The Best Trails in Brazil

Guarda do Embaú - Prainha : Palhoça/SC

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Hiking

Johnny S

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Distance

3.40mi

Elevation +

272f

TrailRank

76

Guarda do Embaú - Prainha (Palhoça/SC): (Grande Florianópolis). Go Hiking along the Guarda do Embaú trail to Prainha. In addition to a paradise of crystal clear waters, Guarda do Embaú also offers sensational trail...

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Ilhabela Bonete Trail Hike - Winter 2018

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Hiking

otesourodosombrio

Distance

6.99mi

Elevation +

1611f

TrailRank

76| 4.67

Ilhabela Bonete Trail Hike - Winter 2018 Pay attention: you simply have to come Ilhabela Brazil. It is a wonderful mystical place. You will have an intimate contact with the amazing Atlantic forest. Bonete is a sma...

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Estrada Real - Caminho dos Diamantes - Trecho: Diamantina - Vau - São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras

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Mountain Bike

Estrada Real 2009

Distance

20.68mi

Elevation +

2005f

TrailRank

71| 4.33

The traveler of the Estrada Real (Royal Road) begins his journey in Diamantina which became one of the most important regions of the Brazilian colonial era when diamonds were discovered there in about 1730. Diamantina is...

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Estrada Real - Caminho dos Diamantes - Trecho: Itapanhoaganca - Tapera

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Mountain Bike

Estrada Real 2009

Distance

8.85mi

Elevation +

1877f

TrailRank

67| 3.0

During the first 10 kms of this 13,7 km stretch, the traveler will encounter gravel inclines and then the road descends steeply requiring more attention, especially in rainy periods, when passing there is not advisable. ...

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Estrada Real - Caminho dos Diamantes - Trecho: Tapera - Córregos - Conceição do Mato Dentro

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Mountain Bike

Estrada Real 2009

Distance

20.91mi

Elevation +

1099f

TrailRank

66| 5.0

The distance between Tapera and Conceição do Mato Dentro is 33.7 km and because of its length this stage of the journey has some sections with distinct characteristics. The hamlet of Córregos, a district of Conceição ...

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Ilhabela: Bonete to Castelhanos, best description, July 2023

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Hiking

otesourodosombrio

Distance

9.03mi

Elevation +

2631f

TrailRank

66

Sure, you have to be in decent shape to take on this trail. Just to give you a sense of perspective, I'm a 51-year-old guy who's pretty sedentary. About two months before the hike, I started running about 2 kilometers a ...

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Pelos Canyons Laranjeiras e Funil

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Hiking

Giovani Andrade

Distance

22.97mi

Elevation +

4925f

TrailRank

65| 5.0

Trekking realizado com guia autorizado: Sergio (48) 98855 1149: https://pt-br.facebook.com/NaTrilhaDosCanyons Mais fotos do Trekking: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mZvsSK2TOAPyuWT32 ​https://photos.app.goo.gl/MZPWqe5e...

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Brazil: Salvador BA - From Pelourinho to Farol da Barra

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Hiking

Joe63

Distance

4.12mi

Elevation +

177f

TrailRank

65

This route leads you all the way from the old town of Salvador ("Pelourinho") along Avenida 7 de Setembro to Farol da Barra, the lighthouse of Barra, an area with nice cafés, restaurants and a small beach. The pleasant w...

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(Brazil) Jericoacoara: exploring the West coast dunes

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Hiking

Martina Kratka

Distance

6.94mi

Elevation +

33f

TrailRank

64

There is no path, I was just walking around trying to find a way through the dunes. I had to cross small rivers several times and at the end a bigger river that is going to the ocean (that one might be challenging if the...

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Minguito - Itaparica

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Jet Ski

Helton

Distance

33.10mi

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

This is the way back ride from Pousada Minguito (http://reservaminguito.com.br/) to Itaparica Marina . We trailered our ski from Salvador through ferry boat to Bom Despacho (Itaparica island). Lauched at Itaparica Marina...

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(Brazil) Serra dos Orgaos: exploring the low part

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Hiking

Martina Kratka

Distance

6.63mi

Elevation +

1824f

TrailRank

63

We've connected all the paths in the lower park of the national park from the Teresópolis side. We took our time enjoying the views, observing animals and taking loads of pictures. There are several very easy paths avail...

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(Brazil) Serra dos Orgaos: Pedra do Sino

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Hiking

Martina Kratka

Distance

16.70mi

Elevation +

4915f

TrailRank

62

We started from Teresópolis, the visitors center of the national park (including the 3km on the road within the park) and walked all the way to the top of Pedra do Sino (2263m). Very beautiful path, most of it through th...

