Travel Guide

Brazil Travel Guide

Carnival in Rio, Amazon at dawn, beaches that belong to the whole world.

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Why Visit Brazil?

Brazil is a country of superlatives — the largest tropical rainforest, the most biodiverse river system, the most famous carnival and one of the most extraordinary coastlines on any continent. Rio de Janeiro is simultaneously the world's most beautiful natural city setting and its most culturally electric. The Amazon, occupying 60% of the country, is the lungs of the earth and the most spectacular natural environment accessible to tourists.

Best Time to Visit

When to Go to Brazil

Click any month for a detailed Brazil travel guide for that time of year.

Must-See

Top Highlights of Brazil

Iconic

Christ the Redeemer & Rio

One of the New Seven Wonders — the 38m Art Deco Christ on Corcovado above Rio, with Guanabara Bay, S...

Bucket List

Amazon Rainforest

Half the earth's remaining tropical forest — river cruises from Manaus into the flooded forest at da...

Culture

Rio Carnival

Five days in February when 2 million people fill Copacabana and the Sambadrome parade — 12 samba sch...

Nature

Iguazú Falls

The Brazilian side: a single elevated walkway with 275 cascades in full view simultaneously. Eleanor...

Offbeat

Lençóis Maranhenses

1,500 sq km of white sand dunes with thousands of turquoise lagoons forming between them January–Jun...

Wildlife

Pantanal Wildlife

The world's largest tropical wetland — jaguars visible here more reliably than anywhere on earth, al...

Practical Tips

Before You Go — Brazil Essentials

FAQs

Brazil Travel Guide — Common Questions

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