15 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 sightseeing, beaches, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Copacabana Beach, explore the striking landscape at Pedra do Sal, explore the historical opulence of Ilha Fiscal, and steep yourself in history at Parque Lage.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Rio de Janeiro. In September in Rio de Janeiro, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can catch the flight 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, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Baia do Sancho, explore the striking landscape at Morro dois Irmaos, enjoy the sand and surf at Conceicao Beach, and enjoy breathtaking views from Forte Sao Pedro do Boldro.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Fernando de Noronha route planner.

Traveling by flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha takes 7 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Fernando de Noronha, with lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Sao Paulo.

Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, stroll around Parque Ibirapuera, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Paulista Avenue.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Sao Paulo trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Fernando de Noronha to Sao Paulo in 7 hours. The time zone difference moving from Fernando de Noronha Standard Time (FNT) to Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Fernando de Noronha in September, expect Sao Paulo to be little chillier, temps between 30°C and 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to fly to Maringa.

Instantly notable for its striking skyline featuring the large conical spire of a distinctive cathedral, Maringa stands out as one of the world's greenest cities.

Maringa is known for historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Museu Esportivo de Maringa, walk around Parque do Japao, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Basilica Menor Nossa Senhora da Gloria, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Mesquita de Maringa.

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Getting from Sao Paulo to Maringa by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Sao Paulo in September: highs in Maringa hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Foz do Iguacu.

A gateway to the world-renowned Iguacu Falls, which spectacularly divide Brazil and Argentina, the modern, high-rise city of Foz do Iguacu can't help but play second fiddle to the natural wonder in its vicinity.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls. On the 27th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Buddhist Temple and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Parque das Aves Bird Park.

To find more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Foz do Iguacu route planning app.

You can drive from Maringa to Foz do Iguacu in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. September in Foz do Iguacu sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 27th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Ilha Grande.

A tumultuous and unsavory history has kept Ilha Grande relatively undeveloped and free of the trappings of the modern world.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): relax and rejuvenate at Namaste Terapias Corporais, head outdoors with Aquamarina Mergulho, and then delve into the distant past at Aqueduto. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Dois Rios Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Santo Antonio Beach, and then take in the awesome beauty at Pico do Papagaio.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Ilha Grande trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and ferry from Foz do Iguacu to Ilha Grande takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Ilha Grande when traveling from Foz do Iguacu in September, with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.