Sisters planning a trip to South America from June to September or during the summer vacation, this guide is just for you! Based on my personal experiences of visiting South America four times, I’ve put together an incredibly practical travel guide. My hope is that it will be helpful to everyone 💖.
🚫 Things to avoid when traveling in Brazil:
❌ Don’t take photos or loiter near favelas—respect the privacy of local residents.
❌ Avoid drinking tap water; use bottled water even for brushing your teeth.
❌ Never leave belongings unattended on the beach—use waterproof bags and keep them with you at all times.
❌ Don’t hike alone in undeveloped areas; go with a companion or a professional guide.
❌ Avoid exchanging money at unofficial spots to prevent being scammed.
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✅ What to do while traveling in Brazil:
✔️ Learn some basic Portuguese phrases (Obrigado for “thank you,” Bom dia for “hello”)—locals will appreciate your effort and become more welcoming.
✔️ Try Brazilian street food: Açaí smoothies, Tapioca pancakes, and Feijoada (the national dish).
✔️ Take a Samba dance class—Lapa in Rio de Janeiro has plenty of great schools.
✔️ Shop for local handicrafts like lacework from Salvador or rubber crafts from Manaus.
✔️ Attend a Carnival or music festival to experience the passion and energy of Brazilians.
✔️ Sip on a Caipirinha cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s signature spirit.
✔️ Consider donating to or participating in local charity projects, such as supporting education programs in Rio’s favelas.
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🚗 A foolproof itinerary for Brazil:
Day 1️⃣ Home → São Paulo
Day 2️⃣ Free airport pickup in São Paulo → City tour
Day 3️⃣ São Paulo → Iguaçu Falls
Day 4️⃣ Iguaçu Falls → Bird Park
Day 5️⃣ Iguaçu → Rio de Janeiro
Day 6️⃣ Christ the Redeemer → Maracanã Stadium → Copacabana Beach
Day 7️⃣ Sugarloaf Mountain → Rio Star Observation Wheel
Day 8️⃣ Free airport drop-off in Rio de Janeiro
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🚗 An unforgettable 15-day adventure through South America:
D1: Home → Buenos Aires, Argentina
D2: Explore Buenos Aires
D3: Buenos Aires → Tigre Delta
D4: Buenos Aires → Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay → Montevideo
D5: Discover Montevideo
D6: Montevideo → Santiago, Chile
D7: Experience Santiago
D8: Santiago → Valparaíso → Santiago
D9: Santiago → Lima, Peru
D10: Lima → Paracas
D11: Amazon Rainforest
D12: Amazon → Cusco
D13: Cusco → Sacred Valley → Cusco
D14: Cusco → Machu Picchu → Cusco
D15: Cusco → Lima
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