Brazil

An Introduction to Brazil

Brazil has captivated many travellers with its powdery white-sand beaches lined with palm trees and a dotting coastline that extends more than 7000km with tropical islands and enchanting colonial towns. Venture inland into Brazil and you will find red-rock canyons, majestic waterfalls and crystal-clear rivers. Brazil’s famous attractions include the Pantanal with its wildlife-rich wetlands and the Amazon boasting the world’s biggest rainforest. There is also the Chapada Diamantina with amazing canyons and caves and the colourful old gold-mining towns in the mountains of Minas Gerais. The country also offers wonderful wild life watching and adventure sports ranging from rafting, trekking, kayaking, snorkelling and surfing.

Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country in both size and population, and its thriving economy has enabled the country to enjoy record growth in the last five years. It has rich musical traditions and is proud of its football prowess. Carnival is feted throughout Brazil and displays the country’s celebratory spirit with Rio de Janeiro and Salvador perfect places to join in the mayhem.

The population of Brazil includes indigenous people, descendants of slaves from Africa and the offspring of European immigrants. After 20 years of democracy, the country has grown strong despite the social problems of the unequal income distribution. The people are happy and festive which is reflected in the food, architecture, music and culture of Brazil making this country an unforgettable place to visit.