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Brazil is very popular in India for its
Pele, Ronaldo and Ronaldi–hos. Besides being a world class football nation, what does Brazil have to offer the Indian traveller who is going all out to explore and find out about new destinations?
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and the biggest in the southern hemisphere. The Brazilians started speaking Portuguese in the early 1500s and is the mother tongues for over 170 million Brazilians who live in this country which extends more than 8500000 square kilometers. From India although we do not have many travellers due to the distance, I am sure that there is lot of potential and scope for people to visit Brazil and they can travel from either South Africa or from Europe.
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They can find convenient connections from Capetown or Johannesburg as well as from Lisbon or Madrid. From Johannesburg you have flights to Sao Paulo which takes around 10 hours and from Lisbon you can reach Salvador in about 8 hours or from Madrid in 9 hours. Brazil has a lot to offer all year round. We enjoy tropical weather 365 days of the year and besides football, Brazil is world famous for its carnival especially the Carnaval (as it is called in Brazil) held in Rio and is a week long event and a must visit attraction for the ardent traveller.
Brazil is also home to the exciting Formula 1 Racing, the beautiful white sandy beaches with a very long coast line, with Rio de Janeiro being a visitor's delight. Known as the marvellous city, Rio has it all - from fine beaches, to intense cultural life, haute cuisine, miles of window shopping and more.
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Which are the other cities and places of attractions worth visiting besides Rio?
Besides Rio, there is Sao Paulo-the Gastronomic Capital of the World, where you can find every single type of cuisine from all corners of the world. Sao Paulo is also a popular destination for the M.I.C.E segment especially for the upmarket corporate traveller. The famous Interlagos circuit of Formula 1 Car Racing and the Brazilian Grand Prix attracts car racing fans from across the world. As you move up north from Sao Paulo, you have Salvador - the Bahia capital which is rich in history, culture and architecture with a beautiful coast line with crystal clear waters. |
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Further north is Recife which is known as the Brazilian Venice and is a beautiful city crossed by two rivers.
Then there is the world famous Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian Argentian border which can be visited by boat or by flying over on a helicopter.
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Tell us something about the Amazon
Brazil is the premier destination for ecotourism. The city of Manaus is the capital of the Amazonas which is located on the banks of the River Negro. The Amazon Forest itself exceeds 1.5 million kilometers which is more than the combined areas of France, Italy, Spain and Portugal and contains the largest forest on earth with trees which are over 50 metres tall and the skies filled with over 1000 different species of birds. Brazil is also a prime destination for Bird watching, Whale and Dolphin Watching and we also have over 230 species of fish and 15 types of coral.
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A fascinating array of options are available in Bonito including diving and snorkeling in caves and rivers.
Brazil is also a must visit destination for historians as it has over 50 towns which are placed under preservation orders for the historical and artistic value by the National Heritage Institute (IPHAN) with nine of them listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
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What is your message to readers who want to come and see Brazil?
Brazil is not only a year round destination but a destination with diversity - whether its Adventure travel, Incentive Travel, Business and Events, Eco tourism, Golf, Diving, Sun and Sand, History, Festivals or Formula 1 Car Racing or Football. Brazil has a lot more to offer to travellers and we welcome visitors not only from India but from across the globe who appreciate diversity.
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Packages start from USD 2400 upwards p.p. on twin sharing. Enquire for attractive air fares along with packages.
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