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Bruno Madeira

Understand exactly what the customer wants to make their trip unforgettable.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Rio de Janeiro(where I was born) , Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Amazônia, Pantanal, Bonito, Lençóis Maranhenses, Porto de Galinhas and Fernando de Noronha."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Since I was little with my grandmother and my mother and throughout my life I have been able to have unique experiences around the world."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Every trip has its charm and marks us. The way this trip impacts us directly depends on the way we plan it. We need to live these trips before dreaming, during living and after in our memories. "

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Recent trip reviews for Bruno

Four great guides help create an unforgetable trip
Brazil | Jun 8 - Jun 14, 2025

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Chanin S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025
KimKim was not the first source we tried to make the arrangements. Thank God, we did turn to KimKim ultimately. We loved each of our four local guides. In Buenos Airs, Enrique was hardworking, knowledgeable, and always well-prepared. For the Sao Paulo part, it wouldn't have been a pleasant trip without Alex who was proud of his city and because of his enthusiam, consideration and willingness to go the extra mile, we came to love this city as well. In Iguara Falls, Mario was professional,... Read more

KimKim was not the first source we tried to make the arrangements. Thank God, we did turn to KimKim ultimately. We loved each of our four local guides. In Buenos Airs, Enrique was hardworking, knowledgeable, and always well-prepared. For the Sao Paulo part, it wouldn't have been a pleasant trip without Alex who was proud of his city and because of his enthusiam, consideration and willingness to go the extra mile, we came to love this city as well. In Iguara Falls, Mario was professional, could sing and whistle very well in addition to being a good photographer. When it came to Rio, Marcello provided a balanced view of the great city, its beaches, beauty beyond words, and its struggling residents.
We finished our journal without any disappointment and would be happy to utilize Bruno's services again and recommend it to friends.

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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Jun 15, 2025

Chanin and Conrad
Thank you very much for your trust. I'm very happy that everything went well.
I wish you all the best.
If you need anything, write to me
Bruno

Memorable family trip!
Brazil | Jun 3 - Jun 13, 2025

Emily
Emily H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025
First time booking with Kim Kim and it went really well. Family of 5, traveling with 3 teens (18, 16, 14.). Bruno was very responsive from the beginning and throughout the trip. Transfers, activities, everything was seamless. We really enjoyed our guides- Hannah in Rio de Janeiro, Edison in Foz do Iguaçu and Antonio at Tupana Lodge. Bruno answered all my questions promptly before and during the trip. The guides were helpful in their respective cities. I think I would have liked maybe a... Read more

First time booking with Kim Kim and it went really well. Family of 5, traveling with 3 teens (18, 16, 14.). Bruno was very responsive from the beginning and throughout the trip. Transfers, activities, everything was seamless. We really enjoyed our guides- Hannah in Rio de Janeiro, Edison in Foz do Iguaçu and Antonio at Tupana Lodge. Bruno answered all my questions promptly before and during the trip. The guides were helpful in their respective cities. I think I would have liked maybe a step up in accommodations but I’m also not sure the price difference, etc. All our accommodations were nice but not fancy. And I definitely wasn’t fully prepared for what we were getting into in the Amazon. It was a memorable experience but would not be for everyone! Overall a wonderful family trip through Brazil!

Hotel Reviews
Arena Leme Hotel
Rio de Janeiro

Great location. Basic room accommodations but nothing fancy. Pool and rooftop patio small if you are wanting to lay out and sun/pool may not be the place for you.

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Vivaz Cataratas Hotel Resort
Foz do Iguaçu

Good family spot. Indoor and outdoor pool. Easy, casual food available by the pool.

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Hotel Intercity Manaus
Manaus

A bit run down but overall clean. We saw flight crew checking in so must be a regular spot. For a quick stopover spot to get to Amazon it was fine. We got stuck in Manaus and the airport sent us to another hotel that was really worn down and gross so maybe the hotel standards in Manaus are just poor?

