The beach paradise of Florianopolis is a popular destination on Brazil tours. Vacationers love the surf and the cosmopolitan nightlife. The region also attracts many who wish to watch whales during their travel to Brazil. The small island of Campeche off the coast of Santa Catarina is the site of a former whaling station. Starting in July, south right whales migrate here, remaining in the area until November. South of Florianopolis, other prime spots are Praia do Rosa at Imbituba and Garopaba. The month-long Right Whale Festival takes place in Imbituba in September.

It was always about the struggle for a better life, a cause lost in the corruption of how both factions financed their efforts—the illegal drug trade. The conflict began in the mid-sixties after President Guillermo Valencia declared a “state of siege,” legalizing the arrest of just about anyone who threatened order. In response, several guerilla political groups organized, aimed at ridding the country of the rigid class system that made upward mobility impossible.

The scuba diving in the Galapagos is truly some of the best in the world and excellent diving is guaranteed year round. Scuba divers are never exactly sure what will happen on any dive, but one can count on unbelievable experiences! Scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands is generally divided into two seasons: whale shark season and manta season. Water temperature and conditions vary considerably by season, and also changes as one moves from island to island, a major contributing factor to the overall density and diversity of marine life.

Barro Colorado Natural Monument & Isla Barro Colorado