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Travel Note

Visas are Required for U.S. Passports!Visas are Required for U.S. Passports!

You will need a visa to enter Brazil if you are traveling with a US passport as of April 2025! The application process is very fast and easy. Its is all done online via the website linked below, and then they will email your visa after approval. Families can all apply within one application. If you have any difficulties navigating the process, please feel free to reach out to us and we can help guide you. The link below will direct you to the official website to obtain a visa.

Flight

Flight OptionsFlight Options

There are many different airlines to fly to Rio de Janeiro. Please keep in mind that there are no direct flights from LAX to Rio and you will most likely stop in Miami, Houston, or Panama City. These are the available airlines doing this route: 1. United Airlines 2. Avianca 3. Delta 4. LATAM 5. American Airlines 6. Copa Airlines

Hotel

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de JaneiroCopacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

This is an excellent option for those who want to stay in a high end hotel in Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro. Is is the most well known in the city. Beach front and central location, this is a 5 star hotel.

Hotel

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro CopacabanaFairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Hotel

Astoria Palace HotelAstoria Palace Hotel

Hotel

Hotel Rio Othon PalaceHotel Rio Othon Palace

Hotel

Miramar Hotel by WindsorMiramar Hotel by Windsor

Hotel

Ritz Leblon HotelRitz Leblon Hotel

Hotel

Arena Ipanema HotelArena Ipanema Hotel

House Or Rental

AirbnbAirbnb

There are so many beautiful Airbnbs in Rio, if you don't want to stay in a hotel, I would recommend staying in the tourist areas (and neighborhoods) like Copacabana and Ipanema.