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Stories & advice from Brazil

Written by us, living in Brazil, seasonal tips, destination know-how and the small details that make a private journey exceptional.

Rainwater lagoons between the white dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses

Three Weeks in Brazil: What the Extra Week Actually Buys

Three weeks lets you stop choosing between the coast, the rainforest and the wildlife. What the extra week is worth, the window when all three are at their best, and what it costs.

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Wetland landscape of the Brazilian Pantanal

What a Pantanal Jaguar Safari Actually Looks Like

The Pantanal is the one place on Earth where going out to look for a jaguar is a reasonable plan. What the days are actually made of, where the good jaguar country is, and why we will never quote you a success rate.

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View over Rio de Janeiro with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay

Brazil in Two Weeks: Real Routes, Real Costs

Four two-week routes through Brazil that actually work, what each one costs per person, and the honest answer to whether three weeks is worth it.

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Baroque churches and colonial houses climbing the hills of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais: Brazil's Baroque Heart, and How to See It Well

The gold-rush towns of Minas Gerais hold Brazil's finest baroque, Aleijadinho's masterpieces and its best-loved cuisine. Here's what to see, and the tight, well-paced route we actually recommend.

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Aerial view over Rio de Janeiro with Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay

How to Plan a Trip to Brazil: The Complete Step by Step Guide

Almost every disappointing Brazil trip is lost at the planning stage, not on the ground. This is the exact order we plan every itinerary in: how many days you need, when to go, which regions to combine, what it costs and what to book last.

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Aerial view of the flooded wetlands of the Pantanal, Brazil

Is a DMC Necessary for Traveling to Brazil?

You don't need a local partner for every country you visit. But Brazil is a continental-sized beast of internal flights, language barriers and offline local guides. Our founder breaks down what a DMC actually does and when it is worth it.

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Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay

Is Brazil Safe for American and European Tourists? An Honest Answer From People Who Live There

The question every future guest asks us first. Our founders, Robin and me (Logan) who live in Brazil year-round as german and american, give you the honest specific answer, city by city, not a generic travel-advisory disclaimer.

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View over the beaches and green hills of Florianópolis, the island in southern Brazil where AuthenticBrazilTravel is based

The Middleman Tax: Why Brazil Trips Cost More When Booked Overseas

The same Brazil itinerary often costs 20 to 30 percent more through an overseas agency. We live here, so let us show you exactly where that money goes and how we can help you to save while planning your dream trip to Brazil.

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White sand dunes and rain-water lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses

The Best Time to Visit Brazil, Region by Region

Brazil has no single 'best season', it has many. Our founders, who live in Brazil, break down the ideal months for Rio, the Amazon, the Pantanal and the beaches.

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