ABOUT Brazil
Brazil covers nearly half of the South American continent and is the largest country in Latin America with a population in excess of 169 million, the Capital of Brazil is Brasilia and the official language is Portuguese, Brazil doesn’t have an official religion although around 70% of the population are Roman Catholic. Brazil is dominated by the Amazon River and has a comprehensive network of mountains that run from the south of Brazil to the northeast, the highest peak is Pico da Neblina, at 9,888 feet, Brazil also has an extensive network of rivers. The climate in Brazil is tropical, but cold fronts and sea winds are common at altitude, Brazil has five climate zones which are equatorial, tropical, semi arid, highland tropical, and subtropical, rainfall is around 50 inches per year. Cheap flights and improved transport links have enabled tourists and investors to rediscover Brazil, making it an attractive option for many.
Brazilians like nothing more than a Carnival and every year on the Friday before Ash Wednesday a four day celebration begins in Brazil in cities such as Rio de Janiero; small towns and villages each have their own way of celebrating in Brazil with music, dance and the wearing of masks, this is a national holiday for Brazilians, visiting Brazil at this time of year needs to be booked well in advance as accommodation gets fully booked early on, not just with tourists but by the locals themselves who travel to different parts of the country to celebrate Carnival in Brazil.
Accommodation in Brazil is varied from luxury resort hotels, bed and breakfast, youth hostels and jungle lodges what ever accommodation is chosen the Brazilian hospitality will make visitors feel welcome and comfortable. Fishing tours are available in Brazil with accommodation available in the Amazon rainforest and exclusive access to certain places for fishing in Brazil, a variety of activities are available to all visitors to Brazil, bird watching, caving, water sports and golf plus many more, Brazil has 5000 miles of coastline and some stunning beaches that are well worth a visit, watch the sea turtles on these golden sands and enjoy the breathtaking Brazilian views.
Brazilian cuisine varies from region to region the national dish is feijoada, a stew made of black beans and pork (ears, knuckles, sausage and pieces of cow meat) and is generally served with a side dish of white rice, garnished with greens and sliced orange. Seafood is excellent and can be found in many of the coastal restaurants, self service restaurants are good value for money and offer a choice of all-you-can-eat, or you can pay by weight. Brazil also has many restaurants serving pizza and fast food restaurants selling hamburgers and hotdogs, restaurants in Brazil are generally clean and by law the kitchen should be visible, coffee is generally served after a meal in Brazil and is quite strong and sweet, Brazil is a major exporter of coffee.
