Daily from Florianópolis 4 days, 3 nights In emerald-hued mountain ranges with woodland views, the Rio Canoas Refuge has only a handful of cosy rooms. A full programme of activities allows you to take advantage of this lovely area with its canyons, waterfalls and fresh climate. You can make a personal choice of daily itineraries, and include testing your skills at canoeing, abseiling, fly-fishing and trekking. Return each evening to an open fire, and wholesome homecooking. This is genuine Brazilian countryside, with evidence of the friendly gaucho culture everywhere – cattle ranches, criollo horses and barbeques.

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