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Reasons To
Visit Brazil

  • African Culture

    Discovering that the indigenous peoples did not take well to forced labour, the colonial Portuguese shipped thousands of Africans to Brazil to work. Upon their emancipation at the end of the 19th Century, Afro Brazilians became integrated into society, resulting in the beautifully diverse people we see today.

    African Culture
  • Architecture

    From the beautiful towns of Ouro Preto and Tiradentes in Minas Gerais state, Natal and Salvador in the northeast to the cobbled backstreets of Santa Teresa in Rio, there are numerous fine examples of colonial architecture in Brazil. For a different type of architecture the retro designs of Brasilia dating back from the 1950's divides opinion!

    Architecture
  • Beaches

    With almost 3,000 km of coastline, it isn’t surprising that Brazil has some of the best beaches in Latin America. There’s a beach for every taste, miles of deserted sand and palm trees, havens for surfers, beaches to spot whales and beaches to watch the locals parade themselves in the latest swimwear trends.

    Beaches
  • Carnival

    One of the world’s most famous celebrations, Brazil’s annual carnival takes place across the country preparing for the start of Lent. Most well-known for the celebrations in Rio, thousands of sequin and feather-clad dancers samba their way through the parade ground.

    Carnival
  • Football

    Football is in the veins of Brazil and seen at every turn. Brazil has given us such footballing greats as Pelé, Ronaldo and Kaka and the love and passion shown by the children passing balls in the street leave little doubt that more stars will follow.

    Football
  • The Amazon

    The Amazon rainforest is a haven for wildlife and a must for both nature lovers and those who are simply curious. It covers a vast area of Brazil and can be explored from a number of simple lodges or boats, most of which are easily accessible from the tropical city of Manaus.

    The Amazon
  • Wildlife

    For wildlife viewing, there are few better places in the world than the Pantanal between April and September. The animals and birds found here are similar to those found in the nearby Amazon, but they are much easier to spot in the Pantanal. Animals seen here include capybara, caiman, anteater, armadillo, otter, marmoset and even jaguar and puma.

    Wildlife

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Visit Green Coast, Brazil

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.

Green Coast

Brazil

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.

Visiting Costa Verde

The first place that you will come across will be Angra dos Reis, a weekend playground for the rich and famous of Rio. Dotted amongst the vegetation are some of the best beach resorts in Brazil, such as the Pestana Angra.

Close by is the jungle covered island of Ilha Grande, a peaceful haven where no motor vehicles are allowed and where the beaches are divine.

Travelling west along the coast from Ilha Grande will take you to the delightful colonial town of Paraty.

Paraty

This peaceful and picturesque town is practically unaltered since it was the principal port for the gold trade in the colonial era, and the cobbled streets and ornate churches are an absolute delight to wander around on foot. A couple of days here is a perfect way to relax, perhaps with a bicycle tours in the nearby hills, or boarding a schooner to take you to one of the multitude of small uninhabited islands that are just off the coast.

Ilha Grande

The jungle covered island of Ilha Grande is a peaceful haven where motor vehicles are forbidden and the beaches are divine. Trekking is excellent here and several trails lead through verdant forest to beaches lapped by gentle waves. To compliment these idyllic stretches of coastline, the island is dotted with a number of lovely rustic, but comfortable, pousadas.

Pousadas

There are several charming little pousadas dotted along the coast that we will happily recommend. All are colonial houses that have been tastefully restored to retain plenty of atmospheric period detail. They offer elegant accommodation in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Places within Green Coast

Ilha Grande

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Paraty

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