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Vibrant culture, picturesque sights and stupendous mountain views of Brazil would leave you mesmerized. Brazil succeeds to win the heart of every curious traveler by its fairy tale beauty and haunting Amazon forests. Ranked as the fifth largest country in the world, Brazil encompasses an area of 85, 47,403 square kilometers. With over 5000 miles of coastline, the country is lined with sparkling beaches offering breathtaking views of the serene sea studded with the perfect sun. Adventure lovers will have their adrenaline soaring as they can indulge in various adventure activities such as diving, surfing and sailing. Spend hours wandering on the world famous beaches or get a glimpse of the diverse Brazilian culture in the captivating carnivals.
Facts about brazil| Native Name | Brazil |
| Official Name | Federative Republic of Brazil |
| Capital | Brasilia |
| Location | Located in South American continent, Brazil is bordered by almost every nation of the South American continent except Chile and Ecuador. |
| Area | 85, 47,403 Sq K ms |
| Official Language | Brazil is the only nation in South America where Portuguese is widely spoken. It is also the official language of Brazil. |
| Population | 184,184,000 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Currency | Real |
| Major Cities | Brasilia, Sao Paulo , Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Horizonte are the major cities of Brazil. |
| Time Zone | GMT- 3 |
Flights to Brazil
There are regular flights to Brazil form Delhi. Air France operates regular flights to Rio de Janerio via Paris.
Brazil Travel Information
Shopping
Shop till your wallet dries up. Brazil offers wide array of products that would make great gifts. Brazil is famous for inexpensive leather goods such as jackets, belts, shoes and purses. There are numerous small shops selling unique jewelry items (embellished with semi precious stones) that are really cheap and make a perfect Brazilian souvenir. Browse through the local street markets offering astounding variety of clothes, handicrafts, furniture, hammocks and beautiful laces. Visit the famous Hippie Market at Ipanema that runs every sunday nearby the Ipanema beach. Filled with handicrafts, jewelery, hand made bags, hand woven grass baskets; Hippie Market is truly a paradise for shopping freaks.
Cuisine
Brazil reflects the cosmopolitan character in its gastronomy. Streets mushrooming with inexpensive restaurants play host to local Brazilian dishes and sumptuous delicacies of all European and neighboring countries. Delve in to the typical Brazilian dish Feijoada (Bean Stew), Tortillaz de Maiz (Corn pancakes) mainly served with a refreshing drink Caipirinha . Brazil also caters to hard core non vegetarians with dishes like Parilla ( barbecued meat ) and Lechon (roasted suckling pig). Brazilian food also comprises of tempting juicy fruits Cupuacu, Bacuri, Umbu and Acai. If you have a sweet tooth like Brazilians then relish a cup of strong Brazilian coffee, Cafezinho at a road side coffee shop and watch the world go by.
Places of Interest
Iguazu Falls- Lying on the Brazil Agrentina border, Iguazu Fall is made by 275 streams of water gushing down the magnificent valley. Taller than Niagara falls, Iguazu has been listed as the world natural heritage site by UNESCO. Many tiny islands have divided the Iguazu in to separate waterfalls like Devil's throat, San martin, Bernabe Mendez and Bossetti. Stunning views of the Iguazu national park and the thundering roar of the falls would give you goosebumps.
Copacabana beach-Stretched about 5 kilometers, Copacabana is the most fabled beach of Brazil. This golden sandy beach is dotted with many kiosks, hotels , open air restaurants and life guard posts. The beach front offers many adventure activities such as diving, surfing and sailing and a good place to soak in the sun. Cobacabana beach remains a popular haunt amongst travelers at the new year time.
Botanical Gardens-Created in 1808 by the Prince Regent of Portugal, Botanical garden is an abode to 2,600 rare species of plant life. Attractive butterflies, beautiful birds, marmoset monkeys add color to these lush gardens bedded with innumerable flowers.
