Things to do in Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón StepsYou're picked up from your hotel and driven through the Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then to viewpoints, the cathedral, museums, and the colorful Selarón Staircase. Lunch at a buffet restaurant is included, as are all entry tickets and the cable car rides up Sugarloaf Mountain. The van and guide stay with you the whole day, and you return to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want Rio's main landmarks—Christ, Sugarloaf, the cathedral, the colorful Selarón Steps—in one organized day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself. The fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Rafting on Rio Jacaré Pepira in Brotas: Brazil's best-awarded guidesRafting on the Jacaré Pepira River in Brotas puts you in an inflatable boat with a guide and five other paddlers, descending rapids and falls over four hours. The river is considered one of Brazil's best for the sport. Transport from your hotel, safety equipment, a wind-jacket and refreshments after the run are included; guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese, and children from age seven can join.Is it for me?If your guide speaks your language, you can focus on the paddle instead of decoding instructions — this trip offers guides in English, Spanish and Portuguese, so you follow the rhythm without translation lag.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps Full DayYou get hotel pickup, a professional guide in multiple languages, and a full-day route through Rio's four main sights: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, and Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car. Lunch and Sugarloaf entry are optional add-ons, so confirm your package before the tour starts. The whole day runs 8–10 hours depending on crowds and traffic.Is it for me?Right for travelers with one day in Rio who want the main sights without arranging their own transport or tickets. Expect a full day out — the pace is steady and you'll be moving between stops, which is what fits everything in.
Bonito: Rio da Prata Snorkeling & Trail with Skip-the-Line AccessYou snorkel 2.6 kilometers down two crystal-clear rivers with a small group and a local guide, spotting 50+ tropical fish species. The day includes a forest trail, all snorkeling gear, a regional lunch, and accident insurance — your entry is pre-arranged, so you skip the line and start in the water. Groups stay under ten people, which is what keeps the experience from feeling crowded.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Bonito who want to snorkel without arranging transport or waiting in entry lines — the skip-the-line ticket and small-group format mean you're in the water within hours of deciding to go. Plan for a full morning or afternoon out; the two-hour snorkel and trail walk are what make the river experience feel unhurried rather than rushed.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps Day TourYou’ll wind through Rio de Janeiro’s iconic sights—from Christ the Redeemer’s sweeping views to climbing Selarón’s colorful steps—with a local guide leading you every step. Enjoy lunch at a Brazilian buffet and ride up Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset light over Guanabara Bay. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments you’ll want to hold onto long after you leave.
Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Flight & GoPro VideoYou’ll meet your instructor at Rio’s flight club for a quick safety check and registration before heading up to the launch ramp by van. After some hands-on training, you’ll soar over Rio de Janeiro’s coastline with your guide—wind in your face and GoPro capturing every moment—before landing softly on the beach below.
Fortaleza: 3 Beaches & Morro Branco Buggy TourYou leave Fortaleza at 7am and spend the day at three separate beaches: Morro Branco with its striped sand cliffs (buggy ride optional), Praia das Fontes with its sand maze, and Canoa Quebrada with beach tent facilities. A local guide walks the cliff monument with you, and air-conditioned transport handles all the driving between stops. You return to your hotel in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Northeast's most famous beaches and colored cliffs in a single day without arranging your own transport or timing between stops — the early 7am start is what makes three distinct beaches fit into one afternoon.
Tiradentes: Walking Tour of Alleys, Churches & Local StoriesYou’ll wander Tiradentes’ winding alleys with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect laughter over old legends, quiet moments in sunlit chapels, and small gifts along the way. You’ll leave knowing which corners to revisit—and maybe feel like you’ve walked through someone else’s memories for a while.
Nugali Chocolates Factory Tour & Tasting in South BrazilYou walk through a working cocoa greenhouse, follow chocolate from roasted beans through conching, tempering and packaging on the factory floor, and taste multiple award-winning flavors at the end. The tour takes a couple of hours, runs daily from 9am to 6pm, and is fully wheelchair accessible. Book the morning session if you want to see the production lines running at full speed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how chocolate actually gets made and taste the product fresh from the factory floor, without arranging transport or paying separately for samples — the tour bundles the whole process into one morning visit.
São Paulo city tour: Ibirapuera, street art & steakhouse lunchA shared group tour of São Paulo covering seven hours of the city's main sights, starting in Brooklin or Itaim Bibi and ending on Paulista Avenue. The tour includes a professional bilingual guide, transport, a guided visit to Dengo Chocolates factory store, lunch at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse with vegetarian options, and stops at Ibirapuera Park, Batman's Alley, the Sé Cathedral, the Municipal Market, and the Monastery of São Bento. You choose your language (English, Spanish, or Portuguese) and start time when you book. Children from age one are welcome; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Book the 9:30 Brooklin departure if you want to start early and have the full afternoon free after Paulista Avenue; the 10:00 Itaim start works better if you're staying in that neighborhood or prefer a later pickup. Choose your language at checkout—the guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese fluently throughout the day.
Natal North Coast: Buggy Tour, Dunes & Lagoons AdventureYou’ll race across Natal’s dunes on a classic buggy tour with a local driver, pausing for fresh ginga com tapioca at Redinha beach and swims in Pitangui Lagoon. Cross rivers by ferry, watch daredevils at Jacumã Lagoon, and finish with lunch right on Porto Mirim beach — all with sun in your hair and sand between your toes.
Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Ferris Wheel 88m with Unlimited RidesYou buy one ticket and ride as many times as you want during your visit, with each lap lasting 20 minutes. The 88-meter wheel offers views of Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay, and the Rio-Niterói Bridge from enclosed cabins. A café and shop are on-site, and the location in Porto Maravilha puts you near the Museum of Tomorrow and AquaRio. Plan your arrival around the park's closing time to fit in multiple rides.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Rio's main landmarks from one vantage point without committing to a fixed schedule — the unlimited-ride model means you can stay as long as you want and ride again if the light changes or you spot something you missed. Plan to arrive early enough to fit in at least two or three rotations before closing time.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ Redeemer & Sugarloaf Hill Morning TourYou’ll start your day gliding past Copacabana’s early buzz before heading up through Tijuca’s cool forest to stand beneath Christ the Redeemer’s open arms. Ride two cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain for wild views over Rio de Janeiro’s beaches and tangled streets. With hotel pickup and an easygoing local guide included, you’ll feel both swept along and right at home.
4x4 Tour South Coast Natal: Beaches, Lagoons & DunesA 4x4 tour along the south coast of Natal covers beaches, lagoons and dunes in a single day, with a guide leading the route and hotel pickup included. The itinerary runs from Barreira do Inferno Launch Center through Pirangi Beach (home to the World's Largest Cashew Tree), Camurupim Beach where Pedra Oca cave opens at low tide, a swim in Arituba lagoon, and ends at the cliffs of Praia do Amor near Pipa. The tour passes Dolphins Bay, ranked among Brazil's ten most beautiful beaches, and crosses a six-kilometer stretch of deserted beach to where the Guarairas lagoon meets the sea.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover the south coast's beaches, lagoons and dunes in one day with a guide who times stops around tides and terrain—you'll travel by 4x4 with other passengers following a set route.
Pomerode Dinosaur Park: Family Adventures & Dino WorldYou walk into a dinosaur-themed park in Pomerode where attractions, games, and learning happen together across accessible grounds. Your day includes entry to all attractions, access to the cafeteria and family facilities, and the chance to move at your own pace without separate tickets or hidden costs. It's designed so adults and kids both stay engaged, which is what makes the difference between a trip and a memory.Is it for me?Book this if you want a place where both you and your kids stay engaged without managing separate activities or paying extra for different zones — the dinosaur park in Pomerode is built around families playing together, which is what makes a few hours here feel different from the usual outing.
Paraty Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkel Mask & Island BeachesYou’ll float through Paraty Bay’s clear water, try snorkeling with colorful fish, land on quiet beaches reached by fastboat, and snack on sweet local fruit while the crew brews coffee nearby. It’s a mellow day out where small moments—like laughter with your guide or that first jump into warm sea—stick with you long after.
Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Waterfalls & Bat CaveYou hike through protected rainforest to three waterfalls and Brazil's largest cave system, with views of Christ the Redeemer and the Rio skyline from Vista Chinesa. The guide handles wildlife spotting and history, your phone gets free photos, and the AC vehicle picks you up and drops you back at your hotel. Trails range from 2 to 5 kilometers at a comfortable pace, so plan for a half or full day depending on your fitness and how long you linger at the water.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Rio's rainforest and waterfalls without arranging transport or navigating the park yourself — the small-group format and fixed itinerary mean you're not coordinating logistics, just hiking. Plan for a half to full day out, with 2–5 kilometers of walking at a comfortable pace and some elevation gain, which is what lets you reach the caves and waterfalls most day-trippers miss.
ATV Riding Natal: Dunes, Lagoons & GenipabuA 7-hour buggy ride through Natal's North Coast takes you from your hotel through beaches and dunes to Genipabu, across a ferry to Pitangui Lagoon for a 40-minute stop, and on to Jacumã Beach. The buggy holds up to 4 people; if you book with fewer passengers, you'll share the vehicle with others. A Portuguese-speaking guide is included, along with hotel pickup and the buggy itself; food, drinks and optional activities like zip line cost extra.Is it for me?At 7 hours, this ride fills most of a day but leaves room for breakfast before pickup or a late lunch after return. If you're sharing the buggy, you'll ride with other passengers; booking a private vehicle for four keeps the group to yourself and locks in the ferry cost at R$120 instead of per-person charges.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Day TourYou're picked up and driven through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then to Dona Marta Lookout for a second city view. You walk the tiled Selarón Steps, visit the Cathedral, eat a buffet lunch, and ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. A bilingual guide explains the neighborhoods and history as you go. All entry fees and transport are included; you just need to book the pickup time and show up.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Rio and want the main landmarks without arranging transport, tickets, and timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you free to look around and ask questions.
Canela Jolimont Winery Tour & Tasting with Local FlavorsYou’ll step right into the daily rhythm of Jolimont Winery in Canela — walking cool cellars with your guide, sampling eight wines and house beer paired with local cheesecake, and hearing stories you won’t find on signs. It’s relaxed but personal, with small surprises (like taking home your own glass) that stick with you long after you leave.
