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In the world there are very few countries that can offer such varied options as Brazil. All natural beauties, the enormous popular festivities and countless protected national parks are priceless attractions, which amaze foreign tourists when the time comes for them to choose their holiday destination. Everyone has heard of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival, the Amazon and the beautiful beaches of the Brazilian coast. The entire length of the country stretches along the warm Atlantic coast that is filled with crystal clear aquamarine waters, coral reefs and white powder beaches that are shaded by tall coconut palms. There are special destinations for world class scuba diving and surfing as well as deserted beaches that are perfect for relaxation and frolicking in the warm water. Brazil has incredible ecotourism destinations such as the Amazon, Pantanal, Iguassu Falls and hundreds of national parks located throughout the country. There are breathtaking vistas and magnificent sunsets set against the backdrop of mountains, valleys, rivers, waterfalls, deserts, sand dunes and forests. For the adventure warriors, Brazil offers unparallel activities such as trekking, rafting, bungee jumping, paragliding, scuba diving, kite surfing, and dune adventures by jeep and buggy in spectacular natural settings. Walking along the beaches in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza or Salvador, one can see the locals riding bikes, jogging, skateboarding and swimming as well as playing beach volleyball, futvolei (foot volleyball) paddle ball and many other sports. For lovers of cultural attractions, there are a myriad of destinations to choose from. History and architecture buffs can see beautiful examples of Brazilian Baroque in Paraty, Olinda and Ouro Preto (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites) and Tiradentes. Brazil’s first capital Salvador, has a charming historical center full of baroque churches and other stately buildings painted in bright pastel colors. Brazilian modernist architecture can be seen in one of the world’s modern planned cities, Brasilia. |
