Iguazu Falls without the border-day scramble
Two countries, two very different park days—and a smarter way to book both.
Read the guideCHOOSING WHERE TO BEGIN
Start with the Brazil you came to see
A Rio morning, an Iguaçu downpour, a quiet resort coast—each asks for a different route and season.
See the four starting pointsGuanabara Bay, Sugarloaf, and the shape of a first Rio route.
THE OPENING ROUTES
Four trips worth building around
Stand inside the spray, take Rio by neighborhood, disappear into a resort, or let the season choose.
Five all-inclusive stays beyond Rio
Family ease, ambitious food, big-resort energy, and one beautiful long transfer.
Read the guideThe best month depends on your map
Four seasonal windows for beaches, cities, wildlife, and the Amazon’s changing water.
Read the guideNine Rio experiences worth your time
The views, beaches, gardens, neighborhoods, and nights that make a first Rio trip sing.
Read the guideFIND YOUR BRAZIL
What kind of trip is this?
Choose the shape first. The itinerary gets easier from there.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Open the planning notes U.S. travelers need to check Brazil’s e-Visa
Visa, passport, and airline rules can change. Use official consular guidance before a nonrefundable booking.
THE EDITORIAL DESK
Edited by Livia Costa
She reads the fine print, follows the route on the map, and looks for the detail most likely to spoil a good day.
Meet the editor