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Only one towel in our room, asked for a second and it never came. Rooms and hallways run down.
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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Jun 20, 2025

Hi Emily
Thank you very much for your review. We're very happy to hear that everything went well. I wish you and your family all the best.
Greetings
Bruno

Amazing itinerary to Brazil
Brazil | Apr 17 - Apr 27, 2025

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F G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2025
Our recent trip to Brazil was truly unforgettable, thanks to the incredible itinerary crafted for us. From the moment we landed in Rio de Janeiro to our breathtaking days at Iguazu Falls, everything was flawlessly organized. The hotels were amazing – comfortable, well-located, and with fantastic service. Our drivers were always punctual, friendly, and professional, making every transfer smooth and stress-free. The activities were phenomenal: from iconic sights like Christ the Redeemer and... Read more

Our recent trip to Brazil was truly unforgettable, thanks to the incredible itinerary crafted for us. From the moment we landed in Rio de Janeiro to our breathtaking days at Iguazu Falls, everything was flawlessly organized.

The hotels were amazing – comfortable, well-located, and with fantastic service. Our drivers were always punctual, friendly, and professional, making every transfer smooth and stress-free. The activities were phenomenal: from iconic sights like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain to the awe-inspiring power of the Iguazu Falls, every experience exceeded our expectations.

As a family, we felt safe, well cared for, and completely immersed in the beauty and culture of Brazil. We can’t thank you enough for making this dream trip so special. Highly recommended!

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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Jun 02, 2025

Fátima
Thank you very much for your confidence and I'm very happy that everything went well for you.
All the best to you and your family.
Write to me if you need anything.
Greetings
Bruno

Bruno to helped us plan a wonderful trip to R...
Brazil | May 6 - May 10, 2025

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Rani H.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on May 17, 2025
Bruno to helped us plan a wonderful trip to Rio de Janiero for 2 couples. His excellent suggestions regarding hotel choice, travel itinerary, and most excellent guide, Marcelo, all added up to make an unforgettable trip. Communication was easy, Bruno responded quickly to any inquiries. Bruno easily made tweaks to the itinerary in the planning phase as I reconsidered the itinerary. I highly recommend Bruno and Kimkim, we were so pleased with our trip. Read more

Bruno to helped us plan a wonderful trip to Rio de Janiero for 2 couples. His excellent suggestions regarding hotel choice, travel itinerary, and most excellent guide, Marcelo, all added up to make an unforgettable trip. Communication was easy, Bruno responded quickly to any inquiries. Bruno easily made tweaks to the itinerary in the planning phase as I reconsidered the itinerary. I highly recommend Bruno and Kimkim, we were so pleased with our trip.

Hotel Review
Arena Leme Hotel
Rio de Janeiro

We enjoyed our stay at Arena Leme Hotel. All staff were lovely and helpful, from the front desk to the restaurant and cafe, as well as cleaning staff. Breakfast was very good. We were tired upon our arrival and were so glad to be able to just go downstairs to the dining room and have a lovely dinner- vegetarian paella was yummy.

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See comments above
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Loved walking across the street to the oceanfront
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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on May 17, 2025

Rani
Thank you very much for your words and I really appreciate your trust. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip. If you need anything, just call me.
All the best to you.
Bruno

Beautiful Brazil
Brazil | May 2 - May 9, 2025

Vickie
Vickie B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 11, 2025

We had an incredible time in Brazil thanks to Bruno's excellent planning. This was a last minute trip but Bruno absolutely pulled it out of the bag to ensure we had an amazing time in Rio with our guide Marcelo and in Iguazu Falls with our guide Edson. Both guides went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time and Bruno kept us updated with details along the way. Rio and Iguazu were beyond expectation and we're so grateful for the experience. Thank you to the whole team for the trip of a lifetime!

