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Culture & Cuisine in Brazil

Name: Karneval in Rio
Start: 2027-02-06
End: 2027-02-10
Location: Rio de Janeiro

Markets, temples, street food and the stories behind every dish.

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Culture & Cuisine in Brazil: Markets, temples, street food and the stories behind every dish. We have gathered 4 places from Salvador, São Paulo and Florianópolis for you, with 6 hand-picked experiences such as Cathedral of Salvador and Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand and 30 properties rated four stars and up. From this we build your perfect route, individually planned by a Swiss Travel Designer, from arrival to the last evening.

Places

The best places for Culture & Cuisine in Brazil

We combine these places into your route, individually or as a big Brazil trip.

Rio de Janeiro

Salvador

São Paulo

Florianópolis

Cultural highlights

The best cultural highlights in Brazil

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Cathedral of Salvador

This Mannerist-style cathedral built in the 17th century features baroque altars & paintings.

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Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

Iconic building housing one of Latin America's most important collections of renowned art.

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Sé Metropolitan Cathedral

Massive 20th-century cathedral with soaring gothic-style architecture & a Renaissance-style dome.

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São José da Ponta Grossa Fortress

Hilltop fortress built in the 18th century, with historical artifacts & a picturesque ocean view.

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"Pé do Caboclo" - Monumento ao Dois de Julho

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Rio Branco Palace

Rebuilt after a 1912 bombing, this neoclassical palace & government building has a museum & tours.

Cuisine

Where to eat in Brazil

Restaurant

Trattoria Carbone

Restaurant

Baba Culinária Indiana Floripa

Coco Bambu

Boteco Português

Noma Sushi

Restaurante Origem

Ostradamus Restaurante

Restaurant

O Timoneiro

Accommodation

Hotels in Brazil that we love

★ 4.9

LK DESIGN HOTEL FLORIANOPOLIS

Chic hotel featuring a restaurant & a gym, plus a rooftop pool & a poolside bar with ocean views.

★ 4.9

Naatooh I Hotel Boutique

★ 4.8

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Refined art deco hotel across from Copacabana Beach, offering an outdoor pool, posh dining & tennis.

★ 4.8

Palácio Tangará

Refined quarters in a plush hotel offering indoor & outdoor pools, a spa & sophisticated dining.

★ 4.8

JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo

★ 4.8

Hotel Fasano Salvador

Upscale hotel in a grand building featuring a restaurant & a spa, plus a rooftop pool & bay views.

★ 4.7

Grand Hyatt São Paulo

Warm rooms & suites in a polished property featuring 3 restaurants, 3 bars & a luxe spa.

★ 4.7

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Oceanfront lodging with 3 outdoor pools, multiple dining options, plus tennis courts & a spa.

Culture & Cuisine in Brazil

Not booked but experienced, hand-picked by people who know Brazil.

Good to know

So you can dive deeper

Reserve tables

Sought-after restaurants (especially Michelin-starred) are full weeks ahead; your designer takes care of that.

Etiquette

Respect dress codes at sacred sites; local holidays can shift opening hours.

What's on locally

Events & festivals in Brazil

What is on in Brazil right now: festivals and concerts as inspiration. Your Travel Designer plans timing and tickets to fit your Culture & Cuisine trip.

Karneval in Rio

festival

Rio de Janeiro · 6. Feb 2027 – 10. Feb 2027 · bookable

Das grösste Fest der Welt: Sambadrome-Paraden, Blocos und tagelanges Feiern vor Aschermittwoch.

Events are recommendations from our catalogue and are not included in the trip price. Swiss Vibes confirms availability and tickets.