South Brazil bite-sized trips
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South Brazil – the vibe of Rio, the beaches of Ilha Grande and the scenery of Iguazu Falls. Nothing captures the spirit of Brazil like this region. Choose your favourite bite-sized trips below and our destination experts will create a tailor-made holiday just for you.
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Rio de Janeiro conjures up colourful images of carnivals and long, sandy beaches, so during this trip you’ll probably want to spend as much time outdoors as possible soaking up the sunshine and the atmosphere.
Rio de Janeiro conjures up colourful images of carnivals and long, sandy beaches, so during this trip you’ll probably want to spend as much time outdoors as possible soaking up the sunshine and the atmosphere.
Get a taste of colonial Brazil in picturesque Paraty – a beautifully preserved seaside town surrounded by hills and forests. Spend a day exploring nearby forested islands and secluded beaches on a leisurely sailing trip, and enjoy strolling around Paraty’s cobbled and car-free streets.
Get a taste of colonial Brazil in picturesque Paraty – a beautifully preserved seaside town surrounded by hills and forests. Spend a day exploring nearby forested islands and secluded beaches on a leisurely sailing trip, and enjoy strolling around Paraty’s cobbled and car-free streets.
Once home to pirates and some of Brazil’s most notorious prisoners, Ilha Grande has moved away from its chequered past and is now an oasis of tropical calm. Still relatively undeveloped, here you’ll find long sandy beaches flanked by lush forest, and virtually no cars on the sandy roads. This is Brazilian island life at it’s finest.
Once home to pirates and some of Brazil’s most notorious prisoners, Ilha Grande has moved away from its chequered past and is now an oasis of tropical calm. Still relatively undeveloped, here you’ll find long sandy beaches flanked by lush forest, and virtually no cars on the sandy roads. This is Brazilian island life at it’s finest.
Iguazu Falls is the most spectacular collection of waterfalls in all of South America. A trip to Brazil isn’t complete without experiencing the thundering, roaring sounds of these falls, preferably up close.
Iguazu Falls is the most spectacular collection of waterfalls in all of South America. A trip to Brazil isn’t complete without experiencing the thundering, roaring sounds of these falls, preferably up close.
You don’t need to be a rail enthusiast to appreciate a train journey aboard the Serra Verde Express. The journey from Curitiba to Morretes is considered to be one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. Your base for two nights is the greenest, cleanest city in Brazil – Curitiba.
You don’t need to be a rail enthusiast to appreciate a train journey aboard the Serra Verde Express. The journey from Curitiba to Morretes is considered to be one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. Your base for two nights is the greenest, cleanest city in Brazil – Curitiba.
This self-drive trip will take you from Rio de Janeiro, along well-maintained roads, to the baroque cities of gold – Sao Joao and Ouro Preto – before ending in Belo Horizonte. You’ll stay overnight in characterful pousadas in the charming colonial town of Tiradentes and the UNESCO-protected town of Ouro Preto.
This self-drive trip will take you from Rio de Janeiro, along well-maintained roads, to the baroque cities of gold – Sao Joao and Ouro Preto – before ending in Belo Horizonte. You’ll stay overnight in characterful pousadas in the charming colonial town of Tiradentes and the UNESCO-protected town of Ouro Preto.
Buzios has developed from a tiny fishing village into a glamorous hangout for Brazil’s rich and famous. There’s plenty here for us ‘normal’ people too though, with stunning Atlantic beaches, a beautiful waterfront area and cobbled streets dotted with great restaurants and stylish bars. For a few days living the high life, there are few better spots in South America.
Buzios has developed from a tiny fishing village into a glamorous hangout for Brazil’s rich and famous. There’s plenty here for us ‘normal’ people too though, with stunning Atlantic beaches, a beautiful waterfront area and cobbled streets dotted with great restaurants and stylish bars. For a few days living the high life, there are few better spots in South America.
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