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Introducing Brazil

Verdant jungles, white sand beaches, colorful and culturally explosive urban cities, colonial towns, and incredible wildlife... Brazil always had it all, but recent global mega events like the world cup football (AKA soccer) and the Olympics have placed it even more firmly on the international map.

When is the best time to visit?
Travel to Brazil in April through June or August through October. In July, major tourist draws are often crowded since local schools are on vacation, and the summer months from December through February are often too warm for comfort.

Where to go in Brazil?
Learn how to truly celebrate something in the legendarily vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro or relax in the much slower-paced Santa Teresa. From the country twang of Sertanejo, the reggae of Maranhão, the carimbó music of the Amazon, Brazil is a country to be experienced through the rhythms of its people.  

How many days do I need?
While travelers might be tempted to visit Brazil in less than a week, the variety of experiences and destinations within this large country should be experienced over at least twice that amount of time.

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Brazil Tours & Itineraries

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Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio
Map of A Brazilian Adventure, from Rio to the Amazon – 9 Days
A Brazilian Adventure, from Rio to the Amazon – 9 Days

Start your adventure in Rio de Janeiro, known as the "Cidade Maravilhosa" (the Marvelous City). Explore the Floresta da Tijuca, the largest urban forest in the world, take a cable car to the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and relax on Copacabana beach. Then head to the Amazon, where you will canoe through the watery forest of the Igapós, spot exotic wildlife in the jungle, and swim with pink dolphins.

Christ the Redeemer overlooks Rio de Janeiro
Map of Authentic Rio de Janeiro - 5 Days
Authentic Rio de Janeiro - 5 Days

To visitors, Rio de Janeiro is an exotic city where color and music flourish. Although the Cariocas (residents of Rio) agree, they know there's much more to their "Wonderful City." Explore irresistible beaches, surf and wooded mountains, the world-famous landmarks of the Pão de Açúcar and Cristo Redentor, and more on this quick immersion into the magic of Rio.

Mount Roraima Trekking
Map of  Mount Roraima Trek  - 9 Days
Mount Roraima Trek - 9 Days

Straddling the triple border between Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana, Mount Roraima is a perfect destination for adventurous travelers. Spend your days exploring the towering cliffs and unique landscapes of the mountain with the ultimate goal of climbing the summit — known to many as "The Lost World."

See if you can spot scarlet macaw parrots in the wild
Map of Explore Brazil: From Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon - 7 Days
Explore Brazil: From Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon - 7 Days

Experience a combination of city life and destinations in nature on this week-long Brazilian adventure. Begin in Rio de Janeiro, and embark on a full-day city tour to Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, and the best beaches in the area. Then, take a day trip to Ilha Grande to soak up the sun and explore a few of the many islands and beaches. Next, head to the Amazon to do some touring of Manaus before arriving in Careiro to enjoy activities in the Amazon rainforest, including canoeing, piranha fishing, and a nocturnal nature tour.

Aerial view of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
Map of Discover Rio, Costa Verde & Iguazu Falls - 14 Days
Discover Rio, Costa Verde & Iguazu Falls - 14 Days

Discover Rio de Janeiro: a vibrant and diverse city where emerald blue water, inky green forest, and rocky mountains meet. Explore the lush Costa Verde and the picturesque colonial town of Paraty and visit the island of Ilha Grande to relax on dreamy beaches and enjoy a private boat tour. Get up close to the magnificent Iguazu Falls in all their thundering glory.

Amazon rainforest near Manaus
Map of Brazil Highlights: Rio de Janeiro, Iguaçu Falls & Amazon Rainforest - 10 Days
Brazil Highlights: Rio de Janeiro, Iguaçu Falls & Amazon Rainforest - 10 Days

This journey is ideal for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and culture enthusiasts. Start in Rio de Janeiro, where you'll visit city highlights such as Sugarloaf and Corcovado peaks and learn what the "Carioca lifestyle" is. Impressive architecture and delicious food await you in a joyful atmosphere, followed by the magic of Iguaçu Falls—the most extensive waterfall system in the world. Then it is off to Manaus, the gateway to the Amazon, where you'll visit the jungle and observe wildlife.

Make the Most of Your Time in Brazil

Have a fixed number of days? Maximize the things to see and do during your visit
Spend at least a few hours on Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach
How Many Days to Spend in Brazil

Wondering how to get the most out of your trip to Brazil? First, it's essential to determine how many days you want to travel. If you are passing through, you can take short...

Brazil's Meeting of Waters—where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões meet
Map of 1 Week in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

If you have a week to spend in Brazil, you can cover the country's highlights, from lively Rio de Janeiro to Manaus and the Amazon. Alternatively, head directly to your Amazon...

Spot pink river dolphins in the Amazon
Map of 10 Days in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Spending 10 days in Brazil will give you a good overview of up to three distinct areas. You can check out the country's highlights, like Rio de Janeiro, Iguaçu Falls, and the...

Boating in the Amazon
Map of 2 Weeks in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Two weeks in Brazil affords plenty of time to combine active sightseeing with relaxation. Soak up the culture in cities like Rio or unwind on the idyllic beaches of Ilha Grande...

