Hi,
We’re considering a discovery trip to Brazil in summer 2025 for a maximum of 3 weeks, transport included.
Since the must-see sites are very far apart, we’ve selected the ones that seemed the most spectacular and have little or no equivalent elsewhere in the world.
Here’s what we’re thinking:
Outbound: 1 day Paris → São Paulo
Iguaçu: 2 days
Transfer: 1 day via São Paulo or Rio and São Luís
Lençóis National Park: 3 days
Transfer: 1 day via São Luís
Salvador de Bahia: 2 days
Transfer: 1 day via Rio
Rio: 4 days
Return: 1 day
What do you think?
I was thinking of adding a stop that’s easily accessible without flying from one of the places above. Ilha Grande? Tinharé Island? Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Virginie
Bonsoir à tous,
Je pars dans 10 jours au Bresil, j'arriverais le matin à l'aéroport de Sao Paulo, est il possible de ramener des canneĺés et macarons bordelais à une copine brésilienne sur place ?
Est ce autorisée au niveau de la douane ?
Merci de votre aide
Je pars dans 10 jours au Bresil, j'arriverais le matin à l'aéroport de Sao Paulo, est il possible de ramener des canneĺés et macarons bordelais à une copine brésilienne sur place ?
Est ce autorisée au niveau de la douane ?
Merci de votre aide
Hello,
We’re leaving on February 19th for 13 days in the Northeast of Brazil, with my husband and our two kids (19 and 17). Here’s our itinerary: We’ll arrive in Fortaleza and stay in a guesthouse for 3 nights. Then we’ll hit the road with a private driver, heading to Pipa via the beach of Ponta do Mel, passing through Galinhos, São Miguel, and Natal.
Do you think this is a good itinerary?
Initially, I was planning to go from São Luís to Fortaleza (Lençóis Maranhenses...), but I was advised against it since it’s not really the season and the dunes and lagoons would’ve been empty. I can’t change the itinerary now, but I’m a bit worried I’ll be less impressed by this one. I’d love to know if it’s still worth it?
Thanks in advance!
We’re leaving on February 19th for 13 days in the Northeast of Brazil, with my husband and our two kids (19 and 17). Here’s our itinerary: We’ll arrive in Fortaleza and stay in a guesthouse for 3 nights. Then we’ll hit the road with a private driver, heading to Pipa via the beach of Ponta do Mel, passing through Galinhos, São Miguel, and Natal.
Do you think this is a good itinerary?
Initially, I was planning to go from São Luís to Fortaleza (Lençóis Maranhenses...), but I was advised against it since it’s not really the season and the dunes and lagoons would’ve been empty. I can’t change the itinerary now, but I’m a bit worried I’ll be less impressed by this one. I’d love to know if it’s still worth it?
Thanks in advance!
Nous allons passer 1 semaine en mars à Rio, quels sont les quartiers les + agréables pour y loger? J'hésite entre Ipanema (qu'on me conseille, cf plage et sécurité) et Botafogo, voire d'autres, qui seraient plus "carioca"...! Sachant que nous aimons plutôt les quartiers populaires (au bon sens du terme, et je sais qu'Ipanema c'est autre-chose) et gentiment animés!Merci d'avance.
Est-Ce une bonne excursion à faire?
Good evening,
We’d love to go in November to enjoy some beautiful beaches for about two weeks, preferably around Bahia, as November/December seems like a great time.
We’ve already traveled to Brazil several times and know the south of Rio as well as the region between São Luís and Fortaleza, and Chapada Diamantina...
What advice would you give us: the south with Itaparica, Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Barra Grande—or all four? Or maybe the north?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hi everyone,
I’d love to get your thoughts on the itinerary we’re planning for this summer (August) with our three older teens. We’ve booked our round-trip flight from Lyon to Rio. Originally, we were thinking of heading down to Paraty / Ilha Grande... but after checking, the water temperature seems a bit too cool, so we’d prefer to go to Bahia state for a bit more warmth. Our interests: discovering the people and cities, enjoying the beach and relaxation, a few short hikes, etc.
What do you think of this itinerary? Too much time lost in transit?
Day Stop J1 Flight J2 Early morning arrival in Rio J3 Rio J4 Rio J5 Rio J6 Flight to Foz do Iguaçu J7 Foz do Iguaçu J8 Foz do Iguaçu J9 Flight to Salvador J10 Salvador J11 Salvador J12 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J13 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J14 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J15 Ilha de Boipeba J16 Ilha de Boipeba J17 Ilha de Boipeba J18 Ilha de Boipeba to Salvador J19 Salvador to Rio J20 Flight J21 Arrival in France Thanks so much for your help!!!! Flo
I’d love to get your thoughts on the itinerary we’re planning for this summer (August) with our three older teens. We’ve booked our round-trip flight from Lyon to Rio. Originally, we were thinking of heading down to Paraty / Ilha Grande... but after checking, the water temperature seems a bit too cool, so we’d prefer to go to Bahia state for a bit more warmth. Our interests: discovering the people and cities, enjoying the beach and relaxation, a few short hikes, etc.
What do you think of this itinerary? Too much time lost in transit?
Day Stop J1 Flight J2 Early morning arrival in Rio J3 Rio J4 Rio J5 Rio J6 Flight to Foz do Iguaçu J7 Foz do Iguaçu J8 Foz do Iguaçu J9 Flight to Salvador J10 Salvador J11 Salvador J12 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J13 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J14 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J15 Ilha de Boipeba J16 Ilha de Boipeba J17 Ilha de Boipeba J18 Ilha de Boipeba to Salvador J19 Salvador to Rio J20 Flight J21 Arrival in France Thanks so much for your help!!!! Flo
Hello,
We’re planning our first trip to Brazil from October 10 to November 7, 2025.
