F
rom the bustle of Rio to the wilds of
the Amazon, explore the highlights
of South America’s largest country.
With a combination of cultural city stays
and unique outdoor adventures, you will
be mesmerised by the kaleidoscope of
contrasts Brazil has to offer.DAYs 1 – 3
RIO DE JANEIRO
Dive headfirst into big, vibrant Rio on
an open-top jeep tour and explore this
magnificent metropolis that more than
12 million people call home. Stop at the
Tijuca Forest. Featuring 30 waterfalls
and covering 32 square kilometres,
it is one of the largest urban forests
in the world. Wildlife abounds in this
urban jungle, so look out for toucans,
capuchin monkeys and quatis, a
Brazilian raccoon. Later, get a bird’s-eye
view over the vast Tijuca Forest from the
top of Corcovado Mountain, where the
statue of Christ the Redeemer presides
over the city.
Save some energy for Rio’s raucous
nightlife. Drop in to Rio Scenarium, one of
the city’s most famous clubs, where the
locals flock to listen to some of Brazil’s
best musicians. Day 2 (B)(L) Day 3 (B)DAY 4
RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUAZU
Leave the bustle of Rio behind and
transfer to the airport for your flight to
Iguazu Falls. The remainder of the day
is yours to explore the Brazilian side of
the world’s largest waterfall system. (B)DAY 5
IGUAZU
When United States First Lady Eleanor
Roosevelt visited Iguazu, she famously
exclaimed, “Poor Niagara!” With more
than 270 cascades and at nearly three
kilometres wide, it is easy to see why
she was so impressed. Cross over to
the Argentinian side of the falls and
follow a trail to the enormous Devil’s
Throat Cataract, the largest and most
thunderous of the falls. (B)DAY 6
IGUAZU – MANAUs
Fly to Manaus, Brazil’s jungle metropolis
in the heart of the Amazon. (B)RHYTHMS
OF BRAZIL
Seductive cities, wild jungles and spectacular waterfalls
are all part of this exciting South American nation.130 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLERCONCIERGE