7 nights · Brazil · Departs Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) · Visiting Paraty, Ilhabela, Santos, Montevideo, Buenos Aires · Aboard Azamara Cruises on the Azamara Journey
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| Cruise line | Azamara Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Azamara Journey |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $2,539 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 781 |
| Cabins | 355 |
| Crew | 408 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Granite peaks rise above Guanabara Bay; the city reaches toward the Atlantic. From the port, the landmarks are unmistakable: Sugarloaf Mountain guards the bay, and Christ the Redeemer watches from Corcovado. Balance the grand views with street-level pleasures: Copacabana, Ipanema, and the leafy avenues of the South Zone. Choose one or two sights, then leave room for a long lunch and the city’s beach culture.
Paraty rewards visitors who look beyond Brazil’s beaches. Its compact historic centre preserves whitewashed colonial houses, ornate churches and cobbled streets between the mountains and the bay. The town forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrated for its cultural landscape and Atlantic rainforest. From the waterfront, schooners set out for forested islands and clear swimming coves; inland, distilleries offer a taste of cachaça.
Ilhabela sits off Brazil’s São Paulo coast, reached by ferry from São Sebastião. Much of the island lies within a protected state park, where Atlantic rainforest rises behind beaches and waterfalls. In the historic village of Vila, colonial-era buildings frame cafés, shops and a waterfront promenade. Beyond town, choose a swim in clear coves, a forest trail or a boat trip to quieter shores. Sailors prize Ilhabela’s breezes; divers explore nearby shipwrecks.
Often the gateway to São Paulo, Santos rewards a closer look before you head inland. Brazil’s busiest port has shaped national trade for generations, especially through coffee. Its story unfolds at the grand former Bolsa do Café. Along the waterfront, a long garden-lined promenade frames broad beaches and everyday city life. The historic center offers churches and old commercial streets, while nearby São Vicente recalls Brazil’s earliest colonial years.
Uruguay’s capital faces the broad Río de la Plata, where a working port and long waterfront set the city’s pace. Walk the cobbled lanes of Ciudad Vieja to find colonial façades, galleries, and the lively stalls of Mercado del Puerto. Beyond the historic center, the Rambla traces roughly 22 kilometers of shoreline, drawing locals to cafés, beaches, and sunset views. Come for grilled beef, Tannat wine, and a capital whose relaxed rhythm rewards a day spent on foot.
Buenos Aires is a city of broad boulevards, grand theatres and late dinners, with a distinctly Argentine pulse. From the port, explore La Boca’s vivid lanes or San Telmo’s antique market. Recoleta adds belle époque architecture; Palermo brings leafy parks, galleries and restaurants. Make time for a steakhouse and a tango performance, two traditions that give the capital its lasting character.
Published August 20, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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