Kimkim Trip Reviews for Brazil

4.8
Based on 72 ratings
Read 72 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Brazil on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

My husband and I had an absolutely delightful...
Brazil | Dec 16 - Dec 23, 2023

Megha
Megha C.
Novi, MI | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
My husband and I had an absolutely delightful trip to Brazil in December 2023. Renata helped us out really well. The local team were very responsive and all the tours we had booked were well coordinated and flawless. We went to the Amazon, Rio and Iguazu Falls. Renata made us a perfect and well rounded itinerary for the entire duration of our stay. We are glad we booked through our Brazil trip through Kim Kim. We felt that 2 things could have been different and can be improved :
1) Since...
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My husband and I had an absolutely delightful trip to Brazil in December 2023. Renata helped us out really well. The local team were very responsive and all the tours we had booked were well coordinated and flawless. We went to the Amazon, Rio and Iguazu Falls. Renata made us a perfect and well rounded itinerary for the entire duration of our stay. We are glad we booked through our Brazil trip through Kim Kim.

We felt that 2 things could have been different and can be improved :
1) Since I had many questions and clarifications needed from Renata, I wish we had more phone calls instead of to and fro messaging on the Kim Kim app which lead to some delays for us( We did have couple of short calls later). It would have helped us to communicate faster and better.
2) I wish we were informed about carrying less luggage to the Amazon, as it was a challenging task for us to carry multiple bags that was meant for the entire duration of the trip.

Overall, it was an amazing trip to Brazil and we are happy that we booked through KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
Amazon Turtle Lodge
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nadai Confort Hotel
Foz do Iguacu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nobile Hotel Copacabana Design
Rio de Janeiro
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Renata Guglielmetti
Renata
Renata Guglielmetti
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Mar 03, 2024

Hello Megha,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm very happy to read your news, everything was planned with great care. :)
I hope to be able to organize other trips around Brazil for you again. Thank you for the trust!

Best regards,
Renata

Amazing Brazil Trip!
Brazil | Jan 18 - Feb 1, 2024

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Darshana B.
South Africa | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2024
We just got back from our amazing trip Renata helped plan and book. We thank her for organising the cakes at the hotels so we could celebrate my partner's Birthday. It was truly special. All the transfer and accommodations were excellent as well as the guides in the city's. It was really seamless for us to get around as the guides were very helpful with tips and suggestions. THANK YOU! Brazil is a beautiful country which we hope to visit again sometime and see more of it, and will definately... Read more

We just got back from our amazing trip Renata helped plan and book. We thank her for organising the cakes at the hotels so we could celebrate my partner's Birthday. It was truly special. All the transfer and accommodations were excellent as well as the guides in the city's. It was really seamless for us to get around as the guides were very helpful with tips and suggestions. THANK YOU! Brazil is a beautiful country which we hope to visit again sometime and see more of it, and will definately book with Renata again.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Panamby Guarulhos
Guarulhos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arena Copacabana Hotel
Rio de Janeiro
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Asalem
Angra dos Reis

Stunning Views, Amazing food and services. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We Loved every minute of our stay there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pousada Caiçara
Angra dos Reis
Authenticity & Character
Location
Lovely because its close to the stores and restaurants and its beachfront, but its very noisy at night, due to the bars around it.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amazon Turtle Lodge

The lodge was much better than we expected. The staff was friendly, and the room and bathroom were comfortable and nice. The views are beautiful. The staff go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. Our guide was awesome and very knowledgable. The food was also good and hearty. Overall an excellent stay at the lodge.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Saint Paul
Manaus - AM
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tijuca Forest, Parque Laje & Santa Teresa
Tijuca Forest, Parque Laje & Santa Teresa
Rio de Janeiro
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Tour  Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer + Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf)
Full-Day Tour Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer + Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf)
Rio de Janeiro
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were Excellent!!!
Transport
Excellent Condition of Car used.
Boat Tour Halfway Around Ilha Grande (Group Tour)
Boat Tour Halfway Around Ilha Grande (Group Tour)
Ilha Grande
Quality of Experience
Snorkelling in the lagoon was amazing! they give enough time at each place to enjoy it. The beach we went to was also beautiful!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos was amazing and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the trip with him.
Transport
Excellent
Local specialist: Renata Guglielmetti
Renata
Renata Guglielmetti
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Feb 06, 2024

Hi Darshana,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm very happy to read your news, everything was planned with great care. :)
I hope I can help plan another trip in the near future to this wonderful country, which I love so much.
Best Regards, Renata

Brazilian adventure!
Brazil | Oct 27 - Nov 1, 2023

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Stephen M.
Washington, DC | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
Our Brazilian adventure was amazing! There was a drought in the Amazon that impacted our visit in that it maybe reduced our chances of encountering wildlife but it did not diminish the overall excitement of our experience. Sara was an expert and accommodating specialist (as was her entertaining husband who drove us to our hotel in Rio and greeted us before our final departure). The lodging in the Amazon was great, with decent meals and comfortable (and cool-temperatured!) accommodations.... Read more

Our Brazilian adventure was amazing! There was a drought in the Amazon that impacted our visit in that it maybe reduced our chances of encountering wildlife but it did not diminish the overall excitement of our experience. Sara was an expert and accommodating specialist (as was her entertaining husband who drove us to our hotel in Rio and greeted us before our final departure). The lodging in the Amazon was great, with decent meals and comfortable (and cool-temperatured!) accommodations. Highlights included piranha fishing, caiman spotting, pink dolphin sighting, a jungle hike and lots of fun boat rides on the river. At the end of our trip, a sumptuous lunch in Manaus and time with a fun local guide left us very contented.
I had high expectations for our time in Rio, and they were exceeded! The hotel near Copacabana was in a perfect location and provided a terrific breakfast. The best part of the trip was spending the day with local guide Albert Cardoso! He expertly led us through the main attractions with the perfect amount of narration and personal descriptions of life in Rio, got us to our exhilarating hang gliding experience, and, after an enjoyable lunch showcasing the best of Brazilian cuisine, showed us other wonderful highlights, sometimes wandering off the beaten path. We finished with an evening ascent to Sugarloaf that was quite a finale. Another very kind guide led us on a hike up Morro Dois Irmaos. A somewhat scary motorbike ride to the starting point and a delicious lunch in a local favela restaurant after our climb made for an adventure that we still reminisce about fondly! I fell in love with Rio and will never forget our trip there. Thank you, Sara, for all you did to assure we had the trip of a lifetime iin your spectacular country!

