A destination that is larger than life with remarkable attractions, and overwhelming variety

Everything in Brazil seems larger than life. It has the world’s wildest party, greatest waterfall, biggest wetlands, mightiest river and largest rain forest, as well as one of the most unique and diverse cultures on the planet. For travellers, Brazil’s sheer size and variety can be overwhelming.

Brazil’s problems—poverty, crime, environmental recklessness—can seem larger than life, too. Although it is one of the industrial powerhouses of South America, Brazil has trouble feeding all of its people. Deforestation of the Amazon basin proceeds at an ominous rate. But in fits and starts, the country is taking on some of its seemingly insoluble problems. Most noticeably, improvement is being made in the dangerous crime situation in Rio de Janeiro: A special branch of “tourist police” now keeps tourist sites—particularly the beaches of Zona Sul—relatively safe.

Travel beyond the thousands of kilometres of beach to explore Brazil’s other remarkable attractions: the traditional Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, the colonial towns of Ouro Preto, Tiradentes, Sao Luis, Paraty and Olinda or the wetlands of the Pantanal, one of the best places to see wildlife in South America. Rio might draw you to travel to Brazil the first time, but the country’s unexplored corners and breadth of attractions will make you want to go back.

Advisor tips for Brazil

Restaurants

Antiquarius –Rio De Janeiro
Located in Leblon – right next to the Governor’s house – One of the most chic’s restaurant with modern cuisine with Brazilian and Portuguese influences. It has an extensive wine list and a very large cellar. - Mary Ann

Miss Tanaka- A perfect place for a dinner for two, the traditional Japanese decoration along with the delicious food make this place unique. You feel like you having dinner in Japan. Ask to be sited where there is the retractable roof. – Mary Ann

Must Do Experiences

Praia da Pipa – North Eastern Brazil
The beaches are spectacular with many places to hide. The people greet you with a warm and friendly welcome – this small and beautiful town. You can eat all kinds of seafood. - Nicola

Angra dos Reis
This amazingly beautiful area south of Real is a one of the most beautiful places in all Brazilian coast line, the municipality has several Big Hotels, and some resorts such as Hotel Penstana Angra Beach Bungalows. Angra is known as a place where very rich people have holiday houses and boats since it is an archipelago of several islands. Boat rides can be arranged through your hotel. When in Angra spend at least a day in Ilha Grande, either at the “aventureiro” beach or in “lopez Mendes” beach. - Mary

Buzios
It is a small city in north of Rio, located on the “regiao dosLagos” 230 kilometres fromRio. Buzios is gorgeous beach city. It is a wonderful place to spend a lovely weekend. The sun shines more than 250 days a year; Buzios attracts more tourists by the year than Argentinean Capital Buenos Aires. The city has a huge variety of Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Villas. Amongst the variety of attractions in Buzios - The “Peixaria” in Manguinhos can’t be missed. Here you eat the best and freshest sea food you can possibly imagine. - Elisabeth

Arraial do Cabo
If you are looking for a scuba diving location “Arraial” is one of the best places in the world to do so, drive about 20 minutes from Buzios you can experience diving in a variety of water colours that are very hard to describe - Erika

Paraty- The next municipally south of Angra, it does not have the fancy and glamour’s atmosphere of Angra but it does have a more historical side, Paraty is one of the first settlements the Portuguese created in The Rio de Janeiro State. - Nicola

“Oi noites Cariocas”
It is an event located on the event area of the sugar loaf mountain one of the most famous settings of Rio with amazing view of the city at night. Even the locals that are more than used to watching the sights of Rio get reminded how beautiful the city is. The event goes all summer long every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The performers are the best Brazilian musicians a lot of them known internationally. Also when in Rio head to Lapa on the weekends for a street party with Samba bands playing under the arches. - Nicola

UNSECO World Heritage sites in Brazil

Historic Town of Ouro Preto
Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda
Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil)
Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
Iguaçu National Park
Brasilia
Serra da Capivara National Park
Historic Centre of São Luís
Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves
Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves
Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina
Central Amazon Conservation Complex
Pantanal Conservation Area
Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves
Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks
Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás
São Francisco Square in the Town of São Cristóvão