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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

Our ladies only trip to Brazil
Brazil | Nov 1 - Nov 10, 2025

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Akila S.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Our ladies only trip to Brazil organized by Bruno, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Everything was perfectly planned — from the Christ the redeemer of Rio to the breathtaking Iguazu Falls and the incredible adventure in the Amazon.
In Rio de Janeiro, our guide Marcelo was good. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of local insights. From visiting iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain to exploring the beaches.
At Iguazu Falls, we had the pleasure...
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Our ladies only trip to Brazil organized by Bruno, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Everything was perfectly planned — from the Christ the redeemer of Rio to the breathtaking Iguazu Falls and the incredible adventure in the Amazon.
In Rio de Janeiro, our guide Marcelo was good. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of local insights. From visiting iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain to exploring the beaches.
At Iguazu Falls, we had the pleasure of being guided by Joan and Chris. They coordinated everything seamlessly on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, ensuring we didn’t miss a single viewpoint.
Finally, in the Amazon, our guide Leo was outstanding. His deep knowledge of the rainforest’s wildlife and ecosystems made every hike and boat ride fascinating. He was patient, fun, and made us feel safe while exploring such a wild and beautiful environment. We watched the sunrise, sunset and even moon rise.
Overall, Bruno did an amazing job organizing every detail. The trip ran smoothly from start to finish, and every guide went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience. I highly recommend this team to anyone planning to explore Brazil

Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Nov 14, 2025

Thank you very much for your kind words. I truly appreciate your trust and am immensely happy that you enjoyed the trip.
If you need anything, please write to me.
All the best to you!!!
Bruno

Excellent Trip Planning and Support from Bruno!
Brazil | Nov 1 - Nov 10, 2025

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Bhyravi B.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
We had an amazing experience working with Bruno to plan our trip to Rio, Iguazu Falls, and the Amazon. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and attentive to every detail. Bruno always replied quickly to our questions and made sure all our requests were fulfilled — from hotel preferences to excursions and transfers. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip. We truly appreciated his organization and friendly communication. Highly... Read more

We had an amazing experience working with Bruno to plan our trip to Rio, Iguazu Falls, and the Amazon. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and attentive to every detail. Bruno always replied quickly to our questions and made sure all our requests were fulfilled — from hotel preferences to excursions and transfers. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip.

We truly appreciated his organization and friendly communication. Highly recommend Bruno for anyone planning a trip to Brazil!

Hotel Reviews
Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro
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Viale Cataratas
Foz do Iguaçu
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Hotel Intercity Manaus
Manaus
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Paroá Amazon Lodge
Manacaparu
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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Nov 13, 2025

Bhyravi
I am extremely happy that you enjoyed the trip.
I truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you very much for your trust!!!
All the best to all of you.
Bruno

Great mother-daughter trip
Brazil | Oct 14 - Oct 20, 2025

Kaitlin
Kaitlin K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Bruno planned a great itinerary for us. He was very responsive to my messages and was able to accommodate all of our requests for our itinerary. He checked on us throughout the trip to ensure we were having a great time (and we did!). Our tour guide in Rio, Marcelo, was incredible. He was so knowledgeable about the city, made sure we saw everything we wanted to see, and was so friendly. The weather on our first day was suboptimal to see Christ the Redeemer so Marcelo and Bruno worked hard... Read more

Bruno planned a great itinerary for us. He was very responsive to my messages and was able to accommodate all of our requests for our itinerary. He checked on us throughout the trip to ensure we were having a great time (and we did!).

Our tour guide in Rio, Marcelo, was incredible. He was so knowledgeable about the city, made sure we saw everything we wanted to see, and was so friendly. The weather on our first day was suboptimal to see Christ the Redeemer so Marcelo and Bruno worked hard to move our ticket to the following day. I’m not sure if you can request a guide or not, but Marcelo was top notch.

Our guide for the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls, Leandro, was also great. I don’t know how he manages to walk 6 miles almost every day around the falls and still love his job, but he does.

A word of caution- double check ticket prices prior to booking an activity through your guide. We, unfortunately, were scammed $20 USD per person by our final tour guide for a boat ride on the Brazilian side of the falls. He told us the cost was $90 per person when it was actually $70 per person. Bruno, again, was very responsive to the situation. We were refunded $40 by KimKim for the issue quickly.

I definitely recommend using Bruno for your trip to Brazil!

Hotel Reviews
Viale Cataratas
Foz do Iguaçu

Clean rooms and friendly staff. We both really enjoyed having a buffet dinner option.

