This section of Brazil covers what we visited after we left Ouro Preto. Here we spent time relaxing on beaches, visiting the Abrolhos Marine National Park for a day among sea turtles and masked boobies, celebrating two birthdays Amanda and Danny , getting wet and wild at a water park, and taking a final dip in the Atlantic ocean before heading inland.
After beach week, we made our way towards the city of Salvador, famous for its Afro-Brazilian culture. The lovely cobblestone district of Pelourinho was our home for 4 nights and we fell madly in love with this city.
Beautiful street art hidden in between colonial Portuguese architecture, with music in the streets until the wee hours of the morning. Definitely a spectacle not to be missed! A total of 3 weeks was spent in The Guianas and we exited Guyana at the border town of Lethem to catch a bus to Boa Vista and onward to Manaus. Manaus was an unexpected highlight, as we had a chance to play with pink river dolphins here, which was definitely an unforgettable experience!
One week aboard the O Rei Davi ferry either in a hammock or a coveted private cabin. We opted to upgrade for the private cabin to spend our nights, but our days were spent chilling in our comfortable hammocks strung up on the top deck. One week to disconnect with no emails, texts or calls β the perfect way to refresh and recharge.
After arriving in Tabatinga, we crossed the border into Colombia which is our penultimate country on this epic 7 month journey. Trancoso was once Brazil's best hidden beach town but today, it is packed with tourists.
