Brazil (overview)
- Rio de Janeiro: Corcovado, Carnival, Copacabana or not and the more sought after beaches of Ipanema and Leblon, Santa Teresa for quirkier, quieter and more scenic area. Sugar Loaf, favellas, Atlantic.
- Paraty & Green Coast: Atlantic rainforest, colonial preservation and great houses to rent, uninhabited islands in an emerald ocean, boat charter, sustainable tourism in remote valleys, disconnect.
- North East coast: exuberant, vibrant Salvador, trendy hip Trancoso, miles of isolated coconut-fringed beaches, casitas and cabanas in bohemian, ethnic tones.
- Amazon: Manaus, opera house, city of commerce and jungle lodges – mighty rivers.
- Pantanal: pricey to get to the wilder side of this amazingly beautiful wildlife haven. Piranhas, sting rays, caimans and still people go into the river Negro! Accommodation sometimes on the simpler side.
- Iguacu Falls: a must see and can be more impressive than the Argentinian side.
- Combines well with Argentina. All year round destination but cooler in the Austral winter (June, July, August) and in the south (Rio and Green coast)
