Explore 7 Brazil highlights with LATAM Airlines

Brazil captivates with its unmatched beauty and incredible diversity, offering travellers an astonishing array of experiences from exploring the Amazon rainforest to relaxing on some of the world’s most famous beaches. Whether you’re seeking adventures in wild nature or cultural immersion in vibrant cities, Brazil will ignite your senses.

LATAM Airlines provides the perfect connection from London with direct flights to São Paulo. From there, LATAM’s extensive network opens up numerous destinations within Brazil. Celebrated for its exceptional service, LATAM has earned numerous accolades, including Skytrax’s Best Airline in South America and APEX’s Five Star Major Airline award. With contemporary, comfortable aircraft and premium cabin options, LATAM ensures your journey is as memorable as the destination itself.

From the jungle-fringed urban beaches of Rio to the hidden dunes of Jericoacoara, from the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls to the feet-in-the-sand charm of Florianópolis, Brazil’s wildly diverse landscapes, delicious gastronomy and vibrant culture are just waiting to be explored. Let LATAM be your guide to some of Brazil’s most enticing highlights.

Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, is the alluring gateway to unforgettable Amazon adventures. This vibrant city blends unique culture, rich history and tantalising gastronomy.

At its heart stands the iconic Teatro Amazonas, an opulent opera house in the middle of the jungle. Bustling markets offer local delicacies like tacacá, a spicy shrimp soup. On the city’s fringes, visitors can witness the remarkable ‘Meeting of the Waters’, where the dark Rio Negro and the sandy-coloured Amazon River flow side by side for miles without mixing.

From Manaus, river cruises and jungle lodges provide access to the Amazon’s rich wildlife. Spot pink dolphins, colourful macaws and elusive jaguars amidst lush rainforest. Guided excursions offer canopy walks, piranha fishing and visits to Indigenous communities.

LATAM Airlines connects São Paulo to Manaus in just under four hours.

Witness nature’s power at Iguazu Falls, where 275 cascades thunder across the Brazil-Argentina border. At the heart of the jungle-filled Iguazu Falls National Park, the roaring ‘Devil’s Throat’ plunges 79m, with rainbows forming in the mist below. Walkways through rainforest lead between the falls; look out for toucans overhead and cheeky coatis (raccoon-like creatures native to South America) scuttling along the paths. 

This UNESCO World Heritage site invites exploration from both countries. Brazil’s side provides panoramic views from elevated walkways, ideal for capturing the falls’ scale. Across the border in Argentina, catwalks extend over the rushing waters for close-up encounters. 

On the Brazilian side, the pink-hued Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is the only lodging within the park. While guests enjoy exclusive dawn and dusk access, non-guests can dine at its restaurants or enjoy caipirinhas on the terrace overlooking the falls. 

LATAM Airlines flies daily to Foz do Iguaçu from São Paulo (1h50m) and Rio de Janeiro (2h10m). The falls lie just 27km from the airport. 

Known as the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa,’ or ‘Marvellous City,’ Rio de Janeiro is one of the most spectacular urban destinations on the planet. In Rio, the world’s largest urban jungle stretches to legendary beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana, where the Cariocas (Rio locals) come to sunbathe, socialise and sip ice-cold coconut water and tangy caipirinhas. 

Golden sands and jungle-covered mountains create an astounding backdrop for Rio’s vibrant street life and rich culture. From the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to hidden favela bars, the city offers endless discoveries. Samba rhythms pulse through bohemian neighbourhoods like hilltop Santa Teresa and downtown Lapa, while the aroma of feijoada (a hearty bean and meat stew) wafts from traditional botecos. 

Rio’s culinary scene delights with churrascarias serving endless cuts of meat, freshly-grilled beach cheese and refreshing açaí bowls. Whether surfing the Atlantic waves, riding the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain or dancing samba at an all-night street party, Rio’s energy is incomparable. 

