Coming for the new year eve without plan
Hi everybody,
My girlfriend and I are planning our first trip to Brazil from December 25/26 until January 9. At the moment the only thing we're sure about is spending New Year's Eve in Rio. Everything else is still open, and we're trying to figure out the best itinerary.
We'll arrive in São Paulo and thinking about take our return flight from Fortaleza. Originally, the idea was to visit Lençóis Maranhenses, but I've recently discovered that January isn't the best season for it, so now I'm wondering whether Fortaleza is still worth keeping in the plan or if it would make more sense to focus on other destinations.
We were also considering Iguazu Falls on the border with Argentina, but we're not sure if adding more flights and transfers is worth it given our budget.
We're not rich and this trip is already a big expense for us, so we'd like to avoid wasting money on unnecessary transportation and constant moving around. We'd rather spend our budget on places that are truly worth visiting.
For a first-time visit to Brazil, what itinerary would you recommend for this period of the year?
Is it easy to travel around the country? Is renting a car a good idea, or is it better to rely on flights and buses? How safe is it to drive as a tourist?
Also, what's the best way to travel between São Paulo and Rio: plane, bus, or something else?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
