Brazil is South America's largest country, offering stunning biodiversity from the Amazon rainforest to iconic beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema. Experience vibrant culture, world-class cuisine, spectacular waterfalls at Iguazu, and the rhythm of samba in Rio de Janeiro.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
AquaRio - Rio de Janeiro Aquarium
South America's largest aquarium on Rio's revitalized waterfront houses 8,000 marine animals across 28 tanks including sharks, sea turtles, and a spectacular 700,000-liter ocean tank. The walk-through tunnel with sharks swimming overhead is the highlight.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Iguazu Falls National Park
The spectacle of 275 waterfalls crashing across nearly 3 km is mind-blowing for children. The walkways bring visitors to the edge of the thundering Devil's Throat, a safe train ride circles the park, and the adjacent Bird Park has walk-through macaw and toucan aviaries.
Duration: Full day
Bonito River Snorkeling
Bonito's crystal-clear rivers in Mato Grosso do Sul allow snorkeling amid thousands of colorful fish in water so transparent it seems like an aquarium. Safe for children 6+ with flotation gear, this unique experience is unlike anything else in Brazil.
Duration: Half day
Parque Ibirapuera, São Paulo
São Paulo's iconic city park designed by Oscar Niemeyer offers playgrounds, bike rentals, a Japanese garden, and weekend activities for families. The Museu Afro Brasil and other park museums are free and kid-friendly.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car
The two-stage cable car ride to Sugarloaf's 396m summit over Guanabara Bay delights children with the sensation of flying above Rio. The summit has a safe viewing platform, a playground, and a restaurant with panoramic views.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Club Med Rio das Pedras
All-inclusive family resort in Angra dos Reis with dedicated kids' clubs for all ages (4 months to 17 years), multiple pools, beach, and endless activities. Children's meals, clubs, and entertainment are included in the all-inclusive price.
Family features: Baby club, kids club (2-10), teen space, children's buffet, beach activities, multiple pools
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Beachfront resort in Bahia combines luxury family accommodation with environmental education. The on-site Tamar Project turtle protection station fascinates children while parents enjoy the infinity pool and spa.
Family features: Tamar turtle project, kids' club, multiple pools, beachfront, children's menu
Bourbon Cataratas do Iguaçu Resort
Close to Iguazu Falls with shuttle service to park entrance, this resort has the best family facilities in Foz do Iguaçu. Excellent pools, kids' club, and family rooms make it the top choice for families visiting the falls.
Family features: Park shuttle, kids' club, water park, connecting family rooms, children's dining
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Most Brazilian restaurants welcome children enthusiastically - high chairs are available in tourist areas and children often receive small 'gifts' of bread or snacks
Porcão Rio's churrascaria has a dedicated children's buffet alongside the adult rodízio, making it ideal for mixed-age groups
Juice bars (sucos) serve fresh tropical fruit juices beloved by children - maracujá (passion fruit), goiaba (guava), and manga (mango) are local favorites
'Mini pizza' and 'mini burguer' appear on most restaurant kids' menus in tourist areas priced R$15-25
Bibi Sucos chain serves açaí bowls that children love - healthy, sweet, and the authentic Amazonian version
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Apply high-SPF sunscreen (50+) every 2 hours - Brazil's tropical sun is 3-4x stronger than northern latitudes and children burn very quickly
Carry bottled water at all times - tap water is unsafe and children dehydrate quickly in the heat
Metro systems in Rio and São Paulo allow children under 5-7 free; ask at turnstiles
Strollers are impractical on Rio's sandy beaches and cobblestone historic towns - use baby carriers for young children
Pack insect repellent with DEET for Amazon or Pantanal visits - children are especially susceptible to mosquito-borne dengue fever