Luiz recently participated in an amazing
hiking adventure from Teresopolis to Petropolis.
Both cities are in the mountains just outside of Rio de Janeiro.
Teresopolis is famous for its eco-adventure tourism, and Petropolis is famous
for being the weekend getaway for the early emperor of Brazil, when he and his
family wanted to escape into the mountains away from the excruciating heat of
Rio.
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| When the trail is not possible -- you climb a ladder! |
Now they are a tag team set of mountains with trails connecting them for
adventurers. They include national parks and established chalets for hikers
making the trek from one mountain village to the next.
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| On top of the world! |
That’s what Luiz just did – hike from one to the other.
Three days – 10 to 12 hours of hiking a day.
It included fantastic vistas and exhilarating experiences hiking, seeing
waterfalls and most importantly, knowing you can do it.
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| un-heated, no frills, but welcome nightly acomodations |
Luiz had a fantabulous time.
Luiz attends his tourism courses with one of the principals of the tour company that hosted this trek. Her company is RJ Adventura. http://jrrjadventure.blogspot.com.br/ Follow the link - there are tons of great photos of previous hikes/climbs.
[Just a reminder: Luiz is 60 years old - you can do this too.]
Luiz attends his tourism courses with one of the principals of the tour company that hosted this trek. Her company is RJ Adventura. http://jrrjadventure.blogspot.com.br/ Follow the link - there are tons of great photos of previous hikes/climbs.
[Just a reminder: Luiz is 60 years old - you can do this too.]
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how great is that. where were you??? I don't think I could do 3 1-12 hour days. but my camera would love it if I could. how about one 8 hour day.... that I could do - if I could soak in a tub for the next two days.
Yeah - when they were booking this trip I was still hessitant post surgery - no balance and little stamina. But now I am ready to go. We have a trip to Arailal de Cabo planned for next month. Good hiking along the coast.
Is there a group he booked this with or more information on it somewhere? Looks beautiful.
Wow -- great job, Luis! Sounds like an amazing adventure. Will have to check out the group you linked; we're always looking for a new part of Brazil to explore.
OOPS - I gave the wrong URL above. Check out the hiking tour company here: http://jrrjadventure.blogspot.com.br/
Go Luis! You are right to brag on him so much, he's pretty awesome.
It looks stunning! Another bucket list trip...
AMO a região serrana, gostei do link.
We would LOVE to do this!! Is Luis giving the tour now??!! Where do we sign up?!
BaB - no, Luiz is not the tour guide, but the company (just a few people) who host the hike are wonderful. But they do not speak English.
They provide nice extra treats and are very attentive to your needs while you are hiking.
Super fun!
Good morning people!!
We are a group who make eco-tourism on brazil, we are tourist guides accredited and speak english.
We make some packs in Rio de janeiro and others states too.
Our contacts: https://www.facebook.com/RJAdventure
Thanks!!!
I will wouch for the quality of this company hands down!
**Vouch**
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