Local specialist: Sara Martinel
Sara
Sara Martinel
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro | Replied on Jan 20, 2024

Bom diaaaa Stephen
reading your review made me cry! thank you very much for this detailed description of your magical moments!
Brazil is a country that touches your heart, isn't it?
I am honored to have contributed to making your stay unforgettable and my greatest reward is seeing my travelers excited and happy with their trip here!
a big hug from warm Rio! and see you on the next adventure.
abraços
Sara

Huge success a trip for the ages!
Brazil | Jan 13 - Jan 17, 2024

Tom
Tom F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024
I loved the entirety of my trip. Rildo was a tremendous guide and a spoke glowingly of him in the Turtle Lodge review. I really appreciated his effort to catch a caiman at night, it was crazy and so fun. I loved the hikes through the primary first, getting a true sense of what the undisturbed rainforest was like. I enjoyed following the river otters down the river too, deeper into the jungle, what a great time! He let me hike a second time on the next day in a different location since I loved... Read more

I loved the entirety of my trip. Rildo was a tremendous guide and a spoke glowingly of him in the Turtle Lodge review. I really appreciated his effort to catch a caiman at night, it was crazy and so fun. I loved the hikes through the primary first, getting a true sense of what the undisturbed rainforest was like. I enjoyed following the river otters down the river too, deeper into the jungle, what a great time! He let me hike a second time on the next day in a different location since I loved it so much the first time. Alison was usually in charge of driving the boat and he was good at catching sight of the animals we were in search of. He was on the trail with us as well. Clubson was very kind, friendly and entertaining as the bartender for a few of the nights. Melina and Gianna were fun to speak to as well. Sofia was personable and really helpful with getting to where I needed to be, couldn't have appreciated her more, including some bonus facts she shared. Everything was well organized - we did do the itinerary out of order -that doesn't bother me but just something I noticed and might be important for other guests. Overall, one of the best trips I ever had in an incredible and unique place. Thank you so much!!!!

Hotel Review
Amazon Turtle Lodge

I loved the entirety of my trip. Rildo was a tremendous guide and a spoke glowingly of him in the Turtle Lodge review. I really appreciated his effort to catch a caiman at night, it was crazy and so fun. I loved the hikes through the primary first, getting a true sense of what the undisturbed rainforest was like. I enjoyed following the river otters down the river too, deeper into the jungle, what a great time! He let me hike a second time on the next day in a different location since I loved it so much the first time. Alison was usually in charge of driving the boat and he was good at catching sight of the animals we were in search of. He was on the trail with us as well. Clubson was very kind, friendly and entertaining as the bartender for a few of the nights. Melina and Gianna were fun to speak to as well. Sofia was personable and really helpful with getting to where I needed to be, couldn't have appreciated her more, including some bonus facts she shared. Everything was well organized - we did do the itinerary out of order -that doesn't bother me but just something I noticed and might be important for other guests. Overall, one of the best trips I ever had in an incredible and unique place.

Authenticity & Character
Seemed genuine to me.
Location
It was great because it's one of the last lodges before you go even deeper into the Amazon so not many boats pass by and you feel like you're super close to the primary part of the rainforest. Great view from the property as well!
Staff
Super nice and friendly the entire time. Everyone!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean for a place that's likely very difficult to keep perfectly clean.
Activity Reviews
Adventures in the Jungle Lodge (Turtle Lodge - Day 4 - 4NPackage)
Adventures in the Jungle Lodge (Turtle Lodge - Day 4 - 4NPackage)
Brazil
Transfer & immersion in the rainforest (Turtle Lodge - Day 1)
Transfer & immersion in the rainforest (Turtle Lodge - Day 1)
Brazil
Adventures in the Jungle Lodge (Turtle Lodge - Day 5) and Transfer to Manaus International Airport (MAO), Departure
Adventures in the Jungle Lodge (Turtle Lodge - Day 5) and Transfer to Manaus International Airport (MAO), Departure
Brazil
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Adventures in the Jungle Lodge (Turtle Lodge - Day 2)
Adventures in the Jungle Lodge (Turtle Lodge - Day 2)
Brazil
Adventures in the Jungle Lodge (Turtle Lodge - Day 3)
Adventures in the Jungle Lodge (Turtle Lodge - Day 3)
Brazil
Local specialist: Renata Guglielmetti
Renata
Renata Guglielmetti
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Jan 19, 2024

Hi Tom,

I am very happy to read your detailed comments.

I hope to be able to organize other trips around Brazil for you again. Thank you for the trust!

Best regards,
Renata

Success
Brazil | Dec 1 - Dec 14, 2023

Franz
Franz T.
Rocky Mount, NC | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Mr Elisio Teba and Mrs Teba, and Auri owners of pousada Santa Barbara and pousada Bawary, respectively, are a great asset to Kim Kim. They provided professional assistance, great living quarters and they made you feel at home. The indigenous guide , Claudio, was very competent and I am happy he brought his son as an apprentice because it made the venture pleasingly personal.

