BRAZIL

About Brazil

Brazil borders almost every county in South America and is only slightly smaller than the United States. Boasting sun-kissed beaches, spectacular natural wonders and samba rhythms...Brazil never fails to charm and delight its visitors.


There are so many options to choose from in Brazil...take in the excitement of Rio, or be enchanted by one of the colonial towns scattered across the country, visit the unspoilt beauty of Amazonia or the breathtaking tumbling waters of Iguazu Falls.  The choice is yours.



Time Difference: GMT -3 hours


Currency: Brazilian Real

Christ The Redeemer 

This iconic art deco statue towers over the city of Rio de Janeiro. It stands on a platform, 709m high in Tijuca National Park. The statue itself is 30m high, and can be reached by a railway system climbing up the steep gradient. The base of the statue incorporates a small chapel which is very popular for weddings. 


Rio de Janeiro Carnival 

Is held every year before Lent and is considered to be the biggest carnival in the world with up to 2 million people on the streets. The sights and sounds are truly spectacular with all manner of brightly coloured costumes and amazing floats. 


Amazon Rainforest 

One of the best places f you would like to experience the Amazon rainforest, is the town of Manaus. From there, you can take several different boat trips along the Amazon River into the heart of the rainforest and the network of rivers. There you will see an array of wildlife including sloths, monkeys, parrots, caimans and toucans. 

RIO DE JANEIRO
Golden beaches and lush mountains and spectacular football matches: welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City).  Sugar Loaf Mountain rises vertically out of the azure Atlantic, while Christ the Redeemer, arms wide open, watches over the city from atop Corcovado Mountain. Looking out from the 710m peak of Corcovado, you will see why Rio is called the Cidade Maravilhosa. Lushly forested mountains fringe the city, shimmering beaches trace the shoreline and a string of tiny islands lie scattered along the seafront.  A three minute cable car journey takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain where you can look back at Rio. Tropical forest (where several rare orchid species grow) cover the lower part of the mountain.  Shanty towns are a disquieting but undeniable part of Rio. Endless-seeming jumbles of ramshackle shacks with corrugated iron roofs cling to the hills and mountainsides around Rio, intersected with narrow alleys, steep staircases and sluggish funiculars. Copacabana Beach became a symbol of Rio during the 1940s, when international starlets would jet in for the weekend. Music is Rio's lifeblood, and the city's soundtrack comprises rock, old-school bossa nova, hip-hop, funk and Brazil's many regional styles.   Samba is also the sound during Carnaval, and the danceable backing music to street parties and all-night parades. 
IGUACU FALLS
One of the world's most remarkable natural sights, the spectacular Iguacu Falls straddle the boarder between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.  Iguacu Falls are shared by two national parks which are divided by the mighty Iguacu River.  These vast UNESCO World Heritage Sites boast lush forest and numerous species of flora and fauna including the giant anteater, giant otter, butterflies and orchids. 
BUZIOS & PARATY
Once just a small fishing village, the beach resort of Buzios has become one of Brazil's finest coastal retreats, dubbed the 'St Tropez of Latin America'.  Restaurants, bars and clubs line the cobbled streets. The picturesque Rue das Pedras and the resort offer an array of stylish boutique hotels.
A gorgeous colonial-era city perfectly preserved with colourful heritage and architecture, Paraty is a perfect place in which to slow the pace right down.
SALVADOR DE BAHIA
A melting pot of European, African and indigenous cultures, the town of Salvador de Bahia was the first colonial capital of Brazil and is renowned for its impressive Portuguese architecture. Renaissance, 16th- Century baroque palaces and colonial buildings.
PANTANAL
Pantanal is where the wildlife is best seen. This vast tropical wetland spans 75,000 square miles, boasts some of the greatest biodiversity in the world and is home to a fantastic array of wildlife including caiman and anacondas, rare species such as bob-cats, and over 650 species of birds.  It is also the best place to spot wild jaguars and the capybara.