14 days in Alto Paraiso de Goias, Rio de Janeiro & Armacao dos Buzios Itinerary

Developed from a 19th-century cattle ranch, Alto Paraiso de Goias serves as the major gateway to a World Heritage-listed national park known for containing some of the world's oldest natural rock formations.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Cachoeira Carioquinhas and Macaquinho waterfall. Explore Alto Paraiso de Goias' surroundings by going to Sol Beach (in Minacu) and Cavalcante (Kalunga Community, Cachoeira Candaru, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Cachoeira Almecegas II, explore the striking landscape at Vale da Lua, take an unorthodox tour of Jardim de Maytreia, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Lisbon, Portugal to Alto Paraiso de Goias is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Amazon Standard Time (AMT), which is usually a -4 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Mirante Dona Marta, pause for some photo ops at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, then kick back and relax at Reserva Beach, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Grumari.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Alto Paraiso de Goias to Rio de Janeiro takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Alto Paraiso de Goias to Rio de Janeiro. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 27°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Armacao dos Buzios.

Perched on the tip of a peninsula about 175 km (109 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro, the coastal town of Armacao dos Buzios attracts visitors looking to enjoy a beachside getaway without the crowds and chaos of the big city.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): make a trip to Rua das Pedras.

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You can drive from Rio de Janeiro to Armacao dos Buzios in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Armacao dos Buzios are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. On the 8th (Sun), you'll travel to Rio de Janeiro.

You've added Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Leblon Beach, Vista Chinesa, and other attractions to your itinerary. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Praia de Ipanema and Pedra do Arpoador. Enjoy Rio de Janeiro some more: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro and contemplate the long history of Parque Lage.

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Drive from Armacao dos Buzios to Rio de Janeiro in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.