Brazil Overview
The Journey of Your Life
One of the world’s most fascinating countries, Brazil is home to the planet’s largest tropical rainforest, spectacular waterfalls, thousands of kilometres of dazzling white beaches, an enormous array of flora and fauna, sophisticated cities, and a diverse and vibrant culture.
From Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach to the primordial Amazon jungle, you can discover the best of fabulous Brazil on your unforgettable journey.
Nature lovers can witness the immense power of magnificent Iguacu Falls or visit the Pantanal – the world’s largest wetlands - rich with exotic wildlife such as armadillos, monkeys, giant ant eaters, and more than 600 species of birds including toucans with and rare hyacinth macaws.
Soak up the sounds of bossa nova and move to the rhythm of samba in Rio – known as Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City) to locals - visit a remote Indian village deep in the Amazon jungle, and stroll the old cobblestone streets of historic Salvador in the country’s balmy north.
Relax on a beach along Brazil’s vast 8,000 kilometre-long coastline, or go diving on the isolated islands of Fernando de Noronha, renowned for its transparent waters and teeming tropical marine life.
A diverse potpourri of cultures, from the original Indian inhabitants to centuries of immigrants from across the globe, means that Brazil boasts a rich social fabric, reflected in its numerous cuisines, sensational music, and myriad of festivals and celebrations such as Carnival, the world’s biggest party held in February each year.
Whether you explore Brazil’s rainforests and islands, paddle a canoe along its endless rivers, discover the Pantanal, or learn to scuba dive or samba, Brazil will leave you with unforgettable memories that are bound to have you coming back for more.