Canoeing/kayaking nearby: Campsites in Brazil

Refúgio das Águas

• Peaceful wildlife-rich jungle site on the banks of Salobra River
• A 45-minute drive from Nobres; two hours from Cuiabá
• Bar on site, plus jetty for swimming; river excursions available

Pousada Boto

• Lush and welcoming equatorial site on the scenic Marajó island
• In Salvaterra, 15 minutes’ walk from the beach, bars and eateries
• Restaurant, bike hire and outdoor recreational area on site

Aldeia Maracajaú Camping

• Peaceful shaded site among a coconut grove with direct beach access
• Less than an hour's drive from the state capital of Natal
• Quad bike, horseback and dune buggy tours, plus diving and snorkeling

Camping Ilha Redonda

• Site next to a complex of mineral baths and pools on the Uruguay River
• A 25-minute drive to Palmitos’ main square
• Snack bar and barbecue grill areas with fridges and cooking stations

Pousada Saúde Melhor

• In an ecological park in the foothills of the Serra da Mantiqueira
• A 10-minute drive from Extrema and two hours from São Paulo
• Swimming pool and multisports field on site; breakfast provided

Camping Sombra dos Coqueirais

• Friendly site in the centre of Vila do Abraão, on Ilha Grande
• A few minutes' walk from the beach, dive centre and ferry dock
• Kitchen on site; shops and restaurants within a five-minute walk

Velinn Camping Ilhabela

• Spacious 15,000-square-metre site on the outskirts of Ilhabela town
• Tours, excursions and activities can be arranged by reception staff
• Two swimming pools, restaurant and summertime adventure park on site

Hotel Jota

• Family-friendly site on the outskirts of São Sebastião
• 10-minute drive from the ferry crossing to Ilhabela
• Outdoor pool, kids’ pool, snack bar, barbecue and pizza oven on site

Camping Búzios

• Green, shaded site centrally located within Búzios resort
• Snorkelling and surfing beaches within two kilometres
• Restaurant, grocery store and campers' kitchen on site

Camping Airumã

• On rainforest-covered Boipeba Island, steps from sandy Morere beach
• Local mangrove walks, sunset tours and snorkelling opportunities
• Communal kitchen, wifi and chillout areas; kayaks for rent on site

EccoMuna Hostel Ecológico

• Peaceful Amazonian setting on the edge of Alter do Chão
• A short walk from from Jacundá Beach and Jacundá Lake
• Eco-friendly lodging with great wildlife-spotting on site

Canyons Camping Capitólio

• Secluded woodland-covered site, 20 minutes' drive from Capitólio
• A five-minute drive to Capitólio lake; 10 to the Trilha do Sol trail
• Breakfast, evening meals, two communal kitchens and wifi available

Ecoforest Adventure

• Jungle site on a large eco park less than an hour's drive from Manaus
• Excursions including kayak trips, waterfall walks and Amazon tours
• Tree climbing, ziplining, archery and other activities on site

Recanto dos Loureiros