Tour Guide, Chuck, at Niemeyer Museum, Curitiba Southern Brazil - Virgin Tourist Territory Most people think of Brazil as Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and the Amazon Rain Forest. But there is so much more in Southern Brazil waiting for you to discover. Along with the typical Brazilian offerings of lush green mountains and tropical rain forests, beautiful beaches, as well as ecologically diverse populations of plants and animals, you’ll be exposed to quaint cities and towns with a European flair. Here, in the South of Brazil, you’ll enjoy a slower, more relaxed pace, experiencing the various cultures through their food, their crafts, their traditions and their architecture. From the modern and trendy City of Curitiba in the State of Parana, www.curitiba-brazil.com to the State of Santa Catarina with its culturally diverse cities of varied European descent, including Jaragua do Sul, Corupa and Blumenau, www.destination360.com/south-america/brazil/blumenau.php your preconception of Brazil will be changed forever.

Serene Mountain View Enough of the High Stress Lifestyle Already! Our goal, at Charpa Tours, is to bring you on a journey of beauty and tranquility, where every place you visit takes you further away from the daily stresses of life. Immediately upon arrival, you will notice a difference in how you are treated by the Brazilian people. Their warm, welcoming smiles will let you know you have made the right decision on destination. Every place you visit, you'll be met by friendly, outgoing people, enthusiastically waiting to share their corner of the world with you. And you will feel the stress and the tension peel away almost instantly, allowing you to fully appreciate the boundless beauty of this enchanted place.

German Culture found in Jaragua do Sul, SC We Offer Customized Tours for Small Groups, Lead by a Native Brazilian We have developed a standard tour for 9 days/7 nights, which we can customize according to location and duration. Whether you are planning a business retreat, taking the family on vacation, getting a group of friends together for a very cool tour, or someone looking for a group to travel with, we'll consult with you to develop the tour that suits you best. Your Tour Guides are Chuck and Patti Beckert. Our groups will consist of no more than 8 to 10 people per trip, making it easier to relate on a one-on-one basis in facilitating your communication needs. Chuck Beckert is from Santa Catarina and speaks fluent Portuguese and English, allowing our guests to enjoy the experience with few language barriers. All tours will include a train/bus ride through the magnificent Mata Atlantica Forest, with a stop for an authentic Brazilian lunch in the small picturesque village of Morretes www.serraverdeexpress.com.br, as well as a fun and entertaining day cruise on beautiful Babitonga Bay, including a delicious buffet-style lunch on board, and a tour of San Francisco do Sul, one of the oldest cities in Brazil. There you will visit the shops as well as a unique maritime museum filled with interesting bits of Brazilian seafaring history. An extension of this tour will include a trip to Iguacu Falls, one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the world www.curitiba-brazil.com/iguacu-falls.htm. One thing is certain, whichever tour you choose, you'll fall in love with the places, the culture, the food and especially the people of beautiful Southern Brazil! Free Hit Counter