Things to do in Brazil.....
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Enjoy the greatest party in the world at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. While the Rio event is most famous, carnival is celebrated throughout Brazil. Salvador also holds a big carnival but festivities in Olinda are renowned as being the most traditional and authentic.
Explore the Amazon rainforest, the world's largest biological reserve. It contains one-third of all living species on the earth and is crossed by 10 of the world's 20 largest rivers, including the River Amazon. The usual base for trips is Manaus.
Take a leap of faith on a tandem paragliding or hang-gliding flight from Pedra Bonita in São Conrado, just outside Rio. This popular adventure excursion gives a bird's-eye view of Rio and its favelas (shanty towns) and the Atlantic forest before landing on the golden sands of São Conrado beach.
Stroll along the world-famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches in Rio de Janeiro, where sun bronzed beauties share the sands with beach soccer and volleyball players.
Stretch out on the golden sands on some of the many thousands of beaches on Brazil's Atlantic coast beyond Rio, including the chic beach resort of Buzios, Praia da Rosa near Floianopolis, Jericoacoara in Ceará state and Ilha de Tinharé in Bahia.
Take a hike on trails into Brazil's wilderness areas, such as forested Tijuca National Park in Rio and mountainous Diamantina National Park in Bahia.
Learn to dance the samba. An exciting way to experience the genuine samba is by attending a rehearsal at the escolas de samba (samba schools), which open their doors to visitors a couple of months before the beginning of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.
Shop in Salvador's Mercado Modelo, famed for quality handicrafts from Bahia and throughout Brazil. Arts and crafts markets can be found elsewhere in Brazil in most tourist destinations.
Ride the waves on Brazil's fantastic surf beaches. Surfing hotspots include Joaquina Beach on Santa Catarina island, Saquarema in Rio state, Itacaré in Bahia, Pipa near Natal and Cacimba do Padre on Fernando de Noronha.
Dive into the deep blue waters of coastal Brazil. Diving is popular in the protected marine park on the island of Fernando de Noronha. The coast off Angra dos Reis in Rio de Janeiro state is littered with 300 islands ripe for underwater exploration.
Watch a game of football in Rio's Maracanã Stadium, which was the largest stadium in the world when it was built. Football is a national obsession and matches are colourful and noisy affairs.
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posted by Brazil Guy @ 3:40 AM,
