| You don't need to be a boat fan to visit Brazil around | | | | The festival has enjoyed enduring popularity since its |
| April or May, but it helps! Home of Latin America's | | | | inception in 2005 and has been seen to bring a great |
| biggest annual boat show, Rio de Janeiro welcomes | | | | variety of tourists to the capital of Brazil from all |
| visitors from the world over to take in its incredible | | | | around the world. Of course, one of the greatest |
| display of all things nautical. | | | | things about the Rio Boat Show's exotic location is just |
| Taking place in the middle of April, the Rio Boat Show | | | | that - when you're not checking out the boat show, |
| truly is a spectacle that ought to be seen - and it | | | | there's so much to see, do and explore in this majestic |
| doesn't even matter if you're not a huge fan of boats | | | | city that you'll find yourself running out of time before |
| as this is a festival that's fun for everyone! | | | | you're done. With breathtaking architecture, fascinating |
| At the picturesque Marina da Gloria, the boat show | | | | history - captured in myriad museums, galleries and |
| takes place and shows off a wealth of sea-themed | | | | churches - and a cultural flavour you'll never forget, Rio |
| attractions. You'll be able to take in breathtaking new | | | | de Janeiro is a truly wonderful city to visit. |
| models of all sizes ranged from massive liners to | | | | While you're out there having all that fun, don't forget to |
| smaller sailboats, and that's just the beginning. Also on | | | | stay in touch with family and friends back at home. |
| offer at the show is the chance to see some auxiliary | | | | Now, cheap calls to Brazil are more accessible than |
| equipment up close, as well as to see real engines by | | | | ever thanks to the wonders of internet technology so |
| the light of the sun and to enjoy a plethora of | | | | your loved ones back at home won't have to miss a |
| entertainment designed to amuse guests of all tastes. | | | | single story you have to tell. |
| Trade stalls abound selling myriad goods, both related | | | | So whether you're hoping to jet to Brazil for the boat |
| to boats and the sea, and further attractions include | | | | show or the sights and sounds of a flavourful Latin |
| fishing equipment displays, chandleries - which are | | | | American country, you'll never need to worry about |
| shops selling nautical items for ships and boats - and | | | | missing your friends and family too much! |
| plenty more. | | | | |