Not every hike comes with the possibility to see monkeys, and not particularly one from a city with more than 12 million people. The greens in Brazil just aren't found anywhere else on Earth, and the landscape stretches through dense forests, open meadows, glistening waterfalls, and jagged mountains for a life-changing trek. Northern Brazil boasts beach-side strolls from Recife to Pipa and on to Natal, while the mountainous south has a never-ending supply of captivating terrain.

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Brazil has it all when it comes to geography and land formations. We know about the Tijuca Forest and its Waterfall of the Garden because of its Rio location, but volcanic archipelagos and rain forests compromise some of the most awe-inspiring spots in the country. There is even an island where an endangered and savagely venomous serpent controls the island. Brazil is one of the wildest wildernesses on Earth.

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One of the best parts about hiking in Brazil, particularly in places like Rio de Janeiro, is that it is so easy to do. There are demanding multi-day excursions, of course, but this gorgeous country offers bus rides to epic hour-long hikes. Telegraph Rock is an infamous photograph spot that can be reached in about forty minutes.

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Brazil is a huge country in South America that covers a wide range of geographic wonders. The Amazon takes up an enormous chunk of the country in its northwest, including the 6,400 kilometer river running through it, while the coasts are home to some of the best beaches in the world. Hiking in this magnificent land can be done in a variety of ways, from beginner tracks close to the city to far out challenges that test your mettle and might. Tijuca National Park is a great urban getaway for hikers in near Rio de Janeiro in South Brazil. The wildlife is as diverse as its beauty, and the flora is colorful and vibrant. Ibitipoca State Park has canyons, caves, and flowing waterfalls to explore, while the Vale da Lua in Central Brazil accurate takes its name from the seemingly lunar landscape.

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Weather

Precipitation collects in different ways across the country, though there is no real dry season. The tropical climate in the north and subtropical climate to the south generally provide favorable outdoor conditions for adventurers. The north averages 25 degree (Celsius) while the south averages roughly 18 degrees.

Language

Portuguese

Currency

Real (BRL)

How to Get There

Flying to Brazil is the best way to get there because of its sheer size. Miami, New York, London, Paris, and Frankfurt all have direct flights to Rio. Domestic flights within Brazil are the best way to travel, with TAM Airlines as the largest in the country. Buses are used for getting around short distances, while larger cities like Rio and Sao Paulo have more developed metro systems. For a rare treat, the train from Curitiba to Morretes cuts through an extraordinary coastal mountain range.

Country Code

+55

Best Time to Visit

You can realistically visit Brazil any time of the year for a great hike, though your best bet for prime conditions lasts from May through November.

Hiking trips – Brazil

From the mountains above Rio to the beaches of Recife, hike to your heart's content in the immaculate nature of Brazil!

Top Hiking Trips in Brazil

7-day trek on the island of Ilha Grande near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Pedra do Sino, 2-day trek in the Serra dos Órgãos National Park, near Rio de Janeiro

8-day Pati Valley trek in the Chapada Diamantina National Park in Brazil, near Lençóis

6-day Valley of the Gods trek in the Três Picos State Park in Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro

Sugarloaf Mountain hike and climb in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

3-day Trek from Petropolis to Teresopolis, the most beautiful trek in Brazil

Jungle walk in the Anavilhanas National Park, Day trip from Manaus

Guided walking tour of the Manaus Botanical Gardens (MUSA) in the Amazon

Climbing in Itatiaia National Park

Petropolis to Teresopolis Hiking Traverse

Half-day Hike and photo shoot on Pedra do Telégrafo, Rio de Janeiro

Hiking and yoga on Pedra Bonita in the Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro (Half-day)

Half-day Hike from Prainha Beach to the Mirante do Caeté in Rio de Janeiro

Hike to Rio de Janeiro's "wild beaches", Day trip from the city

Short hike with panoramic views in Catacumba Park, Rio de Janeiro (Half-day)

Visit the waterfalls in Presidente Figueiredo and walk to the "Gruta do Refugio" cave in the jungle, near Manaus

Museu do Seringal, Jungle walk and guided tour of the "rubber museum", near Manaus

Trek through the jungle and swim with dolphins in the Amazon, near Manaus (Half-day)

Ascent to Pico Parana, Curitiba

Half-day Hike to the summit of Pedra Bonita in Rio de Janiero

Hiking to the Caracol Falls and around the Caracol State Park in Canela, Rio Grande do Sul (Half-day)

Hike through fishing villages on the Costa da Lagoa, Day trip from Florianopolis

Walking tour of the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden (Half-day)

Half-day Hike from Ratones (Canto do Moreira) to Costa da Lagoa, near Florianopolis

Day hike to the summit of Pedra da Gavea in Rio de Janiero

Hike to the "mystic rocks" near Florianopolis (Half-day)

Half-day Hike in the Tijuca National Park, from Rio de Janeiro

Hike to remote beaches near Paraty, from Praia do Sono (Half-day)

Day hike to the Sossego Waterfall, close to Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina)

Hiking from Praia do Rosa to Praia Vermelha in Garopaba, near Florianopolis (Half-day)

Day hike to the Garganta do Ceu (Pedra da Gavea), near Rio

Trilha do Rio do Boi, Day hike in Itaimbezinho in the Aparados da Serra National Park

Full day urban hiking tour to "Two Brothers Hill" in Rio de Janeiro

Hiking and snorkeling on Ilha do Campeche, Day trip from Florianopolis

Copacabana & "Two Brothers Hill", cycling and hiking day tour in Rio de Janeiro

Hike to the Cachadaço Natural Pool in Trindade, near Paraty (Half-day)

Day hike in the Serra do Cipó National Park, from Belo Horizonte

6-day Multi-activity adventure in Rio de Janeiro

Lagoinha do Leste, Day hike to a remote beach near Florianopolis

Half-day family-friendly hike and climb to Rio's Sugarloaf Mountain

3-day Trek in the Tres Picos State Park, near Rio de Janeiro

Day hike in the Serra dos Orgaos National Park, from Teresopolis

1-week Trek in the Chapada Diamantina National Park in Bahía

5-day Pati Valley Traverse in the Chapada Diamantina, from Lençóis

Pedra do Sino, Day hike in the Serra dos Orgaos National Park near Rio

Day hike to the summit of Pico da Bandeira (2,892m) in the Caparaó National Park

Serra Fina Traverse, 5-day Trek in the Serra da Mantiqueira, near Rio

3-day Trek to Fumaça Waterfall in Chapada Diamantina, Bahia

Day hike to Aguas Claras in the Chapada Diamantina National Park, from Lençóis

Trekking in Chapada dos Veadeiros, from Alto Paraíso de Goiás

Easy hike in the Pedra Azul State Park, Espíritu Santo (Half-day)

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