Rio de Janeiro, provides the most exciting gateway possible for the marvel that is Brazil. The city is infused with an indefinable character and unique atmosphere. Proud locals have named it the 'Marvellous City' with its array of unforgettable landmarks and a beating heart typified by Carnival. From the Corcovado Mountain to Copacabana Beach, from Sugarloaf to Ipanema, Rio provides the best introduction possible with numerous bleached white beaches lining its shores and the charming beach resorts of Paraty and Buzios just a few hours along the Costa Verde.
The vast lush interior of Brazil is dominated by the mighty forests of the Amazon Basin and the wetlands and savannah of the Pantanal. The spectacular Iguazu Falls, one of the finest natural wonders of the world, consists of over 275 individual waterfalls which form the border between Argentina and Brazil. The Amazon, a mosaic of rivers, jungle, marshland and savannah, abounds with wildlife scattered beneath its tall rainforest canopy and even with expert guides only a small percentage of its mysteries can be revealed. The Pantanal likewise remains one of the richest nature reserves on the planet and whether on horseback tracking anteaters or canoeing alongside caiman this frontier wilderness provides natural delights at every turn.
African, Portuguese and indigenous influences are inimitably combined in the north east of Brazil. In Salvador da Bahia baroque palaces and colonial churches bring together a rich display of local heritage which gently mixes with Afro-Brazilian music and a unique cuisine.
Top accommodation
- 01. Orient Express Copacabana Palace
- 02. Ponta Dos Ganchos
- 03. Praia Do Forte
- 04. Txai Resort
