16 days in Rio de Janeiro, Paraty & Angra Dos Reis Itinerary

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.

Relax by the water at Copacabana Beach and Praia de Ipanema. Get a sense of the local culture at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer and Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. There's more to do: stop by Shopping Leblon and steep yourself in history at Parque Lage.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Rio de Janeiro online trip maker.

London, UK to Rio de Janeiro is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Rio de Janeiro is minus 3 hours. Traveling from London in December, things will get warmer in Rio de Janeiro: highs are around 36°C and lows about 27°C. On the 6th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Paraty.

Gazing out over a bay of tiny tropical islands, with rainforests climbing mountains in the background, it's easy to see why tourism in Paraty gets more popular by the year.

Escape the urban bustle at Centro Historico and MB Paraty.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Paraty road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Mon) before leaving for Angra Dos Reis.

Consisting of an island for every day of the year, the municipality of Angra dos Reis has incredible tourism potential because it's surrounded by rugged natural scenery.

Get a sense of the local culture at Lagoa Azul and Aventureiro. Step out of the city life by going to Abraao Beach and Ilhas da Gipoia Beach. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Dentista, step off the mainland to explore Cataguas Island, appreciate the history behind Monumento Aquidaba, and admire the majestic nature at Ilha Grande State Park.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Angra Dos Reis tour builder website.

Traveling by car from Paraty to Angra Dos Reis takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in December, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.