8 days in Brazil Itinerary

Divided between island and mainland, the distinctive city of Florianopolis charms visitors on first arrival with its impressive skyline.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Campeche, step off the mainland to explore Campeche Island, then stroll through Lagoinha do Leste, and finally wander the streets of Costa da Lagoa. On the next day, take in the dramatic natural features at Dunas da Joaquina, stroll through Praia Mole, then kick back and relax at Barra da Lagoa Beach, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Da Lagoa.

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Washington DC, USA to Florianopolis is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Florianopolis is 2 hours. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in February; daily highs in Florianopolis reach 85°F and lows reach 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel to Porto Seguro.

In a sense, Porto Seguro is where Brazil as a country began, marking the spot where Portuguese explorers first arrived in the 16th century.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): get in on the family fun at Eco Parque Arraial d'Ajuda, kick back and relax at Praia de Taipe, then stroll through Pitinga Beach, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora D'Ajuda. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the vivid underwater world at Recife de Fora, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Historico, and then kick back and relax at Taperapua Beach.

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Getting from Florianopolis to Porto Seguro by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in February, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel to Praia da Pipa.

Some of Brazil's finest beaches stand among top Praia de Pipa tourist attractions, though the area also features lively nightlife and a big selection of cafes, restaurants, bars, art galleries, and artisan workshops.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Baia dos Golfinhos, then take some stellar pictures from Chapadao Hill, then enjoy the sand and surf at Madeiro Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Amor Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Porto Seguro to Praia da Pipa takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In February, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Conceicao Beach, kick back and relax at Fernado de Noronha Island, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia do Sueste, then kick back and relax at Praia do Cacimba do Padre, and finally head outdoors with Baia dos Porcos.

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You can fly from Praia da Pipa to Fernando de Noronha in 4.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Praia da Pipa to Fernando de Noronha. February in Fernando de Noronha sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 77°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.