The itinerary aimed to experience diverse nature, climate, and architecture. The user recommends allocating more time for the Amazon. Safety was maintained by returning to accommodations before dark (6-7 PM) and avoiding wandering. Free drinking fountains are available in museums and airports. Basic Portuguese learned via a 16-hour course proved useful for understanding and basic communication. Paraty is highlighted as a safe and beautiful historical town located conveniently between Rio and Sao Paulo. Accommodation recommendations are available for Foz do Iguacu. The user viewed Iguazu Falls from multiple perspectives, including a boat trip and a helicopter ride. Monkeys were observed in all cities. Rio de Janeiro is considered a destination that requires at least a week to explore properly. Travel arrangements were made via Trip.com. Currency exchange: Initially exchanged a small amount of Russian rubles for Brazilian Reais upon arrival due to late weekend arrival. The most favorable exchange rate was found in Sao Paulo on Avenida Paulista. Transportation: Uber was used. Connectivity: An eSIM was purchased via Trip.com, which worked well across Brazil. A phone adapter was needed as the user's phone did not support eSIM. Purchasing a local SIM card on arrival might be cheaper. Weather: Generally sunny and hot, with a couple of cloudy days in Rio and one rainy day when visiting the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls, which added to the atmosphere of 'Devil's Throat'. Flights were with Royal Air Maroc, with a 10.50-hour layover in Casablanca allowing for a city visit.
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