Local specialist: Sara Martinel
Sara
Sara Martinel
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro | Replied on Dec 18, 2023

Dear Franz!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, I am really happy to have contributed in my small way to making your experience in Brazil profound, safe and aware to accompany you on your journey back in time.
a hug from Rio
Sara

Amazing trip! Rachel did a wonderful job help...
Brazil | Oct 19 - Nov 2, 2023

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Susan C.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2023
Amazing trip! Rachel did a wonderful job helping us plan an extraordinary trip to Brazil, including Rio, Salvador and the Pantanal. The logistics were perfect -- everything went as planned. In Rio, we had to make some changes because of weather (rain and lack of visibility) and Rachel helped us adjust our trip plan and guides so that we had the Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer on the sunny, clear day. All of our hotels were well-located and very nice. The highlight of the trip was the... Read more

Amazing trip! Rachel did a wonderful job helping us plan an extraordinary trip to Brazil, including Rio, Salvador and the Pantanal. The logistics were perfect -- everything went as planned. In Rio, we had to make some changes because of weather (rain and lack of visibility) and Rachel helped us adjust our trip plan and guides so that we had the Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer on the sunny, clear day. All of our hotels were well-located and very nice.

The highlight of the trip was the Pantanal with incredible jaguar sitings every day and extraordinary birds. Our guide in the Pantanal, Julio, was wonderful.

Thank you!

Local specialist: Rachel Vita
Rachel
Rachel Vita
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Dec 09, 2023

Hi Susan,

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing trip. I'm pleased to have adjusted your plans, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey. Your Pantanal experience with Julio sounds amazing, and we're delighted you enjoyed it.

Thank you for choosing us. Wishing you many more fantastic adventures!

Best,
Rachel

Incredible trip to our favorite parts of Brazil!
Brazil | Nov 2 - Nov 21, 2023

Hailey
Hailey C.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2023
Incredible trip to our favorite parts of Brazil! My wife and I had lived in Brazil for a time doing volunteer work. We were unable to do much tourism when we lived there so we didn’t have tons of knowledge about what to do or how to book it. Luckily we had the fortune of using Kim Kim and getting to have Chayda’s recommendations. It was very short notice but everything was done extremely well. Our plans were updated on the fly as we wanted to have a little bit of extra time in certain areas.... Read more

Incredible trip to our favorite parts of Brazil! My wife and I had lived in Brazil for a time doing volunteer work. We were unable to do much tourism when we lived there so we didn’t have tons of knowledge about what to do or how to book it. Luckily we had the fortune of using Kim Kim and getting to have Chayda’s recommendations. It was very short notice but everything was done extremely well. Our plans were updated on the fly as we wanted to have a little bit of extra time in certain areas. We loved our guides in Rio and Jericoacoara namely Miguel, Cézar, and our driver from Parnaíba to Jericoacoara (for the life of me I can’t remember his name but he was amazing).

Activity Reviews
Half-Day Tour of Two Brothers Peak & Vidigal Favela
Half-Day Tour of Two Brothers Peak & Vidigal Favela
Rio de Janeiro

Tour guide Miguel was awesome and flexible to our needs. We had some of the most amazing moments exploring Rio and the Favelas. We felt very safe and well guided the whole time

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excepcional English skills
Transport
Authentic Brazilian
Dune Buggy Tour
Dune Buggy Tour
Jericoacoara

Great opportunities to see the cool areas of Jericoacoara. Knowledgeable guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cézar was very friendly and made sure we got to spend our time well
Transport
Half Day- Rio by Bike
Half Day- Rio by Bike
Rio de Janeiro

Beautiful parts of Rio and at a great pace.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chadya Ricardo
Chadya
Chadya Ricardo
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Jan 29, 2024

Hi Richard & Hailey,

Thank you for your fantastic review! I'm thrilled to hear that planning your trip with us was enjoyable and everything went smoothly. It's great to know that Miguel, Cézar, and your driver from Parnaíba to Jericoacoara left a positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you again in Brazil, and I wish you many more fantastic journeys! :)

Rocco was an excellent guide. We really enjoy...
Brazil | Nov 16 - Nov 23, 2023

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Ian M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
Rocco was an excellent guide. We really enjoyed his service Read more

Rocco was an excellent guide. We really enjoyed his service

Hotel Reviews
Ipanema Inn
Rio de Janeiro
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pousada do Ouro
Paraty
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Gold Trail Tour
Gold Trail Tour
Paraty
Quality of Experience
Rocco is fantastic
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rio de Janeiro to Paraty & Walking Tour of Paraty
Rio de Janeiro to Paraty & Walking Tour of Paraty
Brazil

This is not our thing

Kayak Tour to Mangroves, Beaches and Islands
Kayak Tour to Mangroves, Beaches and Islands
Paraty

Rocco was great!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rocco went above and beyond to make sure this went well. He suggested changing the day and was really flexible with his time
Transport
Local specialist: Camille Terra
Camille
Camille Terra
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Nov 30, 2023

Hi Ian, thanks a lot for sharing your feedback! I'm thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on your Brazil trip. Whenever you decide to come back, we'd be delighted to welcome you again.

Cheers,
Camille

A great introduction to Brazil
Brazil | Nov 15 - Nov 26, 2023

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Angela A.
France | Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023
Chadya was efficient and provided an ideal itinerary, taking in all our preferences and trip needs.
In Paraty, guide Danielle was especially good, also Luis in Rio de Janeiro, and Marcos in Iguacu.
All our places to stay were exactly as described, and the drivers were on time, and connections by boat and plane were as described. We have seen the most amazing places and enjoyed great food and company.
We particularly like the Pousada d’Ouro in Paraty, also the Pousada Naturalia in Ilha...
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Chadya was efficient and provided an ideal itinerary, taking in all our preferences and trip needs.
In Paraty, guide Danielle was especially good, also Luis in Rio de Janeiro, and Marcos in Iguacu.
All our places to stay were exactly as described, and the drivers were on time, and connections by boat and plane were as described. We have seen the most amazing places and enjoyed great food and company.
We particularly like the Pousada d’Ouro in Paraty, also the Pousada Naturalia in Ilha Grande
As older travellers, we would have liked more written information of our flight details before we got the boarding passes by email the day before the flight. I am a bit of a worrier, and this was perhaps the only detail I could mention in a superbly managed trip.

