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Brazil
BRAZIL XXL: SÃO PAULO TO IGUAZU, BAHIA AND RIO JOURNEY
Megacities stand alongside waterfalls, the Amazon roars, colonial towns whisper, beaches stretch endlessly. Brazil XXL is the ultimate continent-country.
≈ 39
Days
11018
Km
22
Stops
São Paulo, Iguazu Falls, the Amazon, Salvador de Bahia, Recife, Northeast beaches and Rio. Three weeks to discover all the Brazils.
- São Paulo: urban metropolis energy
- Iguazu: waterfall thunder power
- Bahia: colonial heritage soul
- Rio: mountain beach finale
- Brasília: futuristic capital design
Your day-by-day itinerary
1
Day
2 photos
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1
São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) and Avenida Paulista
2
Ibirapuera Park: Oscar Niemeyer pavilions
3
Historic Center: Pátio do Colégio, Catedral da Sé
Activities
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Urban street-food walk in Liberdade
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Sunset at the Edifício Copan viewpoint
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
443 km
Travel time:
6h30
2
Day
3 photos
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1
Curitiba Botanical Garden (Art Nouveau greenhouse)
2
Oscar Niemeyer Museum (MON)
3
Historic center: Largo da Ordem
Activities
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Tanguá Park: panoramic walk
Next stop
Distance:
298 km
Travel time:
4h36
3
Day
2 photos
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1
Florianópolis Center and Mercado Público
2
Lagoa da Conceição and dunes
3
Praia Joaquina or Campeche (your choice)
Activities
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Short hike to Lagoinha do Leste (partial round trip if time permits)
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Seafood tasting on the waterfront
Next stop
✈️ Flight / transfer day
Distance:
627 km
Travel time:
11h24
4
Day
3 photos
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1
Mountain route SC→PR (rural views and valleys)
2
Pato Branco Center: Praça Presidente Vargas
Activities
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Urban stroll and neighborhood cafés
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
334 km
Travel time:
6h12
5
Day
4 photos
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1
Iguaçu National Park (Brazilian side): walkways and Devil's Throat
2
Bird Center (Parque das Aves)
Activities
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Macuco Safari boat option (baptism of the falls)
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Sunset viewpoint
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
521 km
Travel time:
8h54
6
Day
3 photos
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1
Itaipu Binacional (dam viewpoint, morning)
2
Stop in Cascavel: Praça do Migrante
Activities
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Route PR→MS through the countryside (photo stops)
Next stop
Distance:
225 km
Travel time:
3h36
7
Day
3 photos
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1
Indigenous Nations Park
2
Campo Grande Municipal Market (Mercadão)
Activities
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Southern Pantanal detour (viewpoints/interpretation centers if open)
Next stop
✈️ Flight / transfer day
Distance:
711 km
Travel time:
10h42
8
Day
3 photos
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1
Cuiabá center: Praça Alencastro and cathedral
2
Pantanal Natural History Museum (if time permits)
Activities
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Chapada dos Guimarães (short trek to Véu de Noiva—if arriving early)
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
523 km
Travel time:
9h36
9
Day
4 photos
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1
Cristo Rei do Araguaia Viewpoint
2
Rio Araguaia river beaches (seasonal)
Activities
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Swimming/relaxing on the banks (depending on conditions)
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
557 km
Travel time:
10h06
10
Day
4 photos
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1
Ministries Esplanade and Praça dos Três Poderes
2
Metropolitan Cathedral of Brasília (Niemeyer)
3
National Congress (exteriors)
Activities
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UNESCO architecture circuit (Brazilian modernism)
Next stop
✈️ Flight / transfer day
Distance:
616 km
Travel time:
10h12
11
Day
4 photos
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1
Planaltina/Chapada dos Veadeiros (panorama stop if detour made the day before)
2
Historic center of Barreiras (Praça Castro Alves)
Activities
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Rio Grande walk (docks/riverbanks)
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
467 km
Travel time:
7h24
12
Day
2 photos
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1
Bom Jesus center: Praça Marcos Aurélio
2
Senhor do Bonfim Church
Activities
