Destinations
Brazil Travel Destinations
Complete guides for every major destination in Brazil — cities, beaches, and nature from the Northeast coast to Iguaçu Falls.
Northeast Brazil
The most beach-rich region in the country — 3,000km of coastline with clear warm water and more sunshine than anywhere else in Brazil.
Bahia
Salvador
Brazil’s most African city and former colonial capital. UNESCO historic center, candomblé, capoeira, acarajé, and some of the best food in the country.
Salvador Travel Guide →
Pernambuco
Recife
Port city built on islands and waterways, paired with colonial Olinda. Porto de Galinhas reef pools nearby.
Recife Guide →
Ceará
Fortaleza
300+ sunny days per year. Best base for Jericoacoara, Canoa Quebrada, and Cumbuco day trips.
Fortaleza Guide →
Paraíba
João Pessoa
Easternmost city in the Americas. Safe, affordable, calm beaches, and almost no international tourists.
João Pessoa Guide →
Rio Grande do Norte
Pipa
Red sandstone cliffs above secluded bays, resident dolphins, and a village with great pousadas.
Pipa Guide →
Maranhão
The far Northeast — remote, unusual, and unlike anywhere else in Brazil.
Maranhão
Lençóis Maranhenses
1,500km² of white dunes filled with hundreds of freshwater lagoons. One of the most unusual landscapes in South America — visit May to September for full lagoons.
Lençóis Maranhenses Guide →
Southeast Brazil
The most visited region — iconic cities, Iguaçu Falls, and the beaches of Rio.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Cristo Redentor, Sugarloaf, Ipanema, Santa Teresa, and Ilha Grande nearby. The natural starting point for most first-time visitors to Brazil.
Rio de Janeiro Guide →
São Paulo
São Paulo
Largest city in South America. Best restaurant scene on the continent. City for food, art, and culture.
São Paulo Guide →
Paraná
Foz do Iguaçu
Iguaçu Falls — 275 waterfalls across 2.7km on the Brazil-Argentina border. One of the world’s great natural sites.
Foz do Iguaçu Guide →
South Brazil
Brazil’s most temperate region — distinct seasons, European-influenced culture, and 42 beaches on one island.
Santa Catarina
Florianópolis
An island city with 42 beaches, strong surf culture, and a beach season that runs December to March. Book ahead for January — it fills up fast.
Florianópolis Guide →