11 days in Brazil Itinerary

The word "Brazil" isn't often mentioned in the same breath as "excellent urban planning"--except in Curitiba.

Curitiba is known for parks, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, wander the streets of Bairro de Santa Felicidade, get to know the fascinating history of Paroquia Sao Francisco de Paula, and walk around Tangua Park.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Curitiba road trip planning tool.

Fort Lauderdale, USA to Curitiba is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Brasilia Standard Time (BRT), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale in March, expect nights in Curitiba to be about the same, around 63°F, while days are slightly colder, around 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive to Florianopolis.

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

On the 26th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Campeche.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Florianopolis day trip planning tool.

Getting from Curitiba to Florianopolis by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Curitiba in March, with highs in Florianopolis at 81°F and lows at 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Imbituba.

Relatively small by Brazilian standards, coastal Imbituba remains one of the most popular day trips from state capital Florianopolis.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Imbituba online route planner.

Drive from Florianopolis to Imbituba in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Imbituba, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Criciuma.

Criciúma is a city in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Venture out of the city with trips to Lauro Muller (Paróquia Imaculado Coração de Maria & Serra do Rio do Rastro), Parque Eólico (in Bom Jardim da Serra) and Morro Dos Conventos Beach (in Ararangua). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Gondola Veneziana, stroll around Parque das Nacoes Cincinato Naspolini, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Sao Jose, and buy something for everyone on your list at Nacoes Shopping.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Criciuma trip planner.

Drive from Imbituba to Criciuma in 1.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car to Florianopolis.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): stroll around Bosque Amoraeville and then enjoy the sand and surf at Jurere Beach.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Florianopolis trip website.

Getting from Criciuma to Florianopolis by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.