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Explore South Brazil with guides to Florianópolis, Iguaçu Falls, Curitiba, Gramado, Porto Alegre, beaches, road trips, food and wine.

South Brazil travel planning

Plan your trip with confidence

South Brazil is the country's most compact region for multi-city travel, linking Atlantic beaches, cooler highlands, wine country, waterfalls and well-organized urban destinations.

Who this region is best for

Road trips, family travel, cooler weather, food and wine, beaches, hiking and travelers combining Brazil with Argentina or Paraguay.

Essential places

Florianópolis, Iguaçu Falls, Curitiba, Gramado and Canela, Porto Alegre, Serra Gaúcha and the Santa Catarina coast.

Best time to visit

December to March is best for beach trips but also the busiest period. April to June and August to November suit road trips and city travel. Winter is coldest in the highlands and popular in Serra Gaúcha.

Suggested first route

A practical first route is Curitiba to Florianópolis, or Porto Alegre to Serra Gaúcha. Iguaçu Falls is usually added by flight unless you have enough time for a longer road journey.

Practical advice

Reserve summer beach stays and winter weekends early, expect rapid weather changes, and compare road distances before building an itinerary around multiple states.

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