Brazil’s cuisine is as varied as its geography and culture.
Perhaps the most emblematic national dish, it is the feijoada (a hearty stew made of black beans and pork meat, served with white rice). However, in each region, food will have its own flavors and mixtures. In Bahia, there is the flavorful African influence, consisting mostly of seafood, beans, coconut milk and palm oil, and very spicy. The Churrasco (barbecue) is of Argentinean influence, very typical from the South of the country. With the exception of salt, the meats are cooked with no spices or sauces, because the Chef wants to show his guests that the quality and flavor of the meat does not need to be
camouflaged.

Suggested Itinerary: 6 Days/ 5 Nights

Day 01 – Wednesday
Arrival in Rio and transfer to hotel Best Western Copacabana Design. Rest of the day at leisure. Welcome dinner at Churrascaria Palace. Enjoy the famous Brazilian barbecue upon arrival in Rio (meal included).

Day 02 – Thursday
Breakfast and departure to Corcovado tour followed by a visit at CADEG localmarket center with a variety of typical flowers, fruits, vegetables, grocery shops and restaurants. You will have the chance to know a little bit about our local flavors and ingredients and have lunch at the restaurant of your choice (meal not included). Return to the hotel and time to rest. Evening at leisure. *Optional tour (not included): by night at Lapa, the most bohemian area of Rio. Head to Rio Scenarium, a special nightclub with live brazilian music.

Day 03 – Friday
Breakfast and departure to Downtown Rio for a Historical walking tour followed by buffet lunch at Confeitaria Colombo (meal included), one of the most emblematic restaurants since 1894. Return to the hotel and time to rest. Evening tour at Feira de São Cristóvão, a popular center with the culture and gastronomy from the Northeast of Brazil (meal not included). You will have the chance to taste the food and listen to typical live music. Return to the hotel in the late evening.

Day 04 – Saturday
Breakfast and departure for a full day tour to Niteroi city. You will pass by the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, over Guanabara Bay, with beautiful views of both cities. Arrival and city tour including the famous monuments project by the architect Oscar Niemeyer. Lunch at the local Fish Market with many options of fresh seafood (meal not included). Optional: return to Rio by public transportation “barca” (shuttle boat service) and experience a little more about the routine of the locals. Return to the hotel and time to rest. Dinner at Galeto Sats, an authentic brazilian restaurant with typical cuisine (meal included). There is also a large menu of artisan Cachaças (typical liquor made of sugar cane) with over 300 labels, each and every one researched and approved one by one by owners.

Day 05 – Sunday
Breakfast and departure for a Fruit Tasting experience at a street market, you will taste many tropical fruits at an authentic popular fair. Continue to the Hippie Fair, in Ipanema, where you will find Brazilian handicrafts and souvenirs. Lunch will be served at Casa da Feijoada, where you will taste our national dish (meal included). Return to hotel and time to rest. Evening tour at Leblon neighborhood to enjoy some popular “botecos” (casual bars where locals go to). We recommend trying
chopp (draft beer), caipirinha (a national drink made with cachaça) and some typical appetizers (meal not included).

Day 06 – Monday – Breakfast and transfer to the airport.

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Program includes:
– Private transfers with bilingual guide;
– Private tours with bilingual guide;
– Entrance fees at mentioned touristic sites;
– Meals when mentioned as included, without beverages;
– Accommodation at chosen hotel with daily breakfast.

Not Included:
– Flights and airport taxes;
– Early check in / late check out;
– Extras and any service not mentioned above;

RESERVATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
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