SSA → GRU

Costa do Descobrimento

The historic coastline where Portuguese explorers first arrived, featuring white sand beaches and coral reefs.

Abrolhos Marine Park

Aerial view of the shallow turquoise waters and reefs of the most biodiverse marine area in the South Atlantic.

Vitória Coastline

The capital of Espírito Santo with its unique geography of hills, islands, and large cargo ports.

Região dos Lagos

The striking contrast of the deep blue Atlantic and the bright turquoise lagoons of Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio.

Ilhabela and Ubatuba

Spectacular views of the lush, rainforest-covered mountains of the Serra do Mar meeting the ocean near the final descent.

Bahian Hinterlands

The transition from the coastal moisture to the semi-arid landscapes of the Brazilian interior.

Serra do Espinhaço

A glimpse of the ancient, rocky mountain range that stretches across Minas Gerais.

Paraíba do Sul River

The winding river valley that serves as a major industrial and agricultural corridor between Rio and São Paulo.

Serra da Mantiqueira

High-altitude peaks and cloud forests that form the natural border between the states of MG and SP.

Greater São Paulo

The massive urban expanse of the southern hemisphere's largest metropolitan area during the approach to GRU.