Hotels in South of Brazil, Brazil

South of Brazil, covering Paraná to Rio Grande do Sul, has a subtropical climate with warm summers averaging 86°F (30°C) and cool winters around 50°F (10°C). It's famous for the Serra Gaúcha wine region, where you can tour vineyards and taste European-style wines, and for Florianópolis' 42 beaches, ideal for surfing at Praia Joaquina in summer. In winter, skip the coast and head to Gramado for its German-influenced architecture and Christmas markets, or hike the canyons of Aparados da Serra National Park during spring's mild weather.