Brazil

Brazil

BRAZIL.  A SYMPHONY OF DANCE AND DISCOVERY.

Try as you might, Brazil defies definition.

On one side of the coin, it has exciting cities, full of life being lived; metropolises such as Rio and São Paulo, made famous for their dining, dancing, decadence, and drumbeats. Party all night to the samba rhythms of the world-famous Rio Carnival. Then, by day, mingle among the throngs of thongs and six-packs on any number of beautiful beaches.

Brazil and Brazilians are at their very best when they are celebrating something, and that something need be no more than convivial company, an ice cold beer in the sunshine, or the sound of a guitar and a reason to dance.

Then there's the other side of this vast and varied country. The one that's found in the wilderness, where quieter cultures stand side by side with the rhythms of nature.

The Amazon is a metropolis unto itself. But here, rivers replace highways, skyscrapers are trees, and the carnival of dancing and costumes becomes a dawn chorus of tropical birds. Drift by boat along the winding waterways of the Pantanal, where jaguars patrol the riverbanks and giant otters glide through quiet channels. Or gaze in slack-jawed wonder into the horseshoe-shaped amphitheater of Iguaçu Falls.

And just when you think you have found this country’s defining rhythm, another tune begins, drawing you back to dance once again.

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ORYX Sudamérica Experiences

In Search of the Jaguars of the Pantanal

In Search of the Jaguars of the Pantanal

Journey into the heart of Brazil's Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland and the finest destination on Earth to observe wild jaguars. Navigating the winding waterways of the Cuiabá River and its tributaries by private boat, you'll explore a landscape renowned for offering some of the most reliable and intimate encounters with South America's largest predator.

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Architectural Wonders of Rio de Janeiro

Architectural Wonders of Rio de Janeiro

Discover why Rio was named the World Capital of Architecture while staying at Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, on a privately guided journey through the city’s most remarkable architectural and cultural landmarks.

From centuries-old institutions to bold contemporary design, this immersive experience reveals the stories that shaped the Marvellous City. Visit iconic sites including the striking Museum of Tomorrow, the historic elegance of Confeitaria Colombo, the Museum of Art, and the emblematic Monastery of São Bento, each offering a different lens into Rio’s layered history and evolving identity.

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Stargazing Through Guarani Eyes

Stargazing Through Guarani Eyes

Experience the night sky above Iguassu in an entirely different way while staying at Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, where the stars become a gateway into the stories, beliefs, and cosmology of the Indigenous Guarani people.

Hosted by expert astronomer Janer Vilaça, Sky of the Falls offers a deeply immersive evening beneath the constellations, exploring the cultural significance the Guarani place on the sky and its connection to life, nature, and the universe.

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