LATAM Airlines offers frequent flights to Rio from major Brazilian cities, connecting you to the heart of this vibrant metropolis. 

Dive into the cultural kaleidoscope of Salvador, where African, Portuguese and Brazilian influences combine to spectacular effect. In the UNESCO-listed Pelourinho, cobblestone streets wind between pastel-hued buildings and ornate Baroque churches, offering a living museum of Brazil’s rich history. 

Salvador’s Carnival rivals Rio’s in colour and character, erupting in a joyous celebration that is uniquely Bahian. Massive sound trucks, known as trios elétricos, lead throngs of revellers through the streets in an unforgettable spectacle. 

The city’s Afro-Brazilian heritage shines through its cuisine and arts. Savour acarajé, a deep-fried fritter made from black-eyed beans with roots in West Africa, and watch capoeira, a mesmerising Afro-Brazilian martial art disguised as dance. These traditions, brought by enslaved Africans, have become integral to Salvador’s identity. 

LATAM Airlines connects Salvador to major Brazilian cities including São Paulo, bringing you to the heart of Bahia’s vibrant cultural capital. 

One of Brazil’s best-kept secrets, Jericoacoara, or ‘Jeri’ to locals, sits between towering sand dunes and the deep blue Atlantic in Brazil’s northeast. This remote and refreshingly under-the-radar locale enchants everyone who visits, offering adventure and relaxation in equal measure. 

Far from crowded beaches and hot city streets, this village in Ceará state is a haven where kitesurfers hone their skills across lagoons like Lagoa do Paraíso and horse riders trot along empty beaches. Thrill-seekers can sandboard down massive dunes or explore the surrounding national park, an otherworldly landscape of mangroves and crystal-clear pools. 

As evening approaches, locals and visitors gather at the Duna do Pôr do Sol to applaud the sun’s dramatic descent into the sea – a daily ritual capturing Jeri’s laid-back spirit. 

LATAM Airlines flies to Fortaleza, the gateway to Jericoacoara. From there, a scenic four-hour drive brings you to this coastal paradise.

Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo buzzes with an energy all its own. This massive metropolis is the cultural and culinary heart of Brazil – home to world-class galleries, museums and sporting stadiums, along with a drinking and dining scene that takes in everything from Michelin-starred fine dining and elegant rooftop bars to a sizzling street food scene. 

Art thrives here, from MASP’s iconic modernist structure housing global masterpieces to Vila Madalena’s vibrant street murals – look out for eye-catching works by major names like Os Gêmeos. Liberdade, the largest Japanese community outside Japan, adds another layer to São Paulo’s cultural and culinary melting pot. 

Sports fans can visit major stadiums like Pacaembu, where Pelé once dazzled crowds. For a break from urban life, pristine beaches and world-class surfing await on the São Paulo coastline at spots like Ilha Bela (‘Beautiful Island’) and Maresias. 

LATAM Airlines connects London to São Paulo in 12 hours, delivering you straight to Brazil’s urban heartbeat. 

Affectionately known by Brazilians as ‘Floripa’, the southern island city of Florianópolis is awash with laid-back charm. Surf culture meets foodie thrills and jungle adventures at this peaceful beauty spot, where over 40 diverse beaches invite visitors to surf, sunbathe or challenge the locals to a game of sandy-footed football or beach volleyball.  

Capuchin monkeys play among the dense jungle that spills towards beaches like Praia Mole and Joaquina, which attract surfers with world-class waves. 

Floripa’s laid-back vibe comes alive in waterfront bars, feet-in-the-sand botecos by the ocean and at nightclubs where fresh-faced crowds dance until dawn before gathering on the beach to see the sun rise. Timber-framed architecture reflects Portuguese, German and Azorean heritage and the culinary influences can be tasted at the bustling Mercado Público, where locals and visitors enjoy fresh-off-the-boat seafood washed down with German beers.  

LATAM Airlines connects São Paulo to Florianópolis in just over an hour, delivering you to this idyllic island escape.