480 Travel reports · 77 travel bloggers · 8.3K photos · Best time to travel: January & February · Create a travel blog · About Vakantio
Brazil is one of South America’s most exciting destinations, drawing travelers with its huge geographic variety, vibrant culture, and contagious energy. From the rhythm of samba in Rio de Janeiro to the colonial charm of Salvador, the country offers a mix of iconic cities, rich Afro-Brazilian heritage, and some of the world’s most dramatic natural landscapes. What makes Brazil especially memorable is the sheer range of experiences: you can relax on golden beaches, explore the Amazon rainforest, spot wildlife in the Pantanal, and stand in awe at Iguazu Falls all in one trip.
Key highlights include visiting Rio’s Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, experiencing the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and discovering Brazil’s extraordinary biodiversity through jungle lodges, river cruises, or guided safaris. Travelers should also make time for the country’s food and festivals, from churrasco and feijoada to Carnival celebrations and local music scenes. Practical tips: Brazil is vast, so domestic flights can save time; learning a few Portuguese phrases is helpful outside major tourist areas; and it’s wise to stay aware of personal safety, especially in large cities, by using registered transport and avoiding isolated areas at night.
The best time to visit Brazil is from October to March, when travel popularity is highest and many destinations are lively, warm, and full of activity. November through February are especially appealing for beach trips, festivals, and city energy, though they can also be busier and more expensive.
A small birthday celebration with Débora's family and friends was planned for today. Unfortunately, we had an accident on the way from the hotel to Débora's house, where another...
Day two in Rio de Janeiro - our trip to Cocovado and Ipanema Beach.
The surrounding islands, lagoons, and beaches are best explored on a boat tour offered by countless agencies. You will be on the tour for 5 hours and can swim, snorkel, or...
Klaus has had a very good knack for choosing our accommodations so far. Not that easy, because they should definitely be clean and safe, the good location to many sights or...
This city is simply incredible. Impressive colonial buildings, such as the theater, library, or churches, seem pressed between modern skyscrapers. Spacious, ultra-modern areas,...
And right afterwards, in glorious sunshine, we wanted to get to know the beach of Ipanema. It is narrower than its famous brother, but is now considered the more fashionable...
Before heading into the Amazon rainforest, we will witness a special natural phenomenon: the meeting of the Rio Negro and the Rio Solimoes=Amazonas. We will drive to the boat...
On February 19th, we spent the whole day traveling by bus to get to Fortaleza. Originally, we had planned a different travel route, but since there was a civil war in the state...
Unfortunately, I only had a short time to explore Natal with my uncle. However, it was enough for some beautiful moments and encounters. The weather was supposedly very bad, but...
On our second day in São Paulo we took a guided tour of the beautiful neighborhood of Vila Madalena. There is a lot of street art to discover here, as well as various cafes and...
I arrived in Salvador around midnight. I took an Uber to the hostel and went straight to sleep as I was extremely tired. There was a one-hour time difference between Rio and...
When we arrived in Paraty at night, we went straight to our hostel with great reviews. However, we can't understand why the hostel has good reviews. It was dirty, stuffy, and...
27.11.: The Landesbank Berlin has agreed to it! They have accepted the copy of my passport certified by a notar in Puerto Maldonado! But only after the entire process was sent...
25.11.: I keep waking up - curious to hear if the rain has stopped. Then I turn around again and prepare for a wet ride. Breakfast is served from 06:00 am. I want to leave early...
06/11/2018 Recreio dos Bandeirantes This morning, the weather doesn't seem to be good. We have breakfast at the hotel and decide to visit the place or the shopping street. ...
Where to go in the evenings: you shouldn't make this decision too easy - comfort has its consequences. Yesterday, I wanted to try out the restaurant (Brazilian cuisine) that I...
In the old days in Barra there was a lot to explore. Unfortunately, most of it was literally washed away because it has been raining for two days. And unfortunately, our next...
Of nature and culture
From street market and street party
From Valentine's Day at the beach
From architecture, sun and music
On our way to Rio, we made two stops. The first one was in Curitiba. We had little time here. We had a delicious sandwich at a small snack stand. Our accommodation was very...
In Sao Paulo we didn't really do much. Right after our arrival there, we picked up the rental car and headed towards the center. There we spent our first night in Brazil at a...
The mundaka provides that unforgettable leisure - with quad biking - rafting - kayaking and much more. Caring and fun team that promotes a ride full of laughter and fun. Located...
So the 500 km to the next larger city is just a hop, Brazil is really very large! Salvador was a major hub for African slaves to South America. We cannot recommend leaving the...
Before breakfast we went for a short walk on the beach and watched the numerous fishermen. During the Brazilian winter months surfing is prohibited and the fishermen can go out...
We were woken up by strong wind and rain during the night, and the forecast for the day was not much better. Between late breakfasts, two marmosets stopped by our terrace, who...
And so my journey in Brazil comes to an end. On the first day, I explore the Brazilian side of Iguaçu. Unlike Rio, it is very cold here 🥶 The next day, I take a day trip to...
Now the last day in Mosqueiro had come. We had another day at the beach and spent a lot of time in the water with the children. The water was wonderfully warm and the waves were...
Today we got up very early because Déby's car needed to be repaired today so that we could still head towards Mosqueiro. In a small workshop right in Déby's neighborhood of...