Looking for a vacation destination that combines the charm of warm weather sight-seeing with South American flair? Time to brush up on your Portuguese because we’re talking about Brazil! With its beautiful beaches, remarkable rainforests and exciting landmarks–Brazil should be at the top of your list. Let’s look closer at the pulse-pounding appeal this beautiful country has to offer.

Sun, sand and surf
 

Brazil is all about beaches. The country’s shoreline is dotted with more than 2,000 beaches, and the most famous is Rio’s Copacabana Beach. This four-kilometer stretch of sand is a flurry of activity, with rambunctious soccer players belting out their teams’ anthems, locals and tourists lining up for caipirinhas (Brazil’s national cocktail), and beach vendors hawking their wares. Each group stakes out its territory, creating a maelstrom of sights and sounds.

Amazon jungle lodges
 

Brazil has its hotels, motels and pousadas (guesthouses) just like any other travel destination. But if you really want to experience Brazil in all its lush and jungle wildness, try an Amazon jungle lodge. The Amazon is the world’s largest and densest rainforest, with more diverse fauna and flora than any other jungle in the world. And Amazon jungle lodges cater to all sorts of travelers’ expectations about the rainforest: bountiful fishing, chattering monkeys and the pulsating silence of rainforest nights.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer
 

Away from the jungles and overlooking Rio, the 40-metre-tall statue of Christ the Redeemer sits atop the Corcovado peak. At 700 meters above the city, Christ keeps a watchful eye over its residents. The statue was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

Carnival: a spectacle for the senses

A five-day celebration held 46 days before Easter and ending with the beginning of Lent, Carnival is seen as a farewell to pleasures of the flesh. Carnivals are celebrated in many countries but Rio’s is one of the most famous, with thousands of people wearing masks and colourful costumes thronging to the Sambodromo stadium in the city.

Acclimate yourself
 

Keep in mind that Brazil lies in the Southern Hemisphere. That means that the seasons are the exact opposite of what we’re used to: summer is December through March, and the climate varies considerably from region to region.
 

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