Activity Reviews
Full Day Paraty Tour
Full Day Paraty Tour
Paraty

Guide Danielle excellent, good historical knowledge

Quality of Experience
Golden Trail Tour
Golden Trail Tour
Paraty

The two waterfall stops were good, but the distillery not much to see.

Half Day Boat Tour of Ilha Grande
Half Day Boat Tour of Ilha Grande
Ilha Grande

Lots of swimming

Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Mountain
Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Mountain
Rio de Janeiro

We did Christ the Redeemer visit and Sugar Loaf trips on different days, and I would recommend that, as they are the two most amazing experiences and needed time to appreciate. So the old town could be added on one of those days

Full-Day Private Tour through the Old Rio
Full-Day Private Tour through the Old Rio
Rio de Janeiro

Luis guide recommended. He showed us the old library, go and see. Also craft shops and painters studio

Iguaçu Falls - Brazilian Side
Iguaçu Falls - Brazilian Side
Foz do Iguaçu

Guide Marcos very helpful. Has to be seen to be believed

Iguaçu Falls - Argentinean side
Iguaçu Falls - Argentinean side
Foz do Iguaçu

Guide Marcos very helpful We also visited the dam instead of the bird park. We found that very interesting. Marcos arranged the change, thank you.

Local specialist: Chadya Ricardo
Chadya
Chadya Ricardo
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Nov 27, 2023

Hi Angela!

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that everything met your expectations. Organizing your journey was a pleasure, and we look forward to welcoming you again to explore new destinations in Brazil. Your feedback regarding the flight details is noted, and I appreciate your suggestion. Wishing you many more wonderful travels ahead! :)

Best,
Chadya

5 Stars
Brazil | Nov 12 - Nov 19, 2023

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Kaitlyn O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Highly recommend KimKim and Chadya! Our travel experience was seamless and it was incredible having everything perfectly set up for us. Chadya was also very accommodating in helping to adjust our itinerary to make it affordable, and exactly what we wanted. Our guides and tours were incredible, and we felt so safe the entire time. I would definitely use their services again, and would recommend them for anyone interested in a travel agent!

Local specialist: Chadya Ricardo
Chadya
Chadya Ricardo
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Dec 25, 2023

Hi Kaitly,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review! It was a pleasure working with you. I'm delighted to know that you had a great time and that we were able to offer you a seamless experience. We'd love to assist you again in the future and appreciate your recommendation. :)

Best,
Chadya

Each of the four guides were excellent.
Brazil | Oct 8 - Oct 21, 2023

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knox b.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
Each of the four guides were excellent. Good English, factual information, history, and attentive to my needs and wants.
The top locations in order of my enjoyment were: Manaus, Belem, Sao Paulo, Santarem, Alter.
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Each of the four guides were excellent. Good English, factual information, history, and attentive to my needs and wants.
The top locations in order of my enjoyment were: Manaus, Belem, Sao Paulo, Santarem, Alter.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Soneca Plaza
São Paulo

I really enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Soneca Plaza in São Paulo. It was located right in the heart of the old town, which made it a perfect spot for a tourist like me who loves to walk around and explore. The hotel itself was quite modest, as per my preference. There wasn't much of a reception area, but the front desk staff was efficient and helpful. The food was decent with good fruit juices, and good breads and rolls. They also offered breakfast, which added to the convenience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Le Massilia
Belém

My stay at Hotel Le Massilia in Belém was satisfactory. It was located about a mile from the heart of things, which I didn't mind as I enjoy walking. There were plenty of places to find food and water nearby. The hotel had a pool which I used every day because of the hot and humid weather. Overall, while it was good, it was not as centrally located as I would have preferred.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sandis Mirante Hotel
Santarém

The Sandis Mirante Hotel in Santarém was fine. It was located in a smaller town, on a hill and provided easy access to various areas. I enjoyed the fact that I could walk down to the waterfront area using the steps or take a longer, more gradual route. The hotel was modest with a small front desk and no real lobby, which suited my needs perfectly. There were also plenty of eating places within walking distance.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Saint Paul
Manaus - AM

My stay at the Hotel Saint Paul in Manaus was excellent. The hotel was probably the nicest of all the ones I stayed in. It was located very close to the heart of Manaus, near the Opera House area. The hotel was more upscale with a lobby area, couches, a TV, a nice pool, exercise equipment and a business center. Its location made it easy to walk to different restaurants and attractions.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Belo Alter
Santarém

My experience at the Hotel Belo Alter in Alter do Chão was not as positive. The place was a 45-minute drive from Santarém and there wasn't much to see or do there. The hotel itself seemed to be trying to be a luxury resort, but it fell short. The room was nice enough, but there was a lot of deferred maintenance and the beach area was not very appealing due to low water levels. The location wasn't ideal either, being a 30-minute walk from the town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
São Paulo Express
São Paulo Express
Brazil
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Design, Art and Modernity in Sao Paulo
Design, Art and Modernity in Sao Paulo
São Paulo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
São Paulo Explorer
São Paulo Explorer
São Paulo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arrival in Belém and transfer to our accommodation
Arrival in Belém and transfer to our accommodation
Belém
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
City Tour in Belém
City Tour in Belém
Belém
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Tour Discover the Traditional Rainforest Communities
Belém
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
City Tour of Santarém & Meeting of the Waters
City Tour of Santarém & Meeting of the Waters
Santarém
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to the Jamaraquá Community
Visit to the Jamaraquá Community
Alter do Chão
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day City Tour of Manaus
Full-Day City Tour of Manaus
Manaus
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Boat Tour: Visit Meeting of the Waters, Indian Village & Rubber Museum
Full-Day Boat Tour: Visit Meeting of the Waters, Indian Village & Rubber Museum
Manaus
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Camille Terra
Camille
Camille Terra
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Nov 30, 2023

