Tourism in Brazil

Brazil is a country that is larger than any other country in South America, and yet, not as many people from the United States visit it as would be expected. Not only is Rio De Janeiro there, but also the Amazon River, warm weather beaches, and looser visa requirements. What’s not to love? For those who are finally ready to take the leap and head down south to find out what South American has to offer, here’s what you need to know for your Brazil trip.

The Country of Brazil

Once you get into Brazil, you begin to see just how large and how crowded it is with people. This country is a place where you can become lost, without having to try very hard. To make sure you can keep your bearings, at least a little bit, you will want to know a bit about the regions of Brazil:

• North – This includes the Amazon River.
• Northeast – The culture of the area is mostly black, with Iberic roots.
• Central West – This area includes the wetlands.
• Southeast – The cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are located here.
• South – This is the richest part of Brazil, with many high-class hotels and tourism areas.

But you want to also consider the major cities of Brazil in terms of starting points for your vacation plans:

• Brasilia
• Belem
• Curitiba
• Florianópolis
• Fortaleza
• Manaus
• Porto Alegre
• Recife
• Rio de Janeiro
• Salvador
• São Paulo

Many people start out in the major cities of Brazil before going to the smaller towns and villages, but this is not necessary. In fact, it might be less overwhelming to explore the smaller towns than to start out in the heavily populated metropolises.

What to Do in Brazil

Most people already know about the Carnivale, so this is something that many tourists try to schedule into their vacation plans. This is a yearly festival in which people get dressed up in costumes and simply have a grand party for about two weeks. Traditional foods are served and people are simply carousing about without much regard for anything but pleasure and parties. Not a bad way to spend a vacation.

Or you might want to take a bit more standard route, especially if you’re with your family, since they might not understand that taking off one’s shirt during Carnivale is a normal thing.

• Amazonia National Park
• Iguassu Falls or Iguacu Falls
• Pantanal
• Manaus
• Recife
• Sao Luis

Going to the waterfalls is a must when you’re in Brazil. They are described as being another natural wonder of the world, and without being too difficult to access as other natural wonders can be.

Brazil is a place where you can simply sit in an outdoor cafe and enjoy listening to the sounds of the cities. But the best way to experience this country is to dive right in.