Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is about 25–30 km (16–19 mi) from Avenida Paulista; the quickest routes are a taxi/ride-hailing, while the best-value route is train + metro if you’re traveling light. (more…)
Planning to trade São Paulo’s skyscrapers for Ilhabela’s waterfalls and beaches? Here’s exactly how to get from the city to the island, step by step. (more…)
Planning how to get from Manaus to the islands of the Anavilhanas Archipelago mostly comes down to choosing between a guided boat tour from Manaus, a road trip via Novo Airão plus local boat, or a lodge transfer or seaplane…
Getting from São Paulo to Campos do Jordão is a scenic 2.5–3 hour escape into the Mantiqueira mountains, and you can choose between direct buses, self-drive, guided day tours, or private transfers depending on your budget and how independent you…
Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls (Argentina side) is easiest by a quick flight to Puerto Iguazú (IGR), but you can also go by comfortable overnight bus, fly to the Brazilian side (IGU) and cross the border, or self-drive for a…
Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls is easiest by flight to Foz do Iguaçu (IGU, Brazil) or Puerto Iguazú (IGR, Argentina), then a short road transfer to the parks. Overland buses run but take a full day. Below: how to…
Rio de Janeiro to Búzios (about 175–190 km along the Região dos Lagos) is easy once you choose between the direct intercity bus, a hotel pickup shuttle, a private transfer, or renting a car for a coastal road trip. Here’s…
