11 days in Sao Paulo & Rio de Janeiro Itinerary

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 6th (Sun): indulge your taste buds at Mercado Municipal de São Paulo, walk around Parque Ibirapuera, and then wander the streets of Liberdade. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Paulista Avenue, then explore the world behind art at Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP, and then explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Sao Paulo itinerary maker.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Congonhas Airport, Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport and Viracopos International Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Sao Paulo can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Rio de Janeiro.

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.

Get out of town with these interesting Rio de Janeiro side-trips: Petropolis (Museu de Cera de Petropolis, Cervejaria Bohemia, &more). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Copacabana Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pedra do Arpoador, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parque Nacional Tijuca, and admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Rio de Janeiro journey planner.

Fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Rio de Janeiro when traveling from Sao Paulo in September, with lows around 23°C.