Brazil is the fifth largest country in the worldand the largest state on the continent. A significant part of the country is occupied by the Amazon - the largest river basin on the planet. Here lies most of the rainforest supplying the entire planet with oxygen.

General information about Brazil

The territory of the country is so great that it can be used forto travel not one year, and all the same to not see all its beauties and monuments. The beaches alone in Brazil are more than 2000. Located all along the coast, the Brazilian beaches are able to satisfy any requests. Among them there are remote and almost uninhabited, on which it is so easy to step back from everyday problems and stresses and in silence to reflect on the eternal, looking to the boundless horizon. There are a huge number of beautifully equipped beaches located right in the city or near settlements. On the ocean beaches surfers can enjoy great long waves, and lovers of a more relaxing holiday are happy to settle on the beaches along the shores of lagoons and bays. But if you want to visit the sights of Brazil, then you will not have time to rest on the sand. Just because there is something to see in Brazil.

Architecture, culture and history

The most visited city is Rio de Janeiro. Here, in addition to the famous beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and a dozen other smaller ones, there is a whole constellation of attractions. The most famous, long-standing symbol of the country - a giant statue of Christ the Redeemer, as if hugging and blessing the whole city. A huge monument is set on the top of Mount Corcovado, at an altitude of more than 700 m. The dimensions of the statue itself are impressive: 38 m in height, with a mass of almost 2000 tons. From the foot of the statue there is a fantastic view of the city. You can get there in several ways:

• on a small locomotive by rail;
• by car;
• walk on a specially laid hiking trail.

Not far from Rio, in the town of Niteroi, is locatedMuseum of Modern Art, built on the design of the great architect Oscar Niemeyer. The exposition in the museum is constantly updated, so there is always something to see. From the windows of the building you can see a beautiful view of the ocean and Rio de Janeiro .. The National Historical Museum offers to get acquainted with material evidence of the history of the country. At 66 km from Rio there is a magical beauty city-museum of Petropolis, in which you can admire the beautiful examples of architecture of the XIX century. There are in Brazil and other cities listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO:

• ancient Salvador;
• Ouro Preto;
• Olinda;
• The modern capital of the country is Brasilia, built by the brilliant Niemeyer and others.

In the list of interesting archaeological sitesincludes the ruins of San Miguel das Misoñs, ancient Pedra Pintada with a cave, rock paintings and archaeological excavations, the Archaeological Park of Sulstisiu and other sights of Brazil.

Sports attractions

Brazil is a country of football. Fans of the popular game will be interested to visit the Pele Museum, where the exhibits related to the life of the legend of world football are collected. The gigantic Maracano stadium is also worth a look. If you're lucky enough to get to Rio during the famous carnival, then without a visit to Sambadrom simply can not do. Here, the samba championship is held, in which thousands of participants compete in the skill of performing incendiary dance and in luxury costumes.

Nature of Brazil: nature reserves and national parks

For lovers of nature and naturalists Brazil -a real paradise. There are so many unique protected places, beautiful national parks and natural monuments here, which is not enough for a year to inspect them all. The most famous natural attractions:

• Iguazu Falls, located on the border with Argentina. On the width of the overthrown water flow, Iguazu far surpasses the famous Niagara Falls.
• The natural reserve of Lensua Maraniano: a unique landscape of huge sand dunes, among which are scattered many small lakes and ponds with azure and turquoise water.
• Bird Park: About 4 hectares of tropical forest, which contains a collection of more than 500 species of birds from different regions, as well as many other animals.
• Bonito. Beautiful country in which you can:

Visit caves and underground lakes;

dive with scuba diving in crystal clear waters;

to make excursions on the tops of trees;

to fish;

live on a real hacienda;

To ride on horses and enjoy life in a heavenly corner.

• The Pantanal is a huge reserve, located near the border with Paraguay and Bolivia. In the swampy savannah there is a huge variety of animals and birds.
• The Chapada dos Vídeiros National Park, in whichthere is a very special place: the Moon Valley. Quartz, which has been eroded for many years, has acquired extraordinary shapes, because of which the landscape looks unearthly.
• Aguas Kentes: a valley with thermal springs. It is believed that the springs of the springs are warmed by the underground volcano slumbering in the surrounding jungle. Many hotels are built here, tourists are offered many excursions, besides bathing in hot springs.

There are dozens of national parks andin which ecotourism lovers will be able to touch the generous and lush nature of South America. In this large and hospitable country a good climate, friendly people and a very developed tourist infrastructure. It is worth to fly across the ocean to get to know more closely with Brazil and its sights.

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