Paddling near Esperantina, Piauí

Esperantina sits in the Baixo Parnaíba region of Piauí, where the Rio Parnaíba — one of the great rivers of northeastern Brazil — defines the landscape. The river is the main draw for paddlers in the area, with calm stretches suited to canoes and kayaks. The Rota das Emoções corridor, which passes through Piauí, has also brought attention to river kayaking in the region, including tours on coastal and estuarine waters not far from the state's northern reaches.