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Experience Brazil
Our favourite things to see and do
Foz do Iguaçu – The Iguaçu River plunges in tiered falls at
the border with Argentina and Paraguay. The falls are over
3km wide and 80m high, their beauty is unbelievable. The
Brazilian side of the falls offers the best access by foot. Take
a walk along the winding path, and you’ll end up exactly
where the falls thunder down.
Buzios – Used by the locals as a holiday destination, Buzios
makes a perfect stop to truly experience a laid-back version
of Brazil. Just under two hours drive from Rio de Janeiro,
Buzios offers a number of pristine white sandy beaches,
cafés and restaurants. All watersports can be done in this
area, as well as a spot of shopping.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival – Every February the city’s
Samba schools vie to be the best – taking to the streets
to perform pulsating dance routines in jaw-dropping
costumes. Passionate Brazilians who samba in the streets
have made Rio de Janeiro’s carnival the world’s biggest
party. Whether you dance it out on the streets, watch the
thousands of participants in their elaborate costumes in the
Samba parade, or attend the fairytale Copacabana Palace
ball, this is one event on the party calendar not to miss!
Paraty – Just a quick jaunt from Rio de Janeiro you’ll find
Paraty and the glistening bay of Ilha Grande. Dotted with
many tropical islands, forests, mountains and waterfalls,
Paraty and the Green Coast is most definitely a slice of
heaven on earth. Paraty is known for the dainty cobblestone
streets and 250 year old architecture throughout town.
Leave your cars at home, this is a town to wander, bike ride,
or take a leisurely horse and cart adventure.
The Amazon from Manaus – Although the Amazon
can be reached via several inlets across South America, the
gateway from Manaus is particularly unique for reaching
serious depths into the Amazon. While there, make sure you
pay a visit to meet the renowned pink dolphins.
VENEZUELA
COLOMBIA
GUYANA
SURINAME
FRENCH GUIANA
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Belem
Amazon River
Manaus
Tefe
The Amazon
BRAZIL
PERU
Salvador
BOLIVIA
BRASILIA
Cuiaba
The Pantanal
Campo Grande
PARAGUAY
Sao Paulo
Iguazu
Falls
Curitiba
Belo Horizonte
Buzios
Rio de Janeiro
Paraty
Porto Alegre
ARGENTINA
URUGUAY
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