Carnival & Amazon
Brazil
Brazil offers Amazon rainforest, iconic Rio festivals, and long Atlantic beaches.
Highlights & essential info
Top highlights
- Rio de Janeiro and Carnival
- Amazon Rainforest adventures
- Iguazu Falls wonder
- Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
- Salvador Bahia Afro-Brazilian culture
- Samba and bossa nova music
Quick facts
- Best time to visit
- May to Sep (varies by region)
- Currency
- BRL (Brazilian Real)
- Language
- Portuguese
Destination highlights by category
Architecture
- Colonial Towns
- Modern Rio
- Churches
Shopping
- Markets
- Gems
- Handicrafts
Entertainment
- Carnival
- Samba Shows
- Beach Culture
Culture
- Museums
- Music Heritage
- Indigenous Culture
Perfect for
This destination is ideally suited for the following types of travelers:
Adventure Seekers
Rainforest and waterfalls
Festival Lovers
Carnival and music
Beach Enthusiasts
Atlantic coast
Nature Explorers
Amazon and wildlife
Popular activities & experiences
Discover 10 amazing experiences in Brazil
Avenida Paulista (São Paulo) — Iconic Financial + Cultural Corridor + “Ruas Abertas” Car-Free Sundays/Holidays (Free Access)
from Free
Copacabana Beach (Rio) — Iconic “Princess of the Sea” Atlantic Beach + Promenade Walk (Free Public Access)
from Free
Ipanema Beach (Rio) — Famous “Posto 9” Scene + 2km Shoreline Walk (Free Public Access)
from Free
Parque Ibirapuera (São Paulo) — Iconic Urban Park + Lakes + Walking/Bike Paths (Free Entry)
from Free
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (Rio) — Historic Botanical Garden Arboretum Walk (Ticketed Entry)
from R$80
Parque das Aves (Foz do Iguaçu) — Atlantic Rainforest Bird Park + Immersion Aviaries Walk (Ticketed Entry)
from R$80
Mini Mundo (Gramado) — Open-Air Miniature City Park (Ticketed Entry) + Detail-Rich Models
from R$128
Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer), Rio — Corcovado Train Ride + Monument Access (Ticketed Entry)
from R$134
Iguaçu Falls (Brazil Side) — Iguaçu National Park Panoramic Walkway + Viewpoints (Ticketed Entry + Included Park Transport)
from R$134
Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), Rio — Cable Car Park Visit + Panoramic Viewpoints (Ticketed Entry)
from R$199
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