7 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.

Rio de Janeiro is known for beaches, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Copacabana Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia de Ipanema, walk around Parque Lage, and take some stellar pictures from Leblon Beach.

To find maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Rio de Janeiro trip planning site.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Rio de Janeiro. Expect a daytime high around °C in February, and nighttime lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Sao Paulo.

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 24th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, stroll around Parque Ibirapuera, and then wander the streets of Paulista Avenue.

For where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Sao Paulo trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Rio de Janeiro in February, with highs in Sao Paulo at °C and lows at °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Fernando de Noronha.

With 21 lush islands scattered among pristine waters in the Atlantic Ocean, a Fernando de Noronha holiday is well worth the effort it takes to get there.

Fernando de Noronha is known for beaches, museums, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Baia do Sancho, stroll through Praia do Cacimba do Padre, get outside with Morro dois Irmaos, and hike along Trilha Costa Esmeralda.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Fernando de Noronha travel planner.

Getting from Sao Paulo to Fernando de Noronha by flight takes about 7 hours. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Fernando de Noronha Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Fernando de Noronha when traveling from Sao Paulo in February, with lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.