Trips to Brazil
Why travel solo to Brazil?
What's The Weather Like in Brazil?
Brazil has an average summer temperature of 104F (40°C) and an average winter temperature of 68F (20°C). The best time to visit Brazil is between September and October as you will avoid peak times and enjoy more comfortable temperatures.
Top Three Activities
1. Hike to Rio’s famous peaks
2. Uncover the sites of São Paulo
3. Shop and restaurant-hop in Paraty
Top five dishes to try
1. Quindim – baked coconut egg custard dessert
2. Açaí – tropical fruit tart
3. Feijoada – black bean and pork stew
4. Churrasco – barbecued meat cooked on a rotisserie
5. Moqueca – fish stew with coconut milk, tomatoes and peppers
Top Places To Visit In Brazil
São Paulo
The most populous city in South America’s most populous country. Yep, São Paulo knows how to go big with its modernist Oscar Niemeyer-stamped architecture, colorful street art and countless restaurant options. . But there’s no rest for the wicked: a thriving nightlife scene ranges from traditional botecos (bars) to more exclusive spots. Sore head? No sweat: there are beaches and islands within easy reach.
Rio De Janeiro
If you’re looking for a memorable destination to try out group solo travel, Rio de Janeiro is the place. Friendly Carioca locals will stick a coconut in your hand (maybe even a caipirinha) and show you the best of their city – from the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana to the artsy hilltop Santa Teresa neighborhood, stacked with street art and smart hotels. Meanwhile, Christ the Redeemer statue looks down over it all, keeping a watchful eye on the party and the city’s lively neighborhoods.
Paraty
Set against a backdrop of mountains, islands and azure waters, Paraty is a characterful colonial-era town – all cobbled streets and colorful doorways – now renowned for its culinary scene. Talented artists and writers call this tropical spot home. And who could blame them with waterfalls to swim in, cachaça to sample and a cosmopolitan vibe all round…
Ilha Grande
Islands don’t come much sweeter than this. No cars, no traffic – only traditional hammock-strung pousadas (hotels) where hummingbirds swoop amid bougainvillea bushes; miles of hiking trails that lead to white-sand crescents, such as Lopes Mendes beach; and a knitted jungly interior where you might just spot some of South America’s resident wildlife. Hard to leave? Just a little…
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