Want to Visit South America

Brazil

Duration 16 days Cost ~EUR 3,200 for two Season May-September (Dry Season), February (Carnival) Currency BRL (Brazilian Real) USD 1 USD = 5.8 BRL Lang Portuguese

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

— Neale Donald Walsch

Brazil feels larger than life — the Amazon stretching beyond the horizon, samba pulsing through city streets, and breathtaking natural wonders alongside vibrant metropolises. A country of celebration, warmth, and staggering natural diversity.

Why I Want to Visit

The ultimate adventure combining natural wonders and cultural immersion — exploring the Amazon by boat, Iguazu Falls at sunrise, and Carnival energy in Rio. The cuisine from acai to feijoada to churrasco demands an authentic setting.

Planned Itinerary

Rio de Janeiro (4 days) - Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Santa Teresa, samba in Lapa
Iguazu Falls (2 days) - Brazilian and Argentine sides, boat rides, jungle walks
Amazon Rainforest (4 days) - River lodge near Manaus, canoe excursions, pink dolphins, indigenous communities
Salvador da Bahia (3 days) - Pelourinho, Afro-Brazilian culture, capoeira, acaraje street food
Lencois Maranhenses (3 days) - Surreal white sand dunes dotted with turquoise lagoons

What I’m Most Excited About

Sunset over Rio from Sugarloaf Mountain
Navigating the Amazon River at dawn
Standing at the edge of Iguazu Falls
Joining a samba circle in Salvador

Where to Eat

Aprazivel (Rio de Janeiro) — Treehouse-like hillside restaurant in Santa Teresa with panoramic Rio views. ~BRL 100-200. 📍 Maps
A Casa do Porco (Sao Paulo) — World-ranked temple to pork celebrating every part of the pig. ~BRL 150-300. 📍 Maps
Acarajé da Dinha (Salvador da Bahia) — Legendary Bahian street food stall in Rio Vermelho for decades. ~BRL 15-30. 📍 Maps
Bar do Mineiro (Rio de Janeiro) — Buzzing Santa Teresa boteco with Minas Gerais comfort food. ~BRL 40-80. 📍 Maps
Mocotó (Sao Paulo) — Chef Rodrigo Oliveira’s celebrated Northeastern Brazilian cuisine destination. ~BRL 80-160. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Hotel Santa Teresa Rio MGallery ★★★★★ (Rio de Janeiro) — Colonial mansion turned luxury boutique in Santa Teresa with Guanabara Bay views. ~BRL 1,200/night. Book
Hotel Emiliano ★★★★★ (Sao Paulo) — Sleek design-forward luxury in the Jardins neighborhood on Rua Oscar Freire. ~BRL 1,500/night. Book
Hotel Villa Bahia ★★★★ (Salvador da Bahia) — Two restored colonial houses facing Pelourinho with azulejo tiles. ~BRL 600/night. Book
Books Hostel ★★ (Rio de Janeiro) — Literary-themed Lapa hostel with rooftop Sugarloaf views. ~BRL 90/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Rio Favela Walking Tour — Local-guided favela visit exploring culture. 3h, ~BRL 120. Book
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Tour — Rio’s two iconic landmarks in one day with panoramic views. 6h, ~BRL 250. Book
Amazon Jungle Tour from Manaus — Multi-day rainforest immersion with canoe trips. 3 days, ~BRL 1,800. Book
Salvador Afro-Brazilian Cultural Tour — Pelourinho heritage walk with capoeira. 4h, ~BRL 150. Book
Iguazu Falls Day Trip (Brazilian Side) — Catwalk views of Devil’s Throat and surrounding rainforest. 8h, ~BRL 300. Book