Brazil Travel Advice

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Spot pink river dolphins in the Amazon
Map of 10 Days in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Spending 10 days in Brazil will give you a good overview of up to three distinct areas. You can check out the country's highlights, like Rio de Janeiro, Iguaçu Falls, and the Amazon rainforest. More adventurous travelers may enjoy seeing Rio, taking dune buggy tours, and engaging in watersports in Jericoara or Afro-Brazilian culture in Manaus. For the more active traveler, there's an itinerary full of hiking National Parks, scaling mountains, and swimming in lagoons. Read on to see which one is right for you.

Brazil's Meeting of Waters—where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões meet
Map of 1 Week in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

If you have a week to spend in Brazil, you can cover the country's highlights, from lively Rio de Janeiro to Manaus and the Amazon. Alternatively, head directly to your Amazon lodging, followed by time spent in historic Salvador and its beaches. Other itinerary options include an urban break that focuses on Rio alone, sticking to the Afro-Brazilian Bahia coast, or flying to the tropical wetlands of the Pantanal instead of the Amazon for a different kind of natural experience.

Boating in the Amazon
Map of 2 Weeks in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Two weeks in Brazil affords plenty of time to combine active sightseeing with relaxation. Soak up the culture in cities like Rio or unwind on the idyllic beaches of Ilha Grande and Jericoacoara. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Amazon rainforest, learn how to dance the samba, and discover the history behind Brazil's Indigenous tribes. Seek a culinary-inspired itinerary and revel in the local cuisine in Fortaleza, or embark on a wildlife tour in Morro do Pai Inácio.

Brazil Travel Maps

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2 Weeks in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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10 Days in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Brazil
Travel specialist Camille Terra
active 23 hours ago

Camille Terra

Since I was a little girl I traveled extensively in Brazil with my family and I have always been fascinated by new places, each one with its peculiarities, its accents, its cuisine, and its...

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Travel specialist Rachel Vita
active 1 day ago

Rachel Vita

After so many years working in tourism in Brazil, I know the country very well and, having traveled extensively to many places around the world, I know what tourists expect when they travel. My...

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Travel specialist Meghan Doiron

Meghan Doiron

I create tailor-made travel experiences throughout Brazil. I am originally from Canada but have been living in Brazil for the better part of 10 years after having fallen in love with this country,...

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Travel specialist Daria Beretta
active 1 day ago

Daria Beretta

I am Daria and I was born in Switzerland, but now I live in Brazil, more specifically, in the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro. I have traveled from top to bottom in this wonderful country. I am...

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Trip Reviews for Brazil

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Our fantastic visit to Brazil
Brazil | Jan 8 - Jan 14, 2023

Arti
Arti N.
The Colony, TX | Reviewed on Feb 09, 2023

My daughter and I decided to visit Brazil in January. I heard about Kimkim from my neighbor and decided to use them. Being two women traveling by ourselves it seemed like an ideal choice. After answering some questions on a very user friendly website we were put in touch with Daria our trip designer. I cannot say enough good things about her. She gave great recommendations to visit 3 places in Brazil and use our 7 days/6 nights wisely. Every detail including pick ups and drops off to airports... read more

My daughter and I decided to visit Brazil in January. I heard about Kimkim from my neighbor and decided to use them. Being two women traveling by ourselves it seemed like an ideal choice. After answering some questions on a very user friendly website we were put in touch with Daria our trip designer. I cannot say enough good things about her. She gave great recommendations to visit 3 places in Brazil and use our 7 days/6 nights wisely. Every detail including pick ups and drops off to airports were planned and we felt very safe and all transfers went very smoothly. We visited Rio de Janeiro first where over 2 days we saw all the important sights leisurely in private tours where only my daughter and I were with the tour guide. The tour guides picked us up at the hotel, took us through leisurely to visit the right amount of sites for half a day leaving us half a day to explore on our own. Rio was beautiful, the liveliness of Copacabana, the majestic views of Christ the Redeemer, the Birds Eye views from Sugar loaf, the artistic Selaron steps and quaint district of St Theresa were all awesome. From there we boarded a flight to Iguazu to see the majestic Iguazu Falls. The falls go as far as the eye can see. We took a boat tour recommended by Daria which takes you right under the Falls. It was exhilarating! We had time to see the Falls from the Brazilian and Argentinian sides. After that we flew to Rio and directly had a taxi take us to Paraty, a village settled by Portuguese in 1600s and it has the original cobblestone streets. This was a recommendation by Daria because I wanted to see a colonial town. It is situated beautifully with the bay on one side and the forest on the other. We enjoyed the walking tour of the serene village in the morning and the bustling streets in the evening. We took a boat out to the bay and the captain stopped at various islands for us to snorkel, sunbathe, lunch! It was a big highlight of our entire trip. I’m so glad Daria suggested this village as it’s not on a traditional itinerary. The food and drinks and the people were also wonderful! Daria and kimkim get 5 stars and more if we could do that!

