Do you want to go to distant Brazil? Find out what are the prices in the country in 2021: how much are tickets and hotels? Where and when is the best time to relax at sea? What do tourists write in reviews about a beach vacation and what advice do they give?
Brazil is a country of exuberant fun, aromatic coffee, endless beaches on the Atlantic coast and giant waterfalls in the wilds of the Amazon. The hottest and wettest climate is in the north-east of the country, the rest of the regions have a humid tropical and subtropical climate. Winter in our usual sense is absent, although in the south of the country the greatest seasonal drop in air temperature is observed in the period from June to August.
When is the best time to go on vacation
Hottest in Brazil in December - most often they go on vacation this month, especially for the New Year. During the day +32 ... + 34 ° С, at night + 25 ° С, water + 28 ° С, in the northeast the indicators are several degrees lower. In the Amazon, there is little rain from December to April, and the hottest time is from July to December +34 ... + 36 ° С. In the north-east of the country, drought reigns in October and November, the air temperature steadily tends to + 38 ° C.
The period from May to September is convenient for trips around the country... In Rio de Janeiro during the day + 25 ° С, at night + 18 ° С, in Salvador during the day + 28 ° С, at night + 21 ° С, water + 25 ° С. Coldest by local standards in July. In the south of the country, the average daily temperature can drop to + 19 ° С. The driest weather is in August.
Late September begins rain season with heavy rainfall and heavy thunderstorms. During the day it is warm + 28 ° С, at night + 17 ° С. From December to March, hot and humid weather sets in, when the air temperature rises above + 32 ° C. In April, the amount of precipitation gradually decreases and the intense heat subsides.
A beach holiday in Brazil is possible all year round... Trips to the central and southern resorts are popular in December-February, but during this period there are the highest prices. The southern resorts (Florianopolis) are especially good at this time, because from May to September it is cool and windy here.
The resorts of the northeastern coast - Natal, Recife, Fortaleza - are located closer to the equator, so in December-March it is hotter here: in the afternoon +32 ... + 34 ° С, water + 29 ° С. The least rainfall is in autumn, and the rainiest months are March and April. But in summer and autumn it is quite comfortable to rest here: in the afternoon + 30 ° С, water + 27 ° С.
Where is the best beach holiday in Brazil
Fortaleza, Porto de Galinas, Natal, Paraty, Angra dos Reis, Florianopolis, Buzios are suitable for a beach holiday in Brazil. These are small towns on the ocean coast with hotels and good sandy beaches, and the rest itself is quiet and comfortable.
Rio de Janeiro is a large lively resort with sandy beaches. The most popular beaches are Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabane. The resorts of Buzios and Angra dos Reis are located two hours from Rio. Angra dos Reis is suitable for a relaxing family holiday, and the Buzios lagoon, lost among the cliffs, is for the young and active. According to tourists' reviews, rest in Rio is worse than in nearby resorts: almost all the beaches are across the street from hotels, there are a lot of people, garbage is floating in the water.
Prices for holidays in Brazil - 2021
Flight - the biggest waste while on holiday in Brazil (and in other countries of South America). Prices in 2021 for tickets to Rio departing from Moscow start at 47 thousand rubles (round trip), to Brasilia - about 46 thousand, a little cheaper to fly to Sao Paulo - from 40 thousand. We recommend looking for tickets on Aviasales and Skyscanner - this will help you find the cheapest ones. Read also the instructions on how to search for cheap flights correctly.
On the hotel accommodation also have to spend a lot while on holiday in Brazil. In 2021, the prices in the high season are as follows (for example, Copacabana Beach in Rio): a bed in a hostel costs from $ 4, a standard double room in a budget hotel in high season - from about $ 35. Do you want to relax in comfort? A hotel room 3 and 4 * costs from $ 66 and more, 5 * - from $ 150 per day. We recommend searching for a hotel on the search engine Roomguru.ru, this service finds the best price by comparing offers in all popular booking systems. It is better to book accommodation in advance, especially if you are going to vacation in Brazil during the high season.
What to do on vacation
Brazil is very fond of football and samba. Every February in Rio de Janeiro and other cities, bright carnival processions take place, in which anyone can take part. A vibrant nightlife takes place in Rio, São Paulo and Salvador.
In addition to a beach holiday, cultural activities can also be organized in Brazil. True, all the sights are very remote from each other, and their visit is often associated with many hours of travel or flights. Famous waterfalls Iguazu located almost on the border with Argentina.
Colonial architecture is no less interesting Salvador and "Brazilian Venice" - cities Recife, buildings and museums Sao Paulo and capitals Brasilia... And of course, definitely worth a visit Rio de Janeiro... The city is famous for its museums and the statue of Christ the Redeemer on Mount Corcovado.
The most popular surf spots are located in Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, while Florianópolis is considered a recognized surf center. Ecological tourism, yachting, mountaineering and equestrian sports are developing.
While on holiday in Brazil, gourmets will be able to discover new taste sensations... According to tourists, it is worth trying alligator stew, jerky with beans, lobster and shrimp in coconut milk. This variety of flavors is explained by the origin of Brazilian cuisine, which emerged as a result of a mixture of Native American, Portuguese and African culinary traditions. Later, immigrants from Europe and Asia made their contribution. One need not even talk about coffee, because the country is the largest exporter of this product on the world market.
Holidays with children in Brazil
A transatlantic flight is a long and costly business, therefore, single tourists from the European continent most often come here. They do not travel with children much, preferring cheaper, safer and not so distant resorts.
If the price of the issue and the duration of the flight does not bother you, then it is best to choose family-type resorts as a place to relax with children in Brazil - Paraty, Fortaleza or Angra dos Reish.
Brazil holiday reviews and travel tips
Holidays in Brazil are pleasant and rich in impressions, if not for some nuances, one of which is the lack of cheap internal transport links. The country is big, the roads are bad, there are few trains, only planes remain, and this is far from the most budgetary mode of transport.
The second important nuance is the question security... The independent tourist needs to be extremely careful here. Very often near the tourist quarters there are poor quarters - favelas. Going there on an excursion alone is not just imprudent - just dangerous. For the same reason, you should not take more than 20 reais cash with you, pickpockets operate in all crowded places, in public transport and even in restaurants. Even the beaches are constantly patrolled by police.
Finally, the third nuance is prices. Not only are the prices for food, housing and recreation in Brazil high, and during the carnival they are simply exorbitant, often the declared cost simply does not correspond to the quality. According to reviews, the service is generally good, but the slowness and inattention of the staff is practically the norm.
Brazil is an amazing country that will require a lot of financial investments and caution from a tourist. If these conditions are met, then the pleasure received will be quite commensurate with the expectations.
