about
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The name describing Brazil, only a few words is a magnanimous challenge, as it is a deliciously extensive and complex country .... football, samba, bikinis, beaches, beautiful people, exotic fruit, sumptuous dishes and Carnival were among them. These images became almost synonymous with Brazil. Additionally, it is ecosystems, mountains, rivers, canyons, rain forests, jungles, swamplands and waterfalls.
Brazil is South America's biggest and most influential country, bordering every country except Chile and Ecuador, and is the fifth largest country in the world. It can be divided into five major geographic regions. These are North, Northeast, Central, Southeast, and South. Each of these regions has characteristics which make it completely different from the others. Brazil is many countries, histories, landscapes, cultures, ideologies and stories. What differentiates Brazil is that these varied influences have fused to create the contemporary Brazilian culture. It is one of the world's economic giants and is revered for its football, coffee production and distinctive music such as samba and bossa nova. The Brazilian coastline extends over 3,000 km on the Atlantic Ocean, and ranges from the northern State of Amazons to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazils southernmost state. All along this coast, one can find beaches, several of which include preservation areas of Atlantic Rain Forest where hikers can hire guides to discover lakes, mountains, waterfalls and small rivers that lead to the sea. Off the coast there are a number of paradisiacal islands with a full array of lodging and camping options.
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Exotic Brazil; the world by travelers for its people, wildlife, culture, and beaches! Among all attractions the most spectacular one is our nature. Brazil is considered one of the world's richest places in terms of natural variety. Brazil's geography, wildlife and people are as beautiful as they are diverse and make it an amazing travel destination for ecotourism tours.
Brazilians enjoy a good party whatever the circumstances. Rio is the hottest of destinations, particularly around Carnival time. Dancers gyrate, the music beats and the summer temperature rises. Almost anything goes. Bodies of all ages, colours and sizes don the very minimum in beachwear and idle away the days on the sun-kissed Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.
Everything in Brazil seems larger than life. It has the world's wildest party, its greatest waterfall, its biggest wetlands, its mightiest river and its largest rain forest. Brazil has many nature parks, ecosystem, waterfalls and rainforest. The most famous are
- the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon
- the world's most sensual cosmopolitan destination, Rio de Janerio
- the culturally and historically rich state of Bahia with its many sub-destinations; Salvador, Praia do Forte, Chapada Diamantina, Itacare, Morro de Sao Paulo
- the world's richest swampland ecosystem, the Pantanal
- the spectacular waterfalls of Iguassu Falls
There is the Amazon region and rain forest. Northeast Brazil is very famous for its beautiful beaches and national parks. The Central region is a high plain with many large parks where hikers can see a variety of animals and rich vegetation, for example, in The Pantanal. The Southeast is known for its beaches (Rio de Janeiro, Bzios, Angra dos Reis), as well as for the unique little towns in the State of Minas Gerais where time seems to have stopped in the 18th century.
Brazil has many Chapada regions that have become national parks. The most famous of them are Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) and Chapada dos Guimares (Mato Grosso). These areas could be described as the South American version of canyon country. They are ideal for several day hikes, camping, climbing, rappelling and other outdoor activities. There are also beautifully located short trails for the more comfort-oriented visitor. Those who wish to discover an Atlantic rain forest without desiring to travel to the Amazon can visit The Araguaia National Park in the northern State of Tocantins, a rain forest park with excellent infrastructure. Another unforgettable option is the Pantanal region, where wetlands are home to wild animals such as jaguars cougars, iguanas, alligators, deer, anacondas, river otters and numerous bird species.
Although there are festivals taking place all year round in Brazil, the country's most important festival is Carnaval, but there are other holidays, too, from saints' days to celebrations based around elections or the World Cup. It is celebrated all over Brazil and there are more authentic versions than the glitzy tourist drawcard held in Rio; but Rio's is a fantastic spectacle nonetheless. In its sambdromo, a tiered street designed for samba parades, there is a frenzy of sweat, sequins, noise and mayhem as the 16 top samba schools each have their hour of glory. The carnival traditions in Rio are quite a bit different. The carnival clubs are called samba schools which involve entire communities in a year long preparation for the earths greatest visual spectacle. Carnival in Rio is more of a spectator sport, though it is not difficult to get a last minute invitation to parade with samba school. When Carnaval comes, the country gets down to some of the most serious partying in the world. A Caribbean carnival might prepare you a little, but what happens in Brazil goes on longer, is more spectacular and on a far larger scale. Everywhere in Brazil, large or small, has some form of Carnaval, and in three places especially - Rio, Salvador and Olinda - Carnaval has become a mass event, involving almost the entire populations of the cities and drawing visitors from all over the world. Three Brazilian carnivals in particular have become famous, each with a very distinctive feel. The most familiar and most spectacular is in Rio , dominated by samba and the parade of samba schools down the enormous concrete expanse of the gloriously named Sambdromo. It is one of the world's great sights, and is televised live to the whole country. However, it has its critics. It is certainly less participatory than Olinda or Salvador, with people crammed into grandstands watching, rather than down following the schools.
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how to get
Brazil
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There are frequent flights to Rio from all major cities in South America and from a number of major airports in the USA and Europe. Other gateway airports in Brazil include So Paulo, Recife, Natal - popular with Northern European package tourists - Fortaleza, Belm and Manaus. Brazilian airlines Varig, TAM, and Gol fly to many major cities in the world.
Some regional airports such as Belem and Manaus are also served by flights from Miami, French Guiana, Surinama and Guadeloupe. There are also regular flights from Europe to Recife, Fortaleza, Natal, and Salvador. Charter tourism flights from Europe often land directly in Salvador, Fortaleza, and Natal.
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