Brazil Travel Guide

From the dense jungles enveloping the mighty Amazon, to the mountainous terrain on the southern coastline, to the many miles of beautiful sandy beaches, Brazil has something for everyone. This is a monster of a country, larger than Europe, with some great sights - from Sugar Loaf Mountain - to Foz do Iguacu, pretty towns - from Rio to Curitiba, lively locals who really like to play, lots of sun, excellent beaches and wildlife, and mostly at a low cost.

You can enjoy the five-star hotels, shopping malls, beautiful beaches, sunny skies and inspirational restaurants without being forced to confront the hundreds of shanty towns (favelas) where the poorest of the poor scratch a living in the shadows of the skyscrapers. Brazilian people and their culture is what makes Brazil a great destination. The four day festivities of the world-renowned Carnival, held around late-February, are a fantastic attraction for many travellers.

The most interesting places to visit in Brazil include Fernando de Noronha Island, Rio de Janeiro and Sao tome the two bustling megacities of the South, the more relaxed city of Salvador in the north, or the old colonial towns of Ouro preto and Olinda . For natural beauty, try a visit to Iguaçu falls . If you have the chance the best time to visit is Carnival. There is nothing in the whole wide world like Carnival in Rio. Brasilia great architecture and city planning.

Featured Destinations from North America

Douglass : Kansas

Douglass is a city located in Butler County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,813. Geography Douglass is located at 37°31'0" North, 97°0'42" West (37.516802, -97.011705)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.1 km²

California : Missouri

California is a city located in Moniteau County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,005. It is the county seat of Moniteau County6. Geography California is located at 38°37'48" North, 92°34'6" West (38.630093, -92.568273)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Alexander : Iowa

Alexander is a city located in Franklin County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 165. Geography Alexander is located at 42°48'17" North, 93°28'39" West (42.804760, -93.477395)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 km² (4.3 mi²). 11.1 km²

Elsinore : Utah

Elsinore is a town located in Sevier County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 733. Geography Elsinore is located at 38°41'4" North, 112°8'51" West (38.684345, -112.147617)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.3 km²

Red Bank : Tennessee

Red Bank is a city located in Hamilton County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,418. Red Bank is an enclave; its area is completely surrounded by that of Chattanooga. Geography Red Bank is located at 35°6'37" North, 85°17'49" West (35.110372, -85.297048)1. According to the United

Lake Village : Indiana

Lake Village is a census-designated place located in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 855. Geography Lake Village is located at 41°8'10" North, 87°26'58" West (41.136001, -87.449471)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.3 km² (4.0

Villa Hills : Kentucky

Villa Hills is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,948. Geography Villa Hills is located at 39°3'35" North, 84°35'31" West (39.059611, -84.591913)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²).

Colbert : Georgia

Colbert is a city located in Madison County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 488. Geography Colbert is located at 34°2'15" North, 83°12'50" West (34.037600, -83.213900)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km²

Whitingham : Vermont

Whitingham is a town located in Windham County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,298. Whitingham is the birthplace of Brigham Young, the Mormon prophet and founder of Salt Lake City, Utah. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total

Logan : Ohio

Logan is a city located in Hocking County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,704. It is the county seat of Hocking County6. Logan is located in southeast Ohio, on the Hocking River southeast of Columbus. Geography Logan is located at 39°32'21" North, 82°24'22" West

Riesel : Texas

Riesel is a city located in McLennan County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 973. Geography Riesel is located at 31°28'20" North, 96°55'55" West (31.472226, -96.932076)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.3 km² (4.0 mi²). 10.3 km²

Alba : Missouri

Alba is a city located in Jasper County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 588. Geography Alba is located at 37°14'10" North, 94°25'2" West (37.236228, -94.417228)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km²

Holland : Vermont

Holland is a town located in Orleans County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 588. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 99.0 km² (38.2 mi²). 97.4 km² (37.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km²

Fulton : Missouri

Fulton is a city located in Callaway County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,128. It is the county seat of Callaway County6. 1936 Olympic Champion Helen Stephens (the Fulton Flash) was born in Fulton. Winston Churchill made his famous Iron Curtain speech in

Carson City : Nevada

Carson City is the capital of the state of Nevada in the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, its population is 52,457. Carson City is now an independent city, not part of any county. Like many towns in Nevada, Carson City was founded in the boom days of

Rochester : Michigan

Rochester is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,467. Oakland University is located in Rochester. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²) of

Burr Oak : Kansas

Burr Oak is a city located in Jewell County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 265. Geography Burr Oak is located at 39°52'7" North, 98°18'15" West (39.868516, -98.304297)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²).

Shiner : Texas

Shiner is a city in Lavaca County, Texas. The town was named after Henry B. Shiner who donated 250 acres for railroad right of way. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 2,070. Famous locations in Shiner Spoetzl Brewery, brewers of Shiner Bock Wolters Memorial Museum EDB Museum Shiner Catholic Church Saints

Edmonds : Washington

Edmonds is a city located in Snohomish County, Washington. Edmonds has a view of the Puget Sound and both the Olympic and Cascade mountains. It was also the birthplace of Ken Jennings, popular winner on the television show, Jeopardy!. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of

Alabama : Columbiana Attractions

Alabama : Columbiana Attractions Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington Magnolia Meadows Shelby County Museum and Archives Shops of Columbiana, The Smith-Harrison Museum

Sumner : Iowa

Sumner is a city located in Bremer County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,106. Geography Sumner is located at 42°50'60" North, 92°5'59" West (42.849969, -92.099738)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 km² (2.5 mi²). 6.6 km²

Leon : New York

Leon is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,380. The Town of Leon was incorporated in 1832. It is on the western border of the county. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total

Westville : New York

Westville is a town located in Franklin County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,823. The Town of Westville was formed from the Town of Constable in 1829. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 90.2 km²

Conway : Michigan

We are coming with the information on this city very soon

Boone : Iowa

Boone is a city located in Boone County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,803. It is the county seat of Boone County6. Geography Boone is located at 42°3'40" North, 93°53'10" West (42.061127, -93.886057)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total