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O Grande São Brutão

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Running

Roger Mark Carvalho Darrigrand

Distance

35.33mi

Elevation +

8215f

TrailRank

62| 4.33

VIDEO OF COURSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RamJEQeDZlo Born from the training event São Brutão, O Grande São Brutão is a collection of trails showcasing the beauty of one of colonial Brazil’s most historical regio...

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Cachoeira da Primavera, Mirante, Cachoerinha, Serrano

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Hiking

Biffy Bounce

Distance

3.82mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

61

It‘s not too easy to do the trail this way around. Most people go to Primavera from the other side (top side) but it is possible to come from the bottom. You just have to look really hard for the path like try and error ...

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Carrancas - Cachoeira do Escorrega, Cachoeira do Indio, Cachoeira da Zilda, Cachoeira da Proa, Cachoeira do Guatambu

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Car

expeprado

Distance

25.73mi

Elevation +

2920f

TrailRank

61

Following are 3 activities for a full day in Carrancas: A. Cachoeira Escorrega The location of the Cachoeira do Escorrega is located in the same way of Cachoeira do Indio both of them arrives at the big open field, the ...

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Estrada Real - Caminho dos Diamantes - Trecho: Catas Altas - Morro da Água Quente - Santa Rita Durão

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Mountain Bike

Estrada Real 2009

Distance

10.60mi

Elevation +

935f

TrailRank

60

The 18.3 km stretch between Catas Altas and Santa Rita Durão can be divided into two stages. The first, of 6.3 kms, known as Trilha Parque, is a dirt road with local traffic that goes as far as Morro d’Água Quente. The s...

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Estrada Real - Caminho dos Diamantes - Trecho: Santa Bárbara - Catas Altas

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Mountain Bike

Estrada Real 2009

Distance

14.48mi

Elevation +

1168f

TrailRank

59

This 20.7 km stretch is predominantly flat, but there are many detours that require the traveler to pay attention. The first 3 kms follow a trail where only hikers, cyclists, and travelers on horseback can pass. There...

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Carrancas - Cachoeira Tira prosa, Cachoeira da Toca

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Car

expeprado

Distance

10.85mi

Elevation +

830f

TrailRank

59

Cachoeira Tira prosa Very good access for the car and in the trail to access the swimming area. Very good for swimming and relax, no trees around which benefits a lot the sun exposure. Cachoeira da Toca The car access i...

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Brazil: Quixadá CE

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Hiking

Joe63

Distance

10.80mi

Elevation +

243f

TrailRank

59

The Quixadá region in Northeastern Brazil is famous for its monoliths as well as for its magnificant dam, the Barragem do Cedro (Cedar Dam). The dam was one of the first major Brazilian government projects in the Sertão,...

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Estrada Real-Caminho dos Diamantes-Trecho:São Goncalo do Rio da Pedras-Milho Verde-Três Barras-Serro

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Mountain Bike

Estrada Real 2009

Distance

18.89mi

Elevation +

2175f

TrailRank

58

Between São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras and Serro the traveler descends many steep slopes. The road’s great attraction is the enchanting scenery earmarked by several surviving vestiges of the original paving stones of the ...

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Secret Beach - Praia da Joaquina via costão

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Hiking

Maurício Leão

Distance

3.54mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

58

Do you want to do this trekking with official tour guides? Contact us: Tekoá Tours - 55 (48) 9 96848498 - mauricioleao.1@gmail.com - tour guides registred in Ministry of Tourism.

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Estrada Real - Caminho dos Diamantes - Trecho: Morro do Pilar - Itambé do Mato Dentro

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Mountain Bike

Estrada Real 2009

Distance

23.03mi

Elevation +

2700f

TrailRank

58| 4.33

Long, steep inclines alternating with a few descents and not much shade mark this stretch of the Estrada Real, especially between kms 12 and 32. For the first few km the road hugs the banks of the Rio do Peixe in a be...

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Purificação and Angelica

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Hiking

MakingTracks

Distance

7.48mi

Elevation +

636f

TrailRank

58

Nice trail through the woods following and traversing the river. One small error on the trail which you will see, just after crossing the river. Way too many bugs up that way. Basically a correct route to Purification. D...

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Paranoa Entre Lagos

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Trail Running

Bert.nairobi

Distance

6.66mi

Elevation +

991f

TrailRank

58| 4.67

Incredible scenery, great waterfall. Running, trail running, walking and hiking. It’s all in this trail!

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Brazil: Lençóis BA to Cachoeira do Sossego

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Hiking

Joe63

Distance

8.30mi

Elevation +

1486f

TrailRank

57| 5.0

Round walk from the Youth Hostel in the "capital" of Chapada Diamantina, Lençóis, to the famous "Cachoeira do Sossego" (Sossego waterfall). The trail follows a small river. It's best to get a guide to find the right rout...

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