Explore Brazil
Through Music
Music-first small-group journeys designed to make deeper Brazil travel more accessible, with local musicians, neighborhood traditions, public cultural life and carefully chosen regional routes.
Featured Journeys
Music Travel in Brazil, Built From Relationships
Music travel in Brazil should feel connected to the people and places behind the sound. Our journeys grow from experiences and relationships built by our founders, Chaz and Yami, across the country. We choose music, meals, neighborhoods and cultural encounters we know firsthand, with an emphasis on context, respect and real connection.
The goal is not simply to see Brazil, but to understand more of it through the people, music and traditions that give each place its character.
Testimonial
These testimonials are from travelers who joined our Brazil tours with Musical Getaways, many originally shared onTripadvisor. Their words reflect the heart of our mission: meaningful, music-centered travel experiences rooted in culture and community.
Why Travel With Us?
Intimate Small Groups
Traveling in small groups allows for a deeper, more meaningful connection with Brazil’s musical heritage. Whether dancing samba in Rio or learning rhythms in Salvador, you’ll experience each place with intimacy, authenticity, and sustainability at the core.
Led by Local Musicians
Our team is made up of musicians who live and breathe Brazilian music. We don’t just guide you—we share with you the places, people, and performances that have shaped our lives.
Support Local Artists & Communities
Our tours are designed in collaboration with local musicians, teachers, and independent venues. By traveling with us, you're directly supporting Brazil’s diverse artistic communities and helping preserve living traditions.
Savor Authentic Cuisine
From feijoada in Rio to moqueca in Bahia, every meal is a cultural journey. We carefully select places where local flavor and hospitality come alive, with hygiene and dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free) always considered.
Charming, Handpicked Stays
We handpick charming pousadas, boutique hotels, and community-run guesthouses that reflect the local environment and values. Your comfort and the impact of your stay go hand-in-hand.
Experience Brazil's Iconic Festivals
Our tours are built around the country's most vibrant celebrations, offering a deep dive into the music, dance, and traditions that make Brazil a global cultural powerhouse.
So you need to hear the real deal Brazilian music --in context-- in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador de Bahia, but can’t speak a lick of Portuguese, know absolutely nobody there, and are maybe even a bit concerned about security after hearing that things could be almost as crazy as American cities? Then you could probably use a guide, and this where Chaz Chambers and MusicalGetaways.com, with his cadre of english speaking Brazilian guides, come in. Within one week you can go to Little Africa in Rio and enjoy an incredible samba circle at Pedro do Sal, experience the famous Viradouro Samba School with a hundred drummers and as many singers and dancers doing their insanely beautiful routines, go to a Candomble ceremony out in the favelas of Salvador—-overwhelming experiences— and then go to clubs in the Lapa district of Rio, and the Rio Vermelho neighborhood of Salvador, hearing all manner of samba, choro, and other authentic Brazilian sounds. Need to just enjoy a lazy afternoon at the beautiful beaches of Rio and Salvador? It’s there.