The real Brazil inside out
We are from Brazil, passionate about our country and its people. Our way of showcasing its beauty is almost scientific yet deeply emotional. We continuously explore new destinations and bring fresh perspectives to well-known experiences.
umacanoa, meaning “a canoe,” reflects our belief that the right size allows us to go further—reaching places beyond the reach of larger vessels while minimizing impact and leaving only positive outcomes. As an owner-operated DMC, we take curation seriously, working only with partners we have personally experienced.
Our modest scale is not a limitation but a commitment to full dedication in every journey, ensuring personalized and exceptional service from start to finish.
Our mission is to proudly share with travelers what makes us fall in love with Brazil every day: the full spectrum of its identity.
Location
Al. Ministro Rocha Azevedo, 38 - Conj. 1003 - Cerqueira César
São Paulo - SP
01410-000
Highlights
What awaits you at the destination
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Owner Operated
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100% Carbon Neutral
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Real-time, 24/7 monitoring
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Brazil through a local lens
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Bucolic. Euphoric. All in One.
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Careful and precise curation
Salvador
Where it all began
Salvador is more than a state capital. It is the missing piece for anyone seeking to understand the complexity of Brazilian society.
This is where our essence begins: the people’s irreverence, samba, Afro-Brazilian celebrations. After its prominence as Brazil’s first capital during the colonial period, Salvador was left to fade, yet it flourished. The city carries a living, sight-seeing resistance in everything.
There is never an inconvenient season to visit, as the proximity to the equator seems to bring no winter to the land and no clouds to people’s souls; Beach, city, beauty and culture: Salvador is the origin, but it is also the future.
Paraty
Bloom among cities
Paraty’s geography feels almost hand-drawn; right between the bustling streets of São Paulo and Rio, yet curiously remote. Nature unfolds extravagantly before your eyes and you can experience it through trails and waterfalls or admire it from the sea on a boat tour.
Take a hike to the self-sustained mountain home of a man living beyond the reach of cars or visit quilombos and cachaça distilleries that lift your spirits just enough before meeting the most welcoming local characters; visit the city center, a historic site with 18th-century mansions, and by the end, you’ll agree: Paraty is a walk through nature’s and humanity’s history.
Socio-environmental responsibility
Our commitment
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Sustainability is in our DNA: supporting social and environmental initiatives has been core to our work since day one
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We allocate 5% of our annual revenue: to social projects we carefully research and truly believe in
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Guides highly valued: we believe in fair pay and reward the dedication of local guides and partners
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Carbon neutral and low plastic: we fully offset the carbon emissions from every trip we operate
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Valuing local knowledge and leadership: we support community projects like the IBCM center in Salvador
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