Brazil Travel Guide
Brazil is the largest country in South America and one of the most exciting places to travel. It offers golden beaches, the Amazon rainforest, powerful waterfalls, colorful colonial towns and a joyful culture full of music, dance and football.
Most trips start in Rio de Janeiro, with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. From there you can see the huge Iguazu Falls, explore the Amazon from Manaus, spot jaguars in the Pantanal and relax on the tropical beaches of the northeast.
Whether you are planning a beach holiday, a nature adventure or a trip for Carnival, this guide will help you discover the best places to visit in Brazil, when to go, how much it costs and the hidden gems most travelers miss.
Everything you need to know about Brazil
Before you pack your bags, read these practical guides. They cover the best time to visit, how much a trip to Brazil costs, visas, domestic flights, staying safe and the local customs every traveler should know.
- Brazil Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
- Best Time to Visit Brazil
- How Much Does a Trip to Brazil Cost?
- Brazil Visa Guide for Tourists
- Best eSIM for Brazil
- Best Travel Insurance for Brazil
- Is Brazil Safe for Tourists?
- 10 Days in Brazil: Perfect Itinerary
- Where to Stay in Rio de Janeiro: Best Areas and Hotels
- Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro
- Christ the Redeemer Tickets and Tours
- Iguazu Falls: Brazil or Argentina Side?
- Amazon Rainforest Tours from Manaus
- Rio Carnival: Complete Guide
Why Brazil Should Be Your Next Trip
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Take the train up to Christ the Redeemer, ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain, relax on Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and explore the colorful Selaron Steps in Lapa. During Carnival, the whole city turns into a giant party.
Nature in Brazil is on a huge scale. Iguazu Falls is one of the largest waterfall systems on Earth, the Amazon is the biggest rainforest in the world, and the Pantanal is one of the best places in South America to see jaguars, caimans and colorful birds.
The coast of Brazil is full of beautiful beaches. Florianopolis, Buzios and Ilha Grande are close to the south and Rio, while the northeast offers Salvador with its African-Brazilian culture, the dunes and lagoons of Lencois Maranhenses, the islands of Fernando de Noronha and the relaxed beach town of Jericoacoara.
Brazilian food and culture are full of flavor and energy. Try feijoada, pao de queijo, acai bowls, fresh coconut water on the beach and a churrasco barbecue. Add samba, football and friendly people, and Brazil is a trip you will never forget.
Best Places to Visit in Brazil
From the beaches and mountains of Rio de Janeiro and the waterfalls of Iguazu to the Amazon rainforest and the dunes of Lencois Maranhenses, every place in Brazil has its own story. Click on a destination below to find what to see, where to stay and the best things to do there.
- Rio de Janeiro
- Sao Paulo
- Iguazu Falls
- Salvador
- Florianopolis
- Amazon
- Manaus
- Fernando de Noronha
- Lencois Maranhenses
- Pantanal
- Buzios
- Ilha Grande
- Paraty
- Jericoacoara
- Fortaleza
- Recife
- Porto de Galinhas
- Natal
- Maceio
- Bonito
- Chapada Diamantina
- Ouro Preto
- Brasilia
- Belo Horizonte
- Gramado
- Porto Seguro
- Trancoso
- Arraial do Cabo
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