Trips to Brazil

Rio de Janeiro and the Festive Carnival

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's most popular and visited city, as well as one of the world's most beautiful. Like the rest of Brazil, the zest for life is immense, with breathtaking landscapes featuring high mountains, deep valleys, clear blue seas, and lush greenery. For the ultimate beach days, visit the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, where you can not only sunbathe and swim but also grab something to eat and drink at the many seaside restaurants and bars. Try Brazilian dishes like Ceviche, Feijoada, and Moqueca, and don't forget to sample the national drink, Caipirinha. Both Copacabana and Ipanema offer excellent shopping opportunities. These beaches are divided into sections with numbered posts where you can rent beach chairs. Copacabana is generally perceived as the more lively beach, while Ipanema is somewhat quieter, attracting more locals. The beaches are also perfect for a delightful stroll, especially on Sundays when road traffic is closed off, and many choose to cycle, skate, or skateboard instead.

To experience cultural sites, visiting the famous Christ the Redeemer statue atop the 710-meter high Corcovado mountain is a must. The view from this mountain provides a fantastic panorama of Rio. Another popular attraction is taking the cable car up to the Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) for another spectacular view and a distant sight of the Christ statue.

Carnival in Rio is the largest and most famous globally, and to experience this colorful festivity, you should visit Rio in February, as the carnival always occurs 40 days before Easter. During the carnival, streets fill with people from all over the world to witness this massive celebration filled with samba, music, feathers, and glitter. The carnival lasts four days, from Saturday to Tuesday, and nearly all activities come to a halt during these days, with many shops closed. Even though the carnival is largest in Rio, a grand celebration occurs throughout Brazil during this period. It's not just a festival; it's also a competition, with many samba schools vying for the prestigious "Campea do Carneval" prize as the carnival band of the year. The whole of Rio de Janeiro dances, smiles, and spreads joy, and experiencing the carnival is something one should do at least once in a lifetime.

In addition to travel to Rio de Janeiro, we also organize trips to São Paulo, a metropolis with much to offer. Discover attractions like the beautiful Ibirapuera Park, the large Arena Corinthians soccer stadium, São Paulo Cathedral, and the Museu de Arte de São Paulo. Avenida Paulista is the main shopping street with various stores and malls, and the Mercado Municipal is a market with a variety of trinkets, souvenirs, and food.

The Amazon Rainforest

As a change from beaches, carnival, and shopping streets, the Amazon rainforest offers an exotic experience with amazing wildlife and nature. The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest, characterized by tropical and subtropical conditions with the famous Amazon River running through it. Here, you can spot animals such as toucans, parrots, turtles, lizards, frogs, different fish, and if you're lucky, even jaguars. Organized jungle tours are available, typically departing from the city of Manaus. The Amazon rainforest is truly a unique and exotic experience and a memory for a lifetime.

Brazil is a distinct and adventure-filled destination well worth visiting. You'll return home with a big smile influenced by the joyful culture and cheerful people. Don't hesitate to experience the amazing Brazil!