Highlights of Brazil
- Discover the colonial architecture of Ouro Preto
- A gorgeous colonial city in the hills, Ouro Preto boasts many preserved buildings and churches lavishly decorated in the gold that was originally mined here in the 18th century.
- Discover the colonial architecture of Ouro Preto
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- Experience the best of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro
- A vibrant, buzzing city, Rio de Janeiro combines scenic beauty, lively nightlife, stunning architecture and warm, welcoming people. With iconic sites such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain, as well as many fabulous beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, Rio deserves at least a few days of your trip to Brazil.
- Experience the best of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro
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- Explore Paraty on foot
- A charming little town on Brazil's Green Coast, Paraty's narrow cobbled streets lead down to the waterfront and are lined with pretty whitewashed colonial buildings. The ban on traffic through the town's central streets means that a walking tour is particularly pleasant.
- Explore Paraty on foot
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- Explore the diverse wildlife of The Pantanal
- Great for wildlife lovers, residents of this vast region include caimen, anteaters, giant otters and many rare and beautiful bird species.
- Explore the diverse wildlife of The Pantanal
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- Relax in the lagoons at Lencois Maranhenses National Park
- Huge sand dunes sweep down to turquoise, fresh water lagoons, creating an idyllic scene. Best in our summertime and still off the beaten track for the international visitor, it is well worth the trek to get up to this unique national park.
- Relax in the lagoons at Lencois Maranhenses National Park
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- Take time to relax on the beaches at Trancoso
- One of Brazil`s most stylish beach retreats that has kept the feel of a true Brazilian village, Trancoso offers a number of charming pousadas plus miles of deserted, palm-lined beach.
- Take time to relax on the beaches at Trancoso
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- Take to the water in Bonito
- Crystalline rivers, caves and grottos, fish and snorkelling, walking and riding, Bonito makes an excellent addition to a stay in the Southern Pantanal.
- Take to the water in Bonito
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- Visit the cultural melting pot of Salvador
- An atmospheric city in the northeast of Brazil, with a rich Portuguese and African history, a beautiful colonial centre and great food and music on all corners.
- Visit the cultural melting pot of Salvador
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- Witness the magnificent Iguacu Falls
- A stunning horseshoe of 275 individual waterfalls makes up the Iguacu Falls, which straddles the Brazilian and Argentinian border.
- Witness the magnificent Iguacu Falls
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Brazil - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Immense in size and experience, this Latin American giant is a heady delight of natural spectacle, vibrant cities, golden beaches and intoxicating rhythm.
Diversity and scale
Brazil is a scintillating place that surpasses expectations; the images you have in your head of barefoot boys skillfully playing football on the beach and steamy expanses of emerald rainforest will all be turned to reality, and you will see so much more besides. From thundering waterfalls to colonial towns, from wetlands teeming with wildlife to deserted beaches, Brazil is a geographically, ethnically and culturally diverse country.
To a soundtrack of mellow bossa nova and with a caipirinha in hand, immerse yourself in Brazil, its fascinating history and hope for the future.
Popular Places to visit in Brazil
The latest retreat for many of Sao Paulo's rich and famous, Bahia has a wealth of stunning hotels with something to offer every visitor.
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Florianópolis, or 'Floripa' as it is affectionately known, is a city which straddles the mainland and the island of Santa Catarina.
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As you head west of Rio, the high-rise suburbs give way to mile upon mile of luscious emerald rainforest covering rolling hills and tropical white sand beaches. This is Rio state's Costa Verde, or Green Coast.
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The border between Brazil and Argentina is home to one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena. In the midst of a subtropical nature reserve, 275 separate falls crash over a horseshoe-shaped precipice, nearly five kilometres wide and 90 metres high - these are the mighty Iguacu Falls.
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From whichever direction your plane approaches Manaus, you will watch in awe as you pass over the enormous expanse of green wilderness before reaching your destination, this steamy port in the middle of the jungle.
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The region between Olinda and the city of Natal is enchanting and well worth exploring by road.
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The Cariocas (residents of Rio) have a saying that God created the world in seven days, the eighth he devoted to Rio de Janeiro. The sheer beauty of Rio is breathtaking, and the vibrancy is captivating.
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Brazil’s oldest city and capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in the country - a place where Portugal, Africa and Brazil all collide in a cultural melting pot.
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The two rivers that are adjacent to Manaus, the Rio Solimões and the Rio Negro, merge to form what we know as the mighty Amazon River, which is ten kilometres wide even here, 1600 kilometres from the Atlantic.
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For wildlife viewing, there are few better viewing places in the world than the Pantanal between April and September. The animals and birds here are similar to those found in the nearby Amazon basin, but they are much easier to spot due to the lack of dense jungle.
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Practical Info
Flight time from UK
13 1/2 hours (Rio de Janeiro, via Paris)
Timezone
GMT - 2 hours (Rio de Janeiro)
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