If you would just have to spend 4 days with your family in a beach town , to relax, eat & drink, maybe some (wind) surf , and maybe 1 or 2 excursions, would you opt for Pipa or Jericoacoara, and why? (Not taking ‘easy to get there’ into account). Thanks!
Hi.
I have been researching a trip for July/August with my family (2 kids, 17 and 14). I thought I finished:
| 18 juli | Rio de Janeiro (arrive late) |
|---|---|
| 19 juli | Rio de Janeiro |
| 20 juli | Rio de Janeiro |
| 21 juli | Rio de Janeiro |
| 22 juli | Paraty |
| 23 juli | Paraty |
| 24 juli | Ilha Grande |
| 25 juli | Ilha Grande |
| 26 juli | Ilha Grande |
| 27 juli | São Luís |
| 28 juli | Barreirinhas |
| 29 juli | Atins |
| 30 juli | Atins |
| 31 juli | Parnaíba |
| 1 augustus | Jericoacoara |
| 2 augustus | Jericoacoara |
| 3 augustus | Jericoacoara |
| 4 augustus | Jericoacoara |
| 5 augustus | Fortaleza |
But now I start doubting; Costa Verde (Paraty/Ilha Grande) seems very nice, but maybe also 'similar' experiences we already had in the past (e.g. I have visited colonial towns before, and Ilha Grande seems a nice nature island, but we will have beaches up north as well. Also the weather in July could be a slight risk I read?). I consider trading Costa Verde for the Iguazu falls. That might be more spectacular, especially for the teens. It would also give me 2 days extra or so to spend in other locations. (1 day extra in Rio maybe? )
Any experiences / recommendations? Is Iguazu really worth it? ( I was at Niagara and liked it, but that's > 15 years ago).
Thanks!