With a landmass of more than three million square miles (roughly half of South America) and the world’s fifth-largest population, Brazil is, in a word, massive. As befits a country of its size, Brazil offers a staggering variety of diverse populations and biological environments, ranging from desert to rainforest, coral reefs to wetlands and canyons to beaches.
Itineraries We Love
We believe that itineraries need to be personalized, and can work for anyone from honeymooners and adventurers to families and multi-gen groups as long as they are tailored to your interests. Here are some of our favorites; many more can be created by our expert team.
Best of Brazil
The best of Brazil includes time in the country’s major cities, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and relaxing at the beach along Brazil’s gorgeous coast.
The best of Brazil includes time in the country’s major cities, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and relaxing at the beach along Brazil’s gorgeous coast.
When to Go
Brazil boasts gorgeous, warm weather year round, though their winter months (June – August) tend to be colder and wetter, and should be avoided.
Ideal Length of Stay
7-10 Days
Itinerary Highlights
Touring the exciting cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, and experiencing the beach scene at the resorts of Bahia, Florionapolis and Angra dos Reis.
Day 1-3
Explore Rio with beach time, shopping at the boutiques, samba lessons, favela visits and art tours.
Day 4-6
Visit São Paulo for the contemporary art scene and striking architecture.
Day 6-10
Head to the beach, either to the surf town of Florionapolis, the laidback region of Bahia or the archipelagos of Angra dos Reis by boat charter.
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Travel Guides & Articles
Everything we recommend is sourced first-hand by our well-traveled team and incredible network of insiders and resources around the world. Here are some the Destination Guides and latest articles not to be missed.
Photo by Joao Pedro VergaraRead MoreRio de Janeiro
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Courtesy of Hotel UniqueRead MoreSao Paulo
At its core, Sao Paulo is an unabashedly optimistic place, with a diverse population, striking architecture and a thriving contemporary art scene. In some ways, it is Rio’s charmingly flawed younger sibling, attempting to buck tradition at every turn while...
Photo by Gabriel VissotoRead MoreBahia
The state of Bahia runs along the southeastern coast of Brazil, encompassing close to 600 miles of oceanfront land and a unique rainforest known as the Mata Atlantica. Brazilians refer to Bahia as the “land of happiness,” and anyone who...
Courtesy of Ponta dos GanchasRead MoreFlorianopolis
While it may lack some of the charm of jetset destinations like St. Tropez or St. Barth’s, Florianopolis, in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Caterina, is through-and-through one raucous party full of beautiful people and the surf capital of...
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Oscar Niemeyer's concert hall in Sao Paulo with a Tomie Ohtake sculpture.Read MoreMelissa's Travels
Insider Trip to Brazil
In the same way that a parent cannot choose favorites among their children, I love all of our Insider Trips. However, sometimes you can be bowled over by one child, and I have to say that our latest trip to...
