45 days in Brazil Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Copacabana Beach and Pedra do Arpoador. Visiting Praia de Ipanema and Pedra do Elefante will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Niteroi (Parque Estadual da Serra da Tiririca & Camboinhas Beach). It doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Praia de Grumari.

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In January in Rio de Janeiro, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to fly to Campos dos Goytacazes.

Campos dos Goytacazes is a municipality located in the northern area of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, with a population of 472,300 inhabitants.LocationCampos dos Goytacazes has an area of 4,032 km², which makes it the largest municipality in the state by area, and its elevation is 14 m. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Maroba Beach and Atafona Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Guriri Beach and Barra do Furado Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Campos dos Goytacazes: Praca As Primaveras (in Barra de Sao Joao), Sao Joao Da Barra (Antiga Casa de Camara e Cadeia & Grussai Beach) and Fazenda Quissamã-Museu (in Quissama). The adventure continues: delve into the lush surroundings at Manoel Cartucho Forest, see the interesting displays at Museu Ferroviario de Campos, and get a sense of history and politics at Palacio Nilo Pecanha.

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You can fly from Rio de Janeiro to Campos dos Goytacazes in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Campos dos Goytacazes are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Salvador.

Nowhere are the traditions of Brazil's African-background community as strong as in Salvador, the colorful, historical capital of Bahia state.

Relax by the water at Praia do Lord and Praia da Espera. Casa do Rio Vermelho and Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Salvador side-trips: Itacimirim Beach (in Itacimirim) and Vilas do Atlantico Beach (in Lauro de Freitas). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Misericordia Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco, and see the interesting displays at Museu de Energia.

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Drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Salvador in 21.5 hours. January in Salvador sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Arraial do Cabo.

Located on a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, the municipality of Arraial do Cabo has become a popular tourist destination because of its pristine beaches and relaxing atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): stroll through Forno Beach and then kick back and relax at Praia Grande. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from Salvador to Arraial do Cabo in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Arraial do Cabo sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Ilha Grande.

A tumultuous and unsavory history has kept Ilha Grande relatively undeveloped and free of the trappings of the modern world.

Lopes Mendes Beach and Aventureiro are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Lagoa Azul and Caxadaco Beach. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Leste e do Sul Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Crena Beach, and pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Sao Sebastiao.

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You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Arraial do Cabo to Ilha Grande in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Sao Paulo.

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

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): go for a walk through Igreja Chagas do Serafico Pai Francisco, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario e Convento Sao Francisco de Assis, then visit Batman Alley, and finally see the interesting displays at Museu da Imagem e do Som - MIS. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience and then admire the striking features of Edificio Martinelli.

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Traveling by combination of ferry, bus, and flight from Ilha Grande to Sao Paulo takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In January, Sao Paulo is a bit cooler than Ilha Grande - with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Devil's Throat and Poco Preto trail. Do some cultural sightseeing at Polo Astronomical Casimiro Montenegro Filho and Museu de Cera Dreamland. Change things up with these side-trips from Foz do Iguacu: Catedral Nossa Senhora Aparecida (in Cascavel), Missal Municipal Museum (in Missal) and Magarancho Museum (in Capanema). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Bela Vista Biological Refuge, see the interesting displays at Sao Miguel do Iguacu Historic Municipal Museum, trek along Go ape, and take the plunge with a skydiving experience.

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You can fly from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Sao Paulo in January, plan for a bit warmer days in Foz do Iguacu, with highs around 38°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to fly to Rio de Janeiro.

Take a break from the city and head to Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Praia do Leme. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Reserva Beach and Praia Da Joatinga. Change things up with a short trip to Costao de Itacoatiara in Niteroi (about 56 minutes away). Enjoy Rio de Janeiro some more: pause for some photo ops at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, look for gifts at Lapa e Arte, and make a trip to Escadaria Selaron.

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Traveling by flight from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.