Hi Knox, appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback. It's awesome to hear you had a fantastic experience on your trip to Brazil! Thanks a lot for trusting us with your experiences.
Best,
Camille

11 days private tour in Salvador, Ouro Preto, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
Brazil | Oct 3 - Oct 13, 2023

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kim H.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Everything went well with the plan. We got pick up on time and have a good drivers + tour guide staff. /We were not happy with one tour guy (he was old and rude to us) and got a replacement right away the next day.
Our hotels are reasonable and in good locations but they are not the top as we pay the VIP package. Especially, the hotel in Sao Paulo: it should be rated as 2 -3 stars not 4. I would recommended that you choose your hotels rather than Kimkim.
Sao Paulo is very big city...
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Everything went well with the plan. We got pick up on time and have a good drivers + tour guide staff. /We were not happy with one tour guy (he was old and rude to us) and got a replacement right away the next day.
Our hotels are reasonable and in good locations but they are not the top as we pay the VIP package. Especially, the hotel in Sao Paulo: it should be rated as 2 -3 stars not 4. I would recommended that you choose your hotels rather than Kimkim.
Sao Paulo is very big city and quite dangerous for tourist. Other cities are ok but still: walking at night after 7: 30PM is not recommended.

Hotel Reviews
Miramar Hotel by Windsor
Rio de Janeiro

The pool is too small. Not for swimming but sit in to cool and drink.

Authenticity & Character
Location
In front of the beach and surrounded with restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Solar do Rosário
Ouro Preto

Overall review: Good location, not really a 4 stars as it claims. It does not provide water and have no kettle or coffee maker in the room; it has a good size swimming pool and good restaurant to dine in. We rate it as 3 stars hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Washroom a bit old and smelly.
Wish Hotel da Bahia
Salvador

Good location: beside of a city park. Good restaurant in front of hotel . Not many restaurant near by. I would rate this hotel as a 3 stars. NO free bottle water in the room either.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wyndham São Paulo Paulista
Sao Paulo

it is definitely not a 4 stars hotel. No free water bottle in the room. Hotel restaurant is not great. Next door has an Agentina restaurant which has excellent steak with very good price.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Half- day tour in Belo Horizonte and Transfer to Ouro Preto
Half- day tour in Belo Horizonte and Transfer to Ouro Preto
ouro preto

We landed in Belo Horizonte and was pick up by the driver and a tour guy who did not even offer to help us with luggages. We has only 2 carryon and 2 napbacks but it was a very long walk from the airplan to the parking. Our tour guy was a very old man whom mumbling that we could not understand a word he said then he yelled as my husband when my husband complained about no good air condition in the car. We was upset and asked to go straight to our hotel in Ouro Preto: forget about the tour. We was glad that Kimkim change our tour guy the next day. The car air condition was fixed the next day as well. Our driver was great with all the steep hills in Ouro Preto.

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Transport
Local specialist: Chadya Ricardo
Chadya
Chadya Ricardo
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Oct 21, 2023

Hi Kim! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that overall, your trip went well, with punctual pickups and a good team of drivers and tour guides. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with one of the tour guides, and we were pleased to provide you with a replacement promptly. We appreciate your honest input regarding the hotel accommodations, and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration for future bookings. I wish you safe travels and wonderful adventures in the future!

Amazing trip to Brazil
Brazil | Oct 4 - Oct 13, 2023

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Tony F.
Concord, MO | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Camille was so helpful and patient with all our questions. She put together an amazing trip that met all our needs and requests, made changes as we asked and ensured we had the best trip possible. All the guides, venues and activities were perfect. Everyone was on time, help and well informed on local interests. We could not have asked for a better trip coordinator or group of people handling our vacation. Read more

Camille was so helpful and patient with all our questions. She put together an amazing trip that met all our needs and requests, made changes as we asked and ensured we had the best trip possible. All the guides, venues and activities were perfect. Everyone was on time, help and well informed on local interests. We could not have asked for a better trip coordinator or group of people handling our vacation.

Hotel Reviews
Juma Amazon Lodge
Autazes

The lodge was a great place to visit the Amazon. Everyone was so helpful. Alex our guide and Adriel the manager made sure every day was as good as it could possibly be.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Intercity Manaus
Manaus
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
City Tour of Manaus
City Tour of Manaus
Manaus

The city tour was informative and enjoyable, although the guide's English was limited. I was able to communicate fine as I speak Portuguese, but this might be a challenge for non-Portuguese speakers. Overall, the guide was punctual, helpful, and knowledgeable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Camille Terra
Camille
Camille Terra
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Oct 22, 2023

Hi Tony,

Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts on your recent trip! We're super excited to hear that you had a fantastic time, and we can't wait to help you plan more awesome adventures whenever you decide to come back to our country.

All the best,
Camille

Iguazu Falls & Rio
Brazil | Oct 7 - Oct 10, 2023

Andy
Andy W.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
We had a great time at Iguazu Falls and Rio. Sara, the local specialist did an excellent job - especially so because our plans changed a couple of days before arrival and also we had some delayed flights during the trip. We especially enjoyed the Argentinian side of the Iguazu falls and the boat trip. Both guides were outstanding. Read more

We had a great time at Iguazu Falls and Rio. Sara, the local specialist did an excellent job - especially so because our plans changed a couple of days before arrival and also we had some delayed flights during the trip.