We’re a couple traveling with light backpacks using local transport.
Here’s our planned route:
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, 5 days,
Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, Belo Horizonte, 7 days,
Flight from Belo Horizonte to Recife,
Recife, Olinda, 4 days,
Maceió, Penedo, 3 days,
Aracaju, 3 days,
Salvador de Bahia and surrounding areas, 5 days
Departure from Salvador de Bahia to Paris
Thanks in advance for any feedback you can share!
Of course, everything is flexible except for our arrival in Rio and departure from Salvador de Bahia.
Could you also recommend a neighborhood to stay in Rio? Alod
Thanks in advance for any feedback you can share!
Of course, everything is flexible except for our arrival in Rio and departure from Salvador de Bahia.
Could you also recommend a neighborhood to stay in Rio? Alod
Hi there,
We’re planning a 10-day road trip from Recife to Natal by car with our two kids (9 and 11). We’ll start by spending 2 days exploring Recife and Olinda, and finish with a few days in Pipa.
We’d love any suggestions for things to see, activities, or places to stay. Thanks!
https://frenchiesinamerica.travel.blog/
We’re planning a 10-day road trip from Recife to Natal by car with our two kids (9 and 11). We’ll start by spending 2 days exploring Recife and Olinda, and finish with a few days in Pipa.
We’d love any suggestions for things to see, activities, or places to stay. Thanks!
https://frenchiesinamerica.travel.blog/
Hi there, we’ll have 15 days total, which means 13 days of travel on the ground. We’re planning to visit Brazil during the second half of July. I’m not naive enough to think we can see a huge chunk of Brazil in such a short time, so I’m focusing on a specific area to make it relaxed and enjoyable.
We’re flying out of Madrid. I was thinking of spending 3 or 4 days in Rio, 3 days in Iguazu (I initially thought one day would be enough, but I’ve read it’s highly recommended to visit the Argentine side as well), 3 or 4 days on Ilha Grande, and 3 days in Paraty. I’m not entirely sure about Ilha Grande in July, but I’m looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the sea (if the water’s good then).
I’ve noticed a lot of people fly into Madrid and return from São Paulo (or vice versa). What’s the advantage of that? It doesn’t seem problematic (based on Google Maps, though I’m no expert) to navigate from Rio. Is there a more efficient order for visits to minimize travel time?
As you can tell, I’m just starting to plan, but I’ll need to book the international flights soon. I’ll probably have more questions for those of you who are patient enough to help! ;)
Thanks!!
We’re flying out of Madrid. I was thinking of spending 3 or 4 days in Rio, 3 days in Iguazu (I initially thought one day would be enough, but I’ve read it’s highly recommended to visit the Argentine side as well), 3 or 4 days on Ilha Grande, and 3 days in Paraty. I’m not entirely sure about Ilha Grande in July, but I’m looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the sea (if the water’s good then).
I’ve noticed a lot of people fly into Madrid and return from São Paulo (or vice versa). What’s the advantage of that? It doesn’t seem problematic (based on Google Maps, though I’m no expert) to navigate from Rio. Is there a more efficient order for visits to minimize travel time?
As you can tell, I’m just starting to plan, but I’ll need to book the international flights soon. I’ll probably have more questions for those of you who are patient enough to help! ;)
Thanks!!
Hello, I’m currently in Belém (Brazil) and I’m planning to take a boat to Manaus (I’ll first go to Santarém in 3 days).
I’d love to get some info and contacts in Manaus for hiking, canoe trips, and more. Thanks a bunch!
Hi everyone! I’m looking for accommodation in these three destinations, with a budget of 100 € per person max including breakfast. I’d prefer places by the water for the first two spots and somewhere halfway between the main sights for Iguazu. Could you help me out? Thanks! 😊
Hi everyone,
We’re making a family dream come true: spending a month in Brazil from July 19 to August 20. We’ll land in Rio and spend 6 days there (we’ve finalized a home exchange for a lovely apartment in the Copacabana neighborhood). After that, we’re heading to Minas Gerais by rental car for 11 days (Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, and the Inhotim Institute), then the Costa Verde, and finally 2 days in São Paulo.
We’ll be traveling with our three kids, ages 17, 14, and 9, who are real travelers and good hikers. Goes hand in hand, right? 😄
For now, we’ve planned to visit Ilha Grande (4 days) and then Paraty and its surroundings (3 days). What do you think? Ilha Grande appealed to us for its hikes and beaches, but couldn’t we do that along Paraty’s coast? I’ve read mixed reviews about Ilha Grande...
Thanks for your tips, opinions, and anything else! !
We’re making a family dream come true: spending a month in Brazil from July 19 to August 20. We’ll land in Rio and spend 6 days there (we’ve finalized a home exchange for a lovely apartment in the Copacabana neighborhood). After that, we’re heading to Minas Gerais by rental car for 11 days (Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, and the Inhotim Institute), then the Costa Verde, and finally 2 days in São Paulo.
We’ll be traveling with our three kids, ages 17, 14, and 9, who are real travelers and good hikers. Goes hand in hand, right? 😄
For now, we’ve planned to visit Ilha Grande (4 days) and then Paraty and its surroundings (3 days). What do you think? Ilha Grande appealed to us for its hikes and beaches, but couldn’t we do that along Paraty’s coast? I’ve read mixed reviews about Ilha Grande...
Thanks for your tips, opinions, and anything else! !
