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

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

Bonjour, Nous sommes deux amies et nous souhaitons visiter le Pantanal nord. De Cuiaba/ Pocone à Porto Jofre. Avez vous déjà fait ce voyage ? si oui comment ? à quel prix ? Etes vous passé par une agence à Cuiaba ou Pocone prix ? ou êtes vous passé directement par une pousada ou fazenda qui organise les excursions ? Avez vous loué une voiture ? Nous pensons y consacrer deux jours une nuit et ensuite de Porto Jofre aller faire une excursion en bateau pour voir je jaguar comme nous devons partir fin aout ou début septembre c'est la bonne époque. Ou s'adresser pour cette deuxième excursion ? comment retourner à Cuiaba pour prendre l'avion pour Sao Luis ? Merci d'avance pour votre aide Miss hip hop

Hello,

We’re thinking about our next destination for June 2026, and northern Brazil seems like a great option for that time of year.

We were considering a 15-day trip from Fortaleza to São Luís (or the other way around), but I’m worried it might not offer enough variety in terms of sights and landscapes. We were thinking of doing a trek in Lençóis Park, visiting Jericoacoara, the Parnaíba Delta, etc.).

The other option would be to take a domestic flight and add the Salvador de Bahia region and Chapada Diamantina, but that would require about 3 weeks.

Do you think exploring the coast between Fortaleza and São Luís is enough for a trip if we don’t kitesurf? Or is it better to combine this part of the country with another region (Salvador? The Amazon?)?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Have a great day

Bonjour à tous,

Nous partons (2 adultes, enfants 13 et 10 ans) une bonne quinzaine de jours au Brésil en février 2020. Nous arrivons à Salvador de Bahia mi-février et nous souhaitons rester une dizaine de jours dans les environs. Après ce séjour dans cette région, nous repartirons de Salvador vers Sao Paulo ou Rio.

L'idée est de pouvoir faire Salvador (2 jours), Chapada (4 jours) et Boipeba (3 jours). Mais dans quel ordre afin de minimiser les temps de transports entre les différents sites ?

Est-il possible de se rendre directement de Boipeba vers le parc de chapada ? Quels sont les tarifs des taxis privés ?

Merci à tous pour votre aide Tempestada

Tiens, voici un lien super intéressant pour les futurs voyageurs au Brésil, selon Adelaide : Top-15-des-lieux-a-voir-au-bresil-avant-de-mourir Et pour ceux qui sont déjà venus ? Quels était vos lieux préférés au Brésil ? Le bonjour tropical de Salvador da Bahia, Ivan Bahia Guide

Hi there, We’re spending 3 weeks in Brazil, arriving in São Paulo—a couple plus a teen—and we’ll have a rental car. We especially love nature: hiking, wildlife watching, birds, etc. We’re planning to wrap up with a week around Paraty and Ilha Grande. We’re not really into visiting big cities like São Paulo or Rio unless you think we’d be missing out big time.

So we’ve got 2 weeks to explore the south/southwest region of São Paulo. What do you recommend? National parks? Off-the-beaten-path nature spots? Iguazu Falls?

Thanks in advance for all your tips!

Bonjour à tous..j'ai encore besoin d'infos pour boucler mon voyage et merci pour vos réponses. Nous arrivons à Puerto Iguazu le dimanche 03/11. Le lundi nous ferons la visite coté Brésil et le mardi coté Argentine. Pour le Brésil, les bus (et la vente de leurs tickets) partent-ils du même endroit que pour la visite coté Argentin ? Pour le Brésil faut-il se procurer des Reals ou prennent-ils les pesos voir les euros ? Certains préconisent de prendre les entrées sur internet pour éviter les files d'attentes ? Enfin j'ai entendu dire aussi que prendre un taxi pour nous véhiculer (le même) pour les 2 jours était bien pratique. Merci de vos avis. Tic tac tic tac...le départ est proche.

Hi there,

I’m planning a trip to Brazil in October and decided to go through an agency to organize our itinerary. I asked two agencies to put together a circuit with transfers, hotels, organized visits, and one domestic flight. I don’t speak Spanish or Portuguese. 6 nights in Rio 3 nights on Ilha Grande 3 nights in Paraty Domestic flight to Salvador for 3 nights 3 nights in Morro de São Paulo 1 night in Salvador before flying back to France. For this itinerary, I’m going with Tourlane, but I’m still waiting on the second quote from Comptoir des Voyages. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the itinerary and especially on these agencies—thanks for any feedback! 😊

Bonjour à tous, je vais avoir une journée de libre le 8 décembre prochain, pour aller à Sao-polo, depuis Santos où je logerai. Est-ce judicieux pour un temps si court de faire ce déplacement, si oui, quoi voir absolument ? merci d'avance. jean-paul

Hi there, I’m planning a road trip in a rental car in Paraguay. During this trip, I’d also like to cross the border to visit Iguazu Falls (both the Argentine and Brazilian sides), which are just a few kilometers from the Paraguayan border. The issue is that rental car agencies don’t allow crossing borders. So my question is: is it easy, possible, and safe to leave the rental car for 2 or 3 days in Paraguay and cross the border from Ciudad del Este? What’s the best way to get around (bus, taxi)? Thanks for your help

