Overview
Follow Mexico through the Round Robin in Brazil!
It's one thing to experience the excitement of the World Cup, but it's completely different to experience the World Cup by following your team throughout the tournament. With Mexico being one of the most passionate soccer nations in the world, Roadtrips has created a special package for Team Mexico fans.
Your package will include everything you need to follow Mexico including hotel accommodations, inter-Brazil air travel, all airport and match transfers, onsite hosts and more. We've already worked out all the details so you don't have to! You can even customize and add to your trip so that you can experience more matches, adventures, private tours and all the best that Brazil has to offer. Space is limited, so make your reservation now to guarantee availability.
Customize your World Cup Follow Mexico experience by contacting one of our sports travel experts 1-800-465-1765 or submitting a Custom Trip Quote.
World Cup Follow Mexico Packages Include:
- Your choice of first class or deluxe hotels
- Airfare between World Cup host cities
- Full breakfast daily
- Personalized meet and greet at the airport
- Dedicated Roundtrip Airport Transfers
- Dedicated Roundtrip Event Transfers
- On-site multilingual hosts (Spanish, Portuguese, and English)
- Brazil-based travel services concierge
- Commemorative gift package
- Brazil welcome kit
- Expert pre-trip travel planning and concierge services of the Roadtrips At-Your-Service Desk™
- Personalized itinerary
- All taxes and service charges
Optional Add-Ons and Possibilities:
- Extra nights
- Custom tailored adventures and excursions throughout South America to suit your tastes and desires
- City tours
- Private guides, translation services
- Dinner reservations
- Spa treatments
- Transportation between World Cup cities
- Private transfers (sedan, limousine, luxury motor coach)
- Airfare (economy, first class, private jet)
Complete World Cup custom Follow Mexico packages available from $8,575 (seven nights), or $13,595 (thirteen nights).
Please note:
- Options for extensions to playoff rounds will be available
- Package is 100% fully refundable in the unlikely event that Mexico does not qualify
- Similar custom group experiences are available for all countries
*Roadtrips is in no way associated with FIFA, the Organizing Committee for the FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014, MATCH Services or MATCH Hospitality. FIFA's official ticket site is www.fifa.com/tickets.
Your Hotel
Your Choice of Accommodations in Any World Cup Host City
Brazil is a hugely popular World Cup destination, and preferred hotel space is in high demand. Roadtrips is pleased to offer limited availability at the very best hotels in Rio, São Paulo and all other World Cup host cities.
We've been working closely with our local Brazilian partners since 2010 and have carefully chosen hotel properties that offer the best locations, service and amenities available in all host cities. See below for more information about our Deluxe Hotel Collection.
First Class Hotel Collection
Our entry level hotels in each Brazilian World Cup city are three- and four-star, full-service hotels well located to experience each destination. Hotels vary by location, but are typically just a single step down from our Deluxe Hotel Collection.
Deluxe Hotel Collection
With Roadtrips you are guaranteed one of the best hotels in town in all destination cities. High quality accommodations are extremely limited in many of the Brazilian World Cup cities and when the world comes to Brazil in 2014, demand will be at its absolute peak. See below for more information about our Deluxe Hotel Collection.
Specialty Exclusive Hotels in Select Cities
Experience the very best with Roadtrips! When others can't deliver, we have access to the best of the best. Roadtrips will be featuring some of Brazil's most renowned hotels including the world famous Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro.
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Brazil Area Map
World Cup Host Cities
Host City Name: Belo Horizonte
Stadium: Estadio Mineirao
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 1 hour flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 1 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Belo Horizonte, which is Portuguese for “beautiful horizon” is the sixth-most populous city in Brazil with just over 2.4 million residents. The city was carefully planned with beautiful green areas to compliment the spectacular parks that surround it.
Estadio Mineirao is one of the most historic venues in Brazilian football and is the home to Atletico Mineiro and Cruzeiro. The stadium will be renovated prior to the start of the World Cup and has a capacity of 66,805.
