The largest country in South America, Brazil is a favorite
destination for travelers from all over the globe. In fact, in
recent years it has been ranked fourth for all destinations in
South, Central, and North America. What's interesting, perhaps,
is that Brazil is also very big on domestic tourism. That is,
even people who live in the country love to travel from border
to border, experiencing everything the country has to offer.
Adventure travel? Not a problem. Ecotourism? Brazil can handle
you. History fascinate you? Brazil has a fascinating history
indeed.
Rio de Janeiro is the most popular city in Brazil for both
domestic and international travelers even though it's the second
largest city in the country. The city is well known for its
carnivals and other festivities, which typically take over the
streets and leave people dancing, laughing, and having a great
time. If dancing in the streets is your sort of thing, Rio de
Janeiro is the city for you. The city is split into four
districts. It's located in Southeast Brazil, next to the
Atlantic Ocean.
São Paulo - named after Saint Paul - is another favorite
destination. The gothic Metropolitan Sé Cathedral is a big draw.
In addition, there are plenty of museums, and a planetarium. The
São Paulo area is known for weather that is very unreliable, but
that doesn't stop people from coming to the most populous city
in the Southern Hemisphere - and the first or second most
populous in all of the Americas. If you want to see a truly
large city, São Paulo should be on your list of destinations.
While not as well known as the above mentioned cities, the state
of Amazonas is home to an immense forest. If you want to see
some of the world's last untapped natural resources, this state
in the Northeast of Brazil is going to be somewhere that you
want to visit. Beyond the breathtaking beauty of the landscape,
this is one of the most biologically diverse places on the
planet, with hundreds of land mammals, thousands of fish, and
thousands of different types of birds, this part of Brazil is
one of the best places on the planet to see a variety of
wildlife all in one place.
Interesting Facts About Brazil
The country produces some
of the best coffee in the world.
The country is so large, it
shares a border with all but two countries in South America.
The world's longest beach
is located in Brazil.
The majority of the Amazon
is located in Brazil. The Amazon is the world's second largest
river.
Soccer is a very popular
sport in Brazil.
If you have ever dreamed about taking an adventure vacation
in South America, Brazil should be at the top of your list of
destinations. Even if you just use the country as a base of
operations for your fun and adventure in the Southern
Hemisphere, it makes sense to check out the details. Brazil has
ancient ruins, beautiful unspoiled land, and marvelous large
cities - more than enough to whet your appetite. If you want to
see the Amazon or the rainforest while it's still around, now's
the time to take a trip to Brazil. You're likely to find that
you like it so much you'll be back more than once if possible.
