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