Paddling near Linhares, Espírito Santo

Linhares sits in northern Espírito Santo along the Rio Doce, one of Brazil's major river systems, and the surrounding region is laced with rivers and lagoons that suit flatwater paddling well. The standout destination for kayaking and SUP is Lagoa Juparanã, a large, calm lagoon where organized paddle experiences operate from the Residencial Ilha do Imperador. The Vale Natural Reserve, also within the municipality, runs night kayaking on its lake. The coastal village of Regência, at the mouth of the Rio Doce, is another base for kayaking activity.