Plan Brazil, state by state
Practical state guides, source-checked transport and budgeting articles, and clear freshness notes before you book.
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26 states + Federal District
Explore Brazil by state
Select a destination to open its complete guide, itinerary and food shortcuts, plus any specialist articles published for that state.
Showing 6 featured destinations. All 27 have photo guides.
Rio de JaneiroSoutheast · RJCity, mountains and coastal extensionsGive the capital five days; add Niterói, Petrópolis or Paraty only with extra nights.2 published guides
São PauloSoutheast · SPMuseums, neighborhoods and foodFocus a first visit on the capital; coast and countryside routes need additional days.2 published guides
BahiaNortheast · BAAfro-Brazilian heritage across regionsPair Salvador with the Recôncavo or a nearby coast; reserve Chapada Diamantina for more time.2 published guides
Santa CatarinaSouth · SCIsland coast, valleys and highlandsFor a short trip, stay around Florianópolis and nearby fishing villages or beaches.2 published guides
Minas GeraisSoutheast · MGBaroque towns, art and regional foodLink Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto and Inhotim for a practical first cultural circuit.2 published guides
ParanáSouth · PRCuritiba, Atlantic Forest and IguaçuTreat Curitiba’s eastern circuit and far-west Foz do Iguaçu as separate trips unless flying.2 published guides
Planning guides
Brazil on a Budget: Practical Planning Tips for First-Time and Repeat Visitors
Make lower-cost Brazil travel choices by reducing transfers, using public cultural spaces, staying near transport, and rechecking seasonal and booking conditions.
Brasília by Area: A Practical Modernist Architecture Route
Read Brasília's modernist plan by grouping the Monumental Axis, superquadras, civic interiors, and lake landmarks into workable areas.
Bonito or the Southern Pantanal: How to Choose in Mato Grosso do Sul
Compare Bonito's scheduled river and cave activities with a multi-night southern Pantanal stay before splitting a Mato Grosso do Sul trip.