Brazil Campgrounds and Hotels

Written by Kobus on May 26, 2013

This article is part of our Accommodation Listing series.

Download the Google Earth KMZ of our Brazil route and lodgings.

Note that we only spent a few short weeks in Brazil, and covered a very very small part of this huge country. If you're looking to travel further north, check out this listing by our friends at BodesWell.

Iguassu Motorcycle Travellers Hostel

Foz do Iguacu
http://bikershelpdesk.blogspot.com.br/2012/10/iguassu-travellers-hostel.html
GPS:  S25 29.557 W54 33.047
Cost: R$20 per tent
Date we stayed: April 3, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: No
Parking: Yes

Notes: A great place to stay on the Brazilian side of the falls. Has a small area to pitch tents, a grill and a nice common area. The English-speaking owner can help with anything from route planning to selling motorcycles. Highly recommended for motorcycle travelers. This is a small place, so have a backup plan, it's becoming very popular and may be booked.

No Sol (Campground)

Curitiba
http://www.nosol.com.br/camping/index.php
GPS: S 25 26.171 W 49 23.857
Cost: R$20 per person
Date we stayed: April 5, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: No
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: Yes
Parking: Yes

Notes: This campground has a RV park attached and has a really large mountain bike track. Has the nicest bathrooms we have seen on this entire trip. We found a restaurant worker who spoke Spanish to help us get settled.

Rental House

Campeche, Isla de Santa Catarina
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p347015
GPS:  S27 41.103 W48 29.076
Cost: R$105 per night plus cleaning fee
Date we stayed: Week of April 6, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: No
Parking Yes

Notes: The rental house is down a narrow street two hundred feet from a stunning beach. A fantastic spot to relax and get stuff done. There is a supermarket less than one mile away. Amazing family owns the place, and lives just two houses away. If you need help with anything they can assist. Highly recommended.

Camping Clube do Brasil

Between Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba
http://www.campingclube.com.br/
GPS:  S 23 31.640 W 45 13.084
Cost: Expensive! Full price is about $20 USD per person, plus fees for tents and vehicles.
Date we stayed: April 15, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: Yes
Parking: Yes

Notes: This is a members RV park and campground. Membership is a whopping R$2400 per year. We negotiated a better rate with the staff at the gate. We got member prices, paid R82 for the three of us and 2 tents. Still expensive, but not record breaking. The beach is amazing and the wifi good too, although it doesn't reach all sites.

Camping Clube Verde Mar

24 miles outside of Rio de Janiero
GPS:  S 23 00.719 W 43 30.824
Cost: R$25 per person
Date we stayed: April 17, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot (not tested)
Electricity: Yes
Internet: No
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: No
Parking: Yes

Notes: This campground has turned partially into a permanent caravan park and has seen better days. There is a pristine pool in front of a rubble pile. The campground is just off the freeway, a quick 24 mile drive into Rio. A good place to park if you want to take a bus into Rio for a few days.

Lagoa Guest House

Rio de Janiero
http://www.lagoaguesthouse.com/
GPS: S22 57.597 W43 12.204
Cost: R$210, triple with shared bathroom, breakfast included
Date we stayed: April 18, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: No
Parking: Yes

Notes: About a 45 minute walk to Ipanema and Copacabana, and a R$25 taxi ride to the center. This guesthouse has parking for a additional R$15 per day but is limited to two cars. Make sure to reserve the spot when making a reservation. If you have anything longer or taller than a stock Land Rover, you probably won't fit. Nice rooms, fast wifi free breakfast, and very helpful staff.

Jabaquara Camping

Paraty
GPS: S23 12.543 W44 42.964
Cost: R$20 per person
Date we stayed: April 21, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: No
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: No
Parking: Yes

Notes: This large campground is right across the street from a huge beach, and is close to several beach restaurants. There is a open air night club close to the camping area that can be extremely loud between 9pm to 6am. Discounts are given for low season and if you stay more than two nights. If you aren't sure how long you will stay, ask to pay when you leave. They do NOT offer refunds if you leave early.

Humaitá Camping

Beritoga (20km north of Santos)
http://www.humaitacamping.com.br/
GPS:  S23 50.363 W46 07.693
Cost: R$30 per person (discount for more days)
Date we stayed: April 25, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: No
Parking: Yes

Notes: Campsite is a little run down, but there is a large and mostly clean bathroom block with hot showers. The electricity at the campsites tends to short circuit every now and then, be careful. Walking distance to the beach and a supermarket. Discounts offered if you stay additional days.

Apartment Rental

Praia Grande, Santos
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/848531
GPS:  S24 02.410 W46 30.105
Cost: US$70/ night for 3 people including fees
Date we stayed: April 26, 2013

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Parking: Yes

Notes: Awesome 2 bedroom apartment on the 7th floor overlooking the beach. Has a grill and washing machine. The parking garage has a height restriction but there is street parking in front of the apartment. See the link for more interior photos. Owner speaks English and is awesome at helping for whatever your need. There isn't a lot to do in the area, but did you see that beach?