In Sao Paulo for
business? Here are 5 great places to escape it for the weekend.
Sao Paulo
is the megalopolis of Brazil and the business centre of Latin America. People
from all over the world come to this highly energetic city for work every week. Although it
has its hidden
charms, Sao Paulo is definitely not love-at-first-sight and most foreign
visitors would rather escape from it as soon as possible.
If you have
only a weekend to spare, where would you go?
Brazil is continental in size: you will not be able to do
the Amazon or the Pantanal and would barely have time to unpack if you go to
the Northeast coast but there are some 2-night or 3-night break destinations
just over an hour’s flight from the city that can show you some highlights and
also some hidden gems of Brazil.
1) The un-missable
sight “do-able” in 2 full days is without doubt the Iguazu Falls.
Direct flights from GRU will take you there in 1h30 min. Planning your flights
right, you can do both sides of the Falls and still have time for some relaxation
by the pool.
2) A great
beach destination in just over an hour? Do what a lot of Paulistas executives do- go to Florianopolis
for the weekend. If you enjoy beautiful beaches, sports and outdoor
activities, this is definitely your Island.
3) If you
rather have just 2-days of perfect relaxation, your first choice should be a
weekend at Ponta
dos Ganchos, one of the most exclusive resorts in South America, less than
an hour by car from Florianopolis airport. Even better if you bring your
significant half: it is one of the most romantic hotels in the world, according
to The
Daily Telegraph.
4) Ever
dreamed of learning to surf? If you manage to leave Sao Paulo earlier on Friday
go a bit further down the Santa Catarina coast. One hour south from
Florianopolis airport you will be in the rustic-chic beach resort of Praia do
Rosa, a laid-back destination with charming
guesthouses, starred restaurants and some of the best waves on the
Brazilian Coast- that you can tame with the help of a great surfing coach, Capitao David. Already
a surfer? Come in winter and you get the
bonus of big
swells and whales!
5) Colonial
towns+Rainforest+the most spectacular Train Journey in Brazil? All of these you
will find in this short tour from Curitiba, a mere
30-min flight from Sao Paulo. Arrive
earlier on Friday and add contemporary Brazilian culture to the mix by visiting the
excellent Oscar Niemeyer Museum.
Brazil Ecojourneys
is a boutique tour operator, specializing in tailor-made tours. Consult us for an itinerary to make the most of your weekend in Brazil.