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Host City Name: Brasilia
Stadium: Estadio Nacional De Brasilia
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 2 hour flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 2 hour flight (Direct)
Brasilia was officially founded in 1960 as the new capital city of Brazil and is the only city in the world to be declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO despite being constructed in the 20th century. The city features unique architecture as well as the majority of Brazil’s federal administration offices, which were moved to Brasilia as part of its status as the capital city.
The Estadio Nacional De Brasilia, which will be built on the site of the city’s previous stadium will have a capacity of 70,042. The stadium is due for completion at the end of 2012 and will feature unique architecture to compliment the established design that Brasilia is famous for.
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Host City Name: Cuiaba
Stadium: Arena Pantanal
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 4 hour 30 minute flight (1 Stop)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 2 hour flight (Direct)
Cuiaba is the geographic centre of South America and is home to over half a million residents. Cuiaba also features three of Brazil’s most important ecosystems including the savannahs of Cerrado, the wetlands of the Pantanal and the Amazon.
The Arena Pantanal will be a completely new build focusing on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices given its close proximity to so much natural beauty. This stadium will have a capacity of 42,968 and has already obtained the nickname “O Verãdo” or “The Big Green”.
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Host City Name: Curitiba
Stadium: Arena da Baixada
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 1 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 50 minute flight (Direct)
The city of Curitiba features a culturally diverse population of 1.8 million and hosts a number of beautiful natural areas such as the Tingui Park. The city also draws attention to its rich culture and love of the arts with its impressive architecture.
The Arena da Baixada is considered to be one of Brazil’s most modern and well-appointed stadiums and is home to the Atletico Paranaense. However, not to be surpassed by the other stadiums in Brazil receiving makeovers for the upcoming World Cup, the Arena will be undergoing renovations set to be completed at the end of 2012 and will have a capacity of 40,000.
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Host City Name: Fortaleza
Stadium: Estadio Castelao
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 3 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 3 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Fortaleza is a main tourist destiation located in the north-east of Brazil, and boasts wonderful beaches that have gained popularity for different reasons, from traditional fairs and restaurants to exciting bars and nightlife. Beyond the beaches, Fortaleza, which is Portuguese for “fortress” is also the site of Schoonenborch Fort, which illustrates how the city was affected while under Dutch control.
Estadio Castelao is home to Fortaleza’s two most popular football clubs, Ceara and Fortaleza, and will be completely renovated prior to the World Cup. The renovations will not only expand the stadiums capacity to 64,165, but will also feature a new roof to cover its tiers.
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Host City Name: Manaus
Stadium: Arena Amazonia
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 4 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 4 hour flight (Direct)
Manaus is located at the meeting of the dark-coloured waters of the Negro (Black) River and the muddy waters of the Solimões (Amazon) River, which is an incredible sight to behold. The city has a population exceeding two million residents and along with its unique natural beauty has maintained its vibrant local traditions alongside its continued modernization.
The Arena Amazonia, which will be newly built for the World Cup features a dramatic metal shell designed to look like the straw baskets the region is famous for producing. Given the city’s position in the heart of the Amazonian Rainforest, the 42,377-seat stadium will be sustainably built to ensure a positive legacy for the future.
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Host City Name: Natal
Stadium: Estadio das Dunas
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 3 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 3 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
This city was founded in the 16th Century on December 25th, and is why Natal, which is Portuguese for “Christmas” received its name. Today, Natal is a preferred destination for foreigners visiting Brazil because of its spectacular beaches as well as its average of 300 days of sun during the year.
The new Estadio das Dunas is being built especially for the World Cup and will sit upon site of the city’s former football stadium. The new stadium received its name and the incredible and unique façade from the sand dunes that the region is famous for.
