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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.
As planned, I was able to tear myself away from the fascinating metropolis - somehow also glad that everything went without any incidents. The public opinion on safety in Rio is...
Where is Dani?
Back to the familiar. After my visit two years ago, I actually wanted to skip Florianopolis on this trip. But as we all know, plans change. So I set off. The weather...
Located 4 hours from São Paulo is Ilhabela - the beautiful island. Only the west coast is really developed, the rest is jungle! On the west coast are beautiful sandy beaches...
impressive natural spectacle on the Argentine-Brazilian border.
So let me start by saying: 2 days - 2 wonders of the world As I already mentioned, my journey took me from Punta del Este to Montevideo and Asuncion, and then to Ciudad del...
From the jungle in Rio
Of animals and plants and parks
From jungle and beautiful views
At 9:00 AM, it was time to say goodbye to Diamantina. The plan for today was actually to drive to Conçeiçao and visit the Bom Jesus de Matozinhos Monastery. However, the route...
At 11:00 am, we started our sightseeing tour with our tour guide Jan. We visited the place where according to Jan, São Paulo can be experienced best - Ibirapuera Park. The main...
Brake line defective, we already know that. Car wash is necessary too, after more than an hour Bibo looks like new. We haven't had a truck accident so far, and we don't want any...
Escadaria Selaron
Still a little tired from the late arrival and an uncomfortable night, we started the day a little later. The two-story log cabin with a small garden and terrace looked really...
Today it was the turn of the Brazilian side of the falls. We meet our tour guide Maria and driver on time, who first take us across the border to Brazil and then into the...
At around 01:15 am, we arrived at the airport. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law accompanied us to the airport. Boarding started at 02:45 am. I almost missed the flight at...
On the return trip from Mosqueiro to Belém, we did the same as on the outward journey: Márcia and Garilson took the bus again, and the rest of the family took the car. But as...
Today we decided to visit some sights after breakfast. - Mercado da Carne in Ver-O-Peso with the old tower - Solar da Beira, also in Ver-O-Peso, with stalls selling crafts made...
Our day at the Iguazu waterfalls (Brazilian side) and the bird park next door.
Our adventurous journey to Itaparica Island.
Our day in Salvador - the impressions of slavery, tourist junk, and a beautiful old town.
The first day in Rio de Janeiro
We had a few more days before we had to pick up our visitors in São Paulo. We used the time to go surfing. The first surf spot had perfect conditions: it was safe, had parking...
On February 12th, we continued our journey to Barra do Santo Antônio. We would have liked to take a bus to save some money, but unfortunately, no one could provide us with...
Day two naturally started a bit later than scheduled - as always in Brazil ✌🏼 The jungle hike was a bit spoiled by heavy rain, but that's the risk during the rainy season ......
01/12: In just one week, I have now reached the third state.Brazil has 27 states, but I won't be passing through all of them. And I have crossed into the second time zone. Now,...
02.11.2018 Armacao dos Buzios After waking up....a fantastic view of the sea, you can hear the waves and the seagulls. Unfortunately no ☀️ sun today. But maybe later. View...
10/29/2018 Continue to Iguacu. It starts off great. Last night at 2 am, I woke up like a startled spider because my phone showed 7 am. I thought we overslept 🤦 but it was only...
Our time in Rio has unfortunately come to an end. We have to say goodbye to the beach, the warmth and the many possibilities. But before we leave completely, let's review some...
Dear friends of the Spanish language 😘 I will tell you about the trip to the Iguazu Falls. These falls were incredibly beautiful and impressive. 😍 They consist of 275...