Brazil Travel Guide
Sparkling beaches, winding rivers, dense jungles, rocky mountain peaks, colourful coral reefs and abundant wildlife: there's little Brazil doesn't offer when it comes to natural beauty. From the packed beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the isolated villages of the Amazon, travellers can choose nearly any kind of holiday in Brazil.
In this country though, the urban jungles are just as big an attraction as the natural ones. Cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo offer visitors a dizzying array of cultural activities, whether it's a samba lesson in a nightclub, browsing designer shops, wandering through museums and art galleries, or taking a trip up to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue.
The Brazilians are a passionate people who love to have fun, packing the beaches full on weekends and filling soccer stadiums to capacity for every match. Festivals like the famous (or infamous) Carnaval showcase this love for life, one that tends to rub off a little on every visitor.
Best time to visit Brazil
The weather in Brazil varies greatly from city to city because of the country's huge size. The best time to visit Brazil is in August and September, when temperatures are moderate and relatively dry in most of the country.
Top things to see in Brazil
-Take in the panoramic views from the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.
-Explore Lake Janauari Ecological Park by canoe.
-Get some culture in the museums, theatres and galleries of Sao Paulo.
-Charter a boat to see the mountains, forests, waterfalls, lakes and secret coves of Angra dos Reis.
Top things to do
-Play sand volleyball or relax on Copacabana Beach.
-Learn to samba in the nightclubs of Rio de Janeiro.
-Go surfing in Itacaré.
-Ride the roller coasters at Hopi Hari.
Shopping in Brazil
What's on in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro comes alive for Carnaval each year at the beginning of Lent. Salvador de Bahia's Reveillon festival rings in the New Year on the beach. The Sao Paulo LGBT Pride Parade each June is South America's biggest gay pride event. More information on Events in Brazil.
Popular restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Some random facts
Brazil has more species of monkeys than any other country.
A final word
The laidback and fun-loving culture of Brazil is a perfect complement to its stunning natural beauty in creating an ideal South American holiday destination.
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