Bonjour,
Petit retour de notre voyage à Rio dernièrement.
Un peu déçu par le temps (5 jours mitigés, 1 jour pourri par la pluie et 2 jours de plutôt beau et 5 de magnifiques).
Déçu également par le peu de musique typiquement brésilien (samba, bossa nova...) dans la vie des brésiliens (contrairement à ce qu'on avait pu avoir en république Dominicaine).
Déçu aussi par le carnaval (nous n'avons pas assister au spectacle du Sambodrome). Nous sommes aller à Pedra Do Sal dans Rio et nous n'avons rien vu d'extraordinaire. Peut être sommes nous des couches trop tôt.
Les seuls choses vraiment intéressantes sont les pains de sucre (ballade pour y monter à pied à faire), Corcovado et la grande majorité des plages. Notamment celles au sud de paraty (Ubatu-mirim, Trindade), au sud de Rio (Prainha) et d'Ipanema pour mon goût.
Le centre ville de Rio est sans intérêt sauf le "Real Cabinete de literatura".
Sinon très grande jovialité des brésiliens.
Dans certains cas nous n'étions pas rassuré surtout lorsque un taxi c'est foutu de nous en nous promenant dans Rio sans jamais nous amener où nous lui avions demandé. Nous sommes descendu dans un quartier pas très rassurant.
Nous avons été frustré à cause du mauvais temps et du manque d'indications des randonnées possibles.
Nous avions lu que le mois de février n'était pas l'idéal pour aller à Rio mais nous voulions y aller pour le carnaval. Nous avons pu profiter de notre voyage mais avec un gros bémol sur la météo.
Bon voyage à ceux qui me liront.
Xavier
Xavier
Bonjour tout le monde,
Nous voila repartis pour une nouvelle aventure. Nous nous attaquons cette fois au continent sud américain. Une première pour madame, comme pour moi.
Les billets sont déjà achetés (prix canons sur Lufthansa). Du 24/05 au 11/06/20 soit 18 jours sur place. Arrivée RIO => départ Sao Paulo.
Les conseils sont les bienvenus, nous sommes un jeune couple dans la trentaine. Nous sommes intéressés par la nature, les découvertes mais sans pour autant mettre de côté les villes. Bref nous ne sommes pas trop difficiles.
Voici notre ébauche d'itinéraire :
Dimanche 24/05 : départ Bruxelles Lundi 25/05 : arrivée Rio 05.30 hrs / nuit Rio Mardi 26/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Mercredi 27/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Jeudi 28/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Vendredi 29/05 : route en bus + ferry => ilha grande / nuit Ihla grande Samedi 30/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Dimanche 31/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Lundi 01/06 : => ferry + bus paraty / nuit paraty Mardi 02/06 : Paraty / nuit paraty Mercredi 03/06 : => SP vol => Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Jeudi 04/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Vendredi 05/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Samedi 06/06 : vol => Salvador / nuit Salvador Dimanche 07/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Lundi 08/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mardi 09/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mercredi 10/06 : Sao Paulo / nuit SP Jeudi 11/06 : Sao Paulo => 18.10 hrs vol Bruxelles Vendredi 12/06 : retour Bruxelles
Seuls les billets internationaux sont achetés, ni les vols internes ni les logements ne sont réservés.
Merci à ceux qui me liront... et encore plus à ceux qui me conseilleront
Quentin
Les billets sont déjà achetés (prix canons sur Lufthansa). Du 24/05 au 11/06/20 soit 18 jours sur place. Arrivée RIO => départ Sao Paulo.
Les conseils sont les bienvenus, nous sommes un jeune couple dans la trentaine. Nous sommes intéressés par la nature, les découvertes mais sans pour autant mettre de côté les villes. Bref nous ne sommes pas trop difficiles.
Voici notre ébauche d'itinéraire :
Dimanche 24/05 : départ Bruxelles Lundi 25/05 : arrivée Rio 05.30 hrs / nuit Rio Mardi 26/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Mercredi 27/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Jeudi 28/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Vendredi 29/05 : route en bus + ferry => ilha grande / nuit Ihla grande Samedi 30/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Dimanche 31/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Lundi 01/06 : => ferry + bus paraty / nuit paraty Mardi 02/06 : Paraty / nuit paraty Mercredi 03/06 : => SP vol => Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Jeudi 04/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Vendredi 05/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Samedi 06/06 : vol => Salvador / nuit Salvador Dimanche 07/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Lundi 08/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mardi 09/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mercredi 10/06 : Sao Paulo / nuit SP Jeudi 11/06 : Sao Paulo => 18.10 hrs vol Bruxelles Vendredi 12/06 : retour Bruxelles
Seuls les billets internationaux sont achetés, ni les vols internes ni les logements ne sont réservés.
