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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.
Dream Island Florianopolis and our bay Barra da Lagoa
Santos and Paranapiacaba, Visit to the MRS factory and new friends.
Rio de Janeiro
The departure day started with some excitement! Early in the morning of May 12th, our choir conductor Mr. Kammel and Mrs. Lohse, our choir mother who planned and organized the...
Today in Recife, we started the day so relaxed that even sloths would have nodded in respect. While other crazies were already doing gymnastics around six in the morning, we...
Hello, hello, today was intentionally quieter. At 8:30 AM we were directly at Sugarloaf so that we could be the first ones on top and avoid the large crowds. We succeeded. It is...
Our excursion today was so diverse, first to Sugarloaf Mountain which was not easy at 37 degrees and after a 45-minute wait, but the view made us forget all the hardships,...
Football was also watched in São Paulo and, in addition to a few games in the lower classes of the Campeonato Paulista, the highlights were clearly the derby between FC São...
18.12.: São Carlos, 24 degrees, cloudy!! A pleasant breeze comes through the open window. There are moments when only the bearable noises of the big city from below rise up...
07.12.: one shouldn't believe it. but every day is different and surprises with new challenges. cuiabà - the hottest city in Brazil because it lies in a basin - is giving it...
05.12 .: it is dry and hot! 33 degrees! I decide to adjust my outfit. The motorcycle rain jacket is replaced by my anorak, the rain pants by long pants. Maybe this way I can...
The rain stayed with me all night. Even this morning, but its strength is decreasing. The night was a bit restless, and there's a reason for that: When I reviewed the route I took...
good sleep, toast and cafe con leche for breakfast and a chat with the lady of the house. she thinks Bolsanero is good. I'm surprised because I had a different impression of her....
After the second night in Sao Paulo, we continue by bus to Rio de Janeiro. There we will also get to know the green side of Brazil for the first time, as we drive through...
Rodoviária Fortaleza (Bus Station)
I arrived well in the megacity of São Paulo, but...
Arriving in Chile, we enjoy the atmosphere of the small town of San Pedro de Atacama. Here, travelers coming from the salt desert shake hands with those going into the salt...
Paraty - RJ I had no idea where our hostel was in Paraty, so instead of looking for Wi-Fi, I thought 'this is the chance to test how good my language skills are'. It didn't go...
Everything about Rio de Janeiro
From Salvador it takes 6 hours by bus to the interior of Bahia. Our destination is the Chapada Diamantina National Park. When we arrive in the small town of Lençois, it's over...
Caipis, Music & skimpy bikinis - Brazilian beach lifestyle. To test this out before Copacabana & Co, we made a stop in Floripa. A peninsula near the city of...
Hi guys, from September 12th, 2016, we are traveling as a group of three as our uncle accompanies us through Brazil. Already at the airport, it became clear that it will be a...
On Tuesday, May 31, 2016, we set off early on a day trip inland. The first destination was the city of Santo Amaro, which translates to 'Bitter Saint' because the founder of...
On Sunday, May 22nd, we continued singing in the morning. Our host families took us to the church in Itabirito at 10:00 am, where a mass was already being celebrated at that...
"Great Water" is what the Guarani people called the Iguazu Falls. This description may seem a bit small when we talk about the largest waterfalls on Earth. The 20 larger and 255...
A day before the guys flew off, they realized that Rio de Janeiro is also beautiful and they want to go there. So, they quickly changed their plans, rented a car, parked Egon at...
On February 27th, I arrived in Rio de Janeiro early in the morning. I took an Uber to the hostel and hoped to get some sleep. Suddenly, I realized that I had only booked the...
18.01.: Today I woke up early. Rodrigo takes advantage of the quietness of the house to clean the floor. He works very efficiently. He uses a spray bottle filled with water and...
After 2 days in Rio, we are already moving on to the next destination in Brazil: Foz do Iguaçu. The city in the tri-border area of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, whose 250,000...
On Friday the 20th of April it was time to leave Fortaleza. We headed to Salvador. Currently, I'm sitting on the plane and writing :D We packed, had a last lunch with Samuel and...