Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO: Christ, the Redeemer, welcomes tourists from all over the world
Brazil instantly brings to mind beaches, bikinis, carnival and samba, but also offers much, much more.
Rio de Janeiro is one of the liveliest and most beautiful cities in the world with breathtaking views from Sugarloaf Mountain. Ipanema beach is on everyone’s fantasy list but there are many others along the coastline of this vast country. On the northern coast, the towns of Ilheus, Natal and Salvador da Bahia come complete with pristine golden beaches, while south of Rio there are more than a hundred beaches edging Atlantic rainforest.
Alongside the buzzing modern cities are colourful 16th century Portuguese colonial towns of historical interest. From the diamond and gold mining towns of Minas Gerais, to the slave trade ports of the State of Bahia, Brazil’s colourful past is clearly evident in its diverse culture, fine colonial buildings and unique and friendly people.
Brazil is also one of the greatest eco-destinations on earth. The Amazon is not only the world’s longest river, but its basin covers almost half of Brazil. Further south, on the borders of Paraguay and Bolivia is the Pantanal – the world’s largest wetland area. Here you can find caiman, capybara, jaguar and anacondas alongside brightly coloured parrots and the hyacinth macaw. On the borders of Brazil and Argentina, hear the thunderous roar of Iguaçu Falls. Walk above them on specially constructed boardwalks or take a boat to one of the lakes to see them at their full magnificence.
Flights & Facts:
Fly to: Rio de Janeiro (British Airways Tues, Fri, Sun via Sao Paulo.
Flying time: 14 hurs 15 mins.
Time difference: GMT -3.
Visas: Not required for UK passport holders.
Health requirements: Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an infected area.
Best time to travel: Dec - Mar.
Weather:
As Brazil is such a large country, the climate varies widely throughout. The Brazilian winter is from June to August, with the coldest southern states receiving maximum temperatures of 18°C. In summer (December to February) Rio is hot and humid, but during the rest of the year the average is usually around 25°C. The rainy seasons occur from January to April in the north, April to July in the north-east and November to March in the south-east. The best time to visit the Amazon and the Pantanal is in the dry season.
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