BRAZIL CRUISES
BRAZIL CRUISE PORTS & CITIES
| Alter do Chao | Fortaleza | Parintins | Recife |
| Rio | Rio Grande | Salvador |
Alter do Chao Cruise
Be Spiritually Uplifted with Your Cruise to Alter do Chao, Brazil
Not far from Santarem, cruise along the Amazon, to the beach river resort of Alter do Chao. A beautiful bay in the Rio Tapajós, it is overlooked by two hills, one the shape of a church altar, giving the place its name. Fringed by pristine white sand beaches, which are lapped by deep blue waters, it has an almost Mediterranean appearance. The small village consists of rustic native cottages, surrounded by lush tropical forest. Standing out with a façade that would look more at home in New Mexico, is the Centre for the Preservation of Indian Art, which houses a collection of Indian artefacts. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around, taste some Guarana, a local drink fermented from coffee beans, then head to the water for a swim. Nearby at Belterra and Fordlandia, you can visit the ruins of what were once Henry Ford's huge rubber plantations in the 1920's.
Fortaleza Cruise
Relax on a Cruise to Fortaleza in Brazil and Stroll on the White-Sand Beach
This scenic coastalcruise city is tucked away on the northeast corner of Brazil and is still relatively unheard of outside of Brazil. Still, Fortaleza is the country's fifth largest city. The city's growth has much to do with Brazilians discovering Fortaleza's beautiful beaches. Today, Fortaleza is a thriving city of some two million. Enjoy a long, leisurely stroll along the lengthy coastline of white-sand beaches. Fortaleza is the capital of the state of Ceara, which was the first state in Brazil to abolish slavery. While Brazilians and cruise tourists alike throng to the beaches, the thriving, colourful city offers its own treasures to explore when on your cruise holiday.
Parintins Cruise
Cruise to Parintins in Brazil for a Second Chance to Party – it's Carnival Time!
At the centre of millions of miles of rain forest, halfway between Santarém and Manaus, on the right bank of the Amazon River, is the small town of Parintins. Although there are no roads to Parintins (you either have to cruise or fly there) it has become the unlikely centre of the second largest festival in Brazil – the Boi Bumba. These fabulous celebrations are held every year at the end of June. When it is not festival season Parintins is a quiet place where you can learn about the life of the indigenous people of Brazil. The locals say the key to the success of their city is the hospitality they offer and their simplistic way of life. Their lifestyle is fascinating and their incredible handicrafts make for truly unique souvenirs. The Cathedral of Ours Lady of the Carmo and the Village Amazônia are worth a look when on your cruise holiday. Close-by, and surrounded by luxurious dense vegetation rich in fauna and flora, you will find the 152-metre-high Parintins Mountain Ridge, the beautiful Valéria Lake and the Taracuera and Varre Wind beaches.
Recife Cruise
Cruise to Recife, Brazil - the "Venice of Brazil."
A city of rivers and bridges, Recife has been hailed as the "Venice of Brazil." With its emerald-green tropical waters, sun-drenched beaches, and coral reefs, the city has long been a popular vacation escape for Brazilians. Recife is also Brazil's fifth-largest city with a population of over 1.5 million people. It's a charming mixture of a modern metropolis, an historic settlement, and a tropical beach resort, perfect for a cruise holiday. Recife means reef and this city's most famous beach Boa Viagam offers white sand, emerald waters, and a reef teeming with tiny creatures in the tide pools at low tide. Founded in 1534, Brazil's old colonial capital, Olinda was declared a World Historical Monument by UNESCO and features beautifully preserved 16th- and 17th-century buildings. The historic Golden chapel is one of the most beautiful and important churches in all Brazil.
Rio Cruises
There is no Place on Earth like Rio in Brazil, Cruise on Down and Stay For the Party – It's Carnival Time!
Pulsing to a samba beat and thriving in the hedonism of Carnival, there is literally no place on Earth like Rio, as the city natives — the Cariocas — will tell you. Founded in the early 16th century, Rio was once the capital of Brazil. It remains the nation's cultural and spiritual centre, a dazzling amalgam of Latin and African cultures, with more than five-million city inhabitants. The dramatic peak of Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the free tours we include in our special South America cruise packages. This is one of Rio's two internationally recognized landmarks, offering stunning views of the city and its dazzling white-sand beaches. Christ the Redeemer is Rio's other symbol we include in your cruise holiday stay, a 125-foot tall statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain who embraces the city below with his open arms. The Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are Rio's famous beachfront districts that have long been celebrated in song -- and have lured movie stars and jetsetters since the 1930s.
Rio Grande Cruise
A Cruise to Rio Grande in Brazil – The longest Beach in the World?
The Port of Rio Grande is the State's oldest city and one of the most important ports in Brazil. It was the state capital for a time in the mid-1800s. Today it is still one of the richest cities in Rio Grande do Sul, principally because of its cruise port, the second busiest in Brazil, and its refinary, which processes Ipiranga petroleum. Praia do Cassino Rio Grande, as the name suggests, is a littoral city, which boasts what many call the longest beach in the world — the Praia do Cassino. This beach is approximately 155 miles (250 kilometres) of uninterrupted Atlantic coastline, the perfect place to vist on your cruise holiday to South America.
Salvador Cruise
Cruise to Salvador – The Capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil's Bahia State, Salvador boasts a languid tropical climate, miles of pristine beaches and lush tropical vegetation. The city is also home to over 165 churches and the densest concentration of Baroque architecture in Latin America. Little wonder that this former capital of Brazil, founded in 1549, was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Bonfim Church was built in 1745 on Salvador's Itapagipe Peninsula, this church attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. The city's craft market Mercado Modelo is a warren of shops and narrow alleys surrounding the restored customhouse. A walking tour of this historic Brazilian city's centre travels narrow cobblestoned lanes for a look at the densest concentration of Baroque architecture in Latin America.
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