Tips for visiting Brazil

Brazil is a continental country of rare beauty. Each year thousands of tourists from all over the world landed in Brazil in search of leisure and entertainment. Brazil has emerged as one of the nations with the highest rate of economic growth. In 2010 Brazil grew 7% and should maintain these rates in the coming years.

The country was chosen to host the 2014 World Cup and the Olympics in 2016. These investments will help sustain the high growth rates as the country modernizes and prepares to welcome visitors from all over the world who come to celebrate the most important events of the world.

If you are planning your vacation and has not yet decided where to stay. Brazil is one of the best options for those who are seeking a place of pleasant climate and hospitable people. The brazilian people are a happy, friendly and outgong. Always willing to help. Some say the greatest beauty of brazil is its people. This virtues make the most of the tourists who come here want to return again.

There are many things and places to be seen in Brazil. In the South you will find fascinating places as the "Iguaçu falls" in the state of Paraná. In the state of Santa Catarina you may know the major beach resort "Balneario Camboriu" with its white sandy beaches. In the northeast we'll find the true sanctuaries and a huge brazilian coast with beautiful beaches many untouched only compared the caribeean sea.

The brazilian northeast is among the main destinations of tourists who arrive in their modern airports. Due to its huge tourist flow Northeast Brazil has received strong government investment in infrastructure in order to provide greater quality and welfare for those coming to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

Among the main tourist destinations located in northeastern Brazil are the "Archipelago de Fernado de Noronha" in Pernambuco state. With 21 islands the archipelago has one of the most beautiful scenery in the world. There is possible to dive in warm waters and enjoy its natural beauty. In the state of Maranhão you can learn about the dunes of "sheets of Maranhão" while visiting the National Park ann ecological reserve on the banks of "preguiça river".

In Bahia you can visit the " Chapada Diamantina". A fantastic place with an extraordinary biodiversity, with its canyons and beautiful scenery. Waterfalls forming natural polls of chrystalline waters. You can also visit one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities of brazil which is the city of Salvador. Salvador is the capital of Bahia state. The city receives every year thousand of tourists who come to participate in the biggest carnival in Brazil. Salvador is the birthplace of one of the most popular brazilian music styles "Axe music" that during carnival brings thousands to the streets.

To complete our journey through Brazil we could not forget the Rio de Janeiro. The city is internationally known as "wonderful city" attracting the eyes of the world while hosting the 2014 world cup and the Olimpics in 2016. With a blend of natural beauty and contemporary architecture Rio enchants who comes to visit and it makes Rio an unique city.

Arriving in Rio de Janeiro you can see a major symbol of the city, the Christ the Redeemer with open arms to receive all to come to experience the wonders of the city.From there you will have ann unforgettable panoramic view of the city, There are many beautiful beaches in Rio, Copacabana is one the most known being stage of important events and shows.

Every December 31, millions of people gather at Copacabana Beach to celebrate New Year's in Rio de Janeiro. The crowd, mostly dressed in white, celebrates all night at the hundreds of different shows and events along the beach. It is the second largest celebration only next to the carnival.. People celebrate the New Year by sharing chilled champagne. It is considered good luck to shake the Champagne bottle and spray around at midnight. Chilled Champagne adds to the spirit of the festivities.

If you are coming towards the end of february Rio reseves to you unforgettable moments with your fantastic carnival. Although there are other carnivals around Brazil nothing compares to what happens in Rio. The Parade of samba schools are a real show of culture and history that shows the ability and creativity of the carioca people.