Brazil | Darwin's Trail

On this horse riding holiday riders explore the inner depths of the Atlantic Rainforest (situated 120kms from Rio de Janeiro the city) following the footsteps of English naturalist Charles Darwin. Guests are mounted on exceptional Mangalarga Marchador horses which are Brazil’s national horse and are a gaited horse that are extremely fluid to ride and therefore allow the hours in the saddle to sweep past in comfort. Riders will tip toe through the forest on trails that were built by the slaves in the logging days. The Atlantic forest is a magical and enchanting forest with its ancient trees that extend high into the forest canopy.

There are 88 recognised waterfalls in this region of the Rio de Janeiro state so swimming togs are an essential item for the saddle bags and swimming becomes a welcome relief in the muggy heat of the forest. The ride traverses through both primary and virgin rainforest where psychedelic coloured butterflies from electric blue winged butterflies to blood red winged butterflies tantalize you. Guests also ride through banana plots fat with fruit that can be picked and eaten without getting off your horse. Riding on well-worn trails that have been stepped by slaves and Charles Darwin himself is an eerie and memorable experience.

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