14 days in Brazil Itinerary

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Copacabana Beach and Barra da Tijuca Beach. Museum-lovers will get to explore Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro and Museu Nacional De Belas Artes. Go for a jaunt from Rio de Janeiro to Niteroi to see Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi about 36 minutes away. There's still lots to do: stroll through Praia de Ipanema, brush up on your military savvy at Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana, walk around Parque Lage, and explore the world behind art at Museu Internacional De Arte Naif.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Rio de Janeiro online trip itinerary maker.

Muscat, Oman to Rio de Janeiro is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Muscat to Rio de Janeiro. Traveling from Muscat in December, things will get a bit warmer in Rio de Janeiro: highs are around 36°C and lows about 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Ilha Grande.

A tumultuous and unsavory history has kept Ilha Grande relatively undeveloped and free of the trappings of the modern world.

Lagoa Azul and Parnaioca Beach are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at Aventureiro and Grande das Palmas Beach. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Dois Rios Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Grumixama Beach, and examine the collection at Ecomuseu Ilha Grande.

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Getting from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande by combination of bus and ferry takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. In December in Ilha Grande, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Paraty.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): view the masterpieces at Centro Cultural Sesc Paraty, wander the streets of Centro Historico, then look for gifts at Cachacaria Cana Caiana, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ilha da Cotia Beach, and finally view the masterpieces at Galeria Aecio Sarti. On the 17th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Saco do Mamangua Beach, then take in the exciting artwork at Casa da Cultura de Paraty, and then stroll through Iriri Beach.

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You can do a combination of ferry and car from Ilha Grande to Paraty in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Sao Paulo.

Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, then take a stroll through Paulista Avenue, and then browse the fresh offerings at Mercado Municipal de São Paulo.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Sao Paulo visit planner.

Getting from Paraty to Sao Paulo by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Sao Paulo are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.