South America Club Med Villages

Club Med resorts in South America at a glance

In South America, Club Med operates three Premium resorts, all in Brazil: Rio das Pedras, on the Costa Verde of Rio de Janeiro State, between the Atlantic forest and the sea; Trancoso, on top of the cliffs of Bahia, with its beach reserved for the resort; and Lake Paradise, on a lakeshore about an hour from São Paulo, with its 18-hole golf course. All three are open almost all year and welcome families, with included clubs for ages 4 to 17. From Quebec, you get there on a connecting flight. A fourth resort, Gramado, is announced for 2027 in the south of the country.

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Club Med Rio das Pedras: the Atlantic forest and the sea

Club Med Rio das Pedras covers 35 hectares in Mangaratiba, in the Mata Atlântica biosphere reserve, about 2 hours 30 minutes from Rio de Janeiro's airports. Its 379 rooms face the sea or the gardens, and the Exclusive Collection area La Réserve offers suites and an infinity pool. Water skiing and wakeboarding are included. Excursions lead to Ilha Grande, Paraty and Rio. Clubs start at age 2 with Petit Club Med, at extra cost.

Club Med Trancoso: the cliffs of Bahia

Club Med Trancoso is perched on the cliffs of Bahia State, 1 hour 15 minutes from Porto Seguro airport. Its 280 rooms are in thatched-roof pavilions, and a path or an elevator leads to the resort's beach. The flying trapeze, yoga in the Taípe River and golf at Terravista, at extra cost, set the pace of the days, and Trancoso's bohemian Quadrado is 6 km away. Clubs range from Petit Club Med, from age 2, to the Chill Pass for ages 14 to 17.

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On top of the cliffs of Bahia, Club Med Trancoso looks out over the ocean, with a beach reserved for the resort below. Photo: © Club Med.

Club Med Lake Paradise: lake and golf near São Paulo

Club Med Lake Paradise spreads over 120 hectares on the shores of the Taiaçupeba reservoir, in Mogi das Cruzes, 45 minutes from Guarulhos airport. Every room is at least 46 m². The 18-hole golf course, below the resort, offers included group lessons, and the lake is made for sailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. The included clubs welcome children aged 4 to 17.

Which resort should a family with young children choose?

For children aged 2 or 3, Rio das Pedras and Trancoso offer Petit Club Med, at extra cost, by reservation. Rio das Pedras has the edge with its water games and 37 m² Superior Family rooms for five, some of them duplexes. Trancoso adds the Petit Chef program and the flying trapeze. Lake Paradise is designed for families with children aged 4 and up, with wide open spaces and 46 m² rooms. See also our all-inclusive family trips.

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Included clubs for ages 4 to 17 and a beach at the foot of the Atlantic forest: Rio das Pedras is made for families. Photo: © Club Med.

Which resort should you choose for a honeymoon?

Trancoso wins couples over with its thatched pavilions, the ocean view from the cliffs and evenings at the Quadrado. Rio das Pedras offers La Réserve, its Exclusive Collection area, with suites, a private infinity pool and concierge service, and pairs easily with a few nights in Rio de Janeiro. Both are ideal for a honeymoon of ten to fourteen days.

Which resort should you choose for golf?

Lake Paradise is the golfers' resort: its 18-hole course is right below the resort, facing the lake, and group lessons are included in the package. In Trancoso, the Terravista course, on the red cliffs, is played through clinics and lessons, at extra cost. Discover our all-inclusive golf trips too.

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At Lake Paradise, the 18-hole course runs along the lake, about an hour from São Paulo. Photo: © Club Med.

Which resort should you choose for nature and excursions?

Rio das Pedras is ideal for lovers of forest and sea: Ilha Grande and its Lopes Mendes beach, colonial Paraty and the islands of Angra dos Reis are within reach by boat or road. Trancoso opens onto the culture of Bahia, with the Quadrado, Caraíva, Arraial d'Ajuda and the Pataxó reserve of Jaqueira. Lake Paradise pairs well with a few days in the city of São Paulo, 70 km away.

What is the future Club Med Gramado?

Club Med is building a fourth Brazilian resort in Gramado, in the Serra Gaúcha, a mountain region of Rio Grande do Sul State. The first stone was laid in March 2026, and the trade press announces an opening in June 2027. The resort will be rated Exclusive Collection. Your advisor will keep you posted as soon as bookings open.

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Sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake: Brazilian nature starts at the end of the gardens. Photo: © Club Med.

How do you get to Club Med's Brazilian resorts from Quebec?

You leave from Montreal or Quebec City with a connection, depending on the season and schedules. For Rio das Pedras, you land in Rio de Janeiro, at Galeão or Santos Dumont, followed by about 2 hours 30 minutes by road. For Lake Paradise, you arrive at São Paulo-Guarulhos, 45 minutes from the resort. For Trancoso, a connection in Brazil takes you to Porto Seguro, then 1 hour 15 minutes by road. Canadian citizens need an electronic visa to enter Brazil, applied for online before departure.

What is the best season to travel to Brazil?

The seasons are flipped compared with Quebec: the southern summer runs from December to March, right during our winter. On the Costa Verde and near São Paulo, those months are hot, with frequent tropical showers, especially in January. From June to August, the local winter is mild and drier, around 20°C during the day, and nights are cool at Lake Paradise. In Trancoso, it is warm all year, between 22 and 26°C, and the sea stays around 25 to 27°C.

When are the resorts open in 2026-2027?

All three resorts stay open almost all year, with short breaks. Rio das Pedras pauses from December 8 to 19, 2026 and reopens on December 21 for the holidays. Trancoso takes a few days' break in February, March and April 2027, outside Quebec spring break. Lake Paradise follows the rhythm of short Brazilian stays, with breaks mostly midweek: your advisor confirms every date.

Why book your Club Med in Brazil with us?

Voyages Synergia received the Club Med Excellence Award 2025, and our specialists know how to build a trip to Brazil without unpleasant surprises, from the connecting flight to the last transfer, adding nights in Rio or São Paulo if needed. See our Brazil all-inclusive page, our Caribbean Club Med resorts for sunshine closer to home, or every Club Med holiday departing from Quebec.

Call 1-866-628-6241. You will reach someone who knows these resorts and has time for you. We look together at what is available on your dates, we choose the right resort, and we stay on the line throughout your stay. That is the difference between booking alone in front of a screen and travelling with someone behind you.

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