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Host City Name: Porto Alegre
Stadium: Estadio Beira-Rio
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 2 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 3 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Porto Alegre is recognized as one of Brazil’s greenest cities as its population of 1.4 million is almost matched by its number of trees and green spaces. Porto Alegre is one of the few major cities in Brazil that has cold winters, which at times can include snow and subzero temperatures.
The Estadio Beira-Rio was originally opened in 1969 and took almost ten years to build with fans helping complete the stadium by donating bricks, cement and iron to the project. This much-loved stadium will be renovated in preparation for the World Cup and will feature a capacity of 50,287.
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Host City Name: Recife
Stadium: Arena Pernambuco
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 3 hour flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 3 hour flight (Direct)
Recife, which is Portuguese for “reef” originally existed as the port that connected a village called Olinda to the Atlantic. Today, Recife not only features one of the most famous urban beaches in the region, Boa Viagem, but because of its Dutch roots, also has plentiful historical sights including the Orange Fort and the City of Olinda, which was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in the 1980s.
The Arena Pernambuco will be newly built for the World Cup. Given the city already hosts three historic Brazilian Football Clubs, its passion for the Game cannot be denied. The Arena will seat 43,921 spectators and is expected to act as an economic catalyst in the area of Grande Recife where the stadium will be built.
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Host City Name: Rio De Janeiro
Stadium: Estadio Do Maracana
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: -
Flight from Sao Paolo: 1 hour flight (Direct)
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s most popular tourist destination and with its six million culturally diverse residents as well as its rich natural beauty, it is no surprise why its popularity continues to grow. Not only does Rio host the exciting and colourful Carnivale, but it also is home to the impressive Sugarloaf Mountain, historic colonial architecture and the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Despite Rio’s continued modernization, it also embraces its natural beauty and diverse past making it an exciting and distinctive destination.
The Estadio Do Maracana is one of the largest stadiums in the world, which has in the past brought in crowds of 200,000. The stadium will see some refurbishment in preparation for 2014, including improved visibility and replacement to all of the seats for its capacity of 76,935 fans. However, the stadium’s layout and famous façade will remain relatively untouched.
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Host City Name: Salvador
Stadium: Arena Fonte Nova
Flight from Rio De Janeiro: 2 hour flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: 2 hour 30 minute flight (Direct)
Salvador was the first urban area to be settled when the Portuguese crown decided to colonize Brazil. Also by virtue of its location on the north-east coast it acted as a major port for the slave trade in South America. Today visitors can still see the significant influence the Portuguese and Afro-decedents have had on the city. The pinnacle of the city is the UNESCO World Heritage Site called Pelourinho, which is the historical centre of town and features beautiful churches and colourful colonial buildings.
The Arena Fonte Nova will be a newly built stadium on the site of the city’s previous football stadium, and has been designed especially for the World Cup. The stadium will feature a lightweight metal roof and seating for 56,000.
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Host City Name: Sao Paulo
Stadium: Arena De Sao Paulo
Flight from Rio De Janeiro:1 hour flight (Direct)
Flight from Sao Paolo: -
Sao Paulo is Brazil’s largest city and ranks among the most populous in the world with over 11 million residents. Known for its unpredictable weather and plentiful rainfall, Sao Paulo is also is the financial and business centre of Brazil, and as a result has an incredibly ethnically and culturally diverse population due to high levels of immigration.
The Arena De Sao Paulo will not only be hosting the World Cup in 2014, but it will also be fulfilling the need for one of the city’s most beloved football clubs, the Corinthians to have a stadium of their own to host Games both before and after the World Cup. The stadium is also expected to provide economic development to the Eastern Zone, which is one of Sao Paulo’s most deprived areas.
