Brazil Winter Holiday 24/25

Amazing winter vacation! 🇧🇷 We spent two weeks over Christmas and New Year’s exploring Brazil, from Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf in Rio to beach towns, boat days and ringing in 2025 in white on the beach.

Olá, Rio!

We landed in Rio the day after Christmas and jumped right in: a pool with a view of the mountains, our first big Brazilian dinners and bike rides along the beach.

Christ the Redeemer

We made it up Corcovado to see Christ the Redeemer, arms out over the whole city. The views of Rio from up there are unreal.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Next up, the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf. Big smiles, bigger views, and a few balloons along the way.

Beach Days in Rio

Sun, waves and grilled corn on the beach. The girls could have stayed in the water all day.

Beach Town Life

We headed out of the city for a few days of beach-town living, with braids for the girls, fresh snacks and long walks on the sand.

More Sun and Sand

Umbrellas, sandcastles and lots of selfies. This is what a winter vacation should look like.

New Year’s Eve in White

In Brazil everyone wears white on New Year’s Eve for good luck, so we did too. We rang in 2025 on the beach under the fireworks. 🎆

New Year’s Day

We started 2025 the best way: back on the beach.

A Colonial Town

Cobblestone streets, white churches, colorful doors and a pool to cool off in. We loved exploring this charming little town.

Boat Day

We spent a day on a boat cruising through bright green water and tropical islands.

Jumping In

Off the side of the boat and into that unreal water, over and over again!

Hammocks and Seafood

Lunch by the water with hammocks to relax in, then one more stroll and a big family dinner.

Samba Show and the Selarón Steps

Back in Rio we caught an amazing samba show, then climbed the famous tiled Selarón Steps before heading home. What a trip!