We especially enjoyed the Argentinian side of the Iguazu falls and the boat trip.

Both guides were outstanding.

Activity Reviews
Dinghy trip from the Argentinian side ´Gran Aventura´
Dinghy trip from the Argentinian side ´Gran Aventura´
Foz do Iguaçu

Great fun

Full day main City Tour: ¨Um dia no Rio¨
Full day main City Tour: ¨Um dia no Rio¨
Rio de Janeiro

Wonderful day. Guide was outstanding.

Local specialist: Sara Martinel
Sara
Sara Martinel
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro | Replied on Oct 11, 2023

Dear Andy!
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review about our work and your experience!
I hope to hear from you soon in the future if you want to explore the immense Brazilian territory more calmly ...and in the meantime I thank you for your kindness.
I'm happy that our loyal guides helped make your tours special.
Warm greetings from Rio!
Sara

Stay away from kimkim Brazil
Brazil | Sep 12 - Sep 23, 2023

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Jake S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2023

Three people were ultimately involved in trip planning. North Pantanal was good, saw one jaguar. Iguacu Falls was spectacular, more so from the Argentinian side. Best part of Rio was the favela tour.
Negative aspects were that two of three airport pickups were botched, either by kimkim or subcontractor. Forget about emergency numbers being answered. I have no desire to return to Brazil, and would never use kimkim Brazil again.

Local specialist: Lia Casco
Lia
Lia Casco
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Replied on Oct 06, 2023
Dear Jake,
Thank you for your review, which however surprised us a lot.
In fact, you came to our agency in Rio de Janeiro where we offered you a private tour of the favela, even though one of the inconveniences at the airport was not linked to our responsibility.
On that occasion, you laughed and joked with us, saying that you were enjoying the tour.
Even in the private chat with Kimkim, you said that everything was behind you.
I'm sorry that you said that you no longer want to return to...
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Dear Jake,
Thank you for your review, which however surprised us a lot.
In fact, you came to our agency in Rio de Janeiro where we offered you a private tour of the favela, even though one of the inconveniences at the airport was not linked to our responsibility.
On that occasion, you laughed and joked with us, saying that you were enjoying the tour.
Even in the private chat with Kimkim, you said that everything was behind you.
I'm sorry that you said that you no longer want to return to Brazil because it is a country full of beautiful things to see.
I'm even more sorry that you no longer want to travel with Kikkim as it is a serious organization that always works for customer satisfaction. If I can give you some advice, next time don't dwell on the negative aspects of the trip, but on the positive ones and, in Brazil, there are many positive things

Great experience in South Pantanal/Bonito
Brazil | Sep 11 - Sep 18, 2023

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Joakim G.
Norway | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023
Our local specialist, Chadya, put together a great package according to our requests. We got to experience the highlights of the area. Our itinerary was well communicated with relevant details included. The total price was a bit higher than expected, though partly due to our own choosing. But the transparency of the pricing was not very good, the price of each component of the trip was not laid out. We had a great local guide/translator, Miguel, who had lots of helpful and interesting... Read more

Our local specialist, Chadya, put together a great package according to our requests. We got to experience the highlights of the area. Our itinerary was well communicated with relevant details included. The total price was a bit higher than expected, though partly due to our own choosing. But the transparency of the pricing was not very good, the price of each component of the trip was not laid out. We had a great local guide/translator, Miguel, who had lots of helpful and interesting knowledge. We found that the use of translator for airport pickup/drop-off was a bit unnecessary. But all in all we a great trip and we are pleased with the experience.

Local specialist: Chadya Ricardo
Chadya
Chadya Ricardo
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Sep 19, 2023

Hi Joakim,

I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that Miguel's assistance was helpful. Your feedback concerning pricing transparency and the airport pickup/drop-off service is greatly appreciated, and I will make sure to improve these aspects in the future. It was a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again in Brazil.

Best,
Chadya

Two amazing weeks in North East Brazil
Brazil | Aug 20 - Sep 3, 2023

Simone
Simone B.
Brooklyn, NY | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2023

We had a wonderful trip to Brazil! Camille did an amazing job with our itinerary, hotel selection and all our guides were exceptional. It was the right balance of activities and relaxation. Everything was well organized and we never waited for anyone. When one of our internal flights were delayed the team was available to help us, even on a Sunday. Lencois was unforgettable and worth the effort to get there, Rio is a stunning city and Isla Grande was a highlight. Definitely recommend Camille for your trip!

Local specialist: Camille Terra
Camille
Camille Terra
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Sep 28, 2023

Hi Simone,

Thank you for taking the time to share your review of your recent trip with us! We're thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience and look forward to helping you plan more unforgettable journeys anytime you decide to revisit our country.

All the best,
Camille

Beyond exceptional
Brazil | Aug 3 - Aug 11, 2023

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anna B.
Malta | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2023
Our trip to Brazil was amazing from the start when we decided to contact kimkim. Chadya is exceptional and she catered to our every need even though we kept changing dates and programmes. All our guides were exceptional and went out of their way to see that we had a wonderful vacation. Well done kimkim. I would recommend kimkim to anyone and I would use them over and over again. Beyond exceptional!! Read more

Our trip to Brazil was amazing from the start when we decided to contact kimkim. Chadya is exceptional and she catered to our every need even though we kept changing dates and programmes. All our guides were exceptional and went out of their way to see that we had a wonderful vacation. Well done kimkim. I would recommend kimkim to anyone and I would use them over and over again. Beyond exceptional!!

