Brazil
Rio de Janeiro and Búzios offer the perfect blend of vibrant city energy and laid-back coastal charm. In Rio, you’ll experience the city’s iconic spirit through panoramic views from Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, explore its artistic side on a colorful graffiti tour, and feel its rhythm come alive at night. Then, unwind in Búzios, where golden beaches, clear waters, and a relaxed surf-town atmosphere set the tone. Between island-hopping with snorkeling and scenic mountain biking, our itinerary balances adventure, culture, and seaside leisure in two of Brazil’s most captivating destinations.
$3,100
Dates: 08/30/2026 - 09/06/2026
Trip Leaders
Batisse Kashanchi
E-mail: bkashanc@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: San Diego, CA Undergrad: University of California, Irvine (Business Administration) Experience: Consulting at Deloitte Clubs: Management Consulting Group (MCG), Booth Technology Group (BTG), Basketball Club, Health Care Group, AI Club Random Walk: Austria & Hungary Hobbies: Playing & Watching Basketball, Sports, Poker, Weightlifting, Traveling Fun Fact: I've seen a live bank robbery take place.
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Ayush Mayur
E-mail: amayur@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Ashburn, Virginia Undergrad: University of Virginia (Computer Science & Statistics) Experience: Consulting at Booz Allen, Business Development at Cynet Health Clubs: Private & Family Business Group, SABG, Golf Club Random Walk: Portugal Hobbies: Sports, Skydiving, Movies/TV Fun Fact: A friend gifted me a parcel of land in Scotland so technically now I'm considered a Lord.
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Nat Astudillo
E-mail: nastudil@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Orlando, FL Undergrad: Northwestern (Economics ) Experience: Private Wealth Management at Goldman, Investor Relations at Empira Group Clubs: HABSA, Giving Something Back, Christians in Business, Book Club, Investment Management Group Random Walk: Malta Hobbies: Pilates, Reading, Puzzles, Hanging with my cat Fun Fact: Participated in Guinness World Record for the "Most Dancers on Pointe" in 2011 (245 dancers)
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Asha Cheruvu
E-mail: asha.cheruvu@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Northern Virginia - Sterling, VA Undergrad: Virginia Tech (Computer Science & Computational Modeling and Data Analytics) Experience: Software Engineering at Mastercard Clubs: Investment Banking Group, Booth Technology Group, Chicago Women in Business, South Asian Business Group, Wine Club Random Walk: Croatia Hobbies: Kickball Leagues, Pub Trivia Fun Fact: I spent 15 years performing Indian classical dance and I love organizing group events and parties, from field days to Super Bowl watch parties. My hot take is that cereal is always better when it's soaked in milk rather than crunchy.