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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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 Uakari Floating Lodge is located inside the Mamiraua Reserve and concentrates on ecotourism activities. It has 10 simple, comfortable and ample apartments, each one about 25m², with its...
The Amazon Eco Park lodge is located a short drive from Manaus airport and then 30 minutes by boat, on the banks of the Taruma River. There are 60 comfortable but simple rooms in...
Located 30 kilometres from Manaus is the Amazon Village, an excellent base for a comprehensive and interesting jungle adventure. Set on the bank of one of the Amazon’s innumerable...
The Amazon Clipper Premium offers roomy cabins and large, inviting public spaces, yet it is small enough to dock at remote spots and cruise to hidden locations along the length of the mighty Amazon river.
Anavilhanas Jungle lodge is the most stylish hotel option in the Amazon Basin. Built on suspended wooden structures, its 16 spacious cottages offer queen size double or twin beds, warm...
The Cristalino Jungle lodge has an incredibly privileged location, bordering the Cristalino State Park in the southern Amazon. It is surrounded by forest on all sides and only accessible by...
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