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Add Ons
World Cup Add-Ons: City Tours and South America Excursions
Roadtrips offers a variety of professionally-hosted Rio de Janeiro city tours and travel programs to South America's most exciting and distinguished ‘must-see’ attractions. Create your own itinerary using our pre-arranged options that can be combined in any configuration and order to supplement your World Cup experience. Each Roadtrips World Cup Add-On provides a unique and special opportunity to experience the wonders and beauty of Rio de Janeiro and other South American destinations. From single day privately guided tours, to multi-day excursions and luxury experiences, visit the very best South American destinations with the knowledge and comfort that your every need will be anticipated and taken care of throughout your journey.
Whether you're looking to focus on exploring the wonders of Rio, to take in the beauty of Iguazu Falls, or spend time relaxing on a luxury cruise down the Amazon, each excursion is a deluxe addition to your World Cup trip of a lifetime.
Rio de Janeiro City Tours:
South America Excursions:
Chef's Table at the Hotel Cipriani Restaurant - Copacabana Palace
Well-known in Rio as one of the city's premier restaurants, Hotel Cipriani Restaurant at the famed Copacabana Palace offers an exceptional menu of Northern Italian Cuisine. Just like its namesake restaurant in Venice, the Cipriani is adorned with beautiful Venetian inspired surroundings, from Fortuny Fabrics to handmade Murano lamps. Combining innovative dishes along with family recipes that have been passed down for generations, chef Nicola Finamore utilizes the freshest Brazilian and Italian ingredients to create masterpieces that are sure to delight the palate. One of the most exclusive and unique fine-dining experiences in Rio is the Chef's Table, located in the heart of the Cipriani Restaurant's kitchen. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will allow the lucky guests to follow Chef Finamore as he prepares a number of dishes inspired by the day's freshest ingredients. The impressive spread is then paired with carefully selected wines to complete the experience.
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Half Day Corcovado Tour
On this half day tour you will visit the most famous statue in all of Rio - Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado Mountain. Drive through the exotic Tijuca National Park to reach the main scenic spot in the city. Take the cogwheel train to the summit where standing on the viewing platform you will take in the gorgeous panoramic view including downtown Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Copacabana beach. The view is breathtaking and you are sure to take some unforgettable pictures from this iconic South American peak!
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Half Day Sugar Loaf Tour
On this half day tour you will drive through the financial and colonial part of Rio as you make your way to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain. You will make a stop at the Cathedral of Brasilia before you take your first cable car to Urca Hill, 220 meters above sea level. From here you will get a beautiful view of Guanabara Bay. Your next cable car ride will take you to the top of the famous Sugar Loaf mountain where you will have an uninterrupted view over the bay across to Niteroi.
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Half Day Guanabara Bay Cruise
Cruise the beautiful Guanabara Bay on this half day tour of Rio de Janeiro. The Schooner will guide you through the Bay as you pass by sights such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, Flamengo beach, the Fortress of São João and Fiscal Island. Enjoy tropical seasonal fruits on board as you take in the sights of Guanabara. This unique, aquatic perspective of Rio is a great way to explore the coastal city.
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Half Day Colonial Rio Tour
Travel back in time and visit colonial Brazil on this half day tour of downtown Rio. You will see the Gloria church and the nearby aqueduct on which a tramway now runs to link downtown with the artsy neighboorhood of Santa Teresa. Visit the 15th November Square, the historic centre of Rio, as well as the fine example of baroque art, the Sao Bento Monastery. You will also experience the Rio Branco Avenue, one of the main thoroughfares of the city which is the scene for many important events. This tour of Rio will show you a remarkable contrast of four centuries of architecture and will surely satisfy the history enthusiasts.
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Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls Argentina Excursion
Begin your Argentinean adventure by spending three days in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires. Experience the elegance of Europe and the spirit of South America as you explore the vibrant city on your half day tour and by attending a passionate tango show and dinner. Interact with the proud locals that line the streets and pack the café terraces during your leisure day or stroll the many parks and plazas, absorbing the eclectic culture of art and music.