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Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro

The room was tiny but for the most part clean. The bathroom had some mold in the shower area. The staff was very friendly. We loved having dinner at the pool bar.

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Quick 5 minute walk to the beach
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Activity Reviews
Sugarloaf Mountain & Old Town Tour
Sugarloaf Mountain & Old Town Tour
Rio de Janeiro
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Half day Tour in Rio 6h
Half day Tour in Rio 6h
Rio de Janeiro
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Visit to the Argentine side
Visit to the Argentine side
Foz do Iguaçu
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A visit to Foz de Iguacu Falls / Brazilian Side
A visit to Foz de Iguacu Falls / Brazilian Side
Foz do Iguaçu
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Unfortunately our tour guide overcharged us for the boat tour. We were told it cost $90 USD per person when in reality it cost $70 USD per person. The situation was handled promptly by Bruno and KimKim.
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Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Oct 27, 2025

Hi Kaitlin
Thank you very much for your trust.
I wish you and your family all the best.
Bruno

DREAM DESTINATION BRAZIL
Brazil | Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2025

Kakoli
Kakoli K.
India | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Our guide in Pantanal Nabutaka was EXCEPTIONAL! He was so knowledgeable, willing and such a pleasure to have around us! He took so much effort & time to show us countless wildlife especially birds and of course the jaguar! He made the Pantanal stay even better than what we had expected!
Marcelo in Rio was very good. Knowledgeable, smart & interesting
Gave us an immersive experience in Rio!
Our entire trip to Brazil was just fantastic! Every bit of it was as described and as we had...
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Our guide in Pantanal Nabutaka was EXCEPTIONAL! He was so knowledgeable, willing and such a pleasure to have around us! He took so much effort & time to show us countless wildlife especially birds and of course the jaguar! He made the Pantanal stay even better than what we had expected!
Marcelo in Rio was very good. Knowledgeable, smart & interesting
Gave us an immersive experience in Rio!
Our entire trip to Brazil was just fantastic! Every bit of it was as described and as we had imagined it after months of reading up on Brazil
The Pantanal exceeded our expectations! The sheer plethora of wildlife & birds is mind-blowing ! The 2 days of Jaguar safaris were wonderfully done thanks to our expert guide Nabutaka & boatman Jose
The Iguazu Falls, both Argentina & Brazil were dramatic!
The end of our trip with the Iberostar Amazon Cruise was truly 5 star, luxurious in every way and was far better than we had expected!

Hotel Reviews
Arena Leme Hotel
Rio de Janeiro

Only positive is the location in the beach Room very small Facilities not great No water provided in the room Even small bottles need to be paid for, which we were not informed about I feel we could have been offered a better selection of hotel for Rio

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Sanma Hotel Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu

Beautiful hotel Felt like a 5 star Amazingly cordial & quick check in, at midnight!! Such good English!! Welcome drink sparkling wine And fabulous breakfast spread Very nice spaces to just relax in Location very very close to Iguazu Falls & next door to the Bird Park I think Kimkim should definitely offer this hotel to guests visiting Iguazu. I was offered this only after I specifically wanted a hotel next to the flFalls

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Very close to Iguazu Falls, next door to the Bird Park
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Beautiful property
Hotel Deville Prime Cuiabá
Cuiabá - MT

We reached at 3 am and there was no booking in our name. It was impossible to explain to the receptionist inspite of showing them a printed voucher. Finally in my desperation, I had to phone my Trip Planner Bruno at that unearthly hour and he sorted it out. Even then, they were not really welcoming. No water in the room

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Pousada Rio Claro
Poconé

Lovely Pousada - Rio Claro Lots of wildlife on the property! Competent quick check in Cordial service in the dining room Superb experience of seeing Hyacinth Macaws being fed in the morning, just magical This was on the first day We stayed in Pousada Berco Pantaneiro in Porto Jofre on the next 3 days The facilities were pretty basic Food was good & wholesome Service was tight probably because of the location & staffing There was a powercut from 9 pm to almost 4 am one night Apparently the generator wasn't working Extremely uncomfortable in the heat, with a Jaguar safari following on at 7 am! Was impossible to contact the Manager that night

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Hotel Intercity Manaus
Manaus

Quick check in Good English at Reception! Large comfortable rooms, very well appointed Nice breakfast Allowed us late check-out at 1 pm which was very helpful!

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Activity Reviews
Half day Tour in Rio 6h
Half day Tour in Rio 6h
Rio de Janeiro

Marcelo our guide was very good - knowledgeable, friendly, interesting, very good English! Nice neat tour of Rio!

