Around 70 million years ago, during Brazils latest volcanic activities, an enormous mountain massif raised from the earth between today's states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. The Puris Indians later called it Itatiaia ("rock full of sharp edges").
From the Itatiaia mountain plateau with its magnificent altitude fields (Campos de Altitude) and the two rock formations Pico das Agulhas Negras (2.787 m) and Prateleiras (2.548 m) the hiking trail slowly descends via the romantic colonial town Visconde de Mauá, the old Muleteer road “Rota dos Tropeiros” and the legendary gold trail “Trilha de Ouro” at Serra da Bocaina National Park towards sea level.
In the morning visit of the historical center, the japanese village Liberdade and Little Italy "Bela Vista". After Lunch visit of the howler monkey colony at Serra da Cantareira. At night diner at a typical barbecue restaurant (Churrascaria).
Three days are dedicated to the Itatiaia massif, Serra da Mantiqueira highest elevation. From the Itatiaia plateau there is the possibility to climb Pico das Agulhas Negras (2.787 m) or Prateleiras (2.548 m). Spectacular views on the Paraiba valley and the Serra da Mantiqueira. In the lower tropical part of the national park, visit of the Itaporani and Véu de Noiva waterfalls such as the small park museum. Hike to romantic Visconde de Mauá.
Transfer to Serra da Bocaina. Ascent to "Alto da Bocaina" crossing Atlantic Forests and rivers with crystal clear water. At sundown fantastic view back to Serra da Mantiqueira and Paraiba Valley.
Hike through Bocaina's altitude fields characterized by it’s typical araucária forests until Vale do Veado. Possibility of bathing in the natural pools of Cachoeiras Santo Izidro and Das Posses such as Dos Veados with 200 m the most impressing waterfall of the Park. Descent along the ancient gold trail (trilha de ouro) down to the historic village of Mambucaba. Transfer to Ilha Grande.
Five days are reserved to explore Ilha Grande's natural beauty. From the fishing village Abrão a two days walk brings us to Araçatíba in the extreme south of the island. Passing the most beautiful beaches Aventureiro and Parnaioca on the wild northern part of the island, we return to Abrão.
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Dates:
02.12.05 – 17.12.05
07.04.06 – 22.04.06
07.07.06 – 22.07.06
Prices: 1.500 US$
Incl. Flight: 2.290 US$
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