Hotel Reviews
Arena Leme Hotel
Rio de Janeiro
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Bogari
Foz do Iguaçu - PR
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Adrianópolis All Suites
Street Salvador, 195
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amazon Eco Park Jungle Lodge
Manaus
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Mountain
Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Mountain
Rio de Janeiro
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Iguaçu Falls - Brazilian Side
Iguaçu Falls - Brazilian Side
Foz do Iguaçu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Iguaçu Falls - Argentinean side
Iguaçu Falls - Argentinean side
Foz do Iguaçu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Forest of the Monkeys
Forest of the Monkeys
The Amazon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to the native's house
Visit to the native's house
The Amazon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Recreational Piranha fishing
Recreational Piranha fishing
The Amazon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Meeting of the Waters
Meeting of the Waters
The Amazon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nocturnal tour with animal spotting
Nocturnal tour with animal spotting
The Amazon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jungle Walk
Jungle Walk
The Amazon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chadya Ricardo
Chadya
Chadya Ricardo
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Sep 06, 2023

Hi Anna, I'm glad to hear that you had an amazing trip! It brings me great joy to know that my assistance has helped enhance your overall experience. Your kind words and recommendation are greatly appreciated. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back to Brazil in the future!

10/10 -- Amazing Brazil Vacation!
Brazil | Aug 12 - Aug 25, 2023

Carla
Carla W.
Irving, TX | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023
What an incredible trip! Tackling a huge country like Brazil in just two weeks was a daunting task, but Chadya made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Her itinerary was wonderful; we visited Rio, Foz de Iguacu, the Amazon, and Jericoacoara, and all were amazing experiences. The hotels (Copacabana Palace, Hotel das Cataratas, Villa Amazonia, Juma Amazon Lodge, and Huricane Jeri) were uniformly top notch. Our excursions were interesting and informative, with private guides able to help... Read more

What an incredible trip! Tackling a huge country like Brazil in just two weeks was a daunting task, but Chadya made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Her itinerary was wonderful; we visited Rio, Foz de Iguacu, the Amazon, and Jericoacoara, and all were amazing experiences. The hotels (Copacabana Palace, Hotel das Cataratas, Villa Amazonia, Juma Amazon Lodge, and Huricane Jeri) were uniformly top notch. Our excursions were interesting and informative, with private guides able to help cater to exactly our whims (cheers to Vincente for his patience while we bought havaianas!). My traveling companion is staying in Brazil for a few weeks, and he's looking forward to hanging out with another guide, Pedro, to surf.

One of the best things about a service like kimkim is that all the little details are taken care of. It was so nice to know that someone else was checking us into our flights, and a car would be waiting to take us to the airport and pick us up. Chadya and her team were also available to answer questions or resolve any minor hiccups, which was a relief in a country where we didn't speak the language.

Overall, this was our second time using kimkim, and this time did not disappoint. We look forward to using kimkim again in the future!!

Hotel Reviews
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro

This hotel is gorgeous and luxurious! Wonderful service. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet as well as a celebratory dinner at Mee. A great way to start our trip.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel has a great old world charm.
Location
Right on the beach!
Staff
Friendly and helpful, everyone went above and beyond.
Cleanliness & Comfort
This is a luxury hotel, and it shows.
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
Foz do Iguaçu

It is AMAZING to be right in the park and able to get started visiting the falls before anyone else! Beyond that, just a fantastic hotel. We enjoyed sitting by the pool drinking champagne and fresh coconut water. We did a cachaca tasting, which I highly recommend. Wonderful breakfast. I could have happily stayed there for several more days!

Authenticity & Character
This art deco hotel is full of charm!
Location
Being located inside the national park is such a bonus -- we were able to visit the falls before everyone else and get amazing views with few others around!
Staff
Everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful, including bring around free champagne by the pool!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Luxury all around.
Villa Amazônia
Manaus

This hotel was nice and comfortable -- a good stop on either side of visiting the Amazon. The pool was relaxing. I would happily stay here again if I happened to be in Manaus. It is more of a stop than a destination, though, which is why I give it 4 stars when compared to the amazing other hotels where we stayed (5 stars have to mean something!). I had a very nice massage, and they were very accommodating when we needed breakfast earlier than their usual hours.

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Juma Amazon Lodge
Autazes

This jungle lodge is really amazing. Way out in the middle of nowhere, you really feel like you get an authentic experience. The lodge is nice, but rustic, which is a great break from the rest of the world. All of our excursions were fantastic -- I got to hold a sloth!! I loved floating in the river "pool." The food was really good (even better than I was expecting). It also was very enjoyable to meet tourists from all over the world all hanging out in the Amazon.

Authenticity & Character
This lodge forces you into nature -- with no A/C or TVs, you are in an authentic environment that allows you to focus on where you are.
Location
The location is gorgeous and idyllic, full of wildlife and nature. You really feel like you are getting the Amazonian experience.
Staff
Everyone was kind and helpful. Our guide, Nelson, was outstanding.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very clean and well taken care of, but there is (understandably!) no A/C, so it's not the world's most comfortable environs. But it is authentic! I recommend bringing a portable personal fan.
Hurricane Jeri
Jericoacoara

I absolutely loved Hurricane Jeri! The hotel is beautiful, lush and green. The staff was incredibly helpful, setting up a WhatsApp to provide tips and services. Breakfast was good, the pool was nice. And the location is wonderful -- a tiny bit away from the bustle of "downtown," but you're there in 5 minutes.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel is very green and natural, fitting into the setting beautifully.
Location
I loved being right on the beach. Compared to other hotels this is a bit further away, but still very close to all the restaurants and shops.
Staff
Everyone was very helpful, including Victoria making dinner reservations for us for our anniversary.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very spic and span, which is difficult when there is sand everywhere!
Local specialist: Chadya Ricardo
Chadya
Chadya Ricardo
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Sep 01, 2023

