Top 3 Northeast Brazil

October 12, 2007 - Permalink - No comments

My personal top 3 of highlights in the Northeastern Region of Brazil :

1/ The historical centre Pelourinho

the historical centre (“Pelourinho”) of Salvador da Bahia, capital of the state Bahia

I recommend the restaurant Tempero da Dada (Afro-Brazilian specialities) and Hotel Convento do Carmo, in the very heart of the Pelourinho

Not to miss is the free performance of Afro-Brazilian percussion band “Olodum” on Sunday nights at Ladeira do Pelô, respresenting Brazilian hapiness at its best

2/ Galo da Madrugada

Recife’s Galo da Madrugada is a large-scaled folk carnival which takes place at Sunday during the carnival week. With a number of participant between 1,5 and 2 million, the “Galo” can be proud of being the largest folk carnival in the world.

In the historical centre of Olinda, at only 6 km also marked as Unesco World Heritage, various performances of folclore can be assisted during the whole period of carnival.

I recommend Hotel das Sete Colinas in Olinda due to its superb setting, only a few steps away from its historical centre.

3/ the National Park of Chapada Diamantina

the National Park of “Chapada Diamantina”, a green oasis in the heart of Bahia, can be considered as the highlight of natural treasures of the Northeast.

When participating the guided walking tours along the non-paved “trilhas” you will discover magnificent landscapes formed by cloudy forests, table mountains, waterfalls and so on.

I recommend a climb on the “Morro do Pai Inacio” (the highest table mountain) to witness one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Southern Americas. Make also the 3-days trekking to the foot of the Cachoeira da Fumaça, which is with its 436 m the highest in Brazil,

Be ware ... snakes ans huge spiders are abundant in this lush garden of eden.

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