| Even though Brazil covers almost half of | | | | Brazil, with a focus on rich African |
| South America a majority of its | | | | flavors. Salvador is known for being the |
| residents live on the coast. The | | | | center of Brazilian music and other |
| residents of Brazil vary in ethnic | | | | great clubs and bars featuring live |
| orientation as well as economic status. | | | | music of Brazil. |
| Because of the people and the lush | | | | If you are interested in exploring |
| landscape, Brazil is a fabulous place to | | | | underground lakes like Lago Azul and |
| visit. | | | | viewing spectacular waterfalls, be sure |
| One of the most popular places to visit | | | | to visit the Diamantina National Park. |
| when in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro. This | | | | Travel to Northern Brazil and you can |
| city is known as the marvelous city and | | | | visit the Amazon River. You can also |
| has one of the most beautiful settings | | | | visit one of the world?s biggest and |
| in the world. It boasts beautiful | | | | most spectacular falls located where |
| beaches and breathtaking views. | | | | Paraguay, Argentia and Brazil meet. If |
| While in Rio you can view the Christ the | | | | you are more interested in seeing some |
| Redeemer statue which sits on top of | | | | exotic wildlife be sure to visit the |
| Corcovado. | | | | Pantanal Wetlands. The huge area extends |
| There are also a multitude of beaches | | | | into Bolivia and Paraguay. |
| that you can visit depending on your | | | | A heavenly village nestled on the coast |
| lifestyle. Rios main beaches include | | | | is Jericocoara. While there you can take |
| Arpoador, Barra da Tijuca, Botafogo, | | | | in awesome views of a sparkling white |
| Flamengo, Leblon, Leme, Pepino and | | | | sand-dune desert and a gorgeous |
| Vidigal. | | | | turquoise sea. |
| Rio is also home to some wonderful | | | | Brazil ?s capital, Brasilia, and does |
| museums, including the Museu Historico | | | | not have a lot to offer the tourist as |
| Nacional. However, the Museu de Arte | | | | the cities of Rio and Sao Paulo or the |
| Moderna do Rio De Janeiro houses | | | | Northeast section of the country. |
| Brazil?s most important collection of | | | | However, there is some interesting |
| modern art. If you are interested in | | | | architecture to see. A guided tour is |
| learning more about Brazillian history, | | | | recommended if you want to venture into |
| be sure to visit the Museu da Republica. | | | | the capital. |
| Another great city is Sao Paulo. It is | | | | If you are lucky enough to visit Brazil |
| South America?s largest city with over | | | | anywhere from December to March you can |
| 17 million residents and is Brazils | | | | participate in Bahia?s Carnival which is |
| financial, commercial and industrial | | | | a lavish festival with memorable |
| heartland. As a tourist, you will not | | | | parties, music and great Latin American |
| want to miss it?s famed nightlife or | | | | food. Carnival in Rio takes place in |
| grand shopping opportunities. | | | | February/March. Local residents dress in |
| Salvador da Bahia is the state capital | | | | lavish, colorful costumes and it is |
| and is split into upper and lower | | | | known as one of the biggest parties in |
| sections. This city is perfect for a | | | | the world to celebrate Lent. |
| long walking excursion because most of | | | | Brazil has many other cultural things to |
| Salvador?s museum, palaces and churches | | | | offer than just beautiful beaches. Take |
| are concentrated within Cidade Alta. | | | | a trip to Brazil to explore and learn |
| This is also the place to find local | | | | about this rich country in South |
| craftsmanship finds. Head for the | | | | America. |
| Mercado Modelo to find the best in | | | | |