Hotel Reviews
Arena Leme
Rio de Janeiro

Beautifully located on the quiet part of Copacabana! Wonderful food, beds and showers. We had a great stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right by Copacabana
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wyndham Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguacu

We had a comfortable stay at the hotel. Food, staff and location were great for our visit to the Falls.

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Pousada Porto Imperial
Paraty

Beautiful quaint, historic, clean and comfortable hotel!

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Activity Reviews
Gran Aventura
Foz do Iguaçu
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Brazilian Side Falls Tour
Foz do Iguaçu
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Christ the Redeemer & city tour
Rio de Janeiro
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Argentinian Side Falls Tour
Foz do Iguaçu
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Sugarloaf, Santa Teresa and old Rio
Rio de Janeiro
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Walking Tour of Paraty
Paraty
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Private Boat Tour around Paraty Bay
Paraty
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Jeep Tour
Paraty
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Local specialist: Daria Beretta
Daria
Daria Beretta
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023

Hi Arti! Thank you for your detailed review. I'm speechless :-D
I'm really glad you liked Brazil and if one day you want to come back to visit other parts of this huge country I'll be delighted to assist you again.

Sunny greetings,
Daria

I love Brazil! The sights, the beauty, the vi...
Brazil | Dec 27 - Jan 10, 2023

Sandra
Sandra B.
Brushy Creek, TX | Reviewed on Jan 27, 2023

I love Brazil! The sights, the beauty, the vibrancy of the people and the culture! I wish I never left!! I was able to visit the best sights and hidden gems of Rio de Janeiro and move along to Salvador and immerse myself in the Afro culture, which was a personal favorite. I relaxed indulged in sand dune activities and saw the most beautiful scenery in Canoa Quebrada and then I visited Iguaçu Falls (experiencing the Argentinian and Brazilian side by boat and helicopter) which is a must for... read more

I love Brazil! The sights, the beauty, the vibrancy of the people and the culture! I wish I never left!! I was able to visit the best sights and hidden gems of Rio de Janeiro and move along to Salvador and immerse myself in the Afro culture, which was a personal favorite. I relaxed indulged in sand dune activities and saw the most beautiful scenery in Canoa Quebrada and then I visited Iguaçu Falls (experiencing the Argentinian and Brazilian side by boat and helicopter) which is a must for lovers of nature!! Rachel always checked on me and made sure the guides were taking care of me every step of the way. I had wonderful and helpful guides. Guilherme was an extra special gentleman who went above and beyond whilst in Rio. Matcos, Leandro, Gabriel and my guide in Salvador Guia Joao Luis went above and beyond to make my time memorable! Thank you a thousand times over😊❤️

Hotel Review
Windsor Copa Hotel
Rio de Janeiro

Close to everything! The showers were amazing! Some of the staff were wonderful and others were just disinterested, but all in all a good experience.

Authenticity & Character
It’s a nice hotel, but nothing authentic or filled with character
Location
Copacabana beach was literally one street behind the hotel.
Staff
Front desk crew and some of the bell hops were friendly, however customer service can be improved amongst others.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was comfortable and linens were clean and the water pressure was great. Stocked fridge
Local specialist: Rachel Vita

Every single guide we had was special. They m...
Brazil | Dec 23 - Jan 5, 2023

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Karthik C.
Pleasanton, CA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2023

Every single guide we had was special. They made us feel at home, at ease. Beginning with Luis that greeted us at the airport in Rio, the professional knowledgeable, fun Ortiz at Iguacu, Crocidile Dundee realty star Dave at the Amazon.. professionals that made us feel comfortable and safe from their first hello! Rachel ass knows the best team and was in touch every single day to ensure we were having a blast! read more

Every single guide we had was special. They made us feel at home, at ease. Beginning with Luis that greeted us at the airport in Rio, the professional knowledgeable, fun Ortiz at Iguacu, Crocidile Dundee realty star Dave at the Amazon.. professionals that made us feel comfortable and safe from their first hello! Rachel ass knows the best team and was in touch every single day to ensure we were having a blast!

Hotel Reviews
Arena Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro

Convenient location.. average food

Authenticity & Character
It felt kkke another normal hotel
Location
When your backyard is the Ipanema beach with amazing sunsets.. there is no way you can go wrong
Staff
Friendly, courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was not cleaned on 2/6 days
Hotel Intercity Manaus
Manaus

Hotel looked tiered, old…

Location
No where to go
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sheets appeared dirty. Rooms need to be uodatef
Amazon Tupana Lodge
Manaus
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Activity Reviews
Half Day- Rio by Bike
Rio de Janeiro
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Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Mountain
Rio de Janeiro
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Half-day tour Tijuca Forest
Rio de Janeiro
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Iguaçu Falls - Argentinean side
Foz do Iguaçu
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Canoeing in the Amazon and overnight in the jungle
The Amazon
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City Tour in Manaus
Manaus
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Carnaval Experience - Half day Tour
Rio de Janeiro
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Local specialist: Rachel Vita
Rachel
Rachel Vita
Local specialist in São Paulo | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2023

Hi Karthik!

Thank you for the feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your time here in Brazil. I hope you and your family will keep great memories of our country. :)