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 Domingas Dias Beach. Relax by the water at Felix Beach and Prumirim Beach. Go for a jaunt from Ubatuba to Maresias to see Maresias Beach about 2h 45 min away.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Ubatuba day trip tool.

Budapest, Hungary to Ubatuba is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Budapest to Ubatuba due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car 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 Coroa Vermelha Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora D'Ajuda and Recife de Fora. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Largo da Ajuda, kick back and relax at Taperapua Beach, and stroll through Pitinga Beach.

For reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Porto Seguro trip builder tool.

Fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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 Prainha Beach. Visiting Havaizinho Beach and Praia da Tiririca will get you outdoors. It doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Ribeira Beach 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 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. 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 5.5 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 Baia dos Porcos will get you outdoors. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Praia do Sueste and Fernado de Noronha Island. There's lots more to do: stroll through Porto de Santo Antonio Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Cachorro, contemplate the waterfront views at Buraco do Galego, and enjoy breathtaking views from Forte Sao Pedro do Boldro.

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Fernando de Noronha sightseeing planning site.

Do a combination of ferry and flight from Morro de Sao Paulo to Fernando de Noronha in 10.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Morro de Sao Paulo to Fernando de Noronha is 1 hour. December in Fernando de Noronha sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 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 Japaratinga Beach. Visiting Beach Patacho - Ecological Route Miracles and Antunes Beach will get you outdoors. Take a break from Maragogi with a short trip to Praia de Tamandare in Tamandare, about 1 hour away. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Burgalhau Beach.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Maragogi travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from Fernando de Noronha to Maragogi in 6 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Fernando de Noronha to Maragogi is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Fernando de Noronha in December, expect little chillier with lows of 25°C in Maragogi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.