15 days in South America Itinerary

You'll get in some beach time at Aventureiro and Mangues Beach. Get some cultural insight at Dois Rios Beach and Parnaioca Beach. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Abraao Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Crena Beach, and see the interesting displays at Ecomuseu Ilha Grande.

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Detroit, USA to Ilha Grande is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Detroit to Ilha Grande, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, Ilha Grande is warmer than Detroit - with highs of 87°F and lows of 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel to Rio de Janeiro.

Get outdoors at Copacabana Beach and Barra da Tijuca Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Praia de Ipanema and Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Change things up with a short trip to Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi in Niteroi (about 36 minutes away). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Pedra do Arpoador, make a trip to Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia do Flamengo, and learn about all things military at Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana.

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You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. In December, daily temperatures in Rio de Janeiro can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Fernando de Noronha.

You'll get in some beach time at Baia do Sancho and Praia do Cacimba do Padre. Fundacao Projeto Tamar - Fernando de Noronha and Shark Museum will appeal to museum buffs. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Sueste, stroll through Ponta das Caracas, see the sky in a new way at Aulas de Energia – Espaco Usina Solar Fernando de Noronha, and have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience.

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Getting from Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha by flight takes about 7 hours. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December, daily temperatures in Fernando de Noronha can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can fly back home.