Merci à ceux qui me liront... et encore plus à ceux qui me conseilleront
Quentin
Hi everyone,
Next April, I’m planning a trip (the 1st) to Brazil. I’ll have 12 days there (not counting the 13th day for the return). I’ll arrive on 22/04 in the early evening in Rio de Janeiro. The return flight is from São Paulo on 04/05 in the afternoon. I know 12 days is very little for such a big country, which is why I’ll focus on a relatively small area: the southeast (though "small" is relative!). I’ve started mapping out the main stops for my trip, which would be: - Rio de Janeiro: 4 to 5 days? - Ilha Grande and maybe Paraty: 2 to 3 days - Iguazu Falls: Brazilian and Argentinian sides: 2 days - São Paulo: 1 to 2 days
What do you think? Is this reasonable? There are about 250/260 km between Rio and Paraty. I’d like to make the trip by rental car. What do you think? A car is definitely much more practical and faster than the bus. 12/13 days is short—I can’t afford to lose too much time in transit. To get to Ilha Grande, I understand there’s a ferry that shuttles between the mainland and the island. From which city can you take the ferry? Mangaratiba? Conceição de Jacareí? Angra dos Reis? If I arrive by rental car, where can I park it? I think cars are banned on the island, right? That’s where I’m at with my planning. So many questions! 😕 A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to read my post and shares their valuable tips! 🙂
Next April, I’m planning a trip (the 1st) to Brazil. I’ll have 12 days there (not counting the 13th day for the return). I’ll arrive on 22/04 in the early evening in Rio de Janeiro. The return flight is from São Paulo on 04/05 in the afternoon. I know 12 days is very little for such a big country, which is why I’ll focus on a relatively small area: the southeast (though "small" is relative!). I’ve started mapping out the main stops for my trip, which would be: - Rio de Janeiro: 4 to 5 days? - Ilha Grande and maybe Paraty: 2 to 3 days - Iguazu Falls: Brazilian and Argentinian sides: 2 days - São Paulo: 1 to 2 days
What do you think? Is this reasonable? There are about 250/260 km between Rio and Paraty. I’d like to make the trip by rental car. What do you think? A car is definitely much more practical and faster than the bus. 12/13 days is short—I can’t afford to lose too much time in transit. To get to Ilha Grande, I understand there’s a ferry that shuttles between the mainland and the island. From which city can you take the ferry? Mangaratiba? Conceição de Jacareí? Angra dos Reis? If I arrive by rental car, where can I park it? I think cars are banned on the island, right? That’s where I’m at with my planning. So many questions! 😕 A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to read my post and shares their valuable tips! 🙂
Bonjour à tous,
Nous envisageons un voyage au Brésil fin novembre pour 15 jours environ sur place. Après 3 jours à Rio, nous souhaitons ( avec mon mari) visiter le Minas Gerais sur 4 jours . Nous n'avons pas l'habitude de louer une voiture dans les pays étrangers, nous faisons toujours appel à des chauffeurs locaux. Les bus sont trop longs pour parcourir le MG en 4 jours. Est-ce que quelqu’ un connaîtrait une personne fiable ou un chauffeur pour un prix raisonnable pour aller de Rio à Ouro Preto via Mariana, Cogonhas, Tiradentes etc...AR ?
Ou doit-on zapper par peur de la fatigue , de la conduite sur des routes que nous ne connaissons pas?
Nous avons l'intention de faire appel à Easy transfers pour aller de Rio à Paraty et de Paraty à Ilha Grande, savez vous s'il existe ce genre de prestation pour le MG?
Merci pour tous vos conseils .
Merci pour tous vos conseils .
Hi everyone.
We’re heading to Brazil at the end of August for a month as a couple.
Could anyone help us find accommodation and particularly interesting spots along this legendary route?
We’ll be renting a car and plan to make 2 or 3 stops, but we prefer exploring on foot or by boat once we’re there.
I know that lodging is particularly expensive there and that access to nature is usually on private properties, but our budget is limited and comfort isn’t our priority.
Thanks for your replies.
Fred
Hi everyone,
I’m planning my trip to Brazil in March 2025 (finally!) and I’d love to hear your thoughts on Ilha Grande and Paraty. We’ll be arriving from Rio and departing from Paraty (heading to São Paulo). How can we best organize these transfers—can we book the different transports on the spot? How much time is ideal to stay in these two places to enjoy them without doing long hikes? Do you have an estimated budget? Thanks for your feedback! Dominique
I’m planning my trip to Brazil in March 2025 (finally!) and I’d love to hear your thoughts on Ilha Grande and Paraty. We’ll be arriving from Rio and departing from Paraty (heading to São Paulo). How can we best organize these transfers—can we book the different transports on the spot? How much time is ideal to stay in these two places to enjoy them without doing long hikes? Do you have an estimated budget? Thanks for your feedback! Dominique
Bon, quelques données positives à Salvador da Bahia 😎
Depuis une dizaine de jours maintenant le commerce à été partiellement ouvert dans ce qu'on appelle ici la "fase 1", cad. tout les commerces de vente sont autorisé à ouvrir leur établissement. Sont encore exempt : les bars et restaurants, les transports inter-urbains publics. Les plages sont encore fermé au public. Par contre à Praia do Forte et Imbassai on vient d'ouvrir les restaurants le weekend passé. Tout selon une interminable liste de mesures de sécurité.
