20 days in Brazil Itinerary

Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): stop by Livraria Cultura, then admire the masterpieces at Instituto Tomie Ohtake, then take in the pleasant sights at Igreja Chagas do Serafico Pai Francisco, and finally examine the collection at Temple of Solomon. On the 31st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Estacao Pinacoteca, admire the striking features of Estacao da Luz, then admire the striking features of Hotel Unique, and finally explore the world behind art at Museu de Arte Moderna de Sao Paulo.

Plan my trip to Sao Paulo with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Istanbul, Turkey to Sao Paulo is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Turkey Time (TRT) to Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Istanbul in December, expect Sao Paulo to be much hotter, temps between 32°C and 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel to Rio de Janeiro.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Niteroi (Costao de Itacoatiara, Praia de Itacoatiara, &more), Petropolis (Praca Princesa Isabel, Imperial Museum, &more) and Centro Cultural Visconde de Maua (in Visconde de Maua). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Copacabana Beach, kick back and relax at Barra da Tijuca Beach, admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, and pause for some photo ops at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer.

To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Rio de Janeiro online trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sao Paulo in January, expect Rio de Janeiro to be somewhat warmer, temps between 37°C and 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Sao Paulo.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Sao Paulo online sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Rio de Janeiro in January: high temperatures in Sao Paulo hover around 33°C and lows are around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.