Rio de Janeiro is infused with an indefinable character and unique atmosphere. Proud locals have named Rio the ‘Marvellous City’ with its monopoly of landmarks and a beating heart worn on its sleeve not just for Carnival and New Year’s Eve but year round. From the Corcovado Mountain to Copacabana Beach, from Sugarloaf to Ipanema, everything in Rio appears to be blessed by the statue of Christ that looks on in amazement. Emerald mountains which rise from the shoreline give way to tropical forests, and over forty bleached white beaches line its shores, whilst a few hours along the Costa Verde are the charming beach resorts of Paraty and Buzios.
Recommended accommodation
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Orient Express Copacabana Palace
The famous landmark Castle in the Sand is an architectural icon embodying the glamour of Rio de Janeiro. Built in 1923 facing Copacabana Beach, guests over the years have included James Dean and Christian Dior.
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Fasano
The Hotel Fasano Rio De Janiero is a maze of architectural wonder. Warm earthy tones come together in a variety of materials from all over the world
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Santa Teresa Hotel
The Hotel Santa Teresa is Rio de Janeiro’s newest Design Concept Hotel, considered one of the most beautiful hotels in South America.
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Pousada Picinguaba
A charming pousada in an exceptional natural setting, where you can interact with nature and the local life, a limited number of rooms makes Picinguaba very special.
Sample itinerary
DAYS 1 - 4 Rio de Janeiro
Arrive Rio, stay at the Orient-Express Copacabana Palace for three nights.Tour the Tijuca Rainforest & Corcovado & take a cable-car to Sugarloaf.
DAYS 5 - 9 Iguazu - Pantanal
Fly to Iguazu, stay at the Hotel Das Cataratas visit the Brazilian & Argentine sides of the Iguazu falls. Fly to Campo Grande for three nights, visit the Caiman Ecological Refuge, home to capybara, caiman & Blue Macaw.
DAY 10 - 15 Salvador da Bahia
Fly to Salvador in the northeast of Brazil, spend two days exploring this colonial city from the Convento do Carmo. Retreat to the beach for four nights, either locally at the Praia do Forte eco resort or take a short flight to Itacare and the hideaway Txai Resort.
DAY 16
Fly home from Santiago.
Prices start from £3,360 excluding flights.
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