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Our hotel suggestions in the Pantanal are: Caiman, Embiara Lodge, Fazenda Barra Mansa and Fazenda Barranco Alto. Please concact our sale department for further information.

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The New York Times travel correspondent, Seth Kugel, recently wrote about his first assignment on his internet blog, The Frugal Traveler: a Latin America “summer” trip, from São Paulo to New York, visiting various wonderful destinations on a low budget. During his 13-week trip he passed by Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico. When it was over, Seth chose the highs and lows of his trip and amazingly (or not) picked the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, in Brazil, as his trip’s Best Moment.

The most beautiful place in the world? I could make an argument. At the very least I’d never seen anything like it before — a desert with oases that were not only real, but so cool and clean that they could have been poured from a Brita pitcher.

Seth Kugel, The Frugal Traveler

The Lençóis Maranhenses is a large desert of sand dunes almost 20m high in the northeastern region of Brazil. These dunes dotted with fresh water crystal clear lagoons and seen from above the landscape reminds one of crumpled sheets (in Portuguese: Lençóis) – giving this alluring destination its name. This is a destination of violent winds and changing landscapes; of thresholds where mangrove meets desert, desert meets ocean and ocean meets rivers. The Lençóis is certainly one of the most unique and impressive landscapes in the country, perhaps in the world!

Still curious? Click here and find out more about this heaven on earth destination.

Source: The Frugal Traveler

THE AMAZON

Those who want to escape the huge masses, have a new tailored trip to start off 2011 with a unique experience. We are advocates that to explore the Amazon on a private yacht is the best way to do it. Why? Well, for travelers who would like total privacy, outstanding natural beauty and freedom to roam off the beaten track, a boat is a great way to venture further afield than is possible when staying at a jungle lodge. We suggest a choice of two regions: the Rio Negro & Manaus or the Rio Tapajós and surroundings. There are a few differences between these two. While the Rio Negro covers the most widely known idea of the Amazon and is where we have our first class boats, the Tapajós region, on the other hand, is much more isolated and the boats available offer a genuine experience onboard a regional boat without neglecting comfort. However, both offer exciting activities, such as deep trails inside the jungle, visits to riverside communities and delicious culinary on board.

RIO DE JANEIRO 

On the other hand, those who prefer a vibrant party atmosphere should welcome the forthcoming year on the Copacabana beach under thousands of thrilling fireworks. We suggest a private apartment or penthouse in Rio de Janeiro, which gives travelers the opportunity to live the Carioca lifestyle in the best possible way. We offer some incredible private ocean view properties that will amaze even the most demanding tourist. Copacabana and Ipanema are the most trendy and desirable locations for all kinds of tourists and we have access to various apartments there. Though, taking a private apartment to celebrate with friends and family should be booked well in advance.

São Paulo–based Frankenberg can get you access to private art collections and invitation-only booths at Carnaval, cruising into remote stretches of the Amazon by private yacht…(read more)

If you or your guests are planning to visit Rio read more at: http://matuete.com/places-to-visit/rio-de-janeiro

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Don´t miss the Wallpaper* magazine special on Brazil. An architects directory to die for;  feature on Brasília and interviews with local movers and shakers.

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