The Brazil Vip travel journal

Carnival is Brazil’s biggest party, but it isn’t celebrated the same way everywhere. Samba school parades in Rio, trios elétricos in Salvador, frevo in the streets of Olinda: here’s how to choose your Carnival.

Brazil’s first capital, Salvador is the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture. Baroque churches, capoeira, Bahian music and food: here are our tips for discovering the city and its surroundings.

Between sea and mountains, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Here’s how to plan three or four days to see the highlights, while still taking time to live the city at the pace of the Cariocas.

Passport, e-Visa, vaccinations, insurance, money on the ground: before leaving for Brazil, there are a few things to check. Here is the list of what we recommend to our travelers from the United States.

Turquoise water, dolphins, sea turtles and some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil: Fernando de Noronha is the stuff of dreams. But the archipelago is protected and access is regulated. Here’s what you need to know to plan your stay.

Spectacular nature, beaches, wildlife and a warm welcome: Brazil is a wonderful destination with children, as long as you adjust the pace. Here are our tips for a successful family trip.

Deserted beaches, charming pousadas, spectacular nature and vibrant cities: Brazil has everything for an unforgettable honeymoon. Here are our favorite combinations for a trip for two.

Discovering the Brazilian Amazon starts with choosing how you want to experience it. A stay at a forest lodge, a river cruise or the freshwater beaches of the Tapajós: three very different experiences, to match your wishes and the season.

White dunes as far as the eye can see, dotted with turquoise freshwater lagoons: the Lençóis Maranhenses are one of Brazil’s most astonishing landscapes. But you still need to pick the right season and the right gateway.

The Pantanal is the largest wetland on the planet and one of the best places in the world to watch wildlife. But there are two Pantanals, and they don’t offer the same experience. Here’s how to choose.

Iguazu Falls are shared between Brazil and Argentina, and each side offers a different experience. Do you have to choose? Our answer is simple: ideally, see both.

Rio, Iguazu, Salvador, the Amazon, the Lençóis… Fitting it all into a single trip is impossible. Here’s how to build a balanced first itinerary based on the time you have.