Discover Rio’s icons and gardens, Paraty’s colonial charm, the thundering Iguaçu Falls from both sides, and the wildlife-rich Pantanal on a guided journey with cruises, scenic railways, and stays beside the falls and at Caiman Lodge.
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Visit Rio's Botanical Garden, home to thousands of plant species.
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Discover Roberto Burle Marx’s Sitio and gardens in Barra de Guaratiba.
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Explore Fazenda Marambaia, framed by the Serra dos Órgãos mountains.
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Ride the Corcovado rack railway to the Christ the Redeemer statue.
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Wander Paraty’s UNESCO-listed colonial streets and preserved historic core.
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Sail Paraty Bay among rainforest-fringed islands, spotting fish, corals, sea-stars.
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Witness Iguacu Falls from Brazilian and Argentine viewpoints, including Devil’s Throat.
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Explore the Pantanal’s wetlands, spotting prolific birdlife and aquatic species.
Stay at the Windsor Leme Hotel in Rio, then the charming Pousada Sandi Hotel in Paraty. At Iguacu, enjoy the luxurious 5-star Belmond Das Cataratas Hotel within the National Park, with air-conditioned, en-suite rooms and an outdoor pool, before immersing yourself in nature at the comfortable Caiman Lodge.