Destination guide

Brazil trip planner

Beaches, Amazon rainforest, and nonstop rhythm.

Brazil is a continent-sized country of Rio's beaches, the Amazon, colonial towns, and the Iguaçu Falls. Warm people, samba, and some of the best coastline on earth.

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Best time to visit

Dec–Mar (summer); Jun–Sep (Amazon/Pantanal)

Currency

Brazilian Real (BRL)

Language

Portuguese

Top experiences in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Carnival.

Iguaçu Falls

The Brazilian side offers the panoramic view of the falls.

Salvador & Bahia

Afro-Brazilian culture, colorful Pelourinho, and drum circles.

Amazon rainforest

Jungle lodges near Manaus — pink dolphins, canoe trips, night walks.

Average temperatures in Brazil

Rio — warm year-round.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	30° / 86°F	30° / 86°F	29° / 84°F	28° / 82°F	26° / 79°F	25° / 77°F	25° / 77°F	26° / 79°F	26° / 79°F	27° / 81°F	28° / 82°F	29° / 84°F
Low	23° / 73°F	23° / 73°F	23° / 73°F	21° / 70°F	19° / 66°F	18° / 64°F	17° / 63°F	18° / 64°F	18° / 64°F	20° / 68°F	21° / 70°F	22° / 72°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

Days 1–3: Rio — Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf sunset, Ipanema and Copacabana.
Days 4–5: Iguaçu Falls — Brazilian and Argentine sides.
Days 6–7: Salvador — Pelourinho, capoeira, moqueca dinner.
Days 8–10: Amazon jungle lodge near Manaus.

Foods to try

FeijoadaPão de queijoAçaíMoquecaCoxinhaBrigadeiroCaipirinha

Travel tips

Stay aware in cities — leave valuables in the hotel.
Portuguese, not Spanish — a few phrases go a long way.
Uber works well and safer than street cabs in Rio.
Yellow fever vaccination recommended for Amazon and Pantanal.

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