Brazil is the largest and most influential country in South America and occupies nearly half the continent. It is one of the biggest economic giants in the world and a state adored for football professionals, coffee production and specific music such as samba and bossa nova. Two-thirds of Brazil's population lives in coastal areas, this means that life goes on the beach, both for locals and travelers. People are the essence of this country and, while Brazil hosts a variety of ethnic groups with many economic statuses, there are some features that all inhabitants have, such as energy and passion.
Brazilians enjoy parties regardless of the situation. Rio is the hottest destination,
especially during the carnival. The dancers exhibit their artistry, music resounds
and summer temperatures increase. People of all ages, colors and sizes...
the sunny beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Brazil's landscape is as diverse
as its inhabitants. Few tourists venture beyond the beaches, but a trip inland
will show a different country, which has a lot of interesting things to offer
to its visitors. Alongside the largest rainforest of Amazon, Brazil enjoys the
Pantanal's wet lands rich in wildlife, the canyons and caves of Chapada Diamentina
and Atlantic Forest, which covers most of the coast.
Brazil is home to a multitude of ethnic groups, including indigenous descendants
of african slaves and descendants of european settlers. This variety is reflected
in the food, architecture, music and all of Brazil's culture. All this diversity
of places, people and traditions, is what makes Brazil one of the most interesting
travel destination in the world.
Brazil's main Tourist Attractions:
- Take rack railway train from Rio de Janeiro to Mount Corcovado (Hunchback)
and enjoy the most beautiful sights in the world, under the arms of Cristo
Redento.
- Witness the spectacle of Iguacu falls. The area around the waterfall is
a national park with an abundant wildlife.
- Explore the colorful city of Salvador da Bahia, Pelourinho with colonial
buildings and winding cobblestone streets. Here there is an impressive number
of churches. Afro-Brasileiro Museum offers an insight into Afro-Brazilian
culture.
- Visit Oscar Niemeyer's futuristic city, Brasilia. The city created by the
famous architect has many sites in UNESCO World Heritage list.
- Visit Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon. Transformed by the rubber boom
in nineteenth century, the city has some excellent colonial buildings, including
Amazon Teatro and Centro Cultural de Palacio Rio Negro, which contains archives
of the naturalist Alexandre Ferreira.
- Wander the narrow streets of the Paraty, a charming town that was once
the main port for gold exporting. Its richness is reflected in the colonial
buildings such as Santa Rita church, built by freed slaves.
- Shoot the beauty of brazilian nature in Pantanal. This area supports several
large wild ecosystems.
- Join the carnival atmosphere of the historic town of Olinda, a colorful
colonial city that was once the center for the slave trade of Brazil.
- Travel to the coastal city of Fortaleza, a popular resort. At one hour
drive lies the village Jericoacoara, between the white sand dunes and turquoise
sea.
- Visit the 300 years old ruins of Jesuit missions in the State of Rio Grande
do Sul. Among the most fascinating is one of Sao Miguel das Missões.
- Feel the atmosphere of Blumenau and Joinville in Santa Catarina state,
where many german immigrants settled. Here the german architecture and culture
is perpetuated alongside the Oktoberfest festival.
- Head for the state of Minas Gerais, to admire the colonial architecture.
Because of gold and diamond mines, the Baroque art prevail in this state.
Brazil Food and Dining
Brazilian cuisine varies according to geography and culture. Although there
are several unique, many food types were brought by immigrants who have adapted
to local tastes across generations. Brazilian national speciality "feijoada",
a stew made of beans and chunks of pork. Serve garnished with cabbage and slices
of orange. A common mistake among tourists is the excessive consumption of
feijoada. This is a cumbersome and even the brazilians consume it in small
quantities. In coastal cities you can find excellent dishes made of fish and
seafood.
Brazilian snacks include a variety of pastries - coxinha, empadinha and pastel.
Another common snack is "misto-quente", a toasted sandwich with ham and cheese.
Other nationsl specialties include "moqueca" (fish stew), "vatapa" (shrimp,
fish oil, coconut milk, bread and rice), "caruru" (shrimp, onions and peppers)
and "churrasco" (grilled pieces of meat with cassava flour).
The local spirit is called "cachaça" and is made from sugar cane.
Mixed with lemon and ice is made a cocktail called "caipirinha", which is the
national drink in Brazil.
Brazil accommodations offer world-class features and services with a fine
touch of traditional hospitality. Beach
hotels in Sao Paulo, Rio
de Janeiro Hotels and Curitiba are
popular among travelers, as they are situated alongside the coast. Rio de Janeiro
offers its visitants a range of accommodation properties, ranging from luxury
resorts, boutique hotels, to budget apartments.
For those traveling on a budget, we can offer some cheap
hotels in Belo Horizonte area.
We not only offer cheap accommodation, but also the possibility to book online
with your favorite accommodation provider.
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