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Sugarloaf Mountain & Old Town Tour
Sugarloaf Mountain & Old Town Tour
Rio de Janeiro
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A visit to Foz de Iguacu Falls / Brazilian Side
A visit to Foz de Iguacu Falls / Brazilian Side
Foz do Iguaçu

Absolutely stunning!

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.Pantanal Adventure Day 2/5
.Pantanal Adventure Day 2/5
North Pantanal

Got to see Hyacinth Macaws being fed in the Pousada Rio Claro! Lots of birds, capybara roaming around the property!

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.Pantanal Adventure Day 1/5
.Pantanal Adventure Day 1/5
North Pantanal

Unforgettable drive on the Transpantaneira! Guide Nabutaka is excellent and highly recommended! So knowledgeable, willing, friendly. Will never forget the countless birds we saw !

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Nabutaka is exceptional and we were really lucky to have him!
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Nabutaka
Pantanal Adventure Day 3/5
Pantanal Adventure Day 3/5
North Pantanal

The Jaguar Safari was as exciting as imagined! Fantastic safari for 10 hours on both days. Nabutaka & Jose were so patient and willing

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Service at Pousada Berco Pantaneiro could be better. Itbis too svsnty
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Pantanal Adventure Day 4/5
Pantanal Adventure Day 4/5
North Pantanal

Amazing Jaguar safaris, 10 hours on each day! Brilliant sightings, thanks to guide Nabutaka & boatman Jose

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Service at Berco Pantaneiro could be better. It is too svsnty & stretched. The room is small & crammed. No surfaces to keep stuff. Thankfully there was an extra bed so we could use that. The re is no housekeeping, hence the room & bathroom felt dirty. Though I don't expect 5 Star service at the Pantanal, it could surely be better. One of the nights there was a power cut from 9 pm till 4 am. Was extremely hot & uncomfortable, given a safari starting at 7 am! It was impossible to contact the Manager to enquire. It is scary to think what if a guest had an emergency but there is no one at the property who can be contacted
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Cruise Grand Amazon Expedition Departure
Cruise Grand Amazon Expedition Departure
The Amazon

Brilliant Luxurious Truly 5 star

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The Cruise is highly recommended! Very special to be cruising on the Amazon with 5 star luxury! Amazing rooms, service, amenities, drinks & food!
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Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Oct 26, 2025

Kakoli
I am very happy that you enjoyed the trip. Thank you very much for your trust, and I wish you and your family all the best.
If you need anything, please write to me.

Great trip....
Brazil | Sep 17 - Oct 2, 2025

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Dennis H.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2025

We're seniors who do a lot of international travel. Just finished a Brazil trip --Amazon, Pantanal, Iguazu Falls--that KimKim and our greatly appreciated organizer, Bruno, put together.

It was terrific!! Superbly organized, and the guides in each area were excellent. Lodging (except for one) was excellent, guides were great, drivers were spot on in each area.

Couldn't recommend them more highly.

Dennis Hanson

Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Nov 19, 2025

Hello Dennis,
I am very happy that you enjoyed the trip. Thank you so much for your trust.
All the best to you!!!
Bruno

Amazing trip to discover Brazil.
Brazil | Aug 10 - Aug 19, 2025

Julien
Julien C.
Oak Brook, IL | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2025

Amazing trip to discover Brazil. Bruno was extremely helpful during the trip to accommodate last minute requests. We especially loved our guide Ed in Iguazú Falls.

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

Hi Julien
I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip. Thank you very much for your confidence.
All the best to you!
Bruno

Attentive, Efficient, and Truly Memorable Experience
Brazil | Aug 15 - Aug 28, 2025

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Joanne C.
Italy | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

Bruno was extremely attentive and efficient, providing support both before and throughout the entire trip. The organization was excellent, and everything ran seamlessly. All the places we visited were stunning, and the transfers, along with the other guides, were also fantastic. Well done!!

Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Sep 04, 2025

Hi Joanne
I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip. I really appreciate your trust.
All the best to you and if you need anything, just let me know.
Bruno

Transparency , quick response , and very reli...
Brazil | Jun 29 - Jul 9, 2025

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Ramya V.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Transparency , quick response , and very reliable. Bruno was amazing. I have to also thank all the private guides who helped us with this amazing Brazil experience

Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on Jul 18, 2025

Ramya
Thank you very much for your review. I'm delighted that you and your family enjoyed your trip.
All the best to you.
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.

Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
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.
Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
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