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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 The Amazon Rainforest, Brazil

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.

The Amazon Rainforest

Brazil

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.

Their meeting, however, is a little unusual: the yellow waters of the Solimões run alongside the black waters of the Negro for six kilometres before converging. This is one of the first sights you will see as you head out of Manaus and into the rainforest, entering a world that from the air seems totally impenetrable.

Jungle Experience

This immense network of vegetation, waterways and lakes is home to a tenth of the world’s plant and animal species, with many more yet undiscovered.

The area’s sheer vastness means that whilst a stay here in one of the excellent lodges such as the Amazon Village or the Amazon Eco-Park will be a fascinating experience, you are unlikely to see much in the way of animal life, as most of the animals have taken themselves off to parts where visitors don’t go. However, it is still enjoyable to spend days walking with biologist guides and taking boat trips along the peaceful rivers.

Manu in Peru

For those with a real interest in seeing wildlife, rather than those who would just like to experience the jungle, we recommend visiting the Amazon region of Manu in Peru.

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