10 REASONS TO DISCOVER BRAZIL

ME Tude - ​Brazil is more than football. You can visit this huge country all year round. I was never in Brazil myself, but I'm convinced that Brazil is a great travel destination that you simply must visit.

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This part of South America is already on my bucket list. Discover ten reasons to discover Brazil with me.

1. Beach

Do you like beach holidays then Brazil is definitely the place to be. More than 1500 beaches and more than 500 paradise islands provide a lot of ideal places where you can settle under the sun. The most famous beach is that of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro.

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2. Party

The annual Rio de Janeiro Carnival is the biggest party on earth in the most famous carnival city in the world. Officially this takes four days, but in reality the partying takes place a lot longer. Brazilians have been celebrating Carnival in Rio for 400 years, but other Brazilian cities are also going crazy.

3. Climate

This largest country in South America has three different time zones with different climate types. If you want to avoid the tropical rain, choose a region where it is sunny and warm. This way you can visit Brazil all year round.

4. Food

The land is generously supplied with fresh fruit and fish. You can enjoy a delicious dinner in one of the many open-air restaurants. The Brazilian cuisine is very diverse and the menu has many influences from the Portuguese, African, Indian and Japanese cuisine. After the meal you naturally take a delicious cup of Brazilian coffee.

5. Coffee

If you like coffee, be sure to visit a coffee plantation and have a taste. More than a third of all coffee in the world comes from Brazil. It's renowned for its excellent quality and delicious taste.

6. Nature

The wetlands of Pantanal, the Amazon forest and a range of beautiful natural parks are Brazil's major assets. And you don't always have to traverse the whole country. Near the capital Brasilia you will find the Parque Nacional de Brasilia and the Parque Nacional Chapada dos Veadeiros. Brazil is a hotspot for eco-tourism. You will find unique animals and plants. But expect not only parrots and toucans, but also piranhas, caimans and countless insects.

7. Waterfall

You can discover the waterfalls of Iguazù over a length of almost three kilometers. 270 waterfalls plunge into the depth here. These waterfalls are actually on the border of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, and are called the most beautiful in the world. Moreover, the waterfalls are located in the middle of the tropical rainforest. This just has to be magnificent.

8. Mythical

Rio de Janeiro appeals to everyone's imagination and has many mythical places. Make sure to climb the Sugarloaf Mountain and visit the famous giant statue of Christ that overlooks the city from the Corcovado Mountain.

9. Historic

Do you want to discover a place full of colonial buildings and historic districts? Then be sure to visit Salvador Da Bahia. This city was once the hub of the slave trade, but today it is one of the most popular cities in Brazil. This bustling city with its beautiful historic centre also claims to be the birthplace of rhythmic samba.

10. Futuristic

In Brasilia and São Paulo you can discover impressive futuristic and modern buildings everywhere. No shortage of such buildings in these cities.

Are these enough reasons to discover this beautiful country?

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PUBLISHED BY
Thierry Hanan Scheers
With a backpack  and hiking boots Thierrry Hanan travels around the world. Final destination? Somewhere, nowhere and everywhere.
Backpacker & Storyteller

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