Hi Carla,
Great to hear that you had such an incredible trip to Brazil!
It was a pleasure planning your trip, and I'm delighted that the itinerary, hotels, and guides exceeded your expectations. Thank you for your kind words, and I'm glad we could make your journey hassle-free. We look forward to helping you create more memorable adventures in the future.
Wishing you many more wonderful travels ahead!
Chadya

Beautiful trip of northeastern Brazil
Brazil | Jul 28 - Aug 9, 2023

Thomas
Thomas G.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023
Beautiful trip to see some of the northeastern parts of Brazil. Among the highlights were spending the afternoon in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park and swimming in the lagoons; one of the most jaw-dropping natural wonders we've seen. Also spectacular was watching the sunset congregation of thousands of red guarás in the Delta Do Parnaíba. Our guide in Salvador, Bruno, was particularly informative about the realities of Brazilian life and history and Pedro, our guide in Parnaíba, was... Read more

Beautiful trip to see some of the northeastern parts of Brazil. Among the highlights were spending the afternoon in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park and swimming in the lagoons; one of the most jaw-dropping natural wonders we've seen. Also spectacular was watching the sunset congregation of thousands of red guarás in the Delta Do Parnaíba.

Our guide in Salvador, Bruno, was particularly informative about the realities of Brazilian life and history and Pedro, our guide in Parnaíba, was playful and entertaining, helping us with our poor Portuguese pronunciation and creating a playlist for us of Brazilian music.

There were a few minor hiccups along the way but Rachel was able to make adjustments and provided a couple extras to ensure we had a trip smooth.

Hotel Reviews
Vila Kalango
Jericoacoara

Easily the best place we stayed in Brazil. Lovely rooms with great use of space. Breakfast buffet was excellent and relaxing. If you stay in main hotel area closer to the entrance I'd recommend a 2nd-floor room as the nice wooden floors tend to create a lot of noise.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The hotel is right on the beach with a nice areas for watching the the sunset.
Staff
Very attentive and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Miramar Hotel by Windsor
Rio de Janeiro

Very nice hotel with especially good breakfast buffet in Copacabana and right on the beach. This is more of a large corporate hotel and doesn't really have a lot of character but the staff was friendly and the room very comfortable. The beach view didn't hurt either. It's about a 20 minute walk to neighboring Ipanema where most of the nicer shops and restaurants are and, if I were to do this trip again, would prefer to stay in that area (though there are fewer hotels there).

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the famous Copacabana beach.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Villa Bahia
Salvador

The Hotel Villa Bahia in Salvador was a beautiful place. It's located right in the old part of town among the colonial buildings, which gave it a unique charm. The rooms and the building were gorgeous and the staff was very helpful. However, it was a bit of a ghost town due to the time of year we visited, which detracted from the overall experience.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Luzeiros São Luís
São Luís

This was a quick overnight so it was more of a short stay than an experience. It's a corporate-type building and we didn't spend much time there. Though the service was great, I can't give much feedback on the overall environment or amenities.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Porto Preguiças Resort
Barreirinhas - MA,

The resort was quite nice. We didn't have any issues during our stay. The environment was pleasant and the service was up to the mark

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa de Santo Antônio Hotel de Charme
Parnaíba - PI,

The Casa de Santo Antônio Hotel de Charme in Parnaíba was a beautiful hotel. It's a converted hospital and school which added to its charm. We only stayed for a night so didn't get to fully experience it, but from what we saw, it was lovely.

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Activity Reviews
Half-Day Tour of Two Brothers Peak & Vidigal Favela
Half-Day Tour of Two Brothers Peak & Vidigal Favela
Rio de Janeiro

Unique visit into a favela and hike to top of prominent peak overlooking Rio. To start we rode on the backs of motorcycles to get to the top of the favela, where the hike started, and then walked through it on the way down. This is not an easy hike. It's not particularly dangerous but there are some somewhat steep areas and it can take a good hour to get to the top. Bring plenty of water, especially on a hot day, and decent shoes (no flip-flops).

Quality of Experience
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Transport
Tour in the Delta of the Americas
Tour in the Delta of the Americas
Parnaíba

Beautiful trip through the delta on a speedboat to see a variety of birds and crabs. Culminates at sunset with a spectacular congregation of red guarás on a small island. Driving back through delta in near total darkness was oddly calming (if a bit scary). Boat driver was excellent.

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San Luis - Barreirinhas
San Luis - Barreirinhas
Brazil

Bumpy long ride to get to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park but, wow, so worth it. Stunning initial views of endless white dunes with blue lagoons nestled in between. You can easily find your own private swimming areas and wander into the sand.

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Full-Day Private Tour through the Old Rio
Full-Day Private Tour through the Old Rio
Rio de Janeiro

We had a full-day tour in Old Rio which was overall interesting. However, there were moments when the tour guide was following us a bit too closely, especially in the shopping areas. It would have been more comfortable to have some space to explore on our own.

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Sightseeing in the City of Salvador
Sightseeing in the City of Salvador
Salvador

We did some sightseeing in Salvador which was quite enjoyable. The city is beautiful and has a lot to offer.

Quality of Experience
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Full-Day private tour in "Canto de Atins"
Full-Day private tour in "Canto de Atins"
Barreirinhas

This tour was slightly repetitive, especially after the national park tour. It was a bit less interesting. It would have been nice to have some time to explore on our own.

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Local specialist: Rachel Vita
Rachel
Rachel Vita
Local specialist in São Paulo | Replied on Sep 01, 2023

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for your kind words,

I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your trip exploring northeastern Brazil! It's great to know that our guides, Bruno and Pedro, enriched your experience. Your understanding of the minor hiccups along the way is greatly appreciated, and I'm glad we could adapt and enhance your journey. Whenever you're ready for your next adventure, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be delighted to assist you in creating more memorable travel memories.

Warm regards,
Rachel