Voici une liste (de l'association des hoteliers de Bahia) d'hôtels ouvert en ce moment :
- ALAH MAR HOTEL - https://alah-mar-br.book.direct/ - AMERICA TOWER - https://www.americatowers.ammihotels.com.br/pt-br/ - BAHIA SOL E MAR - https://bahiasolemar.com.br/ - BAHIAMAR HOTEL - https://bahiamar.com.br/ - CATUSSABA RESORT - http://www.catussaba.com.br/ - FIESTA BAHIA HOTEL - https://www.fiestahotel.com.br - GRANDE HOTEL DA BARRA - https://www.grandehoteldabarra.com.br/pt-br/ - HIT HOTEL - https://www.hithotel.com.br/pt-br/ - HOTEL BAHIA DO SOL - https://www.bahiadosol.com.br/ - HOTEL BOM GOSTO - https://bom-gosto.hotelsinsalvador.com/pt/ - HOTEL COLONIAL CHILE - https://www.colonialchilehotel.com.br/pt-br/ - HOTEL PRAIA DA SEREIA - https://praiadasereia.com.br/ - HOTEL POUSADA DA MANGUEIRA - https://www.pousadadamangueira.com.br/pt-br - HOTEL SEMPRE OGUNJA - https://www.bahia.hotelsempre.com.br/pt-br/ - IBIS SALVADOR HANGAR PARK - https://all.accor.com/hotel/8181/index.pt-br.shtml - INTERCITY SALVADOR AEROPORTO - https://www.intercityhoteis.com.br/hotel-salvador/hotel-intercity-salvador-aeroporto/44/ - MAIS HOTEL AEROPORTO SALVADOR - https://maishotelbahia.com.br/ - MALIBU PLAZA HOTEL - https://malibuplaza.com.br/ - MAR BRASIL HOTEL - https://www.marbrasilhotel.com.br/ - MARANO HOTEL - http://maranohotel.com.br/ - MERCURE SALVADOR BOULEVARD - https://all.accor.com/hotel/7361/index.pt-br.shtml - MERCURE SALVADOR PITUBA - https://all.accor.com/hotel/8930/index.pt-br.shtml - MERCURE SALVADOR RIO VERMELHO - https://all.accor.com/hotel/5182/index.pt-br.shtml?utm_campaign=seo+maps&utm_medium=seo+maps&utm_source=google+Maps - ONIX PIATÃ - http://onixhoteis.com.br/ - ONIX AEROPORTO - http://onixhoteis.com.br/ - POUSADA SOLAR DAS ARTES – SALVADOR - https://pousadasolardasartes.com.br/ - PISA PLAZA HOTEL - https://pisaplaza.com.br/ - POUSADA SALVADOR - https://www.hotelsone.com/salvador-hotels-br/pousada-salvador.pt.html - SALVADOR MAR HOTEL - http://salvadormarhotel.com.br/ - QUALITY HOTEL SÃO SALVADOR - https://www.atlanticahotels.com.br/hotel/quality-hotel-suites-sao-salvador/ - VERDEMAR HOTEL - http://verdemar.com.br/ - MOTEL DECAMERON - https://www.decameron.com.br/pt-br/nossas-suites - MOTEL DEL REY - http://www.moteldelrey.com.br/ - MOTEL KAMASUTRA - https://motelkamasutra.com.br/
Les hôtels suivant parlent d'une ouverture possible plustard dans l'année : - Wish Hotel da Bahia (Campo Grande à Salvador) vers le 12 octobre - Fera Palace (Rua de Chili à Salvador) vers début décembre - Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel (Barra, Salvador) vers octobre/novembre - Grand Palladium, le 6 aout - Deville Prime, le 1 septembre - Pousada Reino de Aruanda, 1 novembre - Pousada da Mangueira, septembre
Si vous avez des questions spécifiques n'hésitez pas à les poser ici 😉
Le bonjour tropical de Salvador da Bahia
Ivan Bahia Guide
Depuis une dizaine de jours maintenant le commerce à été partiellement ouvert dans ce qu'on appelle ici la "fase 1", cad. tout les commerces de vente sont autorisé à ouvrir leur établissement. Sont encore exempt : les bars et restaurants, les transports inter-urbains publics. Les plages sont encore fermé au public. Par contre à Praia do Forte et Imbassai on vient d'ouvrir les restaurants le weekend passé. Tout selon une interminable liste de mesures de sécurité.
Voici une liste (de l'association des hoteliers de Bahia) d'hôtels ouvert en ce moment :
- ALAH MAR HOTEL - https://alah-mar-br.book.direct/ - AMERICA TOWER - https://www.americatowers.ammihotels.com.br/pt-br/ - BAHIA SOL E MAR - https://bahiasolemar.com.br/ - BAHIAMAR HOTEL - https://bahiamar.com.br/ - CATUSSABA RESORT - http://www.catussaba.com.br/ - FIESTA BAHIA HOTEL - https://www.fiestahotel.com.br - GRANDE HOTEL DA BARRA - https://www.grandehoteldabarra.com.br/pt-br/ - HIT HOTEL - https://www.hithotel.com.br/pt-br/ - HOTEL BAHIA DO SOL - https://www.bahiadosol.com.br/ - HOTEL BOM GOSTO - https://bom-gosto.hotelsinsalvador.com/pt/ - HOTEL COLONIAL CHILE - https://www.colonialchilehotel.com.br/pt-br/ - HOTEL PRAIA DA SEREIA - https://praiadasereia.com.br/ - HOTEL POUSADA DA MANGUEIRA - https://www.pousadadamangueira.com.br/pt-br - HOTEL SEMPRE OGUNJA - https://www.bahia.hotelsempre.com.br/pt-br/ - IBIS SALVADOR HANGAR PARK - https://all.accor.com/hotel/8181/index.pt-br.shtml - INTERCITY SALVADOR AEROPORTO - https://www.intercityhoteis.com.br/hotel-salvador/hotel-intercity-salvador-aeroporto/44/ - MAIS HOTEL AEROPORTO SALVADOR - https://maishotelbahia.com.br/ - MALIBU PLAZA HOTEL - https://malibuplaza.com.br/ - MAR BRASIL HOTEL - https://www.marbrasilhotel.com.br/ - MARANO HOTEL - http://maranohotel.com.br/ - MERCURE SALVADOR BOULEVARD - https://all.accor.com/hotel/7361/index.pt-br.shtml - MERCURE SALVADOR PITUBA - https://all.accor.com/hotel/8930/index.pt-br.shtml - MERCURE SALVADOR RIO VERMELHO - https://all.accor.com/hotel/5182/index.pt-br.shtml?utm_campaign=seo+maps&utm_medium=seo+maps&utm_source=google+Maps - ONIX PIATÃ - http://onixhoteis.com.br/ - ONIX AEROPORTO - http://onixhoteis.com.br/ - POUSADA SOLAR DAS ARTES – SALVADOR - https://pousadasolardasartes.com.br/ - PISA PLAZA HOTEL - https://pisaplaza.com.br/ - POUSADA SALVADOR - https://www.hotelsone.com/salvador-hotels-br/pousada-salvador.pt.html - SALVADOR MAR HOTEL - http://salvadormarhotel.com.br/ - QUALITY HOTEL SÃO SALVADOR - https://www.atlanticahotels.com.br/hotel/quality-hotel-suites-sao-salvador/ - VERDEMAR HOTEL - http://verdemar.com.br/ - MOTEL DECAMERON - https://www.decameron.com.br/pt-br/nossas-suites - MOTEL DEL REY - http://www.moteldelrey.com.br/ - MOTEL KAMASUTRA - https://motelkamasutra.com.br/
