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Rio blends beaches and mountains, while São Paulo has a strong urban appeal. The country is vast, so travel time between cities becomes a key factor in planning.

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Average temperature by month

Based on Rio de Janeiro · 5-year average

26° Jan

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Choose a city

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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Rio de Janeiro State on Brazil's southeastern Atlantic coast. It's the birthplace of samba and bossa nova, making it a great place to stroll to a lively rhythm.

45 sights 9 guides Rio de Janeiro/Galeão – Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

Curitiba

Curitiba is the capital of Paraná State in Brazil, offering attractions such as its Botanical Garden and the Oscar Niemeyer Museum. At the Wire Opera House, visitors can also admire its striking architecture.

31 sights 9 guides Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)

São Paulo

São Paulo is the capital of São Paulo State and the most densely populated metropolis in South America. It offers a lively atmosphere where commerce, finance, and art all come together.

45 sights 9 guides São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

Brasília

Brasília is the capital of Brazil, a planned city built in the 1950s to develop the country's interior. Its distinctive urban landscape has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

31 sights 9 guides Brasilia President Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB)

Top sights in Brazil

Heritage & monuments

Christ the Redeemer

A statue of Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro, built from the 1920s to the early 1930s. Standing 38 meters tall including its pedestal, it is considered the city's iconic symbol.

Views & landmarks

Mirante do Vale

A 51-story skyscraper rising in downtown São Paulo, completed in 1960. It's considered one of the defining landmarks of the city's skyline.

Museums & galleries

São Paulo Museum of Art

An art museum on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo. Since opening in 1968, it has been regarded as one of Latin America's leading museums, with a diverse collection well worth viewing.

Nature

Copacabana

Copacabana is a coastal district on the Atlantic in southeastern Rio de Janeiro, world-famous for its roughly 4-kilometer stretch of white sand beach. It's a great spot for a beach stroll or a swim.

Nature

Sugarloaf Mountain

A 396-meter granite peak rising on a peninsula at the mouth of Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. Known as "Sugarloaf" for its distinctive shape, it is one of the city's most celebrated viewpoints.

Views & landmarks

Edifício Altino Arantes

A skyscraper in São Paulo standing 161 meters tall with 40 floors. It was built between 1939 and 1947 and was once the fourth-tallest building in Brazil.

Nature

Guanabara Bay

A vast bay along the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stretching roughly 30 km in both width and length. Its shoreline, fed by numerous rivers, offers refreshing coastal scenery.