Arraial do Cabo, RJ

Humpback whales in Abrolhos

Abrolhos is a whale nursery.

Humpback whales in Abrolhos

Abrolhos was Brazil's first marine national park. This group of volcanic islands in southern Bahia supports a remarkable ecosystem. Every year, thousands of humpback whales travel from Antarctica to breed here, putting on spectacular displays of leaps and acrobatics. The best time to see whales in Abrolhos is July through November.