Green Coast Trips & Tours

A resplendent coastal corridor stretching between Rio and São Paulo, the Costa Verde – or Green Coast as it’s also known – is the perfect antidote to Brazil’s pumping urban centres. Lush Atlantic rainforest tumbles down the mountainside towards the ocean beyond, where the sun-drenched coves (some only reachable by boat) and island-dotted bays enthrall everyone who lays eyes on them. Completely the picturesque scene are a smattering of historic and utterly charming towns like Paraty, where cars are unwelcome on the quiet, cobblestone streets. For a good dash of adventure, head into the endless greenery on foot where howler monkeys, well… howl, toucans flash through the canopy and waterfalls cascade down the cliffs. When the humidity gets too much, dive into the crystal waters to swim with the tropical fish and, if you’re really lucky, sea turtles.