24 days in Brazil Itinerary

Ubatuba, a municipality with great swathes of lush, green forest and over 100 beaches, offers plenty of excitement and relaxation to suit a range of itineraries.

Escape the urban bustle at Itamambuca Beach and Felix Beach. Relax by the water at Domingas Dias Beach and Maresias Beach. It doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Prumirim Beach.

For ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Ubatuba day trip planning website.

Budapest, Hungary to Ubatuba is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Budapest to Ubatuba, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Paraty.

Gazing out over a bay of tiny tropical islands, with rainforests climbing mountains in the background, it's easy to see why tourism in Paraty gets more popular by the year.

On the 3rd (Tue), enjoy the sand and surf at Meio Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Cachadaco. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Church of Our Lady of Remedies, wander the streets of Centro Historico, and then kick back and relax at Sono Beach.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Paraty online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Ubatuba to Paraty in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ubatuba to Paraty due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Rio de Janeiro.

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): take a memorable ride with Sugarloaf Mountain, then kick back and relax at Copacabana Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia de Ipanema. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Praia de Grumari, don't miss a visit to Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, and then take in the exciting artwork at Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Rio de Janeiro trip planner.

Getting from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. December in Rio de Janeiro sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Porto Seguro.

In a sense, Porto Seguro is where Brazil as a country began, marking the spot where Portuguese explorers first arrived in the 16th century.

Take a break from the city and head to Muta Beach and Recife de Fora. Step off the beaten path and head to Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora D'Ajuda and Largo da Ajuda. Step out of Porto Seguro with an excursion to Coroa Vermelha Beach in Santa Cruz Cabralia--about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Taperapua Beach and stroll through Pitinga Beach.

To find reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Porto Seguro journey site.

You can fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can drive to Itacare.

Most visitors remember their Itacare vacation by the area's wide beaches, lapped by breakers ideal for both experienced surfers and novice wave riders still perfecting their skills.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Jeribucacu Beach and Havaizinho Beach. Visiting Prainha Beach and Ribeira Beach will get you outdoors. It doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Praia da Tiririca and tour the pleasant surroundings at Itacarezinho Beach.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Itacare tour itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Porto Seguro to Itacare takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in December, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to Morro de Sao Paulo.

One of the island of Tinhare's five villages, Morro de Sao Paulo stands as an old, charming settlement, with plenty of natural attractions and all the facilities to make visitors feel at home.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Gamboa Beach, then enjoy the sea views from Farol do Morro, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja Da Nossa Senhora Da Luz. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Quinta Praia (Praia do Encanto) and then enjoy the sand and surf at Garapua Beach.

To find where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Morro de Sao Paulo route builder website.

Do a combination of bus and ferry from Itacare to Morro de Sao Paulo in 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in December, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

Visiting Baia do Sancho and Praia do Cachorro will get you outdoors. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Praia do Sueste and Conceicao Beach. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Porto de Santo Antonio Beach, head outdoors with Baia dos Porcos, see the interesting displays at Projeto TAMAR Fernando de Noronha - Patrocínio PETROBRAS, and contemplate the waterfront views at Buraco do Galego.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Fernando de Noronha holiday builder tool.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Morro de Sao Paulo to Fernando de Noronha takes 10.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Morro de Sao Paulo to Fernando de Noronha is 1 hour. In December in Fernando de Noronha, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Maragogi.

Located on the scenic Costa dos Corais, the municipality of Maragogi has become a hot spot for ecotourism.

We've included these beaches for you: Praia Ponta de Mangue and Praia de Tamandare. Visiting Beach Patacho - Ecological Route Miracles and Japaratinga Beach will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Burgalhau Beach and tour the pleasant surroundings at Antunes Beach.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Maragogi trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Fernando de Noronha to Maragogi takes 6 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Fernando de Noronha to Maragogi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Fernando de Noronha in December, expect a bit cooler with lows of 25°C in Maragogi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel back home.