Brazil is the largest country is South America and the fifth largest country in the world. Most Brazilians are descended mainly from three ethnic groups: Native Indian, European settlers (especially from Portugal) and Africans. In addition, other immigrants have arrived over the years from both Japan & China. This diversity of cultures has created a rich religious, musical and culinary culture.
This big country has the greatest variety of animals and landscapes of any country in the world. A wonderful Amazon wildlife in the North, dry grassland called pampas, rugged hills, pine forests, sprawling wetlands, immense plateaus, a long coastal plain and a flat swampy area called the Pantanal (flooded lagoons) rich in a great wildlife such as anacondas, caimans and capybaras.
For all those reasons, Brazil is one of the world’s most captivating places. Its music, the white sand beaches, the wildlife, the great friendly people, the amazing waterfalls and the carnival in Rio. This is what makes a great destination to visit in South America.
MOST POPULAR PLACES TO VISIT
Rio de Janeiro Beaches
Nothing better than the beaches of Rio. Urbanized and preserved to the right extent, they represent perfectly the cariocas and their joy. The most popular beaches activities are Copacabana and Ipanema beaches where you can enjoy a ride range of beach side activities.
Nothing better than the beaches of Rio. Urbanized and preserved to the right extent, they represent perfectly the cariocas and their joy. The most popular beaches activities are Copacabana and Ipanema beaches where you can enjoy a ride range of beach side activities.
Amazon Rainforest
Live an unforgettable experience exploring through the forest and the Amazonian cities. The Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, dense vegetation and diverse fauna, the forest attract people from all over the world in search of adventure, fun and getting back to nature. Another city to enjoy from the Amazon is Ponta Negra beach where you can enjoy a bath in the waters of the Rio Negro.
Live an unforgettable experience exploring through the forest and the Amazonian cities. The Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, dense vegetation and diverse fauna, the forest attract people from all over the world in search of adventure, fun and getting back to nature. Another city to enjoy from the Amazon is Ponta Negra beach where you can enjoy a bath in the waters of the Rio Negro.
Bahia
Preserving origins and roots is very important for the Brazilians, the way they dress, talk, dance and pray. Salvador city is a great example of it who shows a bit of their history and heritage. Salvador Bahia is known as the country’s Afro-Brazilian culture heritage. Salvador, known as Land of all the Saints has a total of 365 churches spread in the city representing Catholicisim brought from the Portuguese. As the Candomblé terraces, afro-religion, rituals and beliefs are responsible in preserving the culture coming from Africa heritage.
Preserving origins and roots is very important for the Brazilians, the way they dress, talk, dance and pray. Salvador city is a great example of it who shows a bit of their history and heritage. Salvador Bahia is known as the country’s Afro-Brazilian culture heritage. Salvador, known as Land of all the Saints has a total of 365 churches spread in the city representing Catholicisim brought from the Portuguese. As the Candomblé terraces, afro-religion, rituals and beliefs are responsible in preserving the culture coming from Africa heritage.
Sâo Paulo
is the city of the main economic engine of Brazil, the third largest city in the Americas. Sâo Paulo has a vast list of museums, theatres, and green areas to see. This says nothing at all, need more info.
is the city of the main economic engine of Brazil, the third largest city in the Americas. Sâo Paulo has a vast list of museums, theatres, and green areas to see. This says nothing at all, need more info.
Brasilia
A city built to be the Brazilian Government’s Centre, well designed and built as a symbol of urban planning and modern architecture in the 20th century. The design resembles the figures of a plane and was declared a World Cultural Heritage by Unesco.
A city built to be the Brazilian Government’s Centre, well designed and built as a symbol of urban planning and modern architecture in the 20th century. The design resembles the figures of a plane and was declared a World Cultural Heritage by Unesco.
Iguazu falls
The Iguazu falls originate from Iguazu River and are located on the border of Brazil (in the state of Paraná) and Argentina. Iguazu Falls are what divides the river into its upper and lower portion giving rise to several myths and legends as to their origins. The Iguazu Falls were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESO in 1984. In 2011, Iguazu falls were chosen one of the World´s Natural Wonders in a global poll organized the Swiss Foundation New Seven Wonders. In 2013, UNESCO awarded Iguazu National Park once again for its Exceptional Universal Value, being a site of such extraordinary cultural and natural value transcending national borders, a site of value for humanity’s present and future generations.
The Iguazu falls originate from Iguazu River and are located on the border of Brazil (in the state of Paraná) and Argentina. Iguazu Falls are what divides the river into its upper and lower portion giving rise to several myths and legends as to their origins. The Iguazu Falls were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESO in 1984. In 2011, Iguazu falls were chosen one of the World´s Natural Wonders in a global poll organized the Swiss Foundation New Seven Wonders. In 2013, UNESCO awarded Iguazu National Park once again for its Exceptional Universal Value, being a site of such extraordinary cultural and natural value transcending national borders, a site of value for humanity’s present and future generations.
Cristo Redentor – Corcovado Mountain
The mountains surrounding the city of Cristo Redentor rise straight up from the city to 710m. The open-armed statue at its vista is visible from nearly every part of the city. Corcovado lies within National Park of Tijuca. The most popular way to reach the statue is to take the red narrow-gauge train that departs every 30 minutes and takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the top.
The mountains surrounding the city of Cristo Redentor rise straight up from the city to 710m. The open-armed statue at its vista is visible from nearly every part of the city. Corcovado lies within National Park of Tijuca. The most popular way to reach the statue is to take the red narrow-gauge train that departs every 30 minutes and takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the top.
Pâo de Açucar / Sugar Loaf
The view of Rio from the peak of Pâo de Açucar or Sugar Loaf is without a doubt a great wonder of this city. There are many good times to make the ascent, but sunset on a clear day is the most rewarding. Two cable cars connect to the summit, 396m.
The view of Rio from the peak of Pâo de Açucar or Sugar Loaf is without a doubt a great wonder of this city. There are many good times to make the ascent, but sunset on a clear day is the most rewarding. Two cable cars connect to the summit, 396m.
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