Walk along ecological trails and explore new natural territories.
The expression “kicking off on the road” is a maxim for those who like to venture on nature trails, woods and new paths. And everything can be even nicer when there is direct contact with nature. For those who prefer to enter the climate and camp, Brazil is a big deal. There are several destinations where you can put the backpack on the back and unravel the unknown, as long as it brings with it safety and responsibility.
Trekking is practiced outdoors and is one of the safest physical activities. The sport can be practiced by any healthy person at any age. For those who wish to venture out but do not have much physical training, it is best to exercise on shorter walks, beaches or parks.
It is worth mentioning that, before practicing any physical activity, it is necessary to make a medical evaluation to ensure safety. The aim of the practitioners is to contemplate nature and escape the stress of everyday life. Get to know the points of the country where the road can be long and challenging, but deliciously rewarding.
Chapada Diamantina
One of the favorite places for wanderers is the Chapada Diamantina, in Bahia: a sure destination for trekking lovers. In the past the region was even occupied by hunters in search of precious stones and other treasures. In Chapada you find activities for the most diverse profiles and with varying degrees of difficulty.
These are trails, waterfalls, caves, wells, observation decks, there is all this in there. For you to enjoy as much as possible, organize your road map according to length of stay and preferred practices. Make a checklist of everything you need, such as enough equipment and groceries.
The Cipó Mountain
The Cipó Mountain is currently one of the main tourist attractions in Minas Gerais and is located 100 km from the Minas Gerais capital, Belo Horizonte. With an incomparable beauty, with more than 60 waterfalls and one of the most diversified floras and faunas in the world, the region combines leisure, outdoor activities and scientific research.
The Canastra Mountain
The Canastra Mountain National Park in Minas Gerais is known for its rustic landscape and presents challenges for trekking. The place is filled with beautiful waterfalls, which attract many people interested in unrestricted contact with nature. However, it is important to be well prepared: the relief is uneven and therefore a guide is necessary, especially to cross the Casca D'Anta, the first waterfall of the São Francisco river, with almost 200 meters.
Visconde de Mauá
Visconde de Mauá, 210 km from Rio de Janeiro, is an area of environmental protection, with numerous attractions that involve nature, such as waterfalls, natural pools, rivers, rock formations, peaks and observation decks. Extreme sports are also widely practiced on-site, from trekking, camping, rappelling, rafting, off-road, amongst others.
Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park
The Alto Ribeira State Tourist Park (“Petar”), has more than 35 thousand hectares and covers the municipalities of Iporanga and Apiaí, in São Paulo. The park is one of the most important Conservation Units in the world and houses a large area of preserved Atlantic Forest in Brazil and is a World Heritage Site recognized by Unesco. The site has more than 300 caves, some up to 6 km long, such as the Santana Cavern, in which the galleries form an instigating labyrinth. It is an ideal place for hiking and trekking, exploring, caving, boating, camping and other outdoor activities.