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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 Ilha Grande, Green Coast

Ilha Grande is a small island just off Brazil's Green Coast that comprises of 193 square kilometres of mountainous jungle and beautiful beaches. It's a fantastic place for hiking as the state park has been preserved and no motor vehicles are allowed anywhere on the island.

Ilha Grande

Green Coast, Brazil

Ilha Grande is a small island just off Brazil's Green Coast. It is comprised of 193 square kilometres of mountainous jungle and beautiful beaches.

The island is a fantastic place for hiking as the state park has been successfully preserved and no motor vehicles are permitted to drive on it.

The amount and variety of wildlife is impressive; there are parrots, exotic humming birds, butterflies and monkeys in the thick vegetation. There are several excellent hiking trails that you can do. One of the most popular routes leads you to Lopes Mendes beach, which is really worth the two and a half hour walk. We recommend that you take plenty of water for the trek and some food too, as despite its fame the beach has been left entirely undeveloped and there are no food stalls or cafes.

The accommodations on Ilha Grande are perfectly in keeping with their natural surroundings and are simple in style. Pousadas are small with narrow corridors, many have uneven wooden steps and many of the streets are made of sand. Whilst this brings a great deal of charm it does mean that the island is not an ideal destination for those in a wheelchair or those with young children in pushchairs.

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