Recognized worldwide for its beautiful beaches, its never-ending carnivals, and incomparable natural beauty, Brazil is among the most popular destinations for vacationers in the world. The three major cities; Brasilia, which Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo, are all world famous for their spectacular architecutre, cultural aspects, and dynamic citizens.
Sao Paulo, in particular, can be immediately distinguished by the thousands of tall buildings built side by side, and interestingly for the helicopters hovering overhead, one of the city’s primary modes of travel, for Brazilian billionaires that is. As you can already detect, Brazil is a country of contrasts. Mountain vistas, the Amazon, nightlife in Rio, and tycoons of industry mingle flawlessly across the Brazilian landscape.
Rio de Janeiro’s 36 miles of coastline are home to more than 25 resorts and beaches, some almost deserted, along with a mountainous terrain ideal for fans of rock climbing. Tourists come from around the world to bask in the eternal sunshine of Copacabana Beach, or to enjoy the fine sands of Ipanema. And if football were a religion, Brazil would be the most holy place on Earth, Maracanã Stadium at its center.
Essential for travelers to Brazil
Those interested in religious monuments must visit Salvador de Bahia, whose churches and cathedrals remain an indelible part of Brazilian religious history—this city boasts nearly 400 churches.The adventurous can take a walk in the jungle of the Amazon, the world's largest rain forest, also known as “earth's lungs”, for the oxygen produced by so man trees.
And if waterfalls are your bag, Brazil also has the finest and highest waterfalls in the world. They are located along the Iguaçu River, a stunning display of plummeting and cascading water, the likes of which can be found nowhere else. Aside the wonder of Brazil’s natural attractions, there are the people and their active lifestyles.
Rio By Day and Night
During the day Rio is ablaze with throngs of people scurrying about – shopping, sunning, swimming, honking their scooter horns, busying themselves with the “must do” for the most part. The beaches are the best places to people watch, Rio is said to have more beautiful people than anywhere – in part due to the fact the city has more plastic surgeons than Hollywood. And then…
Then, night falls and Rio’s real nature comes out. Nowhere on Earth is there a place where people are more tuned into earthly delight than here. Fashionable, sexy, glamorous, Rio dances and shakes until dawn every night. The essential idea here, at least for tourists is – you’ll talk about your days in Brazil, but you’ll never forget the nighttime.
Budget for one week: €1,750 and up
Taxes and tips: 10% tips.
Currency: Real
Language spoken and/or official language: Portuguese
Area: 8,547,000 km²
Population: Over 191,000,000
Major cities: Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Salvador de Bahia, Sao Paolo.
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