📍 Brazil

BRAZIL EPIC: IGUAZU FALLS TO JERICOACOARA BEACH QUEST

Q: 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.

Waterfalls thunder through mist, dunes meet turquoise lagoons, reefs shimmer beneath the waves. Brazil's vastness is striking, overwhelming, intoxicating.

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📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Rio and its beaches, Iguazu Falls, Jericoacoara's dunes and lagoons, Porto de Galinhas' natural pools and colonial Recife. This grand tour of Brazil will dazzle you.

Iguazu: waterfall thunder mist
Jericoacoara: dune lagoon beauty
Porto de Galinhas: reef pools
Recife: cultural urban energy

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day

Rio De Janeiro

mountain beach iconic soul

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Day 1

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Ascent to Corcovado and visit to Christ the Redeemer offering a panoramic view over Rio

Discovery of Sugarloaf Mountain and panorama over Guanabara Bay

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Stroll on the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema

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Rio De Janeiro

mountain beach iconic soul

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Day 2

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Exploration of the Selarón Steps connecting Lapa to Santa Teresa

Visit to the Saint Sebastian Cathedral of Rio, modernist masterpiece

Walk at the Sambadrome, major venue of Rio Carnival

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Stroll through the Feira Hippie market in Ipanema to discover local crafts

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Observation of local wildlife: coatis, tropical birds and butterflies

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✈️ Flight / transfer day

Distance: 1551.8 km

Travel time: 10h

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Foz Do Iguacu

waterfall mist thunder power

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Day 3

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Flight Rio → Foz do Iguaçu (≈4h journey with stopover)

Discovery of Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side and view of the falls

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Optional cruise at the foot of Iguazu Falls

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Discovery of Jericoacoara village and its sandy streets

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✈️ Flight / transfer day

Distance: 1180 km

Travel time: 10h

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Foz Do Iguacu

waterfall mist thunder power

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Day 4

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Crossing to Iguazú National Park on the Argentine side to admire the Garganta del Diablo

Walk on the walkways of the upper and lower circuit

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Swimming and relaxation in the turquoise lagoons of Jijoca

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Next stop

Distance: 20 km

Travel time: 1h

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Jericoacoara

wind-carved dune lagoon village

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Day 5

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Flight Foz do Iguaçu → Fortaleza then transfer to Jericoacoara (≈5h by road)

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Festive evening in the village center to the rhythm of Brazilian music

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Walk on the coconut palm-lined beaches and first immersion in the village

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Next stop

✈️ Flight / transfer day

Distance: 2500 km

Travel time: 10h

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Jericoacoara

wind-carved dune lagoon village

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Day 6

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Buggy excursion through the dunes and freshwater lagoons of Jericoacoara

Discovery of Pedra Furada, emblematic rock arch

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Relaxation and swimming on the main beach of Porto de Galinhas

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Jericoacoara

wind-carved dune lagoon village

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Day 7

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Walk in the dunes at sunset on Duna do Pôr do Sol

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Festive evening in the village center to the rhythm of Brazilian music

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Porto De Galinhas

reef pool shell beach

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Day 8

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Flight Fortaleza → Recife then bus transfer to Porto de Galinhas (≈1h30)

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Walk on the coconut palm-lined beaches and first immersion in the village

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Vol prochaine étape

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Next stop

✈️ Flight / transfer day

Distance: 870 km

Travel time: 10h

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Porto De Galinhas

reef pool shell beach

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Day 9

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Morning boat trip to observe natural pools and swim among fish

Buggy excursion to the beaches of Maracaípe, Camboa and Cupe

Visit to the Hippocampus center, dedicated to seahorse preservation

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Relaxation and swimming on the main beach of Porto de Galinhas

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Next stop

Distance: 69 km

Travel time: 1h09

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Recife

colonial urban cultural pulse

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Day 10

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Return to Recife, quick visit of the historic center and Boa Viagem district

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Next stop

Distance: 65 km

Travel time: 1h30

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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 10 and 16 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.