Northeast of Brazil
(Nordeste Brasileiro)
The Northeast (including Salvador): coastal areas are warm year-round. Day-night temperature differences are more accentuated in inland regions. These areas are hotter during the day and cooler at night than coastal regions.
Fernando de Noronha - Perhaps one of the best-kept secrets of Brazil, is a treasure trove of biodiversity. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this destination comprises a series of 21 small islands, islets and crags atop a submerged volcano. Here, you will find the world's largest population of spinner dolphins, and an incredible variety of other species. This paradise is also cherished by surfers, and by divers who regard it as one of the premier locations in all of Brazil. People travel here from around the world for the ultimate eco-experience. Interestingly, this peaceful wonder has experienced a number of regime changes throughout its recent history. From the beginning of the 17th century, the main island has been invaded by the Spanish, French, Dutch and Portuguese, later functioning as an American military base and prison. Finally, the Brazilian government declared the vast majority of the land and surrounding waters a National Marine Park in 1988, enforcing conservation and environmental protection laws that even limit the number of visitors on the island at any given time.
Jericoacoara - Your days in Jericoacoara will be spent exploring the endless rock formations, awe-inspiring giant dunes, coconut groves, reefs and lakes while basking in the sweet serenity and sunshine. Your evenings may find you joining others in a local tradition - strolling along the few cobblestone streets of the town and climbing to the top of one of the tallest dunes to marvel at the setting sun. As the glow begins to fade, you can then hop onto a small board and slide down the other face of the dune into the warm waters below!