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Opening HoursWhere to go on holiday in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is undoubtedly one of the major attractions of Brazil, but there is so much more to be explored in this vast country: from the beaches of Bahia, the incredible sight of the Iguaca Falls, or the isolated city of Manaus deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Where to go in Brazil
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Rio, Buzios, Paraty & the Costa Verde
Rio de Janeiro has perhaps the most stunning physical setting of any city in the world, with the legendary beachfront neighbourhoods of Copacabana...
Iguacu Falls
A tour of the Iguaçu Falls, on the border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, is an unforgettable spectacle. Meandering 400 miles west from...
Southern Brazil
The Southern coast of Brazil has an abundance of white sand beaches and emerald seas, encased by endless green mountains and lush forestry
Manaus & The Amazon Basin
With the airport at Manaus a four hour flight from Rio, this is a deeply isolated region, and all the more fascinating because of it.
Bahia
The State of Bahia is known as ‘the land of the drum’. It is one of the most historic regions of Brazil, with a number of important cultural...
The Pantanal
In the centre of South America lies the largest inland delta in the world, the Pantanal, or flooded outback, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.
North East Brazil
At the North Eastern tip of Brazil is Jericoacoara, home to huge sand dunes and a deliciously laid back vibe. Further south, the small fishing...
Minas Gerais
Between Salvador to the north and Rio to the south and inland from the coast lies the state of Minas Gerais, the heart of the gold mining activity...
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What to do in Brazil
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Sugarloaf & Corcovado mountains
The iconic mountains that appear in any self-respecting shot of Rio both offer superb panoramic views of the city, its bays and beaches.
Samba
Characterized by its great diversity, the origins of Brazil’s music lie in its AmerIndian, Portuguese and African roots, and today it is firmly...
Rio Carnival
The most outrageous and spectacular festivities take place in Rio, whose world-famous Carnival and its associated musicians, dancers, floats...
Kayaking from Paraty
Hundreds of islands with unspoiled tropical wilderness lie just off shore of the Costa Verde and the best way to explore them is by kayak.
Helicopter ride
Silence the arguments over whether it’s the Argentinian or the Brazilian side of the falls that affords the best view, and see the whole lot...
Whale watching, Florianopolis
Escaping the harsh winter, the whales migrate northwards in search of warmer and calmer waters in which to reproduce and nurse their young calves.
Capoeira lessons
Original Travel can arrange private or group capoeira and samba lessons in Rio or in Salvador; after all, where better to learn?
Salvador Carnival
The most exciting moment in the Salvador calendar is undoubtedly the spectacular February carnival, when up to two million revellers from all...
Trekking in Chapada Diamantina
Trekking is undoubtedly one the best ways to discover all there is to see in Chapada Diamantina, - the Diamond Plateau - a land of underground...
Pelourinho district
The city of Salvador itself is often referred to as the ‘African Soul’ of Brazil, as descendants of the first African slaves have held tight...
Jaguar spotting in the Pantanal
Sightings are of course never guaranteed in such a wild and vast place, and particularly where one of the world’s most elusive animals is concerned,...
Riding, Pantanal
Dependent on your level of ability, we can arrange short rides or day-long excursions complete with guides and packed lunch.
Kite Surfing, Jeri
The National Park of Jericoacoara is flanked by huge dunes, with lakes of crystal-clear water that are the ideal place for newcomers to wind...
Diving, Fernando do Noronha
The Fernando do Noronha archipelago is known as one of the best scuba diving spots in the world due to the richness of the marine fauna and the...
Planasub
As you’d imagine, there are plenty of highlights in a country as huge as Brazil, but if we were asked to cherry-pick one particular highlight,...
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Language: Portuguese
Currency: Brazilian Real
Visa: not required
Religion: catholics
Food & Drink: feijoada, Caipirinha
Time difference:
GMT -3 hrs
Flight from London:
10:45 hrs
Christmas and New Year 2018
Don't panic, but Christmas is just 305 short days away **alarm bells start ringing**. While that might sound rather dramatic, Christmas and New Year are two of the most popular dates in the travel calendar and if you'd rather swap Brussels sprouts for beach scenes or awkward gatherings with…
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How do you kill five hours in Rio if you don’t Samba?
The late Sir Roger Moore asked of a companion in the 1979
classic, Moonraker "How do you kill five hours in
Rio if you don't Samba?", followed by suggestive pause and
arching of eyebrow, naturally.
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Do You Need To Up Your Insta-Game?
Question: if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to Instagram it, does it actually happen? We all love a bit of an Insta-brag every now and then (never more so than when we're on holiday) and making sure you get the perfect angle, have the filters ramped up to the max and enough…
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Wildlife Wonders: Amazing Safari Experiences for 2017
Whether soaring in a light aircraft over the dust-red dunes of the Skeleton Coast, hiking through the Indonesian jungle to spot the Thomas Leaf monkey, or watching bears congregate at Campbell river on Vancouver Island, a safari is one of the most enriching and exciting holidays in the…
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The Best Honeymoon Destinations in South America
Ah the honeymoon, the perfect break to escape the drama of bringing two families together and to postpone the writing of very vague thank you notes (who did gift that nutri-2000 pasta machine?). Whilst minds automatically race to visions of white sand beaches and swaying palms, we like to…
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