Top Southeast Brazil Dining Experiences

> Basic class on cheese, MG producing regions, types and manufacturing processes > Workshop with gastronomist and wine expert > Tasting of nationally and internationally awarded Minas Gerais cheese (depending on the chosen workshop) > Tasting of imported wines and award winning national wines (when available)

Enjoy a traditional churrascaria in Rio de Janeiro, including round-trip transportation from your hotel. Be seated at your table and get ready for the impressive parade of all-you-can-eat meat borne on sizzling skewers by skilled waiters. This traditional Brazilian style of service keeps the food coming until you say stop by turning your table card to red. Sample all types and cuts of meat and side dishes that often include salads, collard greens, fried potatoes and black beans and rice. Be sure to bring your appetite.

Enjoy a night out on the town in Rio de Janeiro with dinner and a show at Rio Scenarium. Meet your guide at your hotel and head to a classic Brazilian churrascaria and enjoy a non-stop buffet of succulent meats. After your delicious dinner, head to the Lapa district to the Rio Scenarium nightclub to listen to live music showcasing the best of Brazilian popular music.

The best (and tastiest!) way to explore the Rainforest near Paraty is with foraging expert, Jorge, who has unrivalled knowledge of the edible local fruits, flowers and plants. This is a fascinating and fun day out for anyone interested in wild food or just curious about the Rainforest!

Spend a lazy day on the water during a swim-and-snorkel tour with island hopping in the calm turquoise seas of Angra dos Reis. The full day includes a 5-hour guided cruise aboard a traditional schooner, a buffet lunch, and hotel transport from Rio to the port of Angra dos Reis. With a small-group max of 15 passengers, it’s a good match for anyone ready to escape the bustling streets of Rio.

Arraial do Cabo's pristine coastline, crystal-clear waters, and abundant marine life make it a destination for nature lovers. With pickup from your Rio de Janeiro hotel and transport by air-conditioned minivan, it’s an easy escape from the city. This guided day trip includes a relaxing boat cruise and buffet lunch to take the stress out of planning logistics.

Cabo Frio, conveniently situated about 2 hours from Rio de Janeiro, makes for an easy day trip. The region has beautiful beaches and a wealth of activities to entertain visitors. Take a schooner cruise to Praia do Forte, a white-sand beach with crystal-clear waters, and explore the 15th-century stronghold of Forte São Mateus. A barbecue lunch is included with round-trip transport from Rio hotels for an easy getaway.

Dance in your seat to Brazilian rhythms during this samba show in a historical theater. Sit back and watch the experts perform to infectious music on stage. Eat a meal of Brazilian and international cuisine at a traditional steakhouse before the show begins. Round-trip transportation from central Rio de Janeiro hotels is included.

Discover the Buzios region with a schooner boat on a day trip from Rio. This beautiful island region is filled with beautiful beaches, blue waters, and abundant marine life. Spend the day swimming, soaking up the sunshine, and relishing those tropical vibes. Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the schooner and complimentary transportation to and from your Rio hotels.

Enjoy a special gastronomic experience in Rio de Janeiro at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, a beautiful lagoon located in the south zone of the town, near Copacabana and Ipanema. The lagoon is one of Cariocas` favorite place to practice sports, enjoy a quality time outdoors with friends and family, and of course, have a special picnic. During your picnic, you will taste a special menu designed with a selection of wines and cheeses of the highest quality, admiring the beautiful view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.

Unique and exclusive experience about tasting Alta Cocktail in a favela, with an incredible view of the City of Rio de Janeiro.

Explore the charming, cosmopolitan town of Búzios on this full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro. During this 13-hour outing, stroll through the center of Búzios on a guided tour to get oriented, then spend free time discovering the former fishing village's charms on your own. Opt to take a 2-hour cruise offshore which stops at several idyllic spots for swimming and relaxing. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is provided.

Explore the waters around Angra dos Reis on a schooner during this full-day excursion from Rio de Janeiro. Sail on the turquoise blue waters through the islands that dot the Agra dos Reis, making several stops to swim and snorkel along the way during your cruise. Relax with the wind in your hair and tropical sun warming your skin, then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch onboard before returning to the pier. Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro is included.

Combine the highlights of Rio de Janeiro on a single 12-hour tour, including a cruise on Guanabara Bay, visits to the Selaron Steps, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugar Loaf mountain at sunset. Barbecue lunch and pickup from hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana included.

In Saúde Criança's kitchen, visitors will have the unique opportunity to cook and exchange experiences with families in socially vulnerable situations, while helping them to prepare typical Brazilian dishes during the cooking course. Everything in the organization aims at the purpose of a more equitable and sustainable society. It is a special place to know and experience!

In the two and a half hour itinerary, we will also make a guided tour by the property's agro-ecological chicken coop, where information is given on the difficult handling of healthy chickens and extremely high quality eggs. Then a light stroll through the simple garden with vegetables, medicinal herbs, edible flowers, fruits and unconventional food plants (PANC). Lots of knowledge, tips, curiosities and information exchange about dealing with the earth.

We will pick you up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro at 19.00 hours, where we will go to the delicious dinner. An air-conditioned environment that has specialized staff in the area, making this renowned steakhouse a place of international recognition. Featuring a complete cold table, grill system and full caster of unrivaled noble meats, hot dishes and a variety of desserts that make it even tastier. For over 20 years in Rio de Janeiro, turning that family lunch or business dinner into a banquet that impresses even the most demanding. The only steakhouse that serves daily from 12h to 23h without interruption and with staff prepared to serve and serve in several languages.  

An unmissable opportunity to get to know Rio de Janeiro at night on a tour with dinner in Copacabana and show of Brazilian popular music in Lapa.

An experience in one of the few traditional communities that still keep the fishing way of life and live in contact with nature. The Caruara neighborhood is a quiet place that doesn't even look like the urban Santos we know. Dealing with knowledge, the way of life, the local landscape is a rewarding experience and still helps women and young people in the community.

Taste the best burger in Brazil with local beers accompanied by an expert beer guide.

Santista of the gem, born and raised in Santos, I have the honor and pleasure to take to know my city, its peculiarities, legends, stories and much of our culture caiçara and the coast. I am a journalist, photographer and tour guide and promise a light, safe and fun activity. We can create the script you want.

Engage in a fascinating activity in the manufacture of specialty beers, knowing and identifying the types of beers and having a sensory experience in tasting and harmonizing with foods.

Jeep Tour to Waterfalls and Cachaça Stills with Cultural Tourism Guide registered by the Ministry of Tourism, will have information from the Brazilian colonial period to the present day. Focusing on the history of Paraty and its economic cycles, Ouro; Sugarcane liquor; Coffee; Historical Isolation and; Tourism.

Want to know the best in São Paulo, you can count on a specialized Chef, who will take you to taste and teach about the origins of local ingredients in English, French, Spanish or German.