Brazil
The places in Brazil that tourists miss
Brazil is much more than the crowded beaches of Rio de Janeiro. In September many places are quiet, and if you look beyond the famous names, you will find silent islands and wilderness where almost nobody goes.
21 September 2026 · Wayloha editorial · 5 sources
Fernando de Noronha
This island was Brazil's first national marine park, and 70 per cent of the land is a protected area. Here you can snorkel among dolphins in clear water. Because there is a limit of 500 people on the island at a time, it stays quiet even in September. You pay a tourist tax of 87 Brazilian real per day, or 330 real for a ten-day pass.
At Fernando de Noronha, a maximum of 500 people are allowed on the island at any one time, so you often have the beach almost to yourself.Brazil
Anavilhanas
This is one of the largest river archipelagos in the world, in the heart of the Amazon. You sail here between hundreds of small islands, far from any city. September is a good time to visit, as the rainforest is less crowded then. Take your time: this is a place for those who love pure nature without any fuss.
Jaú National Park
In this park in the Amazon you walk through real jungle, with no other visitors around you. It is one of the least visited natural areas in Brazil. You go there mainly for the silence and the chance to see animals in the wild. Go in September and it is drier, making it easier to trek through.
Jericoacoara
This fishing village on the north-eastern coast has sand dunes reaching all the way to the water. There are no major roads to the village, so it remains small and quiet. September is a lovely month: fewer tourists than in summer, but still plenty of wind for water sports. It is a place to do absolutely nothing for a while.
Manaus
Manaus is the best base for exploring the Amazon rainforest. From the city you can arrange trips deep into the jungle, by water or by land. In September the rainy season has just ended, making paths easier to travel again. The city itself also has an old harbour and a striking opera house, built during the era of the rubber trade.
Porto Alegre
This city in southern Brazil lies right between Argentina and São Paulo, and you can tell from the mix of customs and dishes. It is a handy stopover if you are travelling further through the region. In September it is still chilly, as winter has only just passed. Walk through the market by the harbour for a first impression of the city.
