Brazil in 10 days: Rio, Iguaçu, Salvador

A route for travelers who want to understand the country — not collect Christ Redeemer selfies. With prices, hours, and the mistakes everyone makes.

1. Brazil in 10 days: Rio, Iguaçu, Salvador

   A route for travelers who want to understand the country — not collect Christ Redeemer selfies. With prices, hours, and the mistakes everyone makes.

2. 01.

   Ten days is the minimum that works. Seven means 30% of your time in airports. Fourteen is luxury most people don't have.

3. 02.

   Domestic flights bite: budget USD 500-600 per person across LATAM, GOL, and Azul between the three cities.

4. 03.

   Paying in cash with US dollars at shops and markets gets you 15-25% off — bring small bills.

5. 04.

   The Corcovado train to Christ Redeemer costs USD 22; hiking up through Parque Lage costs zero and is the better experience.

6. 05.

   Pelourinho at 7pm is folklore for tour buses; at 7am it's an empty city with morning light on baroque walls.

7. 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

   A route for travelers who want to understand the country — not collect Christ Redeemer selfies. With prices, hours, and the mistakes everyone makes.