60 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Copacabana Beach and Pedra do Arpoador. Let the collections at Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana and Museu Casa de Santos Dumont capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting Rio de Janeiro side-trips: Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi (in Niteroi) and Petropolis (Museu de Porcelana de Petropolis & Imperial Museum). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Ipanema, step into the grandiose world of Ilha Fiscal, tour the pleasant surroundings at Barra da Tijuca Beach, and get great views at Leblon Beach.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Rio de Janeiro travel route planner.

Istanbul, Turkey to Rio de Janeiro is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro. In February, Rio de Janeiro is much hotter than Istanbul - with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Lopes Mendes Beach and Feiticeira Beach. Relax by the water at Lagoa Azul and Leste e do Sul Beach. There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Crena Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Enseada do Bananal Beach, and delve into the distant past at Aqueduto.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Ilha Grande driving holiday planner.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande in 5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. In February in Ilha Grande, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to Sao Paulo.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sao Paulo Brazil Temple and São Paulo Cathedral. Head to Paulista Avenue and Galeria Arte Brasileirafor plenty of shopping. Take a break from Sao Paulo with a short trip to Juquehy Beach in Sao Sebastiao, about 2 hours away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, examine the collection at Afro Brazil Museum, wander the streets of Liberdade, and pick up some local products at Mercado Municipal de São Paulo.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Sao Paulo trip planner.

Do a combination of ferry, bus, and flight from Ilha Grande to Sao Paulo in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In February, Sao Paulo is little chillier than Ilha Grande - with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Florianopolis.

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

Shop till you drop at Lagoa da Conceicao and Galeria de Arte Luciano Martins. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Santo Antonio de Lisboa and Garimpo Artes. Venture out of the city with trips to Bombinhas (Bombinhas Beach & Scuba & Snorkeling). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Praia Mole, examine the collection at Museum of Brunidores, tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia do Campeche, and take an in-depth tour of Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Florianopolis road trip website.

You can fly from Sao Paulo to Florianopolis in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February in Florianopolis, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) 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.

Visit Buddhist Temple and Igreja Batista de Tres Lagoas for their historical value. Get outdoors at Iguazu Falls and Skydiving. And it doesn't end there: get to know the resident critters at Parque das Aves Bird Park, see the interesting displays at Museu de Cera Dreamland, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, and learn more about the world around you at Itaipu Natureza.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Foz do Iguacu online trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Florianopolis to Foz do Iguacu in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March in Foz do Iguacu, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Brasilia.

Although it lacks the cultural flair of Rio de Janeiro and the massive urban sprawl of Sao Paulo, Brasilia holds a fascinating place in the tapestry of Brazil.

Memorial JK and Museo Nacional will appeal to museum buffs. Get some cultural insight at Catedral Metropolitana and Santuario Dom Bosco. There's still lots to do: take a leisurely stroll along Pontao do Lago Sul, snap pictures at Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, take in the exciting artwork at Museu de Valores, and identify plant and animal life at Parque Olhos D'agua.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Brasilia trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Foz do Iguacu to Brasilia in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In March in Brasilia, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Fortaleza.

They don't call Fortaleza "Brazilian Miami" for nothing.

Get a sense of the local culture at Metropolitana Cathedral and Museu da Fotografia Fortaleza. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Praia de Morro Branco and Barra Nova Beach. Take a break from Fortaleza with a short trip to Praia de Cumbuco in Cumbuco, about 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia do Futuro, pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao da Prainha, don't miss a visit to Igreja do Rosario, and explore the galleries of Expedicao Galeria.

To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Fortaleza trip planner.

Getting from Brasilia to Fortaleza by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway and bus. Traveling from Brasilia in March, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Fortaleza, with lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to fly to Fernando de Noronha.

With 21 lush islands scattered among pristine waters in the Atlantic Ocean, a Fernando de Noronha holiday is well worth the effort it takes to get there.

Appreciate the collections at Fundacao Projeto Tamar - Fernando de Noronha and Aulas de Energia – Espaco Usina Solar Fernando de Noronha. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Baia do Sancho and Conceicao Beach. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Sueste, stroll through Baia dos Golfinhos, and pause for some serene contemplation at Capela de Sao Pedro.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Fernando de Noronha journey builder.

You can fly from Fortaleza to Fernando de Noronha in 5.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Fortaleza to Fernando de Noronha is 1 hour. In March in Fernando de Noronha, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Porto de Galinhas.

You're in for a treat on your beach holiday to Porto de Galinha.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Muro Alto Beach and Pontal de Maracaipe. For shopping fun, head to RioMar Recife Mall or Nata Artesanato. Change things up with these side-trips from Porto de Galinhas: Praia dos Carneiros (in Tamandare), Shrine of Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres (in Jaboatao dos Guararapes) and Recife (Boa Viagem Beach, Ricardo Brennand Institute, &more). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Vila de Porto de Galinhas Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Serrambi Beach, explore the activities along Piscinas Naturais de Porto de Galinhas, and examine the collection at Museu das Tartarugas - ONG Ecoassociados.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Porto de Galinhas trip builder site.

You can fly from Fernando de Noronha to Porto de Galinhas in 3 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Fernando de Noronha to Porto de Galinhas. March in Porto de Galinhas sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can fly to Salvador.

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

You'll get in some beach time at Forte Beach and Praia do Porto da Barra. Take a break from the city and head to Praia Farol da Barra and Fort Beach Tour. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salvador: Praia do Forte (Piscinas Naturais & Dolphin & Whale Watching) and Guarajuba Beach (in Guarajuba). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim, kick back and relax at Flamengo Beach, admire the masterpieces at MAM Museu de Arte Moderna, and wander the streets of Pelourinho.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Salvador trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by flight from Porto de Galinhas to Salvador takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Salvador can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can fly to Rio de Janeiro.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Forte de Copacabana, then stop by Shopping Leblon, and then admire the masterpieces at Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Rio de Janeiro travel route planning site.

You can fly from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.