Brazil
Carnivals, white sand beaches,rain forests, magical waterfalls
One of the world’s most enthralling destinations is a country unparalleled in its biodiversity, adventure-travel offerings and joviality.
If it is the wonder of the planets natural and unrefined beauty that you seek – there is no better place than BRAZIL.
Food
Accommodation
Recreation
Transport
Food
Meals at our accommodation in RIO DE JANEIRO
- A tropical breakfast could be enjoyed each morning
- Brazilian and international cuisine was offered for lunch and dinner at the in-house restaurant
Other
Meals at our accommodation in ILHABELA
- Breakfast is served daily in self-service style
- There is an on-site restaurant where lunches and dinners can be enjoyed
Meals at our accommodation in SAO PAULO
- On-site coffee house, restaurant and bar
Other
Accommodation
Our accommodation of choice
- Our accommodation in Rio was at the Windsor Excelsior Hotel, situated right on the Copacabana beach front, offering breath-taking views of the ocean and the Sugarloaf
- We stayed overnight at the Ilha Flat Hotel on the island of Ilhabela. The hotel is located on the ocean front with quick access to the historical centre
- During our visit to Sao Paulo we stayed at the La Residence Paulista, situated in Jadins. This hotel is in an excellent location, being in close proximity to the subway, and 8km from Congaohas Airport
Recreation
Activities / Attractions
- Beautiful beaches
- Bicycle tours
- Carnivals, concerts, shows
- Corcovado – Christ The Redeemer
- Hang gliding
- Helicopter tours
- Hiking
- Museums
- Parks
- Sailing
- Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour . . . and much more
- Beautiful beaches
- Camping and hiking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Nature and wildlife tours
- Scuba diving, snorkling, surfing, wind/kite surfing
- Submarine tours
- Waterfalls
- Ziplining
- Acquarium
- Beautiful beaches
- Bike tours of Sao Paulo
- Boat Trips
- Botanical Gardens
- Brazilian cooking class
- Brazilian Grand Prix
- Cultural, historical and art tours
- Eco Tours
- Football match at Pacaembu Stadium
- Hiking
- Museums
- River rafting and tubing
- Sao Paulo Zoo and Zoo Safari
- Scuba diving and snorkling
Transport
Getting around
- Bus
- Car rental
- Ferry
- MetroRio
- Rent-a-bike
- Reputable taxi cabs
- Santa Teresa Tram
- Tour guides
- Uber
- Walking
- Ferry is used to get to the island
On the island –
- Bicycle
- Bus
- Own vehicle, preferably 4×4 WD
- Taxi
- The south and east coasts are reachable only by boat or on foot, except for a rough road only accessible by 4×4 WD that reaches the Praia de Castelhanos on the west coast.
- Bus
- Car rental
- Class airfare
- Motorcycle
- Metro and train
- Taxis and shuttles