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The truth is, any time is the best time to visit Brazil. November to March can bring the hottest weather, plus flocks of tourists that come to enjoy astounding beaches and take part in carnivals like Festa da Iemanjá or Salvador da Bahia. April and May can be pleasant as well, especially in Pantanal, where you can spot unique wildlife even in the wettest months. June and July are high time for visiting the Green Coast, with its cooler evenings but warm sea. Early winter on the Northeast coast is known for its afternoon showers, but they won't spoil your plans, as they are usually sharp and short. August through October is deemed to be a brilliant season for exploring the streets of Rio or leafing through Pantanal's flora and fauna, where the temps are just starting to rise.

32 things to do in Brazil

Pantanal

April–September Nature

An immense seasonal wetland in south-central Brazil gives shelter to thousands of rare species

Brazil's Independence Day

September 7 Event

Freedom means a lot to Rio natives and they know how to celebrate it

Capybara Watching (Breeding Season)

October–November Nature

In Rio, capybaras live in parks so you'll have an opportunity to watch baby capybaras play and socialize right in the middle of the city

Mango

October–March Food

There are so many ways to eat the delicious apple of the tropics

Swallow-Tailed Hummingbird

October–March Nature

Watching colourful Hummingbirds play and try to attract each other will make your day

Christmas Celebrations

December 24–December 25 Event

Years of colonization and thousands of immigrants from around the world make the Christmas traditions in Rio so special

Bacalhau

December 24–December 25 Food

A dish originally made by Vikings that became a traditional component of Brazilian Christmas celebrations

Maniçoba

October Food

A poison if cooked not properly, it is also a popular festive dish in Brazil

Futevôlei or Footvolley

December–March Activity

A typical Brazilian game that will keep you having fun on the beach

Iguazu Falls

August–September | December–April Nature

Rumor has it that when Lady Roosevelt saw Iguazu for the first time, she said: "Poor Niagara."

Blocos

November–February Activity

Carnival street parties are a must-see!

Watching the Sunset

November–February Activity

The atmosphere and the magnificent landscape of the city make​ Rio a perfect place to enjoy the sunset

Festival do Rio (Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival)

October 3-13, 2024 Event

One of the best film festivals in South America

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

February–August Nature

Some lone wanderers might eventually get lost in this deserted area stretching for 1500 square kilometres. Thankfully, turquoise lagoons scattered among sand dunes provide plenty of water to survive

Festa da Iemanjá

August 15 | December 31 | February 2 Event

The festival of the Goddess of the Sea is a holiday for the Brazilian religion—Umbanda

Avocado

February–June Food

The super nutritious avocado will not only upgrade any sandwich or salad but is great in desserts too

Guava or Goiaba

late-October–early March Food

The dessert called "Romeo and Juliette" made of guava will help you understand what a perfect combination really means

Three-Toed Sloth Mating Season

April–June Nature

The usually solitary sloths gather only for mating and this is when they're most active

Festa Junina

June 1–June 30 Event

Traditional Brazilian parties with local food, games, and dancing

Beach Season

November–March Activity

The beaches of Rio are among the most famous in the world and there's a good reason for this

Surfing

April–October Activity

Conquer the wild winter waves of the Atlantic ocean

Football at Maracanã Stadium

May–December Activity

If football is a religion for Brazilians and Pele is a god, then Maracanã is a temple

Dia de São Jorge

April 23 Event

Saint George is the second most important saint for Cariocas and his holiday is celebrated with a lot of excitement

Insano

year round Activity

Check out world's tallest freestanding body slide

Victoria Amazonica

March–July Nature

This botanic wonder plant is large enough to hold a person

Hiking Mount Roraima

December–April Activity

The tripoint of Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil, this mountain is often called a floating island due to its shape

Boi Bumba Festival

June 30–July 2, 2023 Event

Parintins Folklore Festival that presents myths and legends using parade carts and giant puppets

Oktoberfest Blumenau

October 9-27, 2024 Event

One of the world's largest Oktoberfest celebrations takes place in the south of Brazil, so far from its birthplace

Easter

April 20, 2025 Event

The most colourful Easter procession in Brazil paves its way along the four-kilometre flower carpet in Ouro Preto

Salvador Bahia Carnival

February 28–March 5, 2025 Event

The world's largest party shakes the streets of Salvador da Bahia

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

June–January Activity

World's fifth-largest country is one of the best for wind sports

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

Soak up the sun on one of Brazil's finest beaches this New Year's Eve

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