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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.
After breakfast, we set off through the crowded city to the neighborhood of Morumbi, which is one of the wealthier parts of São Paulo. The Sandfort family, our medical support...
The last morning in Petropolis and with our host families started with bright sunshine. After saying goodbye to everyone, the buses left at shortly after 8:00 am, driving the 65...
Today we had a relaxed time for breakfast, as we only met for group photos at 10 AM. We wore our travel T-shirts from this year and gathered at the beautiful beach that b
We spent the morning individually at the hotel or around the city. Many got another pair of Havaianas, sampled local delicacies like fresh coconuts, or picked up a delici
Our concert tour to Brazil this year already began yesterday at noon. At 12 o'clock we gathered in front of the SG, said our goodbyes.
For a change, the weather was supposed to be really good again today, so we wanted to take advantage of the opportunity and headed to the Christ statue early in the morning. We...
Today we visited the second largest hydroelectric power plant in the world - Itaipu. The corresponding dam and reservoir also bear the name Itaipu. The power plant was opened...
On the last day, we did something with the children. We drove to downtown Belém and first visited the restaurant 'Point do Açai', where we ordered a mixed plate with fish and...
With the jeep to the desert
From now on, the adventure should begin, in fact it already started in Barra do António. The next morning, the owner of the accommodation drove us to a bus stop. He explained...
After the long night drive, we finally arrived in Rio. There was a completely different atmosphere there. When we asked where an UBER would pick us up, they explained the way to...
Brazilian side
When the snow falls wunderbarand the children happy are,when the Glatteis on the streetand we all a Glühwein need,then you know, it is time:She is here, the Christmas time....
from 23.11.: the front tire holds the air. Great relief! Thanks to a tire pressure gauge that Carlos gave me on October 29th last year in Pampas. It looks like a pen with an...
...that was spontaneous yesterday: this train line goes down to the lowlands to a rather picturesque town called Morretes. The weather was unfortunately not ideal with fog,...
Búzios is truly beautiful and we definitely recommend visiting if your trip takes you nearby. We saw the statue of Brigitte Bardot several times as we walked by, but never felt...
Turtles in Projeto Tamar Small church in Praia do forte Sunsets at the beach are just perfect... My little new friend Baby...
Morro do Pai Inacio Hoppe hoppe Reiter Natural pool Natural water slide (shown on the right) So let's go with the big...
Coconuts during lunch break Monkey at school Beach of Barra Beach of Barra at dusk Ihla dos Frades Ihla dos Frades Graffiti in Salvador Graffiti in...
Dütsch: lueg witer unger English: Hi Folks Also a few words in a language more understandable than bernese german 😊 In the first post you find a few pictures from the arrival...
From a deserted island
In Rio de Janeiro we had a small problem with parking, as our hostel advertised free parking. But thank God parking wasn't so expensive. On the day of our arrival, we went to a...
Wonder in the Grand Canyon
Early the next morning, we were woken up by Mr. Kammel, as we had arrived in Salvador da Bahia, our last stop of the journey, after a good ten-hour drive. The capital of the...
After a shared breakfast, we set off at 9:00 am to the University of Diamantina, where we participated in a workshop. After a short warm-up, consisting of exercises such as...
Early in the morning, just after 7:00 AM, the entire team gathered in front of the Mercure hotel to head to São Paulo. Before we set off, there was a birthday serenade for our...
After being welcomed by our host families on Friday evening, we gathered at 11:00am the next morning at the private school 'Bom Jesus'. There, we were met by Marco, the...
set fire to the rain,