Brazil self catering holidays World class beaches, laid back atmosphere and family friendly
As the 5th largest country in the world Brazil stretches 4,350km from top to bottom and is split into 5 regions. Most of the country sits in the Southern Hemisphere with tropical rain forests and the Amazon jungle around the equator. With 7,400km of white sandy beaches, and none more famous than Rio's Copacabana beach, beach holiday rentals are very popular.
| Key Facts | |
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| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
| Family holidays | ✔ |
| Couples | ✔ |
| Capital | Brasília, Central Plateau |
| Known for | Rio carnival (it runs from 20th to 30th April 2022 |
| Time difference | GMT -3 to -5 hours |
| Best time to visit | Nov to March with temperatures from 27°C to 33°C |
| Main international airport | Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport |
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Staying in a villa or apartment for your holiday in Brazil, gives you the flexibility to do what you want when you want. The self catering accommodation caters for all budgets and tastes from beautiful luxury villas with private pools to chic, stylish apartments - there is something for everyone.
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Top things to see & do in Brazil
Brazil's 7,400-kilometer Atlantic coast is lined with golden-sand beaches and none more famous than Rio's Copacabana beach. However, it is Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval that puts Brazil on the map. Typically held in the last week of February, this famous carnival is not to be missed.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Take the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro | ✔ |
| Guided tour in the Amazon jungle | ✔ |
| Spend time on the famous Copacabana beach | ✔ |
| Cristo Redentor and Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro | ✔ |
| Iguaçu Falls | ✔ |
| Salvador's Pelourinho - UNESCO World Heritage site | ✔ |
| From Manaus, take a boat trip on the Rio Negro through the rain forest | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Brazil
With an enviable tropical climate, superb sailing and diving and home to one of the “Top 10 Beaches in the World,” it is no wonder Brazil is one of the most revisited countries in South America, with more than half of all visitors returning year after year.
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