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Take the kids fishing for piranhas in Pantanal, Brazil

1 Week in Brazil - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

One week in Brazil gives you time to visit two regions. Adventurous families can kayak in South Pantanal and descend into the Abismo Anhumas caverns, while those seeking a leisurely pace can relax on the beach in Praia do Forte. Invite your budding chefs to cook alongside a local in Salvador, or introduce young musicians and dancers to a Carnival experience in Rio de Janeiro. A horseback ride in North Pantanal and night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife in the Amazon are a treat for animal-loving kids.

Introduce young travelers to the vibrant culture of Salvador on a 10-day family adventure

10 Days in Brazil - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days to spend as a family in Brazil, you can fully experience the country's vibrant culture, coastlines, and jungle-immersed landscapes. To limit travel time, split your stay between Rio de Janeiro and the beach town of Búzios, or opt for an action-packed itinerary featuring Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, and Jericoacoara. If it's sun you're after, Brazil's Coral Coast is a fantastic place for kids to make a splash, while North Pantanal is a superb addition for those seeking more remote destinations.

Make memories with the kids on a beach-forward two-week trip to the Coral Coast and relaz in Maceió

2 Weeks in Brazil - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

Brazil is big, but domestic flights make it possible for your family to visit four regions in two weeks. Create memories while engaging in cultural experiences together, such as a samba lesson in Cidade do Samba and a capoeira class in Salvador. Your little thrill-seekers will enjoy ziplining through Parque Catacumbas and descending into the caverns of Lago Azul. Monkey and toucan sightings at Iguaçu and an Amazon night walk in search of nocturnal critters will delight your wildlife-loving kids.

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Spend a relaxed week with the little ones on this laid-back Rio de Janeiro tour

Relaxed Family Vacation in Rio de Janeiro - 7 Days

Create lasting family memories with your little ones during this stress-free vacation in Brazil's favorite beach city. Sip on caipirinhas and top up your tans in Copacabana as the kids play in dedicated children's areas. Tick off Rio de Janeiro's must-visit sites via cable cars and old-fashioned trams and spend ample time in the fresh air at some of the city's tropical parks and gardens. End your trip with a child-friendly cooking workshop where you'll indulge in a traditional Brazilian feast.

Sip the freshest coconut water at on the famous beach at Copacabana

Brazil Family Getaway: Rio de Janeiro & Salvador - 7 Days

For a family getaway combining the best of city and surf, this weeklong trip to Brazil is hard to beat. Kick off in Rio de Janeiro and see the iconic sights. Relax in legendary spots like Ipanema and Copacabana before flying to Salvador to immerse yourselves in Brazilian culture, cuisine, and history. Before you leave, squeeze in a day trip to the beautiful Praia do Forte coastline to round off this perfect blend of nature and city fun.

Soak up the sun on Brazil's Maragogi Coast

Family Fun on Brazil's Coral Coast - 10 Days

Fans of sun, sand, and sea will adore this 10-day kid-friendly trip along Brazil's Coral Coast. Start by exploring historic Recife and Olinda before taking a catamaran trip at Porto de Galinhas. Maceió provides the perfect finale with its string of lovely beaches and craft markets. Throughout the trip, the kid-friendly shallow waters, natural pools, and scores of snorkeling opportunities provide fun, relaxation, and refreshment for all the family.

Jericoacoara makes the perfect sunny setting for a family escape

Brazil's Culture, Nature & Beaches for Families: Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador & Jericoacoara - 10 Days

Instill a sense of adventure in your family with this 10-day trip around Brazil's eastern coast. Start with the awe-inspiring cascades of Foz do Iguaçu, followed by a visit to colorful local parrots and toucans. Salvador's Pelourinho district is the perfect place to try capoeira (martial arts), enjoy live music, and savor great food before getting your beach fix at Praia do Forte. A journey to remote Jericoacoara will round off your trip with plenty of sandy dune buggy fun and natural lagoons.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of rainforest with hiking, canoeing, and fishing excursions at an Amazon lodge

Family Expedition to Iguaçu Falls & the Brazilian Amazon - 7 Days

Grab your camera, hiking boots, and insect repellent—you're about to become adventurers! Perfect for families with older kids and teens, this seven-day Brazil itinerary begins at the base of the Iguaçu Falls, where you'll take a powerful shower as a speedboat zooms around the canyons. Venture deep into the rainforest of the Amazon for the second half of your trip, where you'll hike through the undergrowth to an Indigenous compound, canoe through flooded forests, and spot nocturnal wildlife.

Snag views of Iguaçu Falls in both Brazil and Argentina

Fun-Filled Family Tour of Brazil: Iguaçu Falls, Paraty & São Paulo - 10 Days

There's no time for boredom on this 10-day family trip around Brazil. Get the kids interested in art while walking around the brightly-colored graffiti in São Paulo, and learn about Brazil's most-loved sport at the Football Museum. Contrast the city with one of the world's natural wonders, the Iguaçu Falls, and watch your children's eyes widen as the cascades thunder down. You'll also get plenty of beach time in the verdant coastal region of Paraty before returning to São Paulo for your flight home.

