RIO DE JANIERO
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
SAGUI MONKEY ON SURAGLOAF MOUNTAIN
we climbed halfway up then took the cable car to the other part to get to the redeemer statue
(Rio de Janeiro Cathedral)
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from the Carioca River to the population of the city
Escadaria Selarón
https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/brazil/articles/jorge-selar-n-creating-the-world-s-most-amazing-staircase-in-rio-de-janeiro/
https://rioandlearn.com/selaron-steps/
https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/rio-de-janeiro/top-10-facts-about-escadaria-selaron-in-rio-de-janeiro/
https://freewalkertours.com
https://www.guruwalk.com/rio-de-janeiro
CHRIST THE REDEEMER
The statue of Christ the Redeemer has become a symbolic protector of people. Like Jesus Christ, the statue protects the urban environment, like a roof over your head. Cristo Redentor is as important as any shelter. Christ the Redeemer provides protection for the soul.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
https://strawberrytours.com/rio-de-janeiro/blog/the-story-behind-rio-s-christ-the-redeemer-statue
https://www.civitatis.com/en/rio-de-janeiro/corcovado-sugarloaf-mountain/
Salvador, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, is known for its Portuguese colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture and a tropical coastline. The Pelourinho neighborhood is its historic heart, with cobblestone alleys opening onto large squares, colorful buildings and baroque churches such as São Francisco, featuring gilt woodwork. with a population of nearly 4 million.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g303272-Salvador_State_of_Bahia-Vacations.html
Pelourinho - UNESCO world heritage sight
Salvador's Cidade Alta (Upper Town)
Bahia culture
The birthplace of samba and capoeira, Bahia is the country's pulsing epicenter of Afro-Brazilian culture. So while everyone is flocking to Rio and its famed Copacabana Beach to soak up the sun, head north to Bahia to soak up a warm, vibrant culture.
https://en.unesco.org/creativity/story/salvador-da-bahia-brazilSão Francisco
Praça da Sé
Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
Salvadoran culture is influenced by Native American culture (Lenca people, Cacaopera people, Maya peoples, Pipil people) as well as Latin American culture (Latin America, Hispanic America, Ibero-America). Mestizo culture and the Catholic Church dominates the country. El Salvador Celebrations include significant events such as Holy Week, the day of the cross, the July festivities, the August festival, the Nejapa balls of fire, independence day, all souls day, the national pupusa day, the San Miguel carnival, and Christmas.
https://en.unesco.org/creativity/story/salvador-da-bahia-brazil
Foundation Casa de Jorge Amado
Morro de São Paulo is a car-free village on the northeastern tip of Brazil’s Tinharé Island, in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s home to palm-fringed beaches such as First Beach, known for its strong surf, and Second Beach, lined with restaurants. The Fortress of Tapirandu, now in ruins, was built in the 17th century and has views of the sea. In town, the whitewashed Church of Our Lady of Light has an ornate wooden altar.
Chapada Diamantina National Park
Paí Inácio Hill has panoramic views. Waterfalls include Fumaça, which evaporates in mist before reaching the ground, and Devil’s Pool, with black water, both in the north. The vast sandstone-and-quartz Lapão Cave is nearby. Lençois and Mucugê, old diamond-mining towns within the park, have colonial architecture. The name “Chapada Diamantina” translates to”Diamond Plateau” because of the large number of diamond deposits in the region. 
The best way to get from Salvador to Chapada Diamantina National Park without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs R$ 93.
The best way to get from Salvador to Chapada Diamantina National Park without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs R$ 93.
one of the highlights of my life, witnessing these minuscule humingbirds that I at first mistook for bees high up on this mountain with sunrise setting it
AMAZING
local produce, mini coconuts!!! and fruit
we also potted so random monkeys near were we had our tour buffet lunch, being a vegetarian I had vegetable dishes , trying cactus, delicious ! lots of fresh fruit juice too.YUM
SAGUI monkey
JERICOACOARA
easiest way is to go first to Fortelza
either organise through your hotel/hostel or from the airport which is what we did, we stayed the night as we had a late flight and went early in the morning. airport sleeping isn't the most fun
. jeri is all sand in a desert area with no cars that go to it, there's jeeps you can take for tours and getting to indifferent areas, you can rent a horse to explore areas. the town itself is all pedestrianised. we spotted a random cow one night??
en route our jeep transfer bus broke down, we had to wait to get rescued. bad luck eh>?
Lagoa do Paraíso
to get here we took the local jeep with a big group. theres a beach bar but we brought our own snacks and drinks.
Pedra Furada
To get here before the sunset we headed late afternoon getting a lift on a buggy through the dunes.
mangue seco beach
boat tour, pink sand beach and crabs!
maybe he was scared of heights? haha
On the way back from Jericoacoara to Fortaleza: We took Fretcar back. $83BRL. It was just a lot spacious, cheaper and also meant that we could sleep on the bus and not have to worry. The bus leaves at 6.15am from the town center. Stops at a salad bar at 11.00am for 35 min. Get to Fortaleza airport at 2.15pm (8 hrs). Please note that there is a Fretcar office in the town center so you buy your return trip from the office.
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