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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on May 16, 2025

Vickie,
Thank you very much for your words.
I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip.
Thank you very much for your trust and I wish you all the best.
Best regards
Bruno

Perfect trip in Brasil
Brazil | Apr 19 - Apr 29, 2025

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Natasa b.
Austria | Reviewed on May 10, 2025
A few days ago we (me and my husband) returned from a travel throughout the Brasil. Bruno gave me perfect itinerary and did all booking of the hotels, transfers and flights during our 10 days trip. We have bad luck with canceling of one of the flights, but thanks to Brino’s quick response we were able to get to the next one on the same day. All transfers ran smoothly. As for local guides, Luis in Rio was excellent, very knowledgeable about the history of Rio and Brasil. Addition to all... Read more

A few days ago we (me and my husband) returned from a travel throughout the Brasil. Bruno gave me perfect itinerary and did all booking of the hotels, transfers and flights during our 10 days trip. We have bad luck with canceling of one of the flights, but thanks to Brino’s quick response we were able to get to the next one on the same day. All transfers ran smoothly. As for local guides, Luis in Rio was excellent, very knowledgeable about the history of Rio and Brasil. Addition to all ‘must see’ in Rio, he showed us a lot of hidden gems od Rio. It was like a walking with some celebrity, because he is/was a professor to almost all other guides we met, so he was warmly greeted everywhere. Edson in Foz do Iguacu was also very knowledgeable about the nature and wildlife in the area of these beautiful waterfalls. And at the end Amazonia, which was amazing. Tupana lodge, regarding which I was a little bit sceptic, turned out to be everything that Bruno promised, and Carlos, our guide there, true nature lover, explained us a lot about birds, other animals, forests and native people.
All in all, beautiful experience. Warm ‘thank you’ to Bruno and to all people we met throughout our trip, Natasa

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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on May 11, 2025

Natasa, thank you very much for your words. I'm very happy that everything went well on your trip.
I really appreciate your trust.
All the best to you.
Bruno

Perfect organization
Brazil | Apr 19 - Apr 29, 2025

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abakoc
Austria | Reviewed on May 06, 2025

Everything was perfectly organized—from Bruno, who was always accessible, to our fantastic guide in Rio, Luis (a perfect 10/10), and Edson in Iguazu. We truly had excellent guides throughout

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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on May 06, 2025

Natasa
Thank you very much for your message and above all for your trust.
If you need anything, just let me know.
All the best to you.
Bruno Madeira

Fun Times in Brazil!!
Brazil | Feb 15 - Feb 21, 2025

Andrew
Andrew S.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025
We recently used Kimkim for our trip to Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguazu. What a great experience! Bruno was our trip coordinator and did an excellent job putting together an itinerary that met all of our needs and interests. Lines of communication were open before, during and after the trip, and he was always responsive. When we arrived in Rio, our guide Luiz was waiting at the airport for us. He then took us on an amazing tour of the city over the next few days. Our first day was... Read more

We recently used Kimkim for our trip to Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguazu. What a great experience! Bruno was our trip coordinator and did an excellent job putting together an itinerary that met all of our needs and interests. Lines of communication were open before, during and after the trip, and he was always responsive. When we arrived in Rio, our guide Luiz was waiting at the airport for us. He then took us on an amazing tour of the city over the next few days. Our first day was spent taking a relaxing afternoon and sunset boat ride around the bay. Fun drinks on board and beautiful sights to see! We of course went the next day up to Sugarloaf Mountain and then up to Christ the Redeemer, both offering beautiful views of the city. We then spent time in the Santa Teresa neighborhood visiting some sites. This neighborhood had a very cool vibe. We had lunch at the Aprazivel restaurant (which we highly recommend), and then continued on to see some local churches and the Metropolitan Cathedral which is designed like a Mayan pyramid! Another day was spent visiting the factory where they assemble the floats for Carnival. There, we also had fun trying on Carnival outfits and were entertained by a Samba dancer! Our trip, as well, to the tiled steps in Santa Teresa was a must see. These steps contain tiles from all over the world, which were very cool to look closely at. Get there early, as it's a tourist attraction! Walking around the city with Luiz was great. He was full of historical and cultural information, which we loved. It provided us great insight into what we were seeing and gave us a better appreciation for the Brazilian culture! He took us to another restaurant in town; I can't remember the name, but the food was excellent! We fell in love with the cuisine, and Luiz had plenty of recommendations on what to try! Our last day in Rio was free time, which we spent on Copacabana Beach (where we were staying right across the street at the Miramar Hotel), and we walked down to see Ipanema Beach, where we had lunch at an Italian restaurant called Il Piccolo. Rio of course has plenty of Brazilian restaurants, but also offers many other cuisines! Hanging on the beach was a lot of fun. There are plenty of vendors selling things, but they are not pushy. It was actually convenient having them there, as there was no need to bring food or drink to the beach. They brought it to you! The beach was full of tourists and locals all sitting together. It was a fun experience. One thing that we took notice of was how health conscious the locals are. Walking up the main path along the beach early in the morning, we were impressed to see the great number of joggers and cyclists going up and down the road, and the beach full of pickleball and volleyball games along with yoga classes, swimming classes and surfing classes. It was great to see!