On the fourth day of the tour, you'll check out of your Buenos Aires Hotel and fly to Iguazu Falls, the breathtaking sight that borders both Argentina and Brazil. Over the next two days you will experience the falls from all perspectives by participating in multiple walking tours, going on a thrilling boat tour and even get a beautiful aerial view of the falls on a helicopter ride!
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Machu Picchu Peru Excursion including Lima and Cusco
Experience the rich culture and history of Peru on this six day tour that takes you to multiple hot spots around the country. Start in Lima, Peru's capital, the coastal city that holds a third of the Peruvian population. You will experience the liveliness of the capital on your private tour before you leave the next day for the Sacred Valley. You will explore the key settlement of the Inca Empire spread across the valley as you travel to your luxury hotel. The next morning you will take the train headed to Machu Picchu, the impressive world heritage site that was built around the year of 1450 but abandoned around the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
Your fourth day includes a tour of the Huayana Picchu and the opportunity to scale this recognizable peak to take in the unparalleled view. To end your day and to get you to your final Peruvian destination, board the Orient Express Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco. On your final day, Explore Cusco via your private tour, seeing what remains of the Temple of the Sun and the Sacsayhuaman Stones, both showcasing the impressive craftsmanship of the ancient Incan people.
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Amazon River Cruise Peru Excursion including Lima
Start your adventure in Peru's capital city of Lima. This first night, you'll have leisure time to explore the populous coastal city before departing for your Amazon cruise the next morning. After your flight to Iquitos and a short bus ride, you will board the 147 foot long M/V Aria luxury cruise ship that will provide you with extreme comfort as you travel down the Amazon. Over the next five days, you will experience the sights and sounds of the Amazon Rainforest via boat ride expeditions, jungle walks, village visits and picnic lunches. Among the sights are many extraordinary animals - you may catch a glimpse of an exotic pink dolphin, a furry sloth, or a colorful toucan! In the evenings, enjoy the top notch cuisine and relax in your beautiful suite aboard the M/V Aria.
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Luxury Charter Amazon River and Rainforest Experience
This 5 night charter of the Zenith can accommodate up to 12 people in 6 spacious staterooms and is therefore perfect for a private family or corporate charter. It is a 2008 yacht that has a wide variety of water toys for leisure time along with access to a home theatre, spacious dining room, two lounge areas, and sauna room including exercise equipment. The 5 day itinerary is planned for your group to enjoy various excursions including the feeding of pink dolphins, jungle trekking, private beaches as well as urban stops in Manaus including the world famous Opera House and one of the finest Brazilian steak houses.
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Ecuador and Galapagos Islands Cruise Experience
This 8 day tour begins in the capital city of Quito. The historical Ecuadorian city is situated in the beautiful Andean valley, which you will have time to experience on your own the first night and through your guided tour on your second day. The next morning you will leave on your flight to the amazingly exotic Galapagos islands! Here you will board the MV Eclipse, your accommodations throughout the rest of your adventure. Over the next 4 days you will have opportunities to swim, snorkel or kayak in the ocean, go on panga rides and enjoy gorgeous beaches. The Galapagos is home to creatures that are found nowhere else on earth. You will have multiple chances to bird-watch and take pictures of this unique environment and its inhabitants. Follow in Darwin's footsteps and get inspired!
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Iguazu Falls Excursion
Indulge your senses and experience the eighth wonder of the world, Iguazu Falls. This three day, two night tour allows plenty of time to marvel at the falls, but that's just the beginning. As you travel by jeep through Iguaçu National Park, you'll find yourself surrounded by lush rain forests and bountiful wildlife in this stunning corner of the world. Relax and bask in nature's beauty, or take advantage of a number of sightseeing and adventure activities.
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Amazon Jungle Lodge Excursion
Journey up river deep into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest to experience the heart of the jungle. Travel by jeep, boat and motorized canoe up the Rio Negro to the mosquito-free Anavilhanas Eco Lodge - your base to explore, encounter and experience the world's greatest rainforest and jungle eco-system.
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