Les hôtels suivant parlent d'une ouverture possible plustard dans l'année : - Wish Hotel da Bahia (Campo Grande à Salvador) vers le 12 octobre - Fera Palace (Rua de Chili à Salvador) vers début décembre - Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel (Barra, Salvador) vers octobre/novembre - Grand Palladium, le 6 aout - Deville Prime, le 1 septembre - Pousada Reino de Aruanda, 1 novembre - Pousada da Mangueira, septembre
Si vous avez des questions spécifiques n'hésitez pas à les poser ici 😉
Le bonjour tropical de Salvador da Bahia
Ivan Bahia Guide
bonjour pour Mai prochain ce voyage m intéresse c est 20 jours
Rio de Janeiro & Salvador de Bahia Le Pantanal et ses richesses naturelles Dunes & lagunes de Lençóis Maranhenses Les plages de Jericoacoara et Praia do Forte
https://www.viventura.fr/circuit/bresil/xbra
Rio de Janeiro & Salvador de Bahia Le Pantanal et ses richesses naturelles Dunes & lagunes de Lençóis Maranhenses Les plages de Jericoacoara et Praia do Forte
https://www.viventura.fr/circuit/bresil/xbra
I’ve seen some info about this route, but not nearly enough, so I thought I’d share what I did for anyone interested.
Cayenne - Saint-Georges: From Cayenne’s bus station, the TIG No. 8 bus goes to Saint-Georges. It’s a minibus run by a contractor you can call ahead to reserve a seat. I managed to get a spot the same day. It was parked on the other side of the river, across from the main bus stops. Price: 40 €, departures at 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, and 3 PM except Sundays, depending on driver availability.
Saint-Georges - Oiapoque: Once in Saint-Georges, cross the river by canoe for 10 €. The canoe made a first stop on the opposite bank, then a second in the center of Oiapoque. To enter Brazil, you’ll need to get your passport stamped. This can be done at the federal police station, less than 1 km from the dock, heading into Oiapoque.
Oiapoque - Macapá: From Oiapoque, there are buses or taxis. Not knowing when the next bus would come, I didn’t want to wait, so I went back to the dock and took a 4x4, a kind of shared taxi, for 250 reals. I left around 4 PM and arrived at 2 AM in Macapá. If I had to do it again, I’d take the bus—apparently, it has reclining seats and travels overnight to arrive the next morning.
Macapá - Santana You need to get to Santana to take the ferry to Belém—tricky on a Sunday... After waiting for a bus that was taking forever, I took a *carretera pirata* (unofficial taxi) on the advice of a local Brazilian. It took me to Santana for 10 reals (vs. 5 for the bus). The ride takes about 15 minutes from Macapá to Santana’s port. You can do this the same morning.
Santana - Belém I bought tickets directly at the port when I arrived from one of the many agencies. I slept in a no-frills little hotel right by the port, run by a charming elderly couple, and boarded the next day at 9 AM. You’ll need a hammock to sleep if you’re not taking a cabin. The fare is 250 reals—it’s listed as 300, but they gave me a "discount" without me even asking. The trip takes 24 hours to Belém. There’s a small snack bar for those who didn’t have time to pack food.
Article on the topic (in French): https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/guyane/macapa-belem-au-fil-de-l-amazone-1302076.html
Hope this helps someone avoid some of the hassle I went through!
Cayenne - Saint-Georges: From Cayenne’s bus station, the TIG No. 8 bus goes to Saint-Georges. It’s a minibus run by a contractor you can call ahead to reserve a seat. I managed to get a spot the same day. It was parked on the other side of the river, across from the main bus stops. Price: 40 €, departures at 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, and 3 PM except Sundays, depending on driver availability.
Saint-Georges - Oiapoque: Once in Saint-Georges, cross the river by canoe for 10 €. The canoe made a first stop on the opposite bank, then a second in the center of Oiapoque. To enter Brazil, you’ll need to get your passport stamped. This can be done at the federal police station, less than 1 km from the dock, heading into Oiapoque.
Oiapoque - Macapá: From Oiapoque, there are buses or taxis. Not knowing when the next bus would come, I didn’t want to wait, so I went back to the dock and took a 4x4, a kind of shared taxi, for 250 reals. I left around 4 PM and arrived at 2 AM in Macapá. If I had to do it again, I’d take the bus—apparently, it has reclining seats and travels overnight to arrive the next morning.
Macapá - Santana You need to get to Santana to take the ferry to Belém—tricky on a Sunday... After waiting for a bus that was taking forever, I took a *carretera pirata* (unofficial taxi) on the advice of a local Brazilian. It took me to Santana for 10 reals (vs. 5 for the bus). The ride takes about 15 minutes from Macapá to Santana’s port. You can do this the same morning.
