Field guide
Brazil: Iguazu, the Amazon and Rio in the right order
Iguazu Falls is a chain of roughly 275 separate waterfalls, and the number changes with the level of the river. The national parks on either side were inscribed by UNESCO in 1984 (Argentina) and 1986 (Brazil).
Iguazu from both sides
The Brazilian side offers the wide panorama, and the Argentine side takes you closer to the water. A private guide, an early start and a quiet hour on the walkways before the crowds change what the day feels like.
The Amazon
The Amazon changes with its water. High water lets boats reach deep into the flooded forest, while low water uncovers beaches and longer walks. Private river journeys are planned around that rhythm, with a guide who knows the channels.
Rio and the coast
Rio de Janeiro is the city for views, food and music, and the coast beyond it is quiet. April to October is generally the more comfortable period, and a private day by boat shows the city from the sea.
How long to stay
Iguazu needs two nights, the Amazon three or four, and Rio three, so ten days or so allow all three without hurry. Domestic flights link them, and a good plan keeps the transfers short and the days unrushed.
Who it suits
Brazil suits guests who enjoy contrast: great waterfalls, deep forest and a lively coastal city in a single journey. It rewards curiosity and a taste for both nature and culture.
Beginning the conversation
Tell us the months you can travel and which of the three draws you most. We will advise on the order that suits the season and the water levels.