House of travel South and Central America Brochure 2017 | Page 27

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 23