Welcome to Brazil!!!

Brazil is the biggest country in South America, and one of the most diverse countries in the world. From the Amazon River and its rainforest to the beaches in Rio de Janeiro, from industrial Sao Paulo to colorful Salvador de Bahia, Brazil is a country to discover.

When to Go/Climate: Brazil is a tropical country that extends well into the temperate zone. The coastal area ranges from tropical in the north to temperate in the south. The coolest period is from May to September, and the hottest is from December to March. October to May is the rainy season. December to February are Brazil summer holidays, so accommodation and transport may be a problem.

Get in: The capital of Brazil is Brazilia, but the two main entry ports are the cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with their International Airports. Belem and Manaus also have international flights.

Get around: The best way to move around Brazil is by plane and by bus.

Money and Costs: Brazil's official currency is the Real (BRL). Credit cards are widely accepted. Although Brazil is cheaper than Europe and America, it is the most expensive country in South America. A service tip of 10% is included in most restaurant bills.

Length of stay: if you want to visit Brazil's main tourist destinations, you will need more than four weeks.

Languages/People: Brazilians speak Portuguese, Spanish speakers will be able to get by quite well. English is not widely spoken, except in tourist areas. Brazil is considered an unsafe country. Always leave your valuables in your hotel's safe when visiting the big cities, which are renown for their crimes.

Food: Brazil's food is very varied, and each region has its own specialties, but the country's national dish is the feijoada, with black beans, rice, pork and beef.

Bellow these lines you will find a short description of Brazil's main tourist attractions. I hope you enjoy my virtual presentations. Have fun.

 

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is definitely one of the nicest cities in the world. Rio de Janeiro has everything: green hills, blue skies, rocky mountains, a beautiful bay, islands, nice beaches. But what has made Rio famous is its carnival.

Salvador da Bahia

Salvador da Bahia is the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. The pastel colors of its houses, its colonial churches and the blue skies of the city make of Salvador da Bahia one of the most beautiful that I have had the pleasure of visiting.

Sao Paulo

São Paulo is a megalopolis in the south of Brazil, with more than 11 million inhabitants. Sao Paulo is the financial and business center of Brazil, but also an underrated tourist destination.

Ouro Preto

The region of Minas Gerais became famous as the Brazilian El Dorado. The first Portuguese settlers who found out the region was full of gold did not miss the opportunity to become rich. In the region of Minas Gerais is the town of Ouro Preto, one of the nicest and most beautiful.

Porto Seguro

Porto Seguro is a town located in the Central Atlantic coast of Brazil. The town is famous for being the first area where Portuguese settled in Brazil, and for its beautiful beaches.

Olinda

In Olinda you can visit its colonial churches, its historical center and its unique carnival. The city of Olinda received the recognition of the UNESCO back in 1982, when its center was designated a World heritage Site.

Itacare

Itacare is a nice beach town on the central coast of Brazil. The town of Itacaré is famous for the beauty of its beaches, and for its waves, that attract surfers from all the world. Itacare is also famous for its tropical forest, its rivers, and its waterfalls.

Praia da Pipa

Praia da Pipa is a beach destination South of Natal and North of Recife, in the North Atlantic coast of Brazil. The town has developed during the last years. What used to be a town where surfing enthusiasts met, has ended up being one of the most popular beach destinations in Brazil.

Canoa Quebrada

Canoa Quebrada is a beach destination located 100 miles (175 Km) south of Fortaleza, in central Brazil. Canoa Quebrada's main points of interest are its beaches, its buggy excursions, its dunes and its nightlife.

Recife

A tour of Recife, the capital of the state of Pernambuco. This is the commercial district of Rio Branco (White River), developed about 200 years ago.

São Felix in Cachoeira

I believe you can learn much about a country by visiting the smaller towns, so I'd like to give you a tour of two of my favorite places in the Northeast of this remarkable country.

Sete Cidades and Ubajara National Parks

In the National Park of Sete Cidades, North of Brazil, you find unique geological rock formations of great beauty. In the National Park of Ubajara, you can visit its grotto and its waterfalls.

Belem

Belem is the biggest city on the delta of the Amazon river, North of Brazil. Belem is also the starting point for the cruise ships that sail along the longest river in the world to the city of Manaus. Belem itself has some points of interest, but the main attraction of Belem is the Amazon river and its rainforest.