Explore the city of Salvador at the beginning and end of your family trip to Brazil

Brazil Family Getaway: Salvador, North Pantanal & Morro de São Paulo - 10 Days

This 10-day Brazil trip combines colonial architecture, wilderness activities, and beach relaxation for the ultimate family getaway. Start by experiencing the colorful streets of Salvador before flying to North Pantanal for hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife spotting. Then head to Morro de São Paulo to choose between a range of white-sand beaches. Finish back in Salvador with a trip to an ice cream museum and a cooking lesson to round out this fun adventure.

Watch the kids have a blast on Rio's white-sand beaches

Family-Friendly Brazil: Historic Cities, Natural Wonders & White-Sand Beaches - 14 Days

This epic family tour of Brazil takes you on a discovery of the country's top sites, with cultural excursions, jungle adventures, and pristine beaches. Start in bustling São Paulo, where you'll stroll the artsy Avenida Paulista, then depart for the lush greenery and crashing waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu. Visit colorful birds at an avian sanctuary, see the impressive Iguaçu Falls, ride a 4WD Jeep through Paraty's dense jungles, and finish with a highflying cable car ride up Rio de Janeiro's Sugarloaf Mountain.

Discover the waterways and wildlife of the Pantanal with your family

Brazil Family Discovery Tour: Culture & Nature in Salvador & Pantanal - 7 Days

Looking for a taste of Brazil's rich cultural heritage and pristine wilderness? This weeklong trip to Salvador and North Pantanal provides a kid-friendly getaway with plenty of excitement. Soak up Bahia's vibrant music and cuisine scene in Salvador before flying to North Pantanal for some of Brazil's best wildlife viewing, from chatty macaws to mysterious jaguars. Go hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding before rounding your trip off back in colorful Salvador.

Discover the natural beauty of Brazil with your family

Family Adventures in Brazil: Rio, Foz do Iguaçu, Amazon Expedition & Salvador - 14 Days

Active families will love this two-week tour, which showcases Brazil's incredible culture, history, and natural wonders. Start in Rio de Janeiro, where you'll explore Brazilian cuisine on a foodie tour and ride a highflying cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. Visit Foz do Iguaçu to see the mighty Iguaçu Falls, then head deep into the Amazon for nocturnal animal tours and rainforest hiking. End in vibrant Salvador, spending a day at the zoo and taking a guided tour of the city's historic districts.

The Pantanal is one of the best places on Earth to spot the adorable capybara

Active Family Adventure in Brazil: Wildlife, Caves & Forests - 7 Days

Pack your snorkels, headlamps, and cameras for this seven-day family expedition into Brazil's wilderness. Perfect for active and adventurous kids, it starts with three nights in the world's largest wetlands, hiking through South Pantanal's wooded savannas, fishing for piranhas, and searching for elusive big cats on a nighttime drive through the forest. You'll also get to explore the realm beneath your feet at Bonito as you descend into caves filled with fascinating rock formations and turquoise lakes.

Take a break from the beaches of Buzios with kid-friendly activities at Radical Parque

Brazil's Coastal Family Vacation: Beaches, Parks & City Culture - 10 Days

You can travel to exotic locales with the little ones, and this ten-day trip in coastal Brazil proves it. Learn about Rio de Janeiro's history and tick off its major sites while thrilling the kids with train rides and cable cars across the city. Get plenty of fresh air with a visit to the Botanical Garden, and enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the beaches of Búzios. Become big kids yourselves at Radical Parque, where you can go ziplining, and finish the adventure with a family-themed cooking class before you board the plane.

Tour the cities and jungles of Brazil with your family

Ultimate Brazil for Active Families: Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, South Pantanal & Bonito - 14 Days

This fun-filled family adventure offers up the best of Brazil, with plenty of outdoor excursions, natural wonders, and wildlife encounters. Start in Rio de Janeiro, where you'll visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and take a highflying helicopter ride across the city. Then, depart for Foz do Iguaçu to see Iguaçu Falls from the Brazilian and Argentine borders. Fish for piranha and seek out nocturnal wildlife in South Pantanal, ending with the mystical caverns of Bonito's Lago Azul and Abismo Anhumas.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Family Fun in Brazil: Waterfalls, Rainforests, Beaches & Dunes - 14 Days

Intrepid families with older kids will love this far-reaching Brazilian itinerary that gives you two weeks to explore some of the country's most exciting and remote landscapes. Start at the cascades of Foz do Iguaçu before heading to the Amazon via Manaus. Hike in the rainforest, learn from the locals, get up close to the wildlife, and then transfer to Salvador. Here, you'll try martial arts and enjoy an active beach day; then, it's onward to the paradise of Jericoacoara to round your trip off with dune buggies and ziplines.

The Coral Coast is the perfect destination for a relaxing family break

Relaxing Family Holiday in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro & the Coral Coast - 14 Days

Two weeks in Brazil allow you and the family plenty of time to explore Rio de Janeiro and take a leisurely trip down the Coral Coast. Start in the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City), with its culture, cuisine, and gardens, then head to historic Olinda and Recife and dance your cares away. From here on, it's all about the sea, with Porto de Galinhas, Maragogi, and Maceió offering kid-friendly beaches, boat trips, and plenty of uncomplicated fun.

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