The South Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
Expect the unexpected in the southern states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. The climate is remarkably cooler (the highest elevations even get a couple of inches of snow every year) and the topography more varied than in the rest of Brazil. You're also just as likely to find people of German and Italian ancestry as Portuguese. And as Brazil's breadbasket, the Região Sul (southern region) has a standard of living comparable to that of many developed nations.
The South Hotels
The south has a great variety of hotels and inns, though upscale facilities are limited. Except for in the smallest towns and most remote areas, however...read more
The South Restaurants
One of the most famous foods of Brazil, churrasco (slow-grilled and -roasted meat), originated in Rio Grande do Sul. But cuisine is eclectic here in cowboy...read more
Things To Do in The South
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The South
- $910+: Fly Round-Trip to Rio this Season Fare Buzz
- Brazil Active: Amazon, Cerrado & Pantanal IExplore
- $4830+: 17-Nt Luxe South America Cruise w/Air & More, Save 50% Oceania Cruises
- Alluring South America IExplore
The South Experiences
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Seeing the mighty Iguaçu Falls.... Read more
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The first grapevines were brought to Brazil in 1532 by early Portuguese colonists, but it was the Jesuits, who settled in the South decades later... Read more
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The Amazonian rain forest is so famous that most tourists are amazed to learn that Brazil's southern states were once covered by an equally lush... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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February 7, 2012 (Tuesday): Departure from Washington, DC
Although my spouse and I normally fly from New York’s JFK for non-stop international flights, we chose to fly from Dulles (IAD) in Washington, Read more -
We traveled through the South Coast of Brazil in Dec 2008 (sorry for the delayed report!) Just realizing how much valuable information I've obtained from this site, that I just felt compelled to give back!). Read more
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Questions regarding staying on the Brazil side of Iguazu Falls. Read more
