| The Carnival of Rio is one of the most popular | | | | people from other regions. |
| annual parties in the whole world. The exuberant | | | | Where to eat? |
| floats, the beautiful samba dancers, and the | | | | Brazil's national dish is feijoada, a hearty stew |
| contagious joy of its people make Brazil the ideal | | | | made of black beans and pork. It's a heavy dish, |
| spot for those searching for excitement and | | | | so take your time before eating it. Excellent |
| unique experiences. In fact, once you hear the | | | | seafood can also be found in the coastal towns of |
| rhythmic beating of the drums, your feet will | | | | Brazil. Brazilian snacks called lanches include a wide |
| start moving turning you into another participant | | | | variety of pastries such as coxinha, empadinha, |
| of this great celebration that takes place in | | | | and pastel. If you are in the mood for good |
| Samba schools, on Avenida Marques de Sapucai, | | | | barbeque, try the Brazilian "Churrasco" served at |
| or in the street blocks. But Brazil offers much | | | | many restaurants. A restaurant meal with a drink |
| more - It offers natural beauty and green areas | | | | usually costs $10 making eating out a very |
| like no other place. It's a place injected with life. | | | | feasible experience for those on a budget. Fast |
| From the Amazon rainforest to the Iguazu Falls, | | | | food is also available and you will find as many |
| there is definitely plenty to see and do in Brazil. | | | | Bob's (a famous fast-food chain in Brazil) as |
| What to do? | | | | McDonald's in the big cities. |
| Looking for exuberant nature? Head north to the | | | | Where to stay? |
| Amazon rain forest where you will find thousands | | | | In the Pantanal region - a place full of wild like and |
| of unique species of plants and animals, and also | | | | wetlands - tourists usually stay in fazendas, which |
| indigenous tribes. Make sure to book a tour, so | | | | can be described as big ranches. Boat hotels are |
| you can get the most out of this experience | | | | also a popular option for tourists who want to |
| while staying safe. Manaus is the capital of the | | | | have a relaxing time fishing and watching the |
| Amazonas State and the best place to go to visit | | | | Pantanal wildlife. In the big cities, you will find 5 |
| the Amazon Forest. Belem is the second largest | | | | star hotels as well as pousadas (guesthouses) and |
| city in the Amazon region with religious festivals | | | | hostels. |
| and traditional markets. | | | | Visas & Documentso Citizens from |
| Looking for beautiful beaches? Head northeast to | | | | Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and |
| Salvador (Bahia), Olinda, Recife or Natal. It is | | | | Uruguay may enter the country with a valid ID |
| considered the country's sunniest region with | | | | card and stay up to 90 days.o Citizens from the |
| colonial architecture and street parties all year | | | | following countries are required to present their |
| round. | | | | passports for stays of up to 90 days: South |
| Looking for cosmopolitan cities? Head southeast | | | | Africa, Croatia, all EU countries (except Cyprus, |
| to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. In Rio you will | | | | Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), Israel, New Zealand, |
| find beautiful beaches such as Copacabana and | | | | Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Bahamas, Barbados, |
| Ipanema along with the famous open arms statue | | | | Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, South Korea, Costa |
| - Christ The Redeemer. The statue is a symbol | | | | Rica, Ecuador, Philippines, Guatemala, Guyana, |
| that represents the culture of the people from | | | | Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Macau SAR, |
| Rio (Cariocas) and their welcoming hospitality. | | | | Malaysia, Morocco, Namibia, Panama, Slovakia, |
| Cariocas are known for their easy-going, laid-back | | | | Slovenia, Malta, Surinam, Thailand, Trinidad and |
| culture in contrast to the more reserved people | | | | Tobago, Tunisia, Venezuela.o Citizens from the |
| from other cities. Sao Paulo is Brazil's largest, | | | | following countries currently need a visa for Brazil: |
| richest and most cosmopolitan city defined by a | | | | Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, |
| diverse cultural and business life. Sao Paulo is so | | | | Russia, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, United |
| diverse that is home to the largest Japanese | | | | States, El Salvador, Nicarágua, Indonesia, |
| population outside of Japan. It also has strong | | | | Iran, Jamaica, Armenia, Lebanon, Siria, former |
| Italian and Arab influences. The people of Sao | | | | soviet countries and others not listed above.o |
| Paulo are known as hard-working and industrious | | | | United States citizens are required to pay 100 US |
| people contrasting with the Cariocas and the | | | | Dollars for a 5 year visa. |