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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."

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.

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.

Lençois Maranhenses
Map of Explore Brazil: São Luís to Lençóis Maranhenses - 6 Days
Explore Brazil: São Luís to Lençóis Maranhenses - 6 Days

This six-day trip through two regions of Brazil provides a great combination of culture and adventure. Begin in the charming island city of São Luís. Embark on a sightseeing tour of all the main streets, avenues, and squares. Then, travel to Barreirinhas, your home base surrounding Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Boat along the Preguiças River, Atins Circuit, and Lagoa Azul Circuit, trek the dunes, and swim in lagoons along the way.

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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Brazil Hotel Advice

Unique places to stay, curated by kimkim specialists
Photo courtesy of Windsor California Copacabana Hotel
Rio de Janeiro
Windsor Califórnia Copacabana Hotel
5.0
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· Comfort
Windsor Califórnia Hotel is a modern option situated on the seafront of Copacabana Beach, one of Río de Janeiro's most famous beaches. Known for its high-standard service, comfort, sophistication, and high-end structure, this hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of trendy bars,...
Photo courtesy of Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
5.0
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· Luxury
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro is an opulent beachfront property offering a slice of luxury on Ipanema Beach. Designed by Philippe Starck, the hotel is a testament to the spirit of Brazilian design from the 1950s and 1960s and the Bossa Nova era, with beautiful communal areas featuring wood floors,...
Photo courtesy of Arena Leme Hotel
Rio de Janeiro
Arena Leme Hotel
4.5
(6)
· Comfort
Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, Arena Leme Hotel offers a serene beachfront experience in one of Río de Janeiro's most peaceful areas. The hotel is just a few minutes walk to various restaurants and cafés lining the edge of Copacabana Beach. Throughout the common spaces at the hotel, you can...

Our Latest Brazil Content

Make memories with the kids on a beach-forward two-week trip to the Coral Coast and relaz in Maceió
2 Weeks in Brazil - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

Brazil is big, but domestic flights make it possible for your family to visit four regions in two weeks. Create memories while engaging in cultural experiences together, such as a samba lesson in Cidade do Samba and a capoeira class in Salvador. Your little thrill-seekers will enjoy ziplining through Parque Catacumbas and descending into the caverns of Lago Azul. Monkey and toucan sightings at Iguaçu and an Amazon night walk in search of nocturnal critters will delight your wildlife-loving kids.

Take a walking tour of Old Rio while staying four nights in Rio de Janeiro
Map of Best of Southern Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to Armação dos Búzios - 14 Days
Best of Southern Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to Armação dos Búzios - 14 Days

Over two weeks, you'll journey to some of Brazil's best natural landscapes and cities, starting in Rio de Janeiro. Experience the city's nightlife, learn how to cook traditional Brazilian dishes, and practice your samba moves before moving south to Porto Alegre for a wine tour in the Vineyard Valley. Next, it's on to the charming mountain towns of Gramado and Canela to admire the Bavarian architecture. You'll then visit Iguaçu Falls and head to your final destination, Armação dos Búzios, for four days of tropical fun.

Finish the trip in Rio de Janeiro where you'll ride a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain
Map of Explore Brazil's Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus & Rio de Janeiro - 12 Days
Explore Brazil's Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus & Rio de Janeiro - 12 Days

Get ready for 12 days exploring three captivating destinations in Brazil. The adventure starts in Puerto Iguazú, where you'll discover both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguaçu National Park on foot and a boat tour. Then, catch a flight to Manaus, the gateway to the Amazon. Learn valuable survival skills in the jungle and cruise along the Rio Negro before heading to your final destination, Rio de Janeiro. Admire the views, take day trips to Petrópolis and the "Brazilian Caribbean," and learn how to surf.

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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1 Week in Brazil - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Rachel Vita
active 4 mins 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 Camille Terra

Camille Terra

Ever since I was a kid, I've been traveling all over Brazil with my family, and I've always been totally into checking out new places, finding in each different place its cool quirks, accents,...

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Travel specialist Sara Martinel
active 5 hours ago

Sara Martinel

Hello everyone, fellow travelers! I am Sara, born in Italy. Now I live in Rio de Janeiro, which the Brazilians themselves call the "wonderful city". 
I will be happy to help you organize your...

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Travel specialist Flor Bonis
active 7 mins ago

Flor Bonis

Hello! I'm Florencia, but everyone calls me Flor. I was born in the wonderful Mendoza (Argentina) but currently, I live and work in Córdoba (Argentina) as an expert in planning tailor-made trips...