Bonjour, pour voir les chutes, mieux vaut-il prendre un logement à Foz de Iguaçu ou à Puerto Iguaçu ? j'ai réservé à Foz, pensant que c'était le plus simple, mais je me perds dans tout ça... Le plus simple et le plus près des chutes (brésiliennes le 1er jour, et le second je souhaite voir le côté argentin) ? Je pense prendre les bus ! Merci de vos réponses ! Chantal

Bonjour je recherche des renseignements sur ce trajet: Le pont entre Oyapock et la ville opposée est-il désormais ouvert ? Quelle compagnie de bus choisir pour le trajet Oiapoque Macapa ? Que pensez vous d'un séjour de quelques jours à Oiapoque ? La ville , ses environs, le fleuve.... Macapa présente t-elle un intérêt ? Je recherche des activités simples , et surtout de m, imprégner un peu de la vie dans de petites ou moyennes villes Bésilliennes. Merci à l, avance.

Hi there, I’m not really into architecture, but I’ve always wanted to visit Brasília to see what a modern city built from scratch looks like, and I thought not many people lived there. After doing some research, I realize the city is actually quite crowded. As I’m planning my trip to Brazil, people keep telling me not to go, that I’ll be disappointed and it’s a waste of time.

For those of you who’ve been to Brasília, what do you think? Thanks for your replies. Anne

Here’s what a lot of you are looking for: the full lineup for the Salvador da Bahia Carnival 2026:

Salvador Carnival 2026 Schedule

(turn on your Goggol auto-translate 😁)

Tropical greetings from Salvador,

@ivanbahiaguide

Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years now 😆🇧🇷

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!!

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,

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

Hi everyone,

I’d love to see jaguars in the wild in Brazil. I’ve heard it’s possible in the Pantanal. Do you know any local agencies that offer this kind of excursion, or can we go on our own? I’d also like to get an idea of the price, since French tour operators charge a fortune. Could you share any tips or your own experiences? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I’m planning to spend about a week in the Amazon in April or May—the dates aren’t set yet—flying in and out of Manaus. I’d love to hear about the must-see spots in Manaus besides the theater and the Amazon Museum. After that, I’d like to take a boat trip on the Amazon or the Rio Negro to escape the city and find some peace for a 3- or 4-day trek in the forest. I also saw that the town of Presidente Figueiredo is worth visiting for all the waterfalls nearby. If you’ve been to Manaus and have any recommendations, I’d love to hear them. Have a great day, everyone.

Chapada Diamantina National Park (also known as Brazil’s Grand Canyon) will begin reopening gradually, in phases and by village. Mucugê, for example, will be fully accessible starting August 31st. The only restrictions still to be clarified are events with more than 10 people and schools. I’ll post updates on the other villages in the park as soon as they’re available. Warm tropical greetings from Salvador da Bahia, Ivan Bahia Guide

Bonjour a tous Mon fils vit au bresil et nous avons déjà bien barroudè, cette année nous aimerions visiter le pantanal fin mars sur 15 jours. Nous aimerions une versions aventure, treck, bateau loin du grand tourisme. Nous recherchons un guide local ou nous intégrer à un petit groupe qui aurait les mêmes aspirations. Pouvez vous me donner des infos. Où arriver par avion et comment gagner la 1ere ville etc....avez-vous un carnet de voyage ? Merci Anne sophie

Hi there! I’m putting together my itinerary for Brazil, looking for beautiful natural spots with wildlife, flora, and great hikes... I’ve come across the Cananeia / Super Agui / Ilha do Mel region and the PETAR / Intervales / Alto Ribeira area. Has anyone here been to these places? If so, do you have any recommendations for accommodations and activities? Thanks in advance! Best, Olivier 🌍

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!

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!

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Hi everyone, We’re a group of 3 friends traveling from Salvador de Bahia to Belém in November for a month. To plan our route, I’d love some tips on the must-see spots. We’ll be traveling by bus and are mostly looking for nature, as well as pretty towns and villages. Your advice will help us avoid missing too many great places. Thanks in advance to all of you! Thierry

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

Bonjour à tous

Nous serons à Salvador fin avril et nous aimerions faire une sortie en mer à bord d'une goélette vers les iles d' Itaparica et de Frades. Auriez-vous une société à nous suggérer ? Pensez vous qu'il faille réserver à l'avance ou arriver assez tôt le jour même peut suffir ? Nous ne ferions cette journée dans les iles que si la météo était favorable sinon ce sera musées...

D'avance merci 🙂

Bonjour,

En 2011-2012, je cherche une destination romantique, sensuellle , relaxante et exotique pour nos 10 ans de mariage . On avait jamais osé le Brésil , qui nous tente beaucoup , mais qui nous retenais à cause du prix, l’insécurité, les formalités ( visa ) etc.. Depuis , le vol est moins cher, il n’y a plus de visa demandé aux canadiens et les élections sont terminées . Que pensez -vous, de la Costa Verde, Ubatuba à Rio de Janeiro ..? Deux semaines ou trois semaines , c’est à voir. Je me demande qu’elle période de l’année est la meilleure ? J’aimerais avoir des recommandations . Chauffeur? Voiture de location ? Transport en commun ?

Est-Ce une bonne excursion à faire?