Imagine the Grand Canyon covered in lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls and thriving biodiversity. Nestled along the southern Atlantic coasts of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul among Brazil's most expansive canyons, five to be exact, is the 28,000 hectare National Park and conservation area. The area is truly comprised of two parks, Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral. The highlights of the parks are the Itaimbezinho Canyon and Fortaleza Canyon, which tower approximately 2,160 feet and 2,700 feet high respectively. In the late afternoon the mysterious fogs drift in, making everything a rulers distance from your face invisible. Hikers, campers, horseback riders and rappellers unite in this glorious manifestation of nature's contrasts!

How to Get There:

There are daily flights from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo to Porto Alegre. From Porto Alegre to Cambará do Sul and Serra Geral National Park the distance is approximately 100 miles.