Brazil

Visiting Brazil

A sunset on a beach in Porto de Galinhas, in the Recife area of Brazil.

Is Brazil Safe for Solo Travel? What You Need to Know

The beach by the MAM (an art museum) in Salvador is a beautiful, relaxing place to watch the sunset during your 3 weeks in Brazil.

Is Brazil Expensive to Visit? A Budget Breakdown

Aerial view of a beach in Salvador, Brazil, with turquoise water next to a dock filled with boats. On the beach, there is one red boat and a few people in the water.

5 Best Places to Visit in Brazil for Your First Trip

Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Three Weeks in Brazil Itinerary

Rio de Janeiro

the inside of Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro - A courtyard pool with the mountain behind it is visible

Best Places to Eat in Rio de Janeiro – Restaurant & Bar Guide

A view of Rio de Janeiro at sunset from the Sugarloaf Mountain.

One Week in Rio de Janeiro Itinerary

Two women sit in beach chairs near the water in Ilha de Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro. Large boulders are in the water, and layers of blue mountains are behind the water. A few other people are on the beach as well.

Ilha de Paquetá: Rio de Janeiro Day Trip Guide

The view from Niterói. The sun is in the top right of the photo, and it's shining down on the water. Patches of land and mountains are visible in the water, and buildings are along the coast on the bottom sliver of the photo.

Best Things to Do in Niterói: A Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

The iconic mountain in Rio de Janeiro is visible at Ipanema beach. It is sunset, and a wave has reached shore.

Is Rio de Janeiro Safe for Tourists? 10 Tips for Women Travelers

A girl standing at a balcony in the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil.

6 Best Museums to Visit in Rio de Janeiro

A view of Rio de Janeiro from the top of a mountain, the Pedra Bonita hike in Tijuca Forest. The blue ocean, mountains, trees, and tall buildings are visible.

How to Pack for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro from above, taken from the Christ the Redeemer statue. You can see the blue ocean, mountains, buildings and clouds

Where to Stay in Rio de Janeiro on a Budget

A view of Rio de Janeiro at sunset from above

15 Brazilian Foods and Drinks You Have to Try in Rio de Janeiro

Sunset over Rio de Janeiro from Sugarloaf Mountain

The Ultimate Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

Person biking down a bike path alongside black-and-white tiled sidewalk in Rio de Janeiro lined with palm trees and tables

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São Paulo

A cityscape, from SESC Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, Brazil. The sky is very gray and there are many buildings. On the building directly across the street, there is a painting of an older man's face.

The Perfect Two Days in Sao Paulo: Budget Itinerary

A mural of two women hugging each other in São Paulo, Brazil. It says "Amar Atrai Amor" to the right of the women.

Where to Stay in São Paulo: Best Areas & Budget Hotels

a mural depicting Pelé, the Brazilian soccer player, kissing Batman on the cheek, in Beco de Batman, an area of São Paulo, Brazil, filled with street art.

15 Best Things to Do in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Bahia

A woman walks down the cobblestone street in Pelourinho, a colonial-style historic area of Salvador, Brazil. There are colorful buildings and a large church in the background, and a stand selling acaraje, a local street food.

3 Days in Salvador, Brazil: Culture & Beach Itinerary

Elevador Lacerda, a historic elevator in Salvador, Brazil is on the right side. Behind it is the turquoise bay, with many boats visible.

Best Places to Stay in Salvador, Brazil: Budget Guide

A beach in Salvador, Brazil, from above. Boats are visible in the background, as well as a number of colored umbrellas on the sand.

Is Salvador, Brazil Safe? A Solo Traveler’s Honest Take

The colorful colonial-style buildings in Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador, Brazil.

How to Visit Salvador, Brazil: A Complete Guide

Paraná

Boats in the water in front of many waterfalls in Iguazu Falls, Brazil.

Brazil Side of Iguazu Falls: What to Know Before You Go

Pernambuco

Sunset at the beach in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. Three people are in the background, on the sand.

Top Things to Do in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil

A woman in a green dress looks at the ocean behind her in Olinda, Brazil.

Best Things to Do in Recife, Brazil: Beaches, Food & History