Experience tropical bliss in Brazil
As large parts of the vast landscape lie in the tropics, the climate is uniformly tropical or subtropical, so you can travel to Brazil at any time of the year. The seasons in the southern hemisphere are exactly opposite to ours, so when it is summer for us it will be winter in Brazil.
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- Visit Sao Paolo for its modern architecture, the unusually picturesque Parque do Ibirapuera and countless art museums
- Enjoy the lush scenery at the Jardim Botanico in Rio, a huge botanical garden, which has over 8,000 different species of plants
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- What would Brazil be without the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro? Whether in the famed Sambadrome or out on the streets across the city, the Carnival is an experience you must enjoy at least once in your life!
- Spend time on arguably one of the world’s most famous beaches and Rio’s iconic attraction – Copacabana
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- The higher volume of water at this time makes a visit to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls a memorable experience!
- Travel on the Sugarloaf Cable Car and take in stunning views of the natural landscape in Rio
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- With the south becoming harder to visit in winter, head to Minas Gerais, in southeastern Brazil, known for colonial-era towns dating back to the country’s 18th-century gold rush
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- The start of the dry season makes a good time to explore the largest marshland in the world, Pantanal
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- Take a tour of the desert landscape of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, a protected area on Brazil’s North Atlantic coast, and enjoy its lagoons filled with water at this time
- Visit the city of Manaus, a gateway to the lush green Amazon forest
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- Hike through the Amazon Archipelago’s dry forests
- Spend a day with the renowned Boto(Pink Dolphins)
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- Experience the traditional way to enjoy the Amazon: sail to the Rio Negro
- Take a tour of Salvador da Bahia and soak in this beautiful city’s living, breathing Afro-Brazilian culture
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Go off the beaten track with a visit to idyllic Picinguaba and soak up the sun on the unspoiled beaches
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- At the Amazon, interact with the friendly and warm Caboclos indigenous people who live in stilt houses by the river
- Go off the beaten track with a visit to idyllic Picinguaba and soak up the sun on the unspoiled beaches
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- Visit the beautifully preserved, charming old town of Paraty, which will take history buffs and culture travelers back in time
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- Spend time savoring the taste of Rio – from its fantastic fruits to pastries and savory treats from the street food vendors
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- Visit the glamorous Brazilian coastal city of Recife
- Head to untouched beaches of Picinguaba in the Atlantic’s bay for a leisurely stroll and a refreshing bath
- Visit Rio de Janeiro’s biggest tourist attraction – Corcovado, home to the towering Christ the Redeemer statue – one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Climate in Brazil
Climate in Northern Brazil
Brazil has a warm, tropical climate with hardly any difference in temperatures throughout the year so you can visit Brazil at any time of the year.
Climate in Southern Brazil
The climate here ranges from subtropical to temperate. As you travel southwards during your Brazil trip, the difference between seasons becomes more pronounced. Brazil experiences winter between May and September with temperatures of around 20°C during the daytime. In the summer months between November and March, the temperature rises above 30. The southern coast of Brazil boasts the most beautiful beaches and wonderfully warm water throughout the year. The water at the southernmost tip of Brazil is too cold for swimming between the months of June to September.
Climate in the Amazon Basin of Brazil
Although it rains throughout the year in the Amazon Basin, the dry months of April to September are the best time to visit Brazil’s rainforest, with only short bursts of rainfall at a time.
What to Pack
South America is an enormous continent and there are several different types of landscapes, and the climatic zones will vary greatly on your trip. The weather varies by country, region and season. When traveling to Brazil, here are a few items you must carry: Lightweight rain and wind jacket (especially from Dec to Mar), comfortable shoes, swimsuit, sandals, beachwear, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen and mosquito repellent. But largely, don’t worry about a dress code! South America is generally very relaxed; you might want to pack something fancier for a night out but only five-star hotels and a few restaurants actually expect some sort of etiquette in the evening.
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Popular Trips to Brazil
Discover Brazil’s lush green coast, the Costa Verde, on this customizable vacation. Your journey begins in Brazil’s capital, Rio de Janeiro. Explore Tijuca National Park high above Rio and marvel at the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovad Mountain. At your next destination, Paraty, visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town and learn how Cachaça, a popular…
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This is the perfect tour for nature and wildlife enthusiasts who want to experience the rich biodiversity of the world’s largest rainforest and the world’s largest wetland. Explore the assorted charms of Rio de Janeiro before heading into the Pantanal region. Enjoy guided hikes, and horseback and canoe rides around the wetlands to learn about…
Discover untamed nature, wildlife and authentic local culture on this 15-day luxury Brazil vacation. Travel straight from one stunning highlight to another – from the buzzing beaches of Rio to the thundering Iguazu Falls, and the Amazon rainforest. Afterward, spend days exploring the vibrant Bahia region with its rich culture, colonial heritage and delicious Afro-Brazilian…
From a rich contemporary art and culture scene to colonial towns and the Gold rush, vibrant markets, museums and Portuguese and Dutch history, discover the heritage of Brazil on this tour. End your vacation on the sunny beaches and pristine islands of Fernando de Noronha, one of the most important ecological sanctuaries in the world!
From the cosmopolitan centers of Rio and Sao Paolo, this Brazil vacation takes you into the heart of the country’s incredible natural wonders – the roaring Iguazu Falls and the bio-diverse Pantanal. End your strip sunbathing on pristine beaches at Bahia’s beautiful Discovery Coast.
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