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Guide to Brazil

Written with care, lived experience, and a deep love for Brazil

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Cities

City-by-city guides plus standalone destinations across Brazil.

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Rio

A city guide for first-time visitors to Rio de Janeiro.

8 guides

São Paulo

Local guides to São Paulo, Brazil’s biggest city.

2 guides

Salvador

Local guides to Salvador, the capital of Bahia.

2 guides

Belo Horizonte

Local guides to Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais.

2 guides

More destinations

Iguazu Falls: How to Visit Both Sides from Foz do Iguaçu

Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side: how to split the two parks, 2026 tickets and hours, crossing the border for a day in Argentina, the boat rides, the best months to go, and where to stay in Foz do Iguaçu.

Ilha Grande: Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Discover everything you need to know before visiting Ilha Grande, Brazil, including transport, where to stay, top beaches, hiking, boat tours, and useful tips for your trip.

Amazon Rainforest Tour: How to Plan Your First Trip From Manaus

How to plan an Amazon rainforest tour from Manaus: jungle lodge versus day tour versus river cruise, what it costs in 2026, when to go for high water or low water, the vaccines to sort out, and the wildlife you can actually expect.

Pantanal Jaguar Tour: How to See Wild Jaguars in Brazil

How to plan a Pantanal jaguar tour: why Porto Jofre is the place, when to go, how to get there on the Transpantaneira, what a boat safari costs, and what to expect on the water.