Brazil holidays : introduction

Stretching from the Andes to the Atlantic, Brazil contains most of the Amazon jungle, endless beaches, the mighty Iguassu Falls, and the largest wetland in the world, the Pantanal. The country’s sheer size is vital to bear in mind when planning a visit. Brazil buzzes with energy and a sense of fun, which reaches a crescendo every February as Carnival brings everything to a standstill. Brazil is easily combined with Argentina, Chile, or Guyana, and flights to La Paz and Lima make connections with Bolivia and Peru possible.

Climate and when to go

Average temperatures increase from south to north, and humidity can be high especially near the coast. In the Amazon the wettest months are March to May, in the north-east May and June, and in the south December to March. Even in Rio it can get surprisingly cold in July and August, so for guaranteed warmth at this time head for the north-east.

 

“Back from our trip now and we had an absolutely amazing time! Thanks very much for your work on our behalf - everything went like clockwork. The Pantanal was particularly special and they took very good care of us at the eco-lodge. Best of all I got to speak Portuguese to lots of people with varying degrees of success. Richard has taken about a billion photographs. Everybody's happy!” - AH

“A great trip, it all hung together well. We saw a wide slice of Brazil's people, culture and landscape and enjoyed it all. Thanks again for all your effort.” - AW

“C and I returned from our honeymoon in Brazil, Argentina and Chile on Sunday so I just thought I'd drop you a line to say thanks very much for your help. It was fantastic, we were impressed by how smoothly everything ran, the quality, friendliness and knowledge of the guides (particularly Hermann in Rio and Alex in Iguazu) and the hotels (Cataratas was a highlight for Catriona). I was also very impressed overall with the itinerary you put together the variety and mix of the holiday was ideal, and also how well you knew the places yourself - all the info you gave us was spot on. Certainly from my point of view I will be recommending Last Frontiers to any friends who express an interest in Latin America.” - TM

“We had a great time - back this morning tired, tanned and about a stone each heavier than when we left. Thanks for putting this together for us and we will be back in touch I'm sure.” - JW, February 2010