19 days in Brazil Itinerary

Divided between island and mainland, the distinctive city of Florianopolis charms visitors on first arrival with its impressive skyline.

Get in touch with nature at Lagoinha do Leste and Praia do Sambaqui. Step off the beaten path and head to Matadeiro Beach and Lagoa da Garopaba e do Siriu. Explore Florianopolis' surroundings by going to Garopaba (Sambaquis Beach & Preguica Beach). There's still lots to do: stroll through Naufragados Beach, contemplate the long history of Forte Sao Jose da Ponta Grossa, explore the striking landscape at Dunas da Joaquina, and enjoy the sand and surf at Joaquina Beach.

To find more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Florianopolis road trip app.

London, UK to Florianopolis is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Brasilia Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from London in October: high temperatures in Florianopolis hover around 28°C and lows are around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to fly to Foz do Iguacu.

A gateway to the world-renowned Iguacu Falls, which spectacularly divide Brazil and Argentina, the modern, high-rise city of Foz do Iguacu can't help but play second fiddle to the natural wonder in its vicinity.

Take a break from the city and head to Iguazu Falls and Poco Preto trail. Do some cultural sightseeing at Polo Astronomical Casimiro Montenegro Filho and Marco Das Tres Fronteiras. Step out of Foz do Iguacu to go to Santa Terezinha de Itaipu and see Praia Balneario Santa Terezinha, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, get a new perspective on nature at Itaipu Natureza, admire the engineering at Itaipu Binacional, and don't miss a visit to Igreja Sao Paulo Apostolo.

To see ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Foz do Iguacu journey site.

Fly from Florianopolis to Foz do Iguacu in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Florianopolis in November, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Foz do Iguacu: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Camboinhas Beach and Praia do Leme. Relax by the water at Copacabana Beach and Pedra do Arpoador. Explore Rio de Janeiro's surroundings by going to Niteroi (Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra, Costao de Itacoatiara, &more). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Ipanema, stroll through Barra da Tijuca Beach, pause for some photo ops at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, and shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.

To find out how to plan a trip to Rio de Janeiro, use our trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in November, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Sao Paulo.

Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.

Temple of Solomon and Estacao Pinacoteca are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Pitangueiras beach and Tombo Beach. Change things up with a short trip to Asturias Beach in Guaruja (about 1h 30 min away). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Itau Cultural Institute, examine the collection at Casa das Rosas - Espaco Haroldo de Campos de Poesia e Literatura, take a peaceful walk through Parque Guarapiranga, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sao Paulo Brazil Temple.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Sao Paulo online itinerary maker.

Getting from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Rio de Janeiro in November since evenings lows in Sao Paulo dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.