A country that is not one of most people’s holiday destinations is Brazil. This could be because of its geographical location, and the fact that other countries are also competing beside it for tourism and vacations. Most people visit because of brazil’s vibrant culture.
Other reasons are due to assumptions about the security of the country, and the overall cost of a trip to any of its tourist’s attractions. Others feel that the country lacks a cultural appeal. This article is aimed at shining the spotlight on this country, and giving you, dear reader, the Brazil travel bug.
Brazil is a beautiful country, with breathtaking natural landscapes, and it is one of the most vibrant places on planet earth. Culturally, it has a unique blend of tribes, with affiliations to European, African and indigenous influences. The country is one that is a hub of several celebrations, so it offers its visitors and tourists an upbeat, lively and happy atmosphere. Brazil’s vibrant culture is what makes the colourful country beautiful.
Brazilian celebration
The country also has a lot to offer with respect to its exotic cuisine. This is because of the different cultural blends that make up its cultural heritage. An example of it varieties of food is Moqueca, which is a seafood stew from the northeast part of the country. Another of such meals is Feijoada, a rich stew made of black beans and meat. Brazil is also the world’s largest producer of coffee, and is widely known for its special cocktail called Caipirinha, which is made with cachaҫa, sugar and lime.
Brazil is a culturally and naturally diverse country with a rich history and culture, and it is definitely has a lot to discover and enjoy. If you are looking for the best places to tour in the country, you could start with the different locations contained in this article.
Aerial view of Brazil
First on the list is Rio de Janeiro. This is one of Brazil’s most foreknown cities, particularly known for its Christ The Redeemer Statue(which was formerly one of the seven wonders of the world), beaches and the lively neighbourhood of Lapa.
Christ the Redeemer Statue
The statue of Christ The Redeemer is a huge statue of Jesus Christ that is mounted atop the Corcovado Mountain. The other side attractions of Rio de Janeiro include its Sugarloaf Mountain, the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, the Carnival parade that takes place at Sambadrome and the Tijuca National Park.
The Iguazu Falls follows Rio de Janeiro as a tourist magnet in Brazil. It is sited on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Its geographical metrics are: 275 individual waterfalls, which are all 2.7 kilometres in distance. Its largest individual waterfall is the Devil’s Throat, which drops at about 80 meters. The Iguazu Falls are located within a national park in which different varieties of bird species and wildlife area resident. To get the full experience of this place, tourists could take walks along the expansive trails in the park, or go on boat tours. An interesting fact about these falls is that, they can be viewed from both Brazilian and Argentinean sides, with amazing natural perspectives on each border.
Brazil Amazon Rain Forest
Another tourist attraction in Brazil is the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse places on earth. It is the home of a broad range of plants and wildlife. The forest is very wide, and it covers nearly half of the country. Its constituent parts are different ecosystems.
Statue of Pedro Álvares Cabral on
Ipanema Beach
The open savannah and its dense rainforest. Visitors can stay in a jungle lodge and make out time to see the vast array of wildlife, including monkeys, sloths and pink river dolphins. The Amazon also has several indigenous tribes, who have deep ties to the land, and tourist could also visit these tribes.
Apart from the popular tourist attractions discussed above, the Brazilian states also have interesting places to visit. One of such states is Bahia, with its capital city of Salvador.
Salvador is known for its lively music scene, and its Afro-Brazilian culture and architecture. Morro de São Paulo, a town in the state is a beach town on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. Bahia is also the host of the Chapada Diamantina National Park, which has waterfalls, hiking trails and caves.
The capital of Brazil, Brasilia, is also a tourist mecca in its own might. The city has modernist architecture and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Brazil’s public art
Other tourist cities are São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, and Fortaleza. São Paulo and Morro de São Paulo should not be mistaken as one and the same place. The former is the largest city in Brazil, while the latter city is a small beach town. Both cities are located in the Bahian state, but are in different parts of the state.
Urban Life
São Paulo has an active nightlife, a diverse culture and cuisine. Belo Horizonte is a city which has different museums, parks and universities, while Fortaleza, is famous for its beachfront promenade and beaches.
Brazil’s Vibrant Coastal Lifestyle
Brazil is a stunning and rich country with a wide range of attractions, experiences and exposure in store for its visitors. Whether you are interested in nature, history, cuisine, culture and even people, Brazil’s vibrant culture will surely give you something to pique your interest(s). Again, remember that Smiles and Travels is here to make your trip a convenient and smooth one.