The second half of our trip was then flying to Foz do Iguazu where we were met by our guide Edson at the airport. Edson was wonderful (just like Luiz) and provided us much information about that section of Brazil which borders Argentina and Paraguay. Seeing the falls was a very different experience than being in the city of Rio. You were out in nature (which we love) and hiked many miles on the trails around the falls. The first day was spent visiting the Argentinian side. Iguazu is the largest waterfall system in the world and should not be missed. The views are spectacular! We also did the boat ride which takes you almost under one of the falls. Bring a change of clothes with you, as you will be soaked to the skin, but it was so much fun!! The next day we toured the Brazilian side of the falls. Again, the views were incredible. We then went to Parque das Aves (the bird park) which is a beautiful sanctuary for so many colorful birds! We really loved walking around and seeing such beautiful birds living in their natural habitat. Well worth the trip! By the way, we stayed at the Bourbon Cataratas do Iguazu Thermas Eco Resort. Great selection by Bruno! After a long day of hiking around the falls, the hotel was a great place to relax poolside and have a cocktail! The food there was awesome. We highly recommend the buffet (which was high end). One night the cuisine had a pan-Asian theme. The next night was Mediterranean. Both delicious!

Overall, I think this trip to Brazil well exceeded our expectations. This is our second time using Kimkim. Last year it was Morocco. We have loved using Kimkim so much that we have booked another trip next month to Peru! We are very grateful to Bruno, Luiz and Edson. They gave us such a memorable trip, and we have been telling all our friends they need to go see Brazil (and of course use Kimkim!).

Hotel Reviews
Miramar Hotel by Windsor
Rio de Janeiro

Highly recommend! Conveniently right across the street from Copacabana Beach. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Views from rooftop pool were awesome. Food was very good. Service was excellent. We would stay there again!

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Bourbon Cataratas do Iguaçu Thermas Eco Resort
Foz do Iguaçu

Highly recommend this hotel. It was not far from the falls, and after a long day of hiking, it was great to come back and relax poolside with a cocktail! Rooms were nice and clean and comfortable. Pool was great! The service was fantastic. A big shout out to Carlos who provided top-tier service as our waiter in the Buffet (which was delicious, and we highly recommend) as well as the guys at the front desk who were so welcoming and helpful and were great ambassadors for the hotel! We would definitely stay here again!!

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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Mar 22, 2025

Dear Andrew
Thank you very much for your review. I'm very happy to hear that everything went well.
From the bottom of my heart I thank you for your trust.
All the best to you.
Bruno

KimKim and Bruno made Rio rock!
Brazil | Jan 2 - Jan 8, 2025

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Ken G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
So we just got back from Brazil and I want to let everyone know that KimKim is legit! We've never planned a trip through a website before, or with an agent we'd never met who lived on another continent. It all made my wife and I a bit nervous. We won't be next time. We (me, my wife and our 23-yr old son) wanted to visit Rio and Iguazu Falls, and Bruno planned a great experience. The hotels he arranged for us were lovely - especially the Miramar in Rio (on the beach in Copacabana with a... Read more

So we just got back from Brazil and I want to let everyone know that KimKim is legit! We've never planned a trip through a website before, or with an agent we'd never met who lived on another continent. It all made my wife and I a bit nervous. We won't be next time.

