Brazil: Everything From The Amazon to Carnaval

Most people think of rainforests, tropical beauty and the Carnival when Brazil comes to mind. It's a fascinating and mysterious country, with a lot to offer visitors. Some of the best include warm people and luscious natural beauty. Brazil has many social problems in its urban environments. It's not the destination of choice for many, but for those who do visit, they never forget the experience.

The population consists of about 175 million Portuguese speaking people. Sometimes this figure is surprising since we tend to think of Brazil as being primarily rain forests. Sadly, although there are still areas of untouched rain forests, much of it is being clear-cut. Some of this natural beauty is destroyed everyday.

There has been a lot of bad press surrounding Brazil lately. Stories broadcast worldwide have emphasized the extreme poverty in some areas. Certainly there are places you should avoid, but they are mainly sections of the larger cities like Rio de Janeiro. Do some research before your trip so you'll know where it's safe to travel and which areas to avoid. As long as you know the prevailing social conditions, you should be safe.

Brazil is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and is a land of beautiful beaches and plenty of opportunities to take part in water sports. Ipanema Beach is the most famous beach in Brazil. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema Beach is covered with beautiful people, most wearing next to nothing. Perhaps not the best family destination, but if you enjoy people watching this is the place to be.

Rio de Janeiro is a fascinating and beautiful city that is worth a visit. The skyline is dotted with islands and mountains, making Rio simply stunning. The sugar loaf mountain and statue of Christ the Redeemer are must sees while visiting. Rio's people are full of energy and enjoy partying until the wee hours of the morning. If you are lucky enough to visit during Carnaval, you'll also be lucky if you get more than a few hours of sleep.

A trip to the Amazon forests will certainly be memorable. You can see a lot of different species of birds and plants, which you had never seen before. You will also get a chance to see many abandoned villages which were once inhabited by the Indian tribes along the river. They have now moved still deeper into the Amazon.

Jericoacoara is a little more obscure. It's a small fishing village catering mostly to backpackers, although other tourists are starting to catch onto this unique location.

You can wind surf if you choose, or just kick back and enjoy life away from the big city business.

If you are traveling by air then the largest airport in Brazil is Rio. But depending on where you are flying from, you can choose the city you wish to land at. To visit different parts of Brazil, air travel is the best option as Brazil is a big country. Air travel is very costly and the next best option is to take a bus ride which allows you to enjoy the wonderful surrounding while traveling.

Even with its problems, Brazil is still a great destination. The people are warm and friendly and the climate is warm. You will definitely feel welcome there.

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