The Christ of Corcovado-The magnificent statue of Christ with his arms spread stands on the top of Corcovado hills. A lilliputian train will take you to the foot of the statue from where you can experience the breathtaking bird's eye view of the city.
Museo de Art- Located in Sao Paulo , Modern Art Museum showcases one of the finest art works of great European artists comprising Picaso,Van Gosh , Cezzane, Rubens and other medieval painters.
There are regular flights to Brazil form Delhi. Air France operates regular flights to Rio de Janerio via Paris.
Brazil Travel Information
- The international airports of Brazil are Antonio Carlos Jobim in Rio de Janeiro and Guarulhos in Sau Paulo.
- Learn few simple Portuguese phrases to be able to facilitate basic communication.
- Brazil is the best place to buy cheap leather products and inexpensive stylish clothes.
- The ideal time to visit Brazil is between September and December when the weather is warm and pleasant.
- Pack clothes according to the region you are traveling to, Seasons are totally opposite in North and South of Brazil.
- Apart from beautiful luxurious resorts and hotels there is a great deal of reasonably priced accommodation in Brazil.
Shopping
Shop till your wallet dries up. Brazil offers wide array of products that would make great gifts. Brazil is famous for inexpensive leather goods such as jackets, belts, shoes and purses. There are numerous small shops selling unique jewelry items (embellished with semi precious stones) that are really cheap and make a perfect Brazilian souvenir. Browse through the local street markets offering astounding variety of clothes, handicrafts, furniture, hammocks and beautiful laces. Visit the famous Hippie Market at Ipanema that runs every sunday nearby the Ipanema beach. Filled with handicrafts, jewelery, hand made bags, hand woven grass baskets; Hippie Market is truly a paradise for shopping freaks.
Cuisine
Brazil reflects the cosmopolitan character in its gastronomy. Streets mushrooming with inexpensive restaurants play host to local Brazilian dishes and sumptuous delicacies of all European and neighboring countries. Delve in to the typical Brazilian dish Feijoada (Bean Stew), Tortillaz de Maiz (Corn pancakes) mainly served with a refreshing drink Caipirinha . Brazil also caters to hard core non vegetarians with dishes like Parilla ( barbecued meat ) and Lechon (roasted suckling pig). Brazilian food also comprises of tempting juicy fruits Cupuacu, Bacuri, Umbu and Acai. If you have a sweet tooth like Brazilians then relish a cup of strong Brazilian coffee, Cafezinho at a road side coffee shop and watch the world go by.
Places of Interest
Iguazu Falls- Lying on the Brazil Agrentina border, Iguazu Fall is made by 275 streams of water gushing down the magnificent valley. Taller than Niagara falls, Iguazu has been listed as the world natural heritage site by UNESCO. Many tiny islands have divided the Iguazu in to separate waterfalls like Devil's throat, San martin, Bernabe Mendez and Bossetti. Stunning views of the Iguazu national park and the thundering roar of the falls would give you goosebumps.
Copacabana beach-Stretched about 5 kilometers, Copacabana is the most fabled beach of Brazil. This golden sandy beach is dotted with many kiosks, hotels , open air restaurants and life guard posts. The beach front offers many adventure activities such as diving, surfing and sailing and a good place to soak in the sun. Cobacabana beach remains a popular haunt amongst travelers at the new year time.
Botanical Gardens-Created in 1808 by the Prince Regent of Portugal, Botanical garden is an abode to 2,600 rare species of plant life. Attractive butterflies, beautiful birds, marmoset monkeys add color to these lush gardens bedded with innumerable flowers.
The Christ of Corcovado-The magnificent statue of Christ with his arms spread stands on the top of Corcovado hills. A lilliputian train will take you to the foot of the statue from where you can experience the breathtaking bird's eye view of the city.
Museo de Art- Located in Sao Paulo , Modern Art Museum showcases one of the finest art works of great European artists comprising Picaso,Van Gosh , Cezzane, Rubens and other medieval painters.
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