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This price is shown in GBP . You’ll see the final price in your selected currency on the trip page.
This price is shown in GBP . You’ll see the final price in your selected currency on the trip page.
This price is shown in GBP . You’ll see the final price in your selected currency on the trip page.
A country as vast as Brazil takes a lifetime to fully explore; sadly, reality binds many of us to a handful of visits, so it's crucial to consider what matters most to you before you go. Do you dream of lying on the white-sand beaches of Rio? Blazing a trail through the Amazon? Horseback riding and wildlife-watching in the Pantanal? Or surfing perfect breaks in Florian'opolis?
Perhaps none of the above. Doing nothing in Brazil - apart from sipping caipirinhas at a beach bar while letting the laid-back culture wash over you - is equally tempting, and just as valid.
In S~ao Paulo, discover the vibrant subcultures of the mega-metropolis' many trendy neighbourhoods, before heading out to the luscious countryside of Paraty Bay. Explore the gorgeous cobblestone streets of Paraty town and the glorious waters of the bay, before heading to Rio de Janeiro, where you can throw yourself into the samba-fuelled nightlife, watch the locals play football on Copacabana beach, climb Sugarloaf Mountain and stand at the feet of Christ the Redeemer.
Summer season is from December to March, when the weather is hot and sunny, although April, October and November are good options if you want to avoid peak crowds and prices. Rio erupts in February or March when Carnaval comes round, while the Amazon is best explored in the dry season, July and August.
Brazil is a huge country so the climate does vary but in general it’s tropical, equatorial and sometimes sub-tropical, meaning it’s pretty much always hot and usually humid. Summertime is the rainy season, which means the Amazon in particular gets very wet. Basically when it’s hottest (November-March) it also gets wet, while cooler months (June-August) are very dry.
Brazilian real
Portuguese, although the country has developed its own dialects, so it might sound different to the streets of Lisbon.
There are four time zones used across Brazil. They are, from east to west, Fernando de Noronha Time, Fernando de Noronha (UTC-2); Brasilia Time, São Paulo (UTC-3); Amazon Time, Manaus (UTC-4); Acre Time, Rio Branco (UTC-5).
You can explore Brazil for a week or so on a budget of $1,000-1,500, but you can also spend more for a luxurious experience. Alternatively put the extra money towards a longer stay in the country – there’s so much to see! – or combine your Brazil trip with an exploration of neighboring countries like Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.
7-10 days is good if you want to take in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and some of the coastal countryside in between (we recommend Paraty Bay). A week is also enough to see quite a bit of the Amazon, or perhaps some of Brazil’s lesser-known cities and regions. If you want a more complete view of the country you’ll need at least two weeks to a month, while many people like to spend a few months exploring Brazil and the other nations of South America.
