Self-catering holiday homes: South East Brazil

Make a holiday rental home or villa in South East Brazil your home away from home

South East Brazil is an amazing region of contrast and diversity, home to a great proportion of Brazil’s population. The vast cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo both fall into the South East region of Brazil, both of which attract a great number of tourists for both the stunning geographical setting and the amazingly vibrant cultures that thrive in these distant cities.

Things to do on holiday in South East Brazil

The cities of South East Brazil are absolutely fascinating. Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are amazing places in South East Brazil, where luxury meets poverty, natural splendour meets man made magnificence. There is a constant buzz in the cities of South East Brazil, and always something going on. Whether you are visiting for a cultural enlightenment, a city beach break or to sample the best of South American salsa, music and partying, the cities of South East Brazil are guaranteed to thrill you.

The coastline is filled with exquisite beaches and those looking for places in South East Brazil to relax in the sun or to try one of the huge array of water sports on offer will not need to look far. The whole coast is lined with idyllic beaches, the majority of which have never witnessed a crowd. Windsurfing, surfing, kite surfing and sand boarding have all taken off in the area, and opportunities to learn and enjoy are plentiful.

Nature is extremely rich in South East Brazil. The National Park of Serra da Canastra and the last remaining stretches of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest in the Ribeira Valley and the Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park are home to over 400 species of birds, as well as some remarkable mammal, reptile and amphibian species. Bird watching holidays are some of the most popular, and with so many places in South East Brazil brimming with bird life, the sheer diversity, beauty and range of bird life may well surprise even the most experienced bird watchers.

Places to visit on holiday in South East Brazil

The city of Rio de Janeiro, the ‘marvellous city’, is a huge attraction for tourists. Standing in the imposing shadow of internationally renowned Christ the Redeemer, Rio is always a haven of activity and excitement. The huge Carnival is globally famous as the largest in the world, attracting visitors from every corner of the globe for its infectious atmosphere. Rental accommodation in Rio de Janeiro is in incredibly high demand during the Carnival, and you may need to book a year or two in advance. The wait is certainly worth it though.

Buzios is the prime pure beach destination in South East Brazil. There are 20 magnificent beaches along the peninsula to choose from, with sparkling seas, beautiful landscapes and a delightful year round climate. This is a beach resort sculpted by nature, where you cannot fail to completely relax.

Weather in South East Brazil

There are many different climatic zones in Brazil, and even the South East region does not enjoy a uniform climate. Rio has a fantastically warm climate, with little rain but frequent winds keeping the air fresh. Temperatures rarely rise above 32˚C, with very little seasonal difference between summer and winter.

Cheap flights to South East Brazil

The main transport hubs in Brazil are Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, both of which are found in South East Brazil. British Airways provide direct flights from London to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport (GRU), as well as Rios’ Galeao International Airport (GIG), which makes reaching a South East Brazil holiday rental property remarkably easy.

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