Brazil, one of the most exciting and alluring cities in the world, thanks to its cultural diversity, mouth watering cuisine, love for sports, Amazon’s amazing wildlife and beautiful unspoilt beaches welcomes thousands of tourists every year. Known for its magnificent sprawling cities, ethereal white beaches and tropical hideaways with the captivating blue waters of the Atlantic sea lined with coconut palms, Brazil is a sight to behold. These are counted among the best tourist places in Brazil.
If there would be any party capital of the world, the award would undoubtedly go to Brazil because of the fact that it throws the best party in the world- Rio Carnival. From the iconic Christ the Redeemer, wildlife safaris in Amazon, Rio de Janeiro’s scintillating nightlife, massive Iguaçu Falls, snorkeling and kayaking in Paraty, to the local Cachaça and the grand Rio carnival, Brazil offers almost everything a traveler could desire.
The tropical climate and majestic beaches of Brazil offers excellent water sports like scuba diving, kayaking and canoeing. Brazil’s sunday fleas and regular hippie markets offers indulgent pleasures ranging from the famous bikini, swimwear to its signature dark chocolate and Hand Painted clay figurines by Pernambuco artists. Whether you take home a christ statue replica or a ‘I have been to Brazil’ T-shirt, the markets in Brazil spoils you with a range of souvenirs. And add to it the friendliness of the locals, a shopping trip in Brazil makes for a perfect day out.
The glamorous copacabana beaches and clubs and pubs in São Paulo offers a vibrant nightlife with beach markets and electro music with some Samba. For nature enthusiasts, Brazil offers jaguar sighting tours in Pantanal and Amazon. For Partygoers, Brazil hosts the biggest ever Carnival every year in Rio de Janeiro around February. And the coastal climate of Brazil makes for incredible sunny days and balmy warm evenings making everyday nothing less than an adventure. So, head out and explore the best tourist places in Brazil.
The Amazon Rainforest is home to 605 species of Brazil’s astounding wildlife. Go for a wildlife safari amidst the dense rainforests, mighty rivers and wild wetlands to experience the best of Brazil. Pantanal forms world’s largest tropical wetland and it is famous for Jaguar sightings.
The glistening blue caves and crystal clear waters of Bonito thrives with shoals of tropical fish and offers excellent opportunities to spot toucans and alligators. Alos Manaus is a major departing point if you wish to visit the wilderness of Amazon forest. Brazil’s ecosystem can be found around the Iguaçu Falls and Rio de Janeiro. Alta floresta is also a popular ecotourism destination.
Tips for travel:
- Although Brazil has a warm tropical climate, all the four regions of Brazil experiences distinct climate throughout the year. The environment and climate changes quite dramatically and gets very cold in some parts at night. It is advisable you carry some warm clothes along with you.
- A 10% service charge is usually included in your bill at restaurants and eateries, so you need not give a tip.
- English is not very widely spoken. The most spoken languages are Portuguese and Spanish. Make sure you pick up common phrases so that you can communicate easily with the locals.
- If you catch a bus in Rio make sure you notify the driver or pull a chain above the window. The bus does not stop automatically.
- Brazil is full of mosquitoes and the current Zika epidemic has only made it worse. Protect yourself by covering up and wearing a bug spray or mosquito repellent cream.
- Avoid smoking pot or doing drugs. The laws in Brazil are strict and it can land you in serious trouble.
- Carry a copy of your passport and driver’s license with you all the time.
- Don’t be flashy about your jewelry and expensive items to avoid getting robbed.