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Located at 60 km form the city of Recife, in the town of Ipojuca, the district of Porto de Galinhas became one of the most sought tourist destinations in Brazil. The paradisiacal landscapes of its ten beaches and the occurrence of sunshine three hundred and sixty-five days a year make the place the ideal destination for those who wants to relax or practice sports such as diving and surfing.

Generally speaking, the beaches of Porto de Galinhas have transparent calm waters, huge coconut trees, and fine while sands. The natural swimming pools that are formed on the beaches is the best option for relaxing swimming, especially for the children, who will find several species of colored fish in its waters.   Those who love sports such as surfing, windsurfing, and diving also find in this beach the perfect place to practice them. The beaches of Muro Alto, Cupe, and Maracaípe, as well as Santo Aleixo Island, offer the best options, with their stronger taller waves.   Another attraction in Porto de Galinhas area the growths of mangroves, that compose almost 60 km (37.28 mi.) of vegetation on the beaches of the Pontal de Maracaípe and Camboa. The rides on the swamp can be done on foot, or in kayaks and rafts, accompanied by local guides. There it is possible to see animal species such as crabs, oysters, aratus (small crabs, of squarish shape), and guaiamus (Cardisoma guanhumi, type of crab, typically found in growths of mangroves).

From September to March, the real stars of Porto de Galinhas are the sea turtles. The species gests to the area to lay its eggs, and the nests are located between the areas of Pontal de Maracaípe and the beach Muro Alto. In each nest approximately 120 eggs are laid, and the birth of the nestlings happens at night.  Besides its attractions to be enjoyed during the day, Porto de Galinhas is absolutely charming at night, too. One of the most visited places is the Vilade Todos os Santos (All Saints’ Village), an important gastronomical center located on the beach of Maracaípe. There we find the best options for those who can not live without the finest cuisine. For those who prefer dancing, the best place to go to are the nightclubs and bars of Porto de Galinhas, generally featuring live music.

Porto de Galinhas, by Christian Knepper / Embratur

Porto de Galinhas, PE, Brazil

source: Embratur

Located in southern Brazil, the capital of the State of Santa Catarina attracts thousands of visitors each year. In the summer months in particular, Brazilian and South American tourists – Argentineans, Uruguayans and Chileans – are attracted by the diversity of its coastline. On the island itself, there are many different kinds of beaches, side by side – long, wide beaches; small ones in sheltered coves; beaches with strong waves; and others with calmer waters, more like lakes; there are crowded, urban beaches, and others which are deserted, accessible only by trails. It is a paradise for surfing, windsurfing, sailing and fishing enthusiasts. ‘

The North and Central regions of Florianópolis are the most popular with tourists, and offer a complete infrastructure of services, resorts, hotels and guesthouses. To the South, some villages have managed to maintain their traditional rural charm, which can be seen in the way the inhabitants speak, their traditional handcrafts and their folkloric festivals – a heritage left by their forefathers from the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, who arrived here in the 18th century. But the city also has cosmopolitan atmosphere, with the arrival of Brazilians from other States, and foreigners who have chosen the city as their home.

The island, which was originally a colony, was once an important center for whale hunting. Today it is a technological center in the field of information technology.
A true tourism capital, Florianópolis now has around 300 thousand inhabitants, which swells to three times that number in the summer months.

Florianópolis, by Werner Zotz / Embratur

Praia de Jurerê, Florianópolis, by Werner Zotz / Embratur

source: Embratur

Dan DeLa Cruz compiled a great list of 101 reasons you should visit Brazil.

In the list you can find reasons ranging from nature to sport, from music to culinary, from beer to oil.

Click here to read the full blog post at Shon Starr’s Bad Boy Adventures.

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