Nestled in the Serra do Mar in the state of Paraná, Brazil, Graciosa State Park is a true sanctuary of biodiversity. Established in 1990, the park protects a precious section of the Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s richest biomes.
Among dense forests, bromeliads, orchids, and ancient trees like the imbuia, the lush vegetation shelters a wide variety of wildlife: the song of the thrush, the flight of the hawk, and the discreet movements of the puma and red howler monkey can all be experienced here. Amphibians and reptiles thrive in the humid zones, contributing
In the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, in the small town of São Miguel das Missões, stand the majestic remains of a former Jesuit mission: the São Miguel Arcanjo Archaeological Site. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, this emblematic place bears witness to a time when European missionaries and Guarani peoples coexisted in a flourishing society founded in the late 17th century.
Built between 1687 and 1750, this mission was part of the Seven Peoples of the Missions, a network of religious settlements established by Jesuits on territory then under Spanish
Sancho Bay is located in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, off the coast of Pernambuco, Brazil. Renowned for its emerald waters, white sand, and surrounding cliffs, it hosts rich marine life on rocky seabeds. The beach is only accessible by descending a steep staircase carved into the cliff. Between February and June, rainfall creates two temporary waterfalls flowing from the top of the cliffs.
During sea turtle nesting season (January to June), access is restricted from 6 PM to 6 AM to protect the wildlife. Since the area came under EcoNoronha’s management, visitor hours have been regulated to preserve the ecosystem.
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