Brazil: The Land Of Rainforests & Tropical Beauty

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.

Brazil is populated by approximately 175 million people, most of which speak Portuguese. This number often surprises tourists who assume that the majority of Brazil consists of remote rainforests. While much of the Brazilian rainforest is still untouched and remote, unfortunately much of it is being clear-cut. It's a sad fact, but much of the rain forest and its natural beauty disappear each day.

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.

The city of Rio de Janeiro is well worth visiting. Part of its beauty comes from the skyline filled with both island and mountain views. It's a unique and stunning city. Two sites to be sure and take in are Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. The people are high energy and love to party all through the night. If you visit during Carnival, don't expect to sleep much, as it's one huge celebration.

Heading to the Amazon rainforest is a great day trip. You will get to experience many species of birds and plant life so different from anything else you have likely seen. You can also see many abandoned river villages that recently housed tribes of Indians. Unfortunately, "progress" has driven them further into the Amazon.

If you are looking for something a little less touristy and unique, head to Jericoacoara. Jericoacoara is a small fishing village, and it's slowly gaining in popularity with tourists, but mainly back packers. It's a beautiful little area where the wind surfing is great, and you can just relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the bigger cities for a few days.

If you are flying into Brazil, Rio de Janeiro has the largest and most popular airport. However, you can certainly fly into the other major centers of Brazil depending on where you are flying from. If you intend to head to several different areas of Brazil you'll probably need to take flights within the country as it's quite large. Flights are rather expensive so try and organize your trip to reduce time spent in the air. Bus tours are another good choice and let you see much of the surrounding areas as well.

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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