Santana - Belém I bought tickets directly at the port when I arrived from one of the many agencies. I slept in a no-frills little hotel right by the port, run by a charming elderly couple, and boarded the next day at 9 AM. You’ll need a hammock to sleep if you’re not taking a cabin. The fare is 250 reals—it’s listed as 300, but they gave me a "discount" without me even asking. The trip takes 24 hours to Belém. There’s a small snack bar for those who didn’t have time to pack food.
Article on the topic (in French): https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/guyane/macapa-belem-au-fil-de-l-amazone-1302076.html
Hope this helps someone avoid some of the hassle I went through!
Hello,
How good it feels to be back on this forum!!!!
Today, we started looking into traveling in April 2026, either to Chile or Argentina. It’s our first trip to South America. I’ve only been to French Guiana once, about ten years ago, for the space center. In recent years, we’ve usually gone to Asia during the spring holidays.
Based on the flight tickets I’ve found, two arrival and departure options are available: - Arriving in Buenos Aires and departing from Salvador de Bahia. - Arriving in Santiago, Chile, and still departing from Salvador de Bahia.
We’re considering flying business class on the outbound flight so we arrive a bit more rested. The travel class might influence our choice between itinerary A or B.
We’d like to spend two days at Iguazu Falls (both the Argentine and Brazilian sides), which explains the departure from Brazil.
Initially, we thought about arriving in Buenos Aires and staying in Argentina before heading to Iguazu. However, the itinerary forces us to go back through Buenos Aires.
We love nature. The El Calafate region seems to offer beautiful, easily accessible landscapes. Maybe there’s another area we should prioritize.
Here are two itineraries—what do you think? I know it’s short, but we can’t add any more days. We’ll have to make it work.
Option A: D1(Sat): Flight from France to Buenos Aires – arrival at 9:55 PM. D2(Sun): Visit Buenos Aires D3(Mon): Visit Buenos Aires. D4(Tue): Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate – 3.5-hour flight – arrival around midday. D4(Tue) – until D11(Tue) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D11(Tue): Flight to Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
This itinerary forces us to pass through Buenos Aires twice.
Option B: D0(Fri): Flight from France to Santiago, Chile – departure at 11:20 PM from CDG. D1(Sat): Arrival at 7:45 AM in Santiago, Chile – hotel + city visit. D2(Sun): Visit Santiago, Chile D3(Mon): Departure for Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, or El Calafate – to be decided. There’s about a 3-hour flight. We need to check the drop-off fees if we pick up the car in Chile and return it in Argentina – see ADEL RENT A CAR. D3(Mon) – until D10(Mon) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D10(Mon): 3.5-hour flight + visit Buenos Aires. D11(Tue): Visit Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
The end of the itinerary is the same. This option avoids passing through Buenos Aires twice. Thanks for your feedback.
Today, we started looking into traveling in April 2026, either to Chile or Argentina. It’s our first trip to South America. I’ve only been to French Guiana once, about ten years ago, for the space center. In recent years, we’ve usually gone to Asia during the spring holidays.
Based on the flight tickets I’ve found, two arrival and departure options are available: - Arriving in Buenos Aires and departing from Salvador de Bahia. - Arriving in Santiago, Chile, and still departing from Salvador de Bahia.
We’re considering flying business class on the outbound flight so we arrive a bit more rested. The travel class might influence our choice between itinerary A or B.
We’d like to spend two days at Iguazu Falls (both the Argentine and Brazilian sides), which explains the departure from Brazil.
Initially, we thought about arriving in Buenos Aires and staying in Argentina before heading to Iguazu. However, the itinerary forces us to go back through Buenos Aires.
We love nature. The El Calafate region seems to offer beautiful, easily accessible landscapes. Maybe there’s another area we should prioritize.
Here are two itineraries—what do you think? I know it’s short, but we can’t add any more days. We’ll have to make it work.
Option A: D1(Sat): Flight from France to Buenos Aires – arrival at 9:55 PM. D2(Sun): Visit Buenos Aires D3(Mon): Visit Buenos Aires. D4(Tue): Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate – 3.5-hour flight – arrival around midday. D4(Tue) – until D11(Tue) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D11(Tue): Flight to Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
This itinerary forces us to pass through Buenos Aires twice.
Option B: D0(Fri): Flight from France to Santiago, Chile – departure at 11:20 PM from CDG. D1(Sat): Arrival at 7:45 AM in Santiago, Chile – hotel + city visit. D2(Sun): Visit Santiago, Chile D3(Mon): Departure for Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, or El Calafate – to be decided. There’s about a 3-hour flight. We need to check the drop-off fees if we pick up the car in Chile and return it in Argentina – see ADEL RENT A CAR. D3(Mon) – until D10(Mon) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D10(Mon): 3.5-hour flight + visit Buenos Aires. D11(Tue): Visit Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
The end of the itinerary is the same. This option avoids passing through Buenos Aires twice. Thanks for your feedback.
Hi everyone,
Our travel plans to Brazil in October are moving forward. Now we're looking for the best way to put it all together. Starting from Montpellier, probably connecting through CDG, arriving in Salvador de Bahia, stopping in Belo Horizonte, then a flight to Rio, and the return trip. How can we manage to finalize such a circular flight? Thanks in advance for your tips.
