Brazil

Rio, Iguaçu Falls, jaguars in the Pantanal, the Amazon and the beaches of Bahia.
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brazil

larger than life

Brazil is enormous and endlessly varied. Rio de Janeiro has one of the most beautiful settings of any city, Iguaçu Falls is one of the world’s great natural sights, and the Pantanal is the best place on earth to see jaguars.

Add the Amazon rainforest and the relaxed beach towns of Bahia, and you have a journey of real contrasts.

where to go

where to go

  1. 01

    Rio de Janeiro

    Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer and the beaches.

  2. 02

    Iguaçu Falls

    Hundreds of waterfalls on the border with Argentina.

  3. 03

    The Pantanal

    Wetlands with jaguars, giant otters and birdlife.

  4. 04

    The Amazon

    Rainforest lodges and river journeys.

  5. 05

    Bahia

    Colonial Salvador and the beaches of Trancoso.

  6. 06

    Paraty and Ilha Grande

    A colonial town and an island of rainforest beaches.

when to go

the seasons in brazil

Brazil is warm year-round, but the best time depends on the region.

December to March

summer

Hot and lively on the coast, with Carnival in February or March.

April to September

autumn & winter

Dry season in the Pantanal and the best time for jaguars (July to October).

October to November

spring

Warm and pleasant across much of the country.

where to stay

hotels we love

Iguaçu

NatureClassic

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

The only hotel inside the national park, a short walk from the falls.

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Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Brazil, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.

experiences

what we love to arrange

Rio from above

A helicopter flight over the city and beaches.

The falls at dawn

Walk the trails at Iguaçu before the park opens.

Jaguar safari

Look for jaguars by boat in the northern Pantanal.

Amazon canopy

Climb a canopy tower at sunrise.

Carnival

Experience Carnival in Rio or Salvador.

Bahian food

Learn to cook moqueca in Salvador.

good to know

questions we’re often asked

Anything else you’d like to know? Simply ask us.

When is the best time to visit Brazil?

It depends on the region. July to October is best for jaguars; December to March is beach season.

Can we fly direct?

Yes, there are direct flights from the UK to São Paulo and Rio.

How long do we need?

Twelve to sixteen nights to combine a city, the falls and wildlife.

Can we see Iguaçu from both sides?

Yes. We arrange visits to both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides.

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