5 quiet destinations to enjoy Carnival

Check out the leisure options to relax and enjoy your vacation away from the crowds

In Brazil, Carnival celebrations are a major tourist attraction at this time of year. With parades and roadblocks, many people usually travel to the epicenters to enjoy the festivities. However, there are also those who prefer to escape the revelry and enjoy the moment of relaxation. With this in mind, Booking.com has handpicked 5 tranquil destinations to visit this holiday season. Watch!

1. Chapada Diamantina (BA)

The Bahian capital has one of the largest carnivals in the country, with its electric trios and lively folk festival. But, for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle, you can visit Linen and region, where the Chapada Diamantina National Park is located, about 6h30 by car. A destination for ecotourism and adventure, it is perfect for those who love being surrounded by nature, with its paths, waterfalls, lookouts, canyons and caves.

One of the symbols of the place is the Morro do Pai Inácio, which offers a beautiful view of the Chapada, especially during sunset. Pousada Pé No Mato, located in Vale do Capão, is a great option to stay, 2 km from the trail to Cachoeira da Fumaça.

two. Jalapão (TO)

Jalapão, in the Tocantins, is another famous ecotourism destination, where the Parque Estadual is located jalapao, about 300 km from the state capital (for those staying in Mateiros). There, there are different kinds of natural attractions and outdoor activities in the middle of the cerrado, including dunes, lookouts, rock formations, rivers and waterfalls, as well as rafting and kayak tours.

A good choice is to watch the sunset over the dunes of Jalapão and get to know some of the typical local boilers, such as Bela Vista, with its crystal clear waters. You can also enjoy a freshwater beach. For your stay, the Pousada Cristal Dourado, in Mateiros, offers an excellent breakfast, according to the opinions of guests on Booking.com.

3. Sprouts (SP)

Brotas is an amusement park for those who enjoy adrenaline and do without the holiday crowds. There is a large offer of radical sports and outdoor activities, including rappelling, tree climbing, rafting, zip lining, hiking trails, buoy cross, slacklining, among other options, at several adventure parks in the region.

For the less skilled in this type of emotion, but who love attractions in the midst of nature, it is also worth visiting the waterfalls, natural pools and viewpoints. A valid alternative for an overnight stay is the Hotel Boutique Frangipani, surrounded by greenery and with rooms equipped with a hydromassage tub, to relax at the end of the day.

4. Tesopolis (RJ)

Mountain city in the hinterland of Rio de Janeiro, located less than 100 km from the capital, Teresópolis is an excellent alternative to escape the crowds that invade the Marvelous City during Carnival. For those who do visit, the region’s mountainous scenery is well worth exploring as well make trailsobserve wildlife and local flora, visit waterfalls and engage in other types of outdoor activities, such as rock climbing and abseiling.

There is also rural tourism, with visits to farms and tastings of handicraft products, such as beer. Another well-known attraction is the Feirinha do Alto, with hundreds of stalls selling handicrafts, clothing, furniture and other products. For your stay, a good choice is Pousada Pinati, which offers suites with balconies and even chalets.

5. Praia Grande (SC)

In Santa Catarina, on the border with Rio Grande do Sul, is the municipality of Praia Grande, also known as the capital of canyons. In the region is the largest South Americacalled Cânion Fortaleza, in addition to others such as Malacara.

The destination is perfect for trail lovers, and there is the opportunity to do the Rio de Boi Trail, at the bottom of the Itaimbezinho Canyon. The tour, which lasts about 7 hours, takes place along the riverbed and is recommended for those who already have good trekking experience, as the difficulty is high.

For those who want a different experience, it is also possible to take a ride in a hot air balloon and see the mountains and canyons from above. Those staying in the city can book Acasarosa Hostel, which offers private rooms and shared dorms.

By Bianca Carvalho

Source: Terra

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