Best,
Serge
hi,
We’re planning a trip to Brazil in March 2026, just the two of us, for 10 days without using an agency. Rio, the falls, and Bahia too. How can we get around there? Train? Car rental? Plane? Are the roads easy to drive on? Is Rio safe to explore on our own? We’d love any travel journals with ideas for places to see, as well as books to help us plan the whole trip. Thanks in advance for all your tips! See you soon, cheers
We’re planning a trip to Brazil in March 2026, just the two of us, for 10 days without using an agency. Rio, the falls, and Bahia too. How can we get around there? Train? Car rental? Plane? Are the roads easy to drive on? Is Rio safe to explore on our own? We’d love any travel journals with ideas for places to see, as well as books to help us plan the whole trip. Thanks in advance for all your tips! See you soon, cheers
Hello, We're a family with three boys aged 8 to 14, and we'll be in Brazil next April. We land at GRU around 4 PM on a Saturday and want to head straight to Paraty.
I've seen several options:
Private taxi: Do you have any contacts for private drivers or companies that could transport all five of us directly from the airport and that I can book in advance? I’ve already reached out to a few, but the rates are really high.
Uber: I tested the app from France, but it doesn’t offer vehicles for 5 people (Uber XL). Is that the case locally too, or is it because I’m testing from France?
99app: I couldn’t install the app from France to test it.
Bus: Take a bus from the bus station, either directly in the evening (departures around 9 PM and 10:30 PM—7-hour trip) or the next morning. This isn’t my preferred option because I’d either have to take a late bus right after we arrive (and I’m not sure how safe the area is at night, based on what I’ve read) or book a hotel to go the next morning and lose a night.
Thanks for your help.
Private taxi: Do you have any contacts for private drivers or companies that could transport all five of us directly from the airport and that I can book in advance? I’ve already reached out to a few, but the rates are really high.
Uber: I tested the app from France, but it doesn’t offer vehicles for 5 people (Uber XL). Is that the case locally too, or is it because I’m testing from France?
99app: I couldn’t install the app from France to test it.
Bus: Take a bus from the bus station, either directly in the evening (departures around 9 PM and 10:30 PM—7-hour trip) or the next morning. This isn’t my preferred option because I’d either have to take a late bus right after we arrive (and I’m not sure how safe the area is at night, based on what I’ve read) or book a hotel to go the next morning and lose a night.
Thanks for your help.
Le parc national de la Chapada Diamantina (aussi connu comme le Grand Canyon du Brésil) va se mettre a ouvrir petit en petit, de façon fasé et par village.
Mucugé par exemple sera totallement accessible à partir du 31 aout prochain.
Les seules limites qui resteront encore a clarifier sont les évenements de plus de10 personnes et les écoles.
Je posterai des nouvelles des autres villages du parc dès que disponible.
Le bonjour tropical de Salvador da Bahia,
Ivan Bahia Guide
Bonjour,
Mon vol international atterrit à Foz de Iguazu, donc au Brésil
Et je souhaite rejoindre mon hôtel réservé côté Argentine , à Puerto Iguazu.
Qui saurait s'il est facile de trouver un taxi et à quel prix.
Je ne souhaite pas prendre le bus.
Si vous avez des tuyaux, je suis, bien sur, intéressée Merci d'avance
Si vous avez des tuyaux, je suis, bien sur, intéressée Merci d'avance
Bonjour, je souhaite faire un voyage en mode sac a dos low cost, et si possible sans devoir réserver mes auberges de jeunesse en avance. Ma seule certitude est de faire un itinéraire qui passe par Rio et les chutes igaçu. Croyez-vous le tout possible et quel sont les meilleurs mois pour entreprendre ce genre de voyage sans aucune réservation d'avance? Je compte partir un mois et demi.
Merci d'avance!
Merci d'avance!
Salut,
Mon mari et moi irons au Brésil pour une durée de 3 semaines en janvier-février 2020. Nous arriverons et repartirons de Rio , ville que nous visiterons pendant 3 jours. Pouvez-vous nous conseiller sur les endroits incontournables mais réalisables dans ce laps de temps, sans stress, en comptant bien entendu le temps qu'il faut pour joindre les différents endroits par les transports possibles et pas chers (nous voyageons local) ? J'ai peur de manquer quelque chose parce-qu'il aurait fallu obligatoirement réserver les billets à l'avance ( la montée au Pain de Sucre, au Corcovado, ...) . Pour la montée du Wayana Piccu au Pérou (Pain de sucre sur le site Inca), par exemple, il avait fallu réserver sur internet bien à l'avance...). Nous ne voulions pas rater cette ocasion ! Tous les conseils et toutes les expériences seront les bienvenus pour nous aider à préparer au mieux notre périple... Un grand merci d'avance à tout le monde ! Claudine et Marco
Mon mari et moi irons au Brésil pour une durée de 3 semaines en janvier-février 2020. Nous arriverons et repartirons de Rio , ville que nous visiterons pendant 3 jours. Pouvez-vous nous conseiller sur les endroits incontournables mais réalisables dans ce laps de temps, sans stress, en comptant bien entendu le temps qu'il faut pour joindre les différents endroits par les transports possibles et pas chers (nous voyageons local) ? J'ai peur de manquer quelque chose parce-qu'il aurait fallu obligatoirement réserver les billets à l'avance ( la montée au Pain de Sucre, au Corcovado, ...) . Pour la montée du Wayana Piccu au Pérou (Pain de sucre sur le site Inca), par exemple, il avait fallu réserver sur internet bien à l'avance...). Nous ne voulions pas rater cette ocasion ! Tous les conseils et toutes les expériences seront les bienvenus pour nous aider à préparer au mieux notre périple... Un grand merci d'avance à tout le monde ! Claudine et Marco