We (me, my wife and our 23-yr old son) wanted to visit Rio and Iguazu Falls, and Bruno planned a great experience. The hotels he arranged for us were lovely - especially the Miramar in Rio (on the beach in Copacabana with a rooftop bar and infinity pool, a great breakfast buffet, and a really great team of people - from the Bell Cap to the roof staff).

We had a private tour guide in both places and they enriched the experience tremendously. We spent two days with Jefferson in Rio, going to the top of Sugarloaf and Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer statue), and a ton of other expected and unexpected spots. He was warm, friendly and full of facts, history and stories. His English was fluent. And another benefit of having a guide is you get to bypass many (not all) lines at the various attractions.

Jorge was our guide at Iguazu, and while the experience of seeing those falls doesn't call for nearly the commentary as the Rio tours, Jorge was friendly and knowledgable as well. On the second day, our son almost got heat exhaustion at the falls and Jorge convinced the policeman to let us cut the line to get my son quickly up to the concession stand (water) and shade. He was really looking out for us. That was cool.

Side note, if you go to Iguazu, you HAVE to do both sides. They each offer their own perspectives and experiences. And riding a boat up into the falls (literally, we drove under falls) is better in Argentina than in Brazil because the Brazilian boats aren't allowed to go to all the falls (the one's in Argentina. I know, it sounds stupid, but that's international relations for you.) One of the most incredible experiences of my life!

Our transfers and tickets were seamless - to and from the airport on each leg, the trip to Iguazu and back (a two hour flight), our tickets for parks, trains or gondolas, dinner reservations. This helps helps when you can't seem to get past please, thank you and where's the bathroom (thank you Google Translate).

Bruno grew up in Rio but lives in Portugal. Even so, he was available when we needed him and was ready to help if our son's condition deteriorated. Happily, it did not.

I don't know about anyone else's experience, but we will definitely be using KimKim again. They connect you with an independent agent who specializes in the area you want to visit. They facilitate the interaction, handle the payments. I'm happy to give them a fee for this. And I'm happy to pay a fee to Bruno, who I know spent considerable time making sure our trip was a success, from idea to the flight home.

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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Jan 13, 2025

Hello ken
I really appreciate you sharing your experience. I'm very happy to hear that your trip was a success. I'd like to thank you very much for your trust and that of your family.
Whenever you need anything, you can count on us.
A big hug to you and see you next time.

Beautiful Brazil. Amazing Itinerary!
Brazil | Oct 14 - Oct 30, 2024

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Margarethe T.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024
We had an unforgettable experience on our recent Brazilian adventure. Our itinerary was brilliantly put together by Bruno who understood our wish to experience Brazil's rich biodiversity and spend time in gorgeous landscapes alongside a trip to Rio for a wedding celebration. From Iguacu Falls to the Pantanal, to Paraty and Ilha Grande via Rio, all our hotels and lodges were well-located and our activities and transfers perfectly chosen and well-timed. A special shout out to all our amazing... Read more

We had an unforgettable experience on our recent Brazilian adventure. Our itinerary was brilliantly put together by Bruno who understood our wish to experience Brazil's rich biodiversity and spend time in gorgeous landscapes alongside a trip to Rio for a wedding celebration. From Iguacu Falls to the Pantanal, to Paraty and Ilha Grande via Rio, all our hotels and lodges were well-located and our activities and transfers perfectly chosen and well-timed. A special shout out to all our amazing guides - Joao Luiz, Eluza and Luiz - and their incredible knowledge, who made this such a memorable trip. The staff at The Jungle Lodge in Pantanal helped us enjoy our stay with them showing an amazing ability to spot even the smallest of animals and providing us plenty of food to keep us going.

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Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Dec 02, 2024

Hi Margarethe
I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip. Many thanks to you and Wanda for your confidence.
I'm happy to help if you need me.
Best regards