The largest country in Latin America. The fifth largest in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, and the USA.
Brazil has a wide variety of attractions on offer for the tourist and traveller. You can enjoy the diversity and splendour of nature in areas such as the Amazon and Pantanal, or the warm water and white sands of the numerous beaches on the vast coastline, in places such as Florianópolis (an "island city"), Porto Seguro, and Fortaleza. On the other hand, there is the other-worldly feel of Brasília, the capital city, the vision of architect Oscar Niemeyer and brainchild of president Juscelino Kubitschek, where utopia contrasts with the mystical, religious cults combining with modernism.
Another highlight is Salvador, a city that has a unique and vibrant culture springing out of its afro-brazilian roots. When you start to miss the big city, head for São Paulo, the largest South American city, with its cosmopolitan, modern atmosphere, offering restaurants and night-life rivalling London and New York. And let's not forget Rio de Janeiro, a cidade maravilhosa (the marvellous city), home of The Girl from Ipanema, Copacabana beach, and Christ the Redeemer . |