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BA→PI route through the Cerrado (photo stops)
Next stop
✈️ Flight / transfer day
Distance:
610 km
Travel time:
9h54
13
Day
3 photos
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1
Ponte Estaiada Complex (urban view)
2
City Park / Potycabana Park
Activities
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Teresina artisan market
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
341 km
Travel time:
6h42
14
Day
4 photos
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1
Historic center of Parnaíba
2
Porto das Barcas
Activities
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Boat excursion in the Delta do Parnaíba (mangroves)
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
477 km
Travel time:
6h54
15
Day
5 photos
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1
Iracema Beach and English Bridge
2
Dragão do Mar Center (culture)
Activities
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Swimming/relaxing Praia do Futuro
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
518 km
Travel time:
7h48
16
Day
2 photos
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1
Forte dos Reis Magos
2
Historic center of Natal
Activities
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Buggy on the dunes of Genipabu (local classic)
Next stop
Distance:
281 km
Travel time:
4h18
17
Day
3 photos
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1
Recife Antigo: Praça do Marco Zero
2
Boa Viagem (seafront)
Activities
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Olinda option (UNESCO) at the end of the day: viewpoints
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
511 km
Travel time:
8h24
18
Day
3 photos
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1
Orla de Atalaia (promenade)
2
Mercado Municipal Antônio Franco
Activities
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Seaside walk at sunset
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
383 km
Travel time:
6h06
19
Day
2 photos
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1
Pelourinho (UNESCO): Largo do Pelourinho, baroque churches
2
Elevador Lacerda & Mercado Modelo (Baía de Todos os Santos)
Activities
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Afro-Bahian music in the evening (historic district)
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Swimming and relaxation on the beaches of southern Bahia coast
Next stop
✈️ Flight / transfer day
Distance:
706 km
Travel time:
10h
20
Day
3 photos
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1
Historic Center of Porto Seguro and colonial churches
2
Arraial d'Ajuda / Praia do Espelho (depending on timing)
Activities
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Mining Museums (short guided tour)
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Road return to São Paulo (planning / late departure or D+1)
Next stop
✈️ Flight / transfer day
Distance:
1031 km
Travel time:
10h
21
Day
6 photos
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1
Historic center of Ouro Preto (UNESCO): Praça Tiradentes
2
Baroque churches: São Francisco de Assis / Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Activities
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Mining Museums (short guided tour)
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
408 km
Travel time:
7h30
22
Day
4 photos
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1
Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)
2
Sugarloaf Mountain (Urca cable car)
3
Copacabana / Ipanema (walk)
Activities
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Road return to São Paulo (planning / late departure or D+1)
Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance:
430 km
Travel time:
6h
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What weather should you expect?
Summer (December-March): Peak tourist season, hottest weather, Carnival season, highest prices, crowded beaches, vibrant atmosphere.
Fall (April-June): Excellent weather, fewer crowds, good prices, ideal for most regions, comfortable temperatures.
Winter (July-September): Dry season in most regions, perfect for Pantanal wildlife, cooler temperatures, great for cultural activities.
Spring (October-November): Good weather returning, moderate crowds, reasonable prices, excellent for outdoor activities.
Regional Variations: Amazon best May-September (dry season), Northeast beaches year-round, South cooler June-August.
How many days should I plan?
We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 31 and 47 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.
What to discover in Brazil?
Carnival energy, Amazon rainforest, and pristine beaches create the ultimate South American adventure. Experience vibrant cities, incredible biodiversity, and passionate culture from Rio's beaches to Pantanal wetlands. Samba music, capoeira martial arts, and incredible football culture showcase national spirit. Brazil offers unparalleled natural wonders with infectious cultural energy.