Reasons To Visit Brazil
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Located in the historic centre of Salvador this beautiful but simple pousada provides a delightful place to stay and a chance to experience true Bahian hospitality. The rooms are...
Located in Pelourinho, the historic centre of Salvador, this is a simple but charming pousada, tastefully decorated and with beautiful wooden floors and views over the old buildings...
A wonderful new hotel and restaurant right in the middle of the historic Pelourinho district. Sensitively renovated to the highest specification with beautiful Brazilian hardwood...
The Pousada Convento Do Carmo provides a unique place to stay in Salvador. It is the only luxury hotel in the Santo Antonio area which is walking distance from the colourful and historical...
The Tivoli Eco Resort Praia do Forte is about an hour and a half up the coast from Salvador and is a haven of tranquillity and comfort on the palm-fringed beach of the Bahian coast. ...
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