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Trip Reviews for Brazil

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Epic Adventure made possible by Sara.
Brazil | Jul 11 - Jul 22, 2024

Micaela
Micaela S.
| Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
I just returned from one of the most epic adventures of my life. I went on this trip as a 57 year old single mom from Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
I have Sara, (my wonderful Kim Kim Travel contact/trip organizer) and Gilmar (my amazing jungle guide) to thank for this superior experience.
Sara organized the entire trip for me down to the last detail. She made sure that all of my requests were fulfilled and that she was available at all times to answer questions and navigate through...
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I just returned from one of the most epic adventures of my life. I went on this trip as a 57 year old single mom from Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
I have Sara, (my wonderful Kim Kim Travel contact/trip organizer) and Gilmar (my amazing jungle guide) to thank for this superior experience.
Sara organized the entire trip for me down to the last detail. She made sure that all of my requests were fulfilled and that she was available at all times to answer questions and navigate through itinerary changes during the expedition. From the moment we met over the KimKim website Sara was responsive, detail oriented, and timely in her feedback.
She supported me the entire way from the take off at IAD to landing back home 12 days later.
Sara's English was excellent and her resources on the ground in Manaus were reliable and friendly.
My guide, Gilmar, had 14 years of jungle guiding experience and provided for my safety and well being from the moment he met me to my final drop off at the Holiday Inn. Gilmar spoke English well and knew the jungle inside-out. I felt safe with Gilmar by my side and learned so many wonderful things about the Amazon jungle from him. He showed me how to fish for Pirhana, set up hammocks in the deep jungle, fry fish on a fire and build a frying rack made from jungle wood. He showed me how to spot Caymans at night and sight monkeys and iguanas and sloths in the tree tops and make plates out of palm leaves.
On my final day in Manaus I woke up unbelievably grateful, thinking that this had been one of the most epic adventures of my life. I actually shed a few tears of happiness when I thought of everything that I had done and experienced in the last two weeks.
This trip did not just meet my expectations; it surpassed them.
It is without hesitation that I would recommend Sara and Gilmar for anyone wishing to have the ultimate Jungle Experience.

Hotel Reviews
Holiday Inn Manaus
Manaus

At the end of my 12 day Deep Jungle Expedition I feeling super happy having had an amazing experience but also tired and dirty and in need of a long hot shower. This was to be expected. The Holiday Inn provided everything that I was looking for. The hotel caters to international guests and their more modern needs. The rooms were spotless. The beds were so comfortable that I fell asleep without 60 seconds of laying my head on the soft white pillows. The showers were hot with a strong steady stream of water. They had American snacks waiting for me. I devoured them. Their evening and breakfast buffets were delicious and the staff was friendly, helpful, and kind. It was the perfect hotel for before and after my jungle expedition. Without exception I would recommend this hotel to any internationally traveling guest. Thank you, Sara, for including this hotel in my trip.

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The hotel rooms were spotless, air conditioned, and modern. The beds and down comforters provided the highest quality of sleep and comfort. I felt like I was in heaven.
Amazon Mureru Lodge
Careiro - AM

The Amazon Mureru Lodge was a wonderful base lodge for my two week jungle expedition. The rooms were clean and the beds were well made. The owner of the lodge, Rosanna, had breakfast waiting in the mornings which included hand squeezed fruit juice. While I was sleeping in the jungle Rosanna made sure the my room stayed secure and that my passport was safe. I especially liked this lodge for its local appeal. It is a lodge for fishermen and, interestingly enough, local electricians who were working on power lines. The lodge had a long dock which allowed me to swim laps in the Amazon river on most days. We were able to catch fish off of another end of the lodge and the sunsets were beyond compare. I would recommend the Mureru Lodge to anyone wishing an authentic Amazon Jungle experience.

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Local specialist: Sara Martinel

Pantanal in Brazil and to Igu.azu Falls in Brazil and Argentina
Brazil | Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2024

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Janice R.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2024

Our trip to the Pantanal in Brazil and to Iguazu Falls is Brazil and Argentina was amazing. Our drivers were punctual and helpful at every step of the way. We were able to see two jaguars on the Cuiaba river in the Fontanelle. Iguazu Falls is incredible, and our guide Junior was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, including accompanying us to into the airport to make sure everything was all set for our return home.

Local specialist: Sara Martinel
Sara
Sara Martinel
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro | Replied on Jul 02, 2024

Hi girls!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this lovely review! I'm really happy that your trip has been positive and that you take home so many beautiful and indelible memories! You will always be welcome in this great and wonderful country! Thanks again for your preference
abraços
Sara

The trip of a lifetime!
Brazil | Jun 21 - Jun 25, 2024

Marcia
Marcia E.
Japan | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Sara was an amazing link to make our Amazon trip possible. She answered all our questions before our trip in a timely fashion and everything went like clockwork. We loved the Ture Lodge and made life long friends at the lodge and with the guests. Arigato!

Local specialist: Sara Martinel
Sara
Sara Martinel
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro | Replied on Jun 26, 2024

Dear Marcia

what a thrill to read between your words how adventurous it was for you to take this trip, I'm really happy that you are returning home with your heart full of beautiful memories!

It was a pleasure to mediate your experience and I wish you an excellent return home, hoping to hear from you again in the future if you want to discover other unique corners of Brazil.

Muito obrigada! Abraços
Sara