Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer, the cable car up Sugarloaf and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, wrapped in green peaks and bay.
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Good to know
Avg temperature
24–32°C
Language
Portuguese
Currency
Brazilian real (BRL)
Timezone
GMT-2 to -5
Why Brazil
Why travel to Brazil
From Atlantic beaches and Amazon rainforest to colonial cities and vast wetlands, Brazil is a continent-sized country of staggering variety. Here is what to expect on the ground.
What's the weather like?
Brazil is mostly tropical and warm year-round, with seasons reversed from the northern hemisphere — summer runs roughly December to March. The Amazon is hot and humid, the south is more temperate, and rainfall varies widely by region.
Top things to do
- Ride the cable car up Sugarloaf and visit Christ the Redeemer in Rio
- Stand before the thundering cascades of Iguaçu Falls
- Spot wildlife on a river safari in the Pantanal or Amazon
Dishes to try
- Feijoada — black bean and pork stew
- Pão de queijo — cheese bread
- Moqueca — fragrant seafood stew
- Brigadeiro — chocolate fudge sweets
On the map
Top places to visit in Brazil
From Rio's peaks to rainforest, wetlands and dunes, these are the landscapes our Brazil expedition is built around.
Iguaçu Falls
One of the world's largest waterfall systems, a thundering curtain of cascades on the border with Argentina — a UNESCO site.
Amazon (Manaus)
Gateway to the rainforest, where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy Solimões at the Meeting of the Waters.
Salvador
The heart of Afro-Brazilian culture, with the colourful colonial Pelourinho district and the music and cuisine of Bahia.
Pantanal
The world's largest tropical wetland, one of the best places on Earth to spot wildlife, from caimans to elusive jaguars.
Lençóis Maranhenses
A surreal expanse of white sand dunes cradling rain-fed turquoise lagoons along the northeastern coast.
Before you go
Brazil expedition FAQs
When is the best time to visit Brazil?
The best time depends on the region. For Rio and the coast, the cooler, drier months of roughly April to October are popular, while the Pantanal's dry season (around July to October) is best for wildlife.
How fit do I need to be for this expedition?
This expedition involves a mix of walking and active days alongside cultural highlights. Please check the individual expedition page for the difficulty rating and full day-by-day detail.
Do I need a visa for Brazil?
Brazil's visa rules have changed in recent years for some nationalities (for example US, Canadian and Australian passport holders) and may change again. Please confirm the current requirements with an official Brazilian government source before you travel.
How big are the groups?
We run small-group expeditions to keep things personal. See the expedition page for the exact group size and departure dates.
What's included in the price?
The expedition page lists exactly what's included and excluded — typically accommodation, guiding and listed activities. International flights are usually arranged separately.
Ready for Brazil?
Join a small group of like-minded adventurers on our Brazil expedition — handcrafted by a premium boutique adventure club based in Austria.
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