Exotic Destinations Shopping Guide: Brazilian Eco-Trip

By The Inside Source
August 2, 2010

Ecotourism is booming in Brazil with over 100 purely nature-based destinations for you to choose from. Accommodations range from rainforest treetop-hotels to campsites to luxurious four-star quarters, all of which emphasize environmental awareness, responsibility and conservation. Outdoor activities such as kite boarding, rafting, diving and hiking will enhance your experience of awe-inspiring landscapes, diverse ecosystems, wildness areas and archeological sites. Leave your heels at home and pack some essential “gear” such as waterproof shoes and hat, underwater camera and a backpack or messenger bag for hands free exploration of mountains, waterfalls and more. The sun-soaked days give way to easy evenings filled with music and food, so slink into a hammock or high back wicker chair and simply relax. Only dreaming of tucans and rainforest jungles? Here's all the gear necessary to turn your backyard into little Brazil.

1. NEW Woven Hammock Bring the peace and relaxation of your trip home to your own backyard. (buy it now price, $34.95; search term fringe hammock)

2. NEW Canon Underwater Camera Don’t take chances in the humid climate and have fun while diving or swimming with underwater shots. (buy it now price, $169; search term underwater camera housing)

3. Mara Hoffman Printed Dress After an active day spent in “practical” gear an easy dress like this will remind you that you’re still on vacation. And pretty. (buy it now price, $150; search term mara hoffman dress)

4. NEW Stella McCartney Nylon Bag Chic but entirely utilitarian with a nylon waterproof exterior. Perfect for travel and hands-free hikes in the rainforests of Brazil. (buy it now price, $225; search term nylon bag)

5. NEW Brazilian Samba Birdcall Whistle A simple and beautiful object that moonlights as a piece of percussion and a bird call whistle. (buy it now price, $15.95; search term rosewood birdcall)

6. NEW Wakesurfer/Kickboard When back home invest in a board to keep your skills honed and ready for the next trip. (buy it now price, $319.99; search term wake board)

7. Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 CD Who can resist this cool cover? Great listening for the plane trip there or back home when post-vacation blues settle in. (buy it now price, $5.95; search term sergio mendes)

8. NEW K Jacques Silver Sandals Banish heels from this particular trip and try a dressed up flat or low-heeled sandal instead. Great with dresses and rompers to keep cool and comfy. (buy it now price, $195; search term k jacques)

9. NEW Brazilian Talking Drum Great for kids and adults to learn and play or as a beautiful token of your travels displayed at home. (buy it now price, $78; search term brazilian drum)

10. NEW Canoe Model Remember to spend time in nature upon your return home. Use this model to build a version of the canoe you spent time in while away. (buy it now price, $269.99; search term model canoe)

(Photo Credit: Tourists visit the Anavilhanas National Park on January 17, 2010 in Novo Airao, Brazil; LatinContent/Getty Images)

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