31 days in South America Itinerary

Translated as "beautiful island," Ilhabela has the natural landscape to live up to its name.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Pauba Beach and Cachoeira Da Toca. Get a sense of the local culture at Nossa Senhora D'Ajuda e Bom Sucesso Church and Museu Nautico Ilhabela. Change things up with these side-trips from Ilhabela: Maresias Beach (in Maresias) and Sao Sebastiao (Toque Toque Grande Beach & Praia Barra do Sahy). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Pereque Beach, kick back and relax at Fome Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Parque Estadual de Ilhabela, and admire the sheer force of Cachoeira dos Tres Tombos.

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Santa Maria, USA to Ilhabela is an approximately 144-hour travel. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Santa Maria to Ilhabela due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Santa Maria in February, expect nights in Ilhabela to be warmer, around 68°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 87°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel to Ubatuba.

Ubatuba, a municipality with great swathes of lush, green forest and over 100 beaches, offers plenty of excitement and relaxation to suit a range of itineraries.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Centro Historico and Casa da Cultura de Paraty. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Praia do Lazaro and Camburi Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Ubatuba side-trips: Igreja Matriz (in Sao Luiz do Paraitinga), Martim de Sa Beach (in Caraguatatuba) and Camburizinho Beach (in Sao Sebastiao). There's still lots to do: stroll through Ilha Anchieta and kick back and relax at Cedro Beach.

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You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Ilhabela to Ubatuba in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Ilhabela to Ubatuba. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can travel to Ilha Grande.

A tumultuous and unsavory history has kept Ilha Grande relatively undeveloped and free of the trappings of the modern world.

Get a sense of the local culture at Lopes Mendes Beach and Dois Rios Beach. Visiting Lagoa Azul and Abraaozinho Beach will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Aracatibinha Beach, stroll through Crena Beach, explore the ancient world of Aqueduto, and enjoy the sea views from Castelhanos Lighthouse.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Ubatuba to Ilha Grande takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Ubatuba to Ilha Grande, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in March, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Florianopolis.

Divided between island and mainland, the distinctive city of Florianopolis charms visitors on first arrival with its impressive skyline.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Santo Antonio de Lisboa and Catedral Metropolitana de Florianopolis. You'll get in some beach time at Jurere Beach and Praia de Bombas. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florianopolis: Praia do Maco (in Palhoca), Bombinhas (Da Lagoa & Morro do Macaco) and Garopaba (Siriu Beach & Garopaba Beach). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Praia da Lagoinha da Ponta das Canas, stroll through Praia Mole, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, and see the interesting displays at Indigenous Museum.

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You can do a combination of ferry, bus, and flight from Ilha Grande to Florianopolis in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, car, and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Ilha Grande in March: highs in Florianopolis hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Porto Seguro.

In a sense, Porto Seguro is where Brazil as a country began, marking the spot where Portuguese explorers first arrived in the 16th century.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Rio da Barra Beach and Guaiu Beach. Visit Quadrado and Centro Historico for their historical value. When in Porto Seguro, make a side trip to see Barra do Sul Beach in Santo Andre, approximately Santo Andre away. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Rio Verde Beach, stroll through Lagoa Azul Beach, make a trip to Mucuge Street, and examine the collection at Porto Seguro Museum.

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Getting from Florianopolis to Porto Seguro by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Fernando de Noronha.

With 21 lush islands scattered among pristine waters in the Atlantic Ocean, a Fernando de Noronha holiday is well worth the effort it takes to get there.

Fundacao Projeto Tamar - Fernando de Noronha and Shark Museum will appeal to museum buffs. You'll get in some beach time at Baia do Sancho and Atalaia Beach. Spend the 24th (Fri) exploring nature at Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capela de Sao Pedro, stroll through Praia do Leão, kick back and relax at Air France Beach, and take an in-depth tour of Fernando de Noronha Memorial.

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You can fly from Porto Seguro to Fernando de Noronha in 12.5 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Porto Seguro to Fernando de Noronha due to the time zone difference. In March, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.