Golf Holidays in Brazil
The game of golf is a relatively new phenomenon to the country of Brazil but the future looks set to boom. As the host of the 2016 Olympics the nation and the city of Rio de Janeiro put golf in the spotlight as it was the first time since 1904 that golf took part in the most famous sporting event in the world. Since then the idea of combining golf with a wonderful holiday in the mesmerising country of Brazil is something many have dreamt about.
Brazil is a nation of wild contrasts from the amazing and untamed Amazon rainforest to some of the largest and busiest cosmopolitan cities in the world. However it is in the most famous city in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, where you will find the centre of the growth of golf in the country.
Host of the Olympics in 2016, the development of the city mixed with its amazing natural beauty means that now is a time better than ever to visit this amazing city and country in South America.
Purpose built for the 2016 Olympic games by famed American architect Gil Hanse. The Olympic course is a true championship course designed for the best in the game where in 2016 Englishman Justin Rose won a golf medal.
This amazing golf course is set right on the ocean as part of one of the most luxurious resorts in South America. The final 5 holes are the most memorable as they play right next to the beach. Furthermore local monkeys and other wildlife make this a truly memorable experience.
Set atop cliffs reminiscent of Torrey Pines the Terravista golf course continues to gain attention for the amazing experience on offer since opening in 2004. The golf course winds through rainforest before it expands out over the amazing cliffs with expansive views over the Atlantic ocean.
The famous city of Rio de Janeiro is known around the world for a number of reasons which make it a must visit in your life. It is the second largest city within Brazil with over 12 million people expanding throughout the city borders.
The breathtaking natural scenes attract the largest number of visitors with the famous Copacabana Beach attracting anyone wanting to cool down from the hot weather. The ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue is also a must visit as it towers above the city, while a cable ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain will also give you incredible vistas of this amazing city.
The Amazon truly is the dreams when listening to stories involving escaping to the wild wilderness and unknown to see cultures untouched by time. The amazon river runs for over 4000 miles making it one of the largest in the world and the rainforest which covers over 2.7 million square miles is the largest and most diverse rainforest in the world.
Here you will find thousand’s of species found nowhere else in the world and you can even find tribes of people who have been untouched by time.
The most famous party in the world, Carnival, attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year to experience the incredible atmosphere. The party involves parades, singing and dancing all through the streets as the country parties for a week before the beginning of Lent.
The wildest and most famous party can be found in the city of Rio de Janeiro where millions take part. Carnival really is a party for an entire week all through the day and night which makes it a truly unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
After flying into either of the direct route airports in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, you will need to take a transfer to your final destination. So take a look at the drive times between the key venues for your Brazilian holiday.
Drive by Car
40 mins
20 mins
10 mins
40 mins
With direct flights available from London to both Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, you can easily access the diverse South American gem in just 1 stop. So take a look at the key flight details and also an idea of when the best time to travel is.
Flights & Weather
11.5 hrs
Rio de Janeiro/São Paulo
May - September
22 - 30° C