The South
Florianópolis quiet beaches: Lagoinha do Leste and the south
Lagoinha do Leste is a 2.2 km trail from Pântano do Sul, about 1 hour. Campeche island takes 800 visitors a day, booked online through the city.
The South
The South is cooler and more European in feel than the rest of Brazil: highland towns, wine valleys, quiet beaches and the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls. These guides cover the seasons, the roads and how to fit places together.
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The South
Iguazu Falls, Brazil side or Argentina side
Brazil's side: a panoramic walk of about 2 hours for R$ 134. Argentina's: a full day of closer trails for 60,000 pesos. How to choose and how to see both.
The South
Serra Gaúcha wine country: Bento Gonçalves beyond Gramado
Bento Gonçalves sits 114 km from Porto Alegre. The Vale dos Vinhedos packs 31 wineries into 82 km², and Pinto Bandeira and Farroupilha have their own wine origins.
The South
Urubici and the Serra Catarinense: canyons, cold, snow
Urubici is 170 km, about 3 hours, from Florianópolis by car. Morro da Igreja (1,822 m) needs a booking and a guide. Best snow chances: July and August.