Holidays to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is a thriving Brazilian city bursting with life, both in the centre and in its surrounding forests. A holiday to Rio could be jam packed from beginning to end; you could happily spend your days at the beach, joining locals playing volleyball, and sipping caipirinhas while watching the sun go down. More adventurous opportunities include taking a cable car up to the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain or hiking the Corcovado Mountain to enjoy incredible views of the city.

Brightsun Travel has year round cheap holidays to Rio de Janeiro, including flights from UK and stays at some iconic hotels in the city. You could base your stay near the city’s famous beaches Copacabana beach and Ipanema beach, or position yourself in the upmarket neighbourhood of Sao Conrado. Alternatively, why not take a ferry from Rio to the beautiful island of Niteroí, which boasts serene beaches that will take you away from the crowds.

More than a city or beach break, Rio offers a gateway to the spectacular forests and jungles of Latin America. The incredible Parque Nacional da Tijuca that surrounds the city offers walking trails that take you past glistening waterfalls and caves. Go a little further, around an hour’s drive from the city, and you could reach the Serra dos Órgãos National Park, which protects mountain ranges and unique species of plants and wildlife.