Southern Brazil, Whale Watching in Santa Catarina and Costa Esmeralda

The Costa Esmeralda, near Florianopolis is the right part of the country to see if you are into whale watching. Florianopolis (nicknamed Floripa) is the pretty capital of Santa Catarina state, which is on an island. The area is also perfect for beach holidays with a stunning coastline.

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From July to early October Southern Right whales come to breed here. Imbituba in Santa Catarina has been recognized as the National Right Whale Capital and holds annual Right Whale Week celebrations in September, when mothers and calves are often seen.

The old whaling station has been converted to a museum documenting the history of these whales in Brazil.

Ponta dos Ganchos Resort is located on a privately-owned peninsula that juts out from the southern Brazilian coast, Costa Esmerelda. It lies in between picturesque fishing villages and is one of the most exclusive and luxurious beach resorts in Brazil.

Not far from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires, this romantic hideaway with 20 sophisticated and charming bungalows is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. More…

Vida Sol e Mar Beach Villa Eco-resort is a small hotel overlooking Praia do Rosa, one of Brazil’s most wonderfully stunning stretches of coastline famous particularly for whale watching. The resort is divided in to two areas - the Eco Resort and the Beach Village.

The Eco Resort has 29 rooms including the 9 original rooms which were built in the 1990s. More…

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