Brazil Travel Guide
The continent of South America has many to offer in terms of scenic spots and
tourist must-sees. One country in particular that you need so spend at least a
week or more is the Federative Republic of Brazil or Brazil, for short. You
cannot miss it, as it is the largest nation in South America, occupying more
than half of the continent. Brazil is deemed the 5th largest country in the
world based on its geographical reach.
Several important facts that you need to know about Brazil is that it is a
democratic country and the dominant religion being Catholicism. It boasts of
enjoying a robust economy belonging to the top 10 worldwide as regards
purchasing power. Portugal colonized this country for a long time hence its
culture and official language, Portuguese, are rooted in this foreign influence.
The residents therein have a high literacy rate, hitting almost the 90%.
Brazil offers tropical weather as climate changes offer little variations. This
makes it a preferred tourist destination all year-round. Have fun roaming the
streets in this country on your road to discovery. You should not be afraid to
get lost and ask for directions from some of the local residents, as English is
a commonly spoken language aside from Portuguese, French and Spanish.
Brazil will definitely attract sports fanatics specifically footballs
enthusiasts. This country has made a name and reputation in the field of
football, also called as soccer in some countries. This is not surprising since
the national football team in Brazil is a winner many times over in the World
Cup. The five wins it has registered in this event were in 1958, 1962, 1970,
1994 and 2002. This phenomenal feat has made FIFA declare it as the best team in
the world as of July 2007.
Other sports where Brazil likewise stands out include auto racing, basketball,
gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, tennis, volleyball, among others. To
experience the thrill that the citizens here devote to sports, you should
schedule your visits here during a much-awaited sports event involving football
or Pan American Games.
If you are looking for an exciting nightlife and a good blend of sights and
sounds then you should make your accommodations in Rio de Janeiro. The
Brazilians refer to Rio as the "wonderful city" and there are very strong
reasons for doing so as this city has everything a tourist is looking for a
memorable vacation. If you wish to stretch the night, you have the option of
going to the Copacobana, Ipanema or Ibarra. Be thrilled in your exploration of
the famous Rio de Janeiro red light district. Have your fill of delightful
dishes that the restaurants have to offer while dance in the discos and bars
that offer a warm welcome to strangers like you.
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