10 days in State of Sao Paulo, Paraty & Rio de Janeiro Itinerary

10 days in State of Sao Paulo, Paraty & Rio de Janeiro Itinerary

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Start: Sao Paulo
1
Sao Paulo
— 1 day
Drive
2
Ubatuba
— 3 nights
Drive
3
Paraty
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Rio de Janeiro
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Sao Paulo
Wed, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 19 Edit
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1
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Sao Paulo

Jardins District ©

Land of Drizzle

Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.
Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): wander the streets of Jardins District, take a stroll through Paulista Avenue, and then admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Sao Paulo online driving holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Sao Paulo. February in Sao Paulo sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Ubatuba.

Things to do in Sao Paulo

Neighborhoods · Museums · Shopping
Find places to stay Feb 10 — 11:
Hotels on TripAdvisor
Homes on Airbnb
Highlights from your trip
Jardins District ©
Must see
Jardins District
4.8
Paulista Avenue ©
Must see
Paulista Avenue
4.5
Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo ©
Art Museum
Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo
4.8
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See State of Sao Paulo Travel Guide

3
nights
Ubatuba

Fazenda Beach ©

Surf Capital

Ubatuba, a municipality with great swathes of lush, green forest and over 100 beaches, offers plenty of excitement and relaxation to suit a range of itineraries.
Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Itamambuca Beach and Ilha Anchieta. Get in touch with nature at Felix Beach and Prumirim Beach. There's more to do: stroll through Praia da Enseada and kick back and relax at Praia do Tenorio.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Ubatuba trip itinerary builder site.

Drive from Sao Paulo to Ubatuba in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Sao Paulo to Ubatuba is minus 1 hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Paraty.

Things to do in Ubatuba

Outdoors · Beaches · Parks · Nature
Find places to stay Feb 10 — 13:
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Homes on Airbnb
Highlights from your trip
Fazenda Beach ©
Must see
Fazenda Beach
4.7
Itamambuca Beach ©
Must see
Itamambuca Beach
4.6
Prumirim Beach ©
Must see
Prumirim Beach
4.6
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3
nights
Paraty

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Gazing out over a bay of tiny tropical islands, with rainforests climbing mountains in the background, it's easy to see why tourism in Paraty gets more popular by the year.
Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Centro Historico and Paraty Bay. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Meio Beach and Vermelha Beach. There's still lots to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, enjoy the sand and surf at Brava or Joatinga Beach, stroll through Lula Beach, and get outside with Praia do Cepilho.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Paraty trip planner.

You can drive from Ubatuba to Paraty in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ubatuba to Paraty. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Rio de Janeiro.

Things to do in Paraty

Outdoors · Parks · Beaches · Nature
Find places to stay Feb 13 — 16:
Hotels on TripAdvisor
Homes on Airbnb
Highlights from your trip
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Must see
Spas
4.8
Lula Beach ©
Must see
Lula Beach
4.8
Meio Beach ©
Must see
Meio Beach
4.4
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3
nights
Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana Beach ©

Marvelous City

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.
Museum-lovers will appreciate Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana and Forte de Copacabana. Step off the beaten path and head to Leblon Beach and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Copacabana Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Pedra do Arpoador, examine the collection at Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio, and enjoy breathtaking views from Morro Dois Irmaos.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Rio de Janeiro road trip website.

You can drive from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in February, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Outdoors · Parks · Beaches · Museums
Find places to stay Feb 16 — 19:
Hotels on TripAdvisor
Homes on Airbnb
Highlights from your trip
Copacabana Beach ©
Must see
Copacabana Beach
4.3
Praia de Ipanema
Must see
Praia de Ipanema
4.4
Praia do Leme ©
Must see
Praia do Leme
4.6
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State of Sao Paulo travel guide

4.1
Beaches · Parks · Specialty Museums
A trip to State of Sao Paulo reveals one of Brazil's wealthiest regions, considered one of South America's economic powerhouses and known for its high standard of living. The eponymous state capital remains one of the country's most cosmopolitan urban centers, housing almost 20 million residents in its metropolitan region. Beyond this hub of frantic nightlife and thriving commerce, a tour of State of Sao Paulo showcases lively beaches scattered across 600 km (370 mi) of coastline. Farther inland, visitors take advantage of the area's pleasant climate and explore numerous waterfalls, caves, mountains, rivers, spas, parks, and historical buildings dating back to early colonial times.