Rio de Janeiro to Bridgetown (Barbados) Cruise on Silver Ray from Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

Salvador Bahia (Brazil)

Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first colonial capital of Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas. The city of Salvador is notable in Brazil for its cuisine, music and architecture, and its metropolitan area is the wealthiest in Brazil's Northeast. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture. The Salvador coastline is one of the longest for cities in Brazil. There are 80 km (50 mi) of beaches distributed between the High City and the Low City, from Inema, in the railroad suburb to the Praia do Flamengo, on the other side of town. While the Low City beaches are bordered by the waters of the All Saints Bay (the country's most extensive bay), the High City beaches, from Farol da Barra to Flamengo, are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The exception is Porto da Barra Beach, the only High City beach located in the All Saints Bay.

Fortaleza (Brazil)

Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in northeastern Brazil. Its climate, warm ocean waters and the sandy beaches are of great importance to the tourists. Here we can find that many of the old hotels have been transformed for European owned international resorts. The great nightlife is full of festivities. Bars, restaurants and shows as the principal attraction. One of the most know beaches is the Praia de Iracema, is home of many bars and restaurants. It includes the Ponte dos Ingleses which is an ideal location to see the sunset and for watching dolphins swimming in the clear waters of the ocean. The Praia do Futuro beach is an attractive location with many beachside restaurants, built in the local style using straw and sticks, called "Barracas de Praia"

Amazon River (Brazil)

The Amazon River in South America is generally regarded as the second longest river in the world and is by far the largest by waterflow with an average discharge greater than the next seven largest rivers combined). In its upper stretches, above the confluence of the Rio Negro, the Amazon is called Solimões in Brazil; however, in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, as well as the rest of the Spanish-speaking world, the river is generally called the Amazon downstream from the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers in Peru. The Ucayali-Apurímac river system is considered the main source of the Amazon, with as its main headstream the Carhuasanta glacial stream flowing off the Nevado Mismi mountain. Things to do and places to see: city of Manaus , Santarem the meeting of the waters, tropical rainforest,Amazon pink river dolphins, wildlife viewing

Santarem (Brazil)

Boca de Valeria (Brazil)

Boca da Valeria is a remote village in the Amazon. Approximately 75 people live in this minute village, surrounded by the forest of the Amazon Basin. . In this tiny fishing village, see firsthand how the people of the Amazon live. Experience their culture when you visit their village

Manaus (Brazil)

Located on the banks of the Rio Negro, Manaus is a city in northeastern Brazil and is the capital of the Amazon state. It is one of the most important tourist destination for Brazil and has become an exciting new destination for tourists from Europe and the United States. With its unique brand of Ecotourism, it offers visitors a mix of jungle adventure with all the creature comforts of home. Its hotels and resorts are compared to those of the Caribbean and tourists are invited to enjoy a wide range of activities and excursions from water sports to plane and helicopter rides over the Rio Negro and surrounding jungle landscape.

Manaus (Brazil)

Located on the banks of the Rio Negro, Manaus is a city in northeastern Brazil and is the capital of the Amazon state. It is one of the most important tourist destination for Brazil and has become an exciting new destination for tourists from Europe and the United States. With its unique brand of Ecotourism, it offers visitors a mix of jungle adventure with all the creature comforts of home. Its hotels and resorts are compared to those of the Caribbean and tourists are invited to enjoy a wide range of activities and excursions from water sports to plane and helicopter rides over the Rio Negro and surrounding jungle landscape.

Manaus (Brazil)

Located on the banks of the Rio Negro, Manaus is a city in northeastern Brazil and is the capital of the Amazon state. It is one of the most important tourist destination for Brazil and has become an exciting new destination for tourists from Europe and the United States. With its unique brand of Ecotourism, it offers visitors a mix of jungle adventure with all the creature comforts of home. Its hotels and resorts are compared to those of the Caribbean and tourists are invited to enjoy a wide range of activities and excursions from water sports to plane and helicopter rides over the Rio Negro and surrounding jungle landscape.

Parintins (Brazil)

Amazon River (Brazil)

The Amazon River in South America is generally regarded as the second longest river in the world and is by far the largest by waterflow with an average discharge greater than the next seven largest rivers combined). In its upper stretches, above the confluence of the Rio Negro, the Amazon is called Solimões in Brazil; however, in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, as well as the rest of the Spanish-speaking world, the river is generally called the Amazon downstream from the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers in Peru. The Ucayali-Apurímac river system is considered the main source of the Amazon, with as its main headstream the Carhuasanta glacial stream flowing off the Nevado Mismi mountain. Things to do and places to see: city of Manaus , Santarem the meeting of the waters, tropical rainforest,Amazon pink river dolphins, wildlife viewing

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Bridgetown (Barbados)

Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Bridgetown is a major West Indies tourist destination, and the city acts as an important financial, informatics, convention centre, and cruise ship port of call in the Caribbean region. Bridgetown´s centre was originally composed of a swamp, which was quickly drained and filled-in to make way for the city´s early development. At the heart of Bridgetown is the Careenage and Constitution River.This body of water provides the city with direct access from medium sized yachts or small craft boats. Although moderately shallow, the Careenage slices Bridgetown into two parts. During the rainy season the Constitution River flows into the Careenage area and acts as an outflow for water from the islands interior storm drainage network. Flowing into the Carlisle Bay on the southwest coast of the island, the Careenage can be observed as a marina for boaters entering or exiting the inner basin located directly in front of the Parliament buildings of Barbados. In the centre lies the main street of Bridgetown which is Broad Street which runs directly through the centre of the city. Broad Street passes the Parliament Buildings and serves as the centre of city´s shopping area.