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

Rockton : Illinois

Rockton is a village located in Winnebago County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 5,296. Geography Rockton is located at 42°27'3" North, 89°3'50" West (42.450753, -89.063844)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.1 km²

Kenansville : North Carolina

Kenansville is a town located in Duplin County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,149. It is the county seat of Duplin County6. Geography Kenansville is located at 34°57'44" North, 77°57'56" West (34.962119, -77.965658)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a

Watertown : Minnesota

Watertown is a city located in Carver County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,029. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km²

Washington Township, Macomb County : Michigan

Washington Township is a township located in Macomb County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 19,080. Washington is a small unincorporated community in the south central portion of the township just east of Michigan State Highway 53 at 42° 43? 28? N 83° 02?

Lake Santeetlah : North Carolina

Lake Santeetlah is a town located in Graham County, North Carolina. The town's name changed from Santeetlah to Lake Santeetlah in 1999. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 67. Geography Lake Santeetlah is located at 35°21'49" North, 83°51'52" West (35.363578, -83.864367)1. According to the United States Census

Cayuga : North Dakota

Cayuga is a city located in Sargent County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 61. Geography Cayuga is located at 46°4'29" North, 97°23'12" West (46.074752, -97.386725)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6

Stockton : Utah

Stockton is a town located in Tooele County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 443. Geography Stockton is located at 40°27'4" North, 112°21'43" West (40.451052, -112.361977)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.4 km²

Ocean Shores : Washington

Ocean Shores is a city located in Grays Harbor County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,836. History Ocean Shores was officially incorporated on November 18, 1970. Geography Ocean Shores is located at 46°58'18" North, 124°9'17" West (46.971711, -124.154701)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city

Lincolnton : Georgia

Lincolnton is a city located in Lincoln County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,595. The city is the county seat of Lincoln County6. Geography Lincolnton is located at 33°47'40" North, 82°28'35" West (33.794414, -82.476450)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a

New Liberty : Iowa

New Liberty is a city located in Scott County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121. Geography New Liberty is located at 41°43'2" North, 90°52'46" West (41.717125, -90.879327)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²).

Cadiz : Ohio

Cadiz is a village located in Harrison County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,308. It is the county seat of Harrison County6. Cadiz is the birthplace of movie star Clark Gable and the site of his museum. Geography Cadiz is located at 40°16'15" North, 80°59'45"

Norton : Ohio

Norton is a city located in Summit and Wayne counties in Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,523. Geography Norton is located at 41°1'31" North, 81°38'38" West (41.025283, -81.643786)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.0 km² (20.5

Keene : New York

Keene is a town located in Essex County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,063. The Town of Keene is in the eastern part of the county. History Early settlers began arriving around 1797. The Town of Keene was formed in 1808 from parts of

New Boston : Texas

New Boston is a city located in Bowie County, Texas. It was named after an early store keeper, W.J. Boston. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,808. Geography New Boston is located at 33°27'38" North, 94°25'2" West (33.460551, -94.417246)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the

Laddonia : Missouri

Laddonia is a city located in Audrain County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 620. Geography Laddonia is located at 39°14'25" North, 91°38'37" West (39.240331, -91.643501)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.4 km²

Charles Town : West Virginia

Charles Town is a city located in Jefferson County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,907. It is the county seat of Jefferson County6. Charles Town was founded by Charles Washington, the nephew of U.S. President George Washington. (source; the Complete Book of

Port Lavaca : Texas

Port Lavaca is a city located in Calhoun County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,035. It is the county seat of Calhoun County6. Geography The city of Port Lavaca is located on Lavaca Bay, the western extension of Matagorda Bay. Port Lavaca is located at

Kingman : Kansas

Kingman is a city located in Kingman County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,387. It is the county seat of Kingman County6. Geography Kingman is located at 37°38'49" North, 98°6'50" West (37.647024, -98.113805)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Snowville : Utah

Snowville is a town located in Box Elder County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 177. Geography Snowville is located at 41°58'14" North, 112°42'33" West (41.970690, -112.709099)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²). 4.0

Northampton : Massachusetts

Northampton is a city located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,978. It is the county seat of Hampshire County. Politics As of 2005, Claire Higgins is the Mayor. Geography Northampton sits on the banks of the Connecticut River, in the Pioneer Valley of

Doon : Iowa

Doon is a city located in Lyon County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 533. Geography Doon is located at 43°16'43" North, 96°13'55" West (43.278727, -96.231922)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km²

Parker : Pennsylvania

Parker is a city located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 799. Parker is sometimes referred to as the "Smallest City in America". Parker was incorporated as a city on March 1, 1873 by special legislation in the midst of the

Orange : New York

Orange is a town located in Schuyler County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,752. The Town of Orange is in the southwest part of the county. History The town was formed from Town of Wayne in 1813 as the Town of Hersey while still

Berkeley Springs : West Virginia

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Napoleonville : Louisiana

Napoleonville is a village located in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 686. Geography Napoleonville is located at 29°56'16" North, 91°1'36" West (29.937778, -91.026750)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km²