotel Guaraquecaba B, L, D
Thursday, May 22: Paranagua Bay/Curitaba/Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to Curitaba and board a flight to Rio de Janeiro.
For nearly five hundred years, Rio has twinkled like a star from
her marvelous ocean-side setting - an outpost of Portuguese
culture in the new world that has also managed to create its own
unique (and now world-famous) style and outlook on life. Hotel
Sofitel Copacabana B, L, D
Friday, May 23: Rio de Janeiro
A full-day introduction to Rio shows you some of the city's
most famous cultural attractions, exploring Sugar Loaf Mountain
for a bird's-eye view of the city. Cable cars take you to the
top of this landmark, 1,300 feet above sea level, where lookout
points offer a spectacular panorama of Guanabara Bay. Hotel
Sofitel Copacabana B, L
Saturday, May 24: Rio de Janeiro
This morning visit Corcovado "Hunchback" Mountain. There's
time to enjoy the spectacular views from the mountaintop before
you take the winding road back down through the lush tropical
landscapes of the Tijuca National Forest. In the afternoon, you
may choose to visit the Botanical Gardens, or remain on your own
to enjoy the balance of the day as you like. Enjoy dinner
tonight at Porcão, one of Rio's finest restaurants. Hotel
Sofitel Copacabana B, D
Sunday, May 25: Rio de Janeiro/Pantanal Wetlands
Leave Rio today, boarding an inland flight bound for Cuiaba.
After lunch at a typical Brazilian churrascaria steakhouse,
drive to the nearby Pantanal, the world's largest freshwater
wetland and home to an incredible variety of wildlife. Explore
there this afternoon, keeping an eye out for the hyacinthine
macaw, the largest macaw in the world. Pantanal Wildlife Center
B, L, D
Monday, May 26: Pantanal Wetlands
Early mornings in the Pantanal are the best time to see
birds, as well as reptiles such as caiman. A guided nature walk
begins the day, followed by breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the
wilderness on additional walks in this breathtaking habitat that
is home to indigenous wildlife including giant anaconda,
anteater, tapir, capybara and monkey. Pousada Piuval Hotel B, L,
D
Tuesday, May 27: Pantanal Wetlands/River Pixaim
After an opportunity for an early morning guided bird walk,
observe wildlife while travelling safari-style to the River
Pixaim. After checking into the lodge, take an excursion into
the waters of the Pantanal, where giant river otters and toco
toucans reside. Pousada Piuval Hotel B, L, D
Wednesday, May 28: River Pixaim/Cuiaba/São Paulo/ USA or
Canada
This morning represents the Pantanal's last chance to
captivate you, followed by an overland transfer to Cuiaba and a
flight to São Paulo. Connect with your homebound international
flight. B, L
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A country celebrated the world over for the diversity of its
wildlife and the passion of its people, Brazil is a nation of
abundant nature and dynamic cities. On this unique journey,
explore the Atlantic Forest from a hotel located within a nature
reserve and learn about the Conservancy's efforts to combat
climate change through innovative work on the ground. You will
also travel through the Pantanal, a freshwater treasure with
strikingly diverse wildlife. Throughout your journey, you will
be accompanied by Luciana Honigman, a zoologist and former
Director of Conservation Science for the Conservancy's Brazil
program in Brasília. As a native of Brazil, Luciana will provide
you with an insider's view of this fascinating and vibrant
country.
The Pantanal - South America's Everglades - is the world's
largest wetlands, covering an area larger than the state of
Florida. The Pantanal's diversity of life is simply remarkable:
giant river otters, jaguars, marsh deer, tapirs and 650 bird
species, including cormorants, egrets, herons, hyacinthine
macaws, ibis, jabiru storks and roseate spoonbills. Though only
a fraction of the size of the Amazon rainforest, the Atlantic
Forest harbors a comparable range of natural diversity,
including species like the golden lion tamarin, wooly spider
monkey, red-tailed parrot and maned three-toed sloth.
For nearly 20 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked to
protect the varied landscapes of Brazil, a country larger than
the continental United States. In the Pantanal and the Atlantic
Forest, the Conservancy is protecting biologically critical
lands and waters, engaging local farmers and ranchers to
sustainably manage their natural resources and undertaking
innovative, action-based projects that mitigate against the
threat of global climate change.
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05/18/2008 to 05/28/2008
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