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South Brazil Complete Tour - January
21
days |
January 18 to February 7, 2028
Twenty-one days across the deep south of Brazil, from subtropical waterfalls to open pampas, chasing endemics found nowhere else. We begin at the thundering falls and Atlantic Forest of Iguaçu, home of the Black-fronted Piping Guan, then climb into the Araucaria forests of Paraná for Araucaria Tit-Spinetail, Saffron Toucanet, and the elusive Helmeted Woodpecker. On the coast of Santa Catarina around Joinville we search for southern specialties like Kaempfer's Tody-Tyrant and Scaled Chachalaca, before the highland grasslands and the lagoons of Lagoa do Peixe, alive with shorebirds. We finish on the rolling pampas of Bagé and across the border in Argentina's Iberá marshes, adding grassland and wetland birds to a checklist topping 650 species. A journey through Araucaria, pampa, coast, and marsh.
Difficulty level
Easy-moderate

An easy tour physically, with light, self-paced walking of 2 to 4 km a day on mostly firm ground that can turn muddy after heavy rain. Lodging is comfortable throughout, roads are good, and there are no climbs or special demands. The main effort is the driving: a long, wide-ranging route across three states and into Argentina, with several road days of up to 4 to 6 hours. Warm by day, cooler in the southern highlands. Suitable for birders of almost any fitness level.
Highlights
▫ Iguaçu Falls
▫ Helmeted Woodpecker
▫ Marsh Antwren
▫ Araucaria Forest Specialties
▫ Lagoa do Peixe
Included
✓ All accommodations in double room
✓ All meals, including beverages (one per meal)
✓ All transportation (car, boats, 4x4, etc)
✓ Tour leader and local guides
✓ Entrance fees
✓ Mineral water and snacks during the entire tour
Not Included
✗ Additional drinks
✗ Any flights not mentioned above
✗ Any personal items such as laundry and other personal expenses

BBE has been a great company to bird with! Our guide, Fernando, was super knowledgeable about the region's birds and was always happy to answer the group's questions. The group was a nice size, not too big, and the accommodations were nice independent spots. Even when I had an odd flight leaving the country they accommodated me and arranged my transport to the different airport. I would recommend this tour group to anyone!
Amanda Hayes-Puttfarcken
BBE are a truly professional company, strategically planned and focussed on showing clients as many endemics and other birds as possible. They also chose good accommodation and many excellent meals. World class!
John Bargman and Ena Spalding
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