Costa Cruises: 7 nights from Santos with Costa Pacifica (Jan 26, 2025)

Ilhabela

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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro (whose name means January River in Portoguese) is a city in Brazil and the capital of the homonymous confederate state. Its population is almost 6,186,710 inhabitants (according to 2009 IBGE census), and its surface is 1,256 km2 while the population in the metropolitan area is almost 12 million habitants. Rio is the Brazil's second largest city after São Paulo and it was the capital of the state from 1763 until 1960, after Salvador da Bahia and before Brasilia.
The city is famous for its tourist attractions including: the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, Art Nouveau statue of Jesus called Cristo Redentor located on Mount Corcovado, the Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf) with its cable car, and its annual carnival, the most famous in the world. In Rio de Janeiro there is the largest forest within an urban area, theTijuca forest.

Santos

Discover Santos: the Jewel of Brazil
Located along the coast of São Paulo, Santos is a lively port city, rich in hitory, culture and nature beauties. Renowned for having the largest port in South America, Santos is an ideal destination for those who are searching for a unique and diverse travel experience. Santos Cruises offer a unique opportunity to explore this fascinating city, from its waterfront parks to its historic coffee plantations.

The historic charm of Santos

The heart of Santos in its rich historic heritage. In the city there is Museu do Café, where visitors candiscover the history of coffee in Brazil and the crucial role Santos played in its trade. Walkig along the center, you can admire well-preserved buildings that offer a look at the past and testify the importance of the city over centuries.

NATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN SANTOS
The natural beauty of Santos is evident along the coast with its beautiful beaches stretching for kilometers, offering breathtaing landscapes and opportunities to relax under the Brazilian sun. The Beach Garden that stretches for many kilometers along the seaside, is known as the largest garden in front of the sea, offering green areas ideal for those who want to relax and doing open-air activities.

CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
In addition to its history and natural beauty, Santos is a lively center of cultural and entertainment. The city hosts many cultural events, art exhibitions and musical spectacles that reflect Brazil's rich diversity.
The nightlife in Santos, with its bars and clubs, offers fun nights out and the opportunity to taste local cuisine, offering unforgettable moments.
Choosing a cruise that includes Santos in its itinerary means immersing youself in a travel experience that combines history, nature and culture. Santos offers visitors a complete discovery, rich in culture and a relaxation beauty of its beaches, making it a stop not to be missed for all passengers in search of the authentic Brazilian spirit.