Where and when to go to Brazil?
Feel like warmth, basking on the beach, all that mixed with a touch of madness … come and discover Brazil, fabulous and enchanting. Brazil is a vast country with many facets: from Rio de Janeiro where you can enjoy vast beaches and party to the rhythms of samba, passing through the forests of Amazonia, a magical and totally exotic place, Brazil is an ideal dream destination for a wonderful holiday.
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Best time to Visit Brazil and Where
The right time to visit Brazil depends on the places you want to visit, and the length of your trip. One important thing to note is that Brazil is in the opposite hemisphere to ours and that the seasons are reversed compared to France.
From December to March, the great Brazilian heat
A good destination to enjoy the sun in full winter with us … from December to March, it is summer in Brazil, the ideal period for lazing on the beach and getting plenty of suns.
The Brazilian summer is punctuated by tropical showers and heats up to 40 ° C. The months of December, January and February are the most festive with the apotheosis of the carnival in February.
February is the month to go if you want to attend the unmissable tourist event of Brazil: the Rio carnival. This 4-day party takes place every year before Ash Wednesday. Check the dates of the festivities in the calendar, if you do not want to miss this magnificent celebration.
Chariots all more beautiful than each other, and especially the parades of batucada, street dancers, accompanied by samba schools. But the party begins well before, from December, with rehearsals and training in the streets. Many Samba schools open the doors to visitors to allow them to share with them moments of celebrations and a few dance steps.
From December to the end of February, a very festive and wild period on the Rio side,
From June to September, Brazil in a moderate climate
From June to September, it is southern winter, with relatively mild temperatures, up to 25 ° C during the day. Ideal for people looking for a more moderate climate, it is the dry season, the ideal time to visit the Amazon.
In Brazil, do not miss the Amazon. The best time to go to the Amazon is from July to September, the least rainy period. You will thus be able to enjoy an exceptional stay in the Amazon jungle.
Many lodges well equipped for the comfort of families offer incredible activities for indelible memories: piranha fishing and tasting of this famous fish in the key, hiking in the jungle, animal observation … You can also take a multi-day excursion on a private boat or a line boat and navigate on the river. Magical moments in perspective, amidst lush flora and fauna.
From September to December, discover the Nordeste
The Nordeste region is a region that allows you to enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year with temperature all year round between 23 and 31 degrees. The ideal period to visit this part of Brazil is from September to December, the perfect period to avoid the high tourist season from December to March. For lovers of dream beaches and rest, this destination will allow you to discover typical fishing villages, such as Icaraí de Amontada, a paradise village surrounded by coconut trees. In the Nordeste countryside, you can meet the descendants of the vaqueros, the Brazilian cowboys. Magnificent decors and still little known to the general public, to discover without delay.
It is also an ideal place to discover and practice water sports such as surfing and kitesurfing, for the more athletic.
Brazil is, therefore, an ideal destination for everyone, all year round. Whether you prefer festive atmospheres or adventure, you will always find a destination suited to your desires in this vast country.
The landscapes are very varied, from Copacabana beach to the vast Amazonian forest, passing by the Iguaçu falls, Brazil does not stop to amaze you. The most touristic period remains that of December to February, the period during which you will be able to benefit from beautiful sunny days and to fill up with memories while waiting for spring and summer in France!
