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Three weeks backpacking in Brazil

Published: Aug, 2020 | Travel Date: Oct - Nov 2015

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This 3-week trip was the start of our South America trip, which also included Argentina and Chile. We started in Rio de Janeiro and spent 3 weeks in Brazil where we also visited a friend in Sao Paulo. This trip includes cities, beaches and nature and was a great adventure. It was our first time in Brazil and we didn't speak Portuguese, only Spanish, but that wasn't a big problem, we did it very well 😊. From the last station we went on to Argentina. You can also find this trip here on Tripspi.

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  • General Information

    Rio de Janeiro is a great city! You should of course stick to the generally known safety instructions: Do not wander around in the evening or at night, do not wear any conspicuous jewelry or valuables on your body, etc. In the city, you can generally get very easily from A by public transport (bus or subway) after B. In November the sun was very strong even when it was cloudy, so make sure to apply some lotion! In general, in Brazil you should try coxinha (rice balls), the typical dish feijoada (beans with rice and meat) and of course fresh juices and açai for breakfast.

    Accommodation

    We lived in a small apartment in the city center. So we could cook for ourselves and save a little money.

    Activities and Sights

      Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

      Just walk along the promenade and watch the Brazilians doing sports, treat yourself to a coconut (or a caipirinha) and enjoy the city.


      Escadaria Selarón, Rua Manuel Carneiro, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
      Escadaria Selarón, Rua Manuel Carneiro, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

      You can easily get to the old town by subway. It's best to explore this part of the city on foot.


      Sugarloaf Mountain, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
      Sugarloaf Mountain, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro

      Avoid visiting the Sugar Loaf when it is cloudy / hazy, because then unfortunately you cannot see anything. We got a sunburn upstairs despite the clouds.


      Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Jardim Botânico, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro
      Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Jardim Botânico, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro

      Very nice botanical garden to spend an afternoon in.


      Rio de Janeiro: Stroll through the old town
      Stroll through the old town

      We just strolled a little through the old town and explored the small alleys.


      Cristo Redentor, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
      Cristo Redentor, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro

      To get to the mountain, you first go up with a kind of mountain railway. After that there are a lot of escalators that will take you to the top. So the climb is very easy.


      Rio de Janeiro: shop
      shop

      We bought a pair of original Chucks in a sports shop for a great price.


      Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana, Praça Coronel Eugênio Franco, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
      Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana, Praça Coronel Eugênio Franco, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

      If you still have some time, you can visit the fortress on the coast and its museum.

    Transportation to next station

    • car Car | 00:00 Hour | 0 USD | Overnight

      We booked a transfer directly to the island. This transfer included both the trip to the port and the crossing by ship to the island.

    • ship Ship | 00:00 Hour | 0 USD | Overnight

USEFUL APPS

SUMMARY

You can very well travel to Brazil in winter. It's not high season but the weather is great. Even in two weeks you can see and experience a lot of Brazil. Of course, there is a lot more to discover, which is why this won't be my last vacation in Brazil.

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