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Places to see in Brazil, from Rio de Janeiro to Iguaçu Falls, and the best time to go: Apr–Oct.
Places to see in Brazil
Rio de JaneiroSugarloaf and beachesPhoto: Rafael Rabello de Barros · CC BY-SA 3.0
Iguaçu FallsThe Brazilian side
Amazon – Rainforest by boat · Salvador – Colourful Pelourinho
Best time to go to Brazil
Generally April to October. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Brazil
What surprised you most about Brazil?
Every trip to Brazil brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Brazil?
The best time for Brazil depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Brazil you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Brazil – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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