Brazil vacations for adventure seekers
Talk
of Brazil vacations - talk of a tropical paradise, the deep dense
darkness of the endless forests, the colorful Carnival, the original
place of the rhythmic Samba dance. Brazil is an ideal place for
vacations, the main attraction of South
America tours. An Eden of imagination and reality,
Brazil is a country which never ceases to enthrall with awesome
beauty, picturesque tropical beaches, unexplored, ethereal rainforests
of the Amazon that have mythical proportions. Brazil vacations
are thus more than mere vacations—they are experiences of a lifetime!
From the hyper-energetic and passionate Carnival to the world-famous music and dance, Brazil has a rich cultural heritage. Brazil vacations thus become an occasion not only for exploring magnificent natural wonders like the Amazon, but also one in which you can experience the vibrant and colorful cultural traditions of its lively people. Not surprisingly, Virgin Vacations has lined up a range of vacation packages from which you can pick and choose your ideal South America tour, a highlight being Brazil vacations. Imagine a group travel adventure with friends to the depths of the Amazon! Brazil vacations are all about exploration and adventure!
The primordial Amazon
‘Unprepared’ is the word you'll use to describe your first encounter with the Amazon! The primordial rainforests remain wild and untamed, vast stretches still unexplored. Regardless of how much research you have done, all your pre-visit planning simply can’t prepare you enough for its awesome mysteries! Canoeing through the endless water world of the Amazon, watching the indigenous people deftly catch alligators, marveling at massive water lily pads, drinking water from the insides of trees, eating exotic fruits – the unusual Amazon experience is something you just can't completely imagine beforehand. Choose your customized vacation package for an adventure-filled Brazil vacation that combines Amazon’s Ecopark with Rio De Janeiro and Manaus, the Amazon's city capital (and a fascinating one at that)! Try our Rio and Amazon Special or choose from the large spread of Brazil vacation packages and South America tours!
"Marvelous City" (Cidade Maravilhosa) of Rio de Janeiro
Rio
de Janeiro was discovered on January (Janeiro) 1, 1502 by Portuguese
navigators who mistook the entrance of Guanabara Bay for the mouth
of a river (Rio) but became established as the city of Sao Sebastiao
do Rio de Janeiro 60 years later. Rio
de Janeiro, rated as one of the most beautiful cities
in the world, has settlements nestled between a magnificent bay
and dazzling beaches on one side and an abruptly rising mountain
range, covered by a luxuriant tropical forest, on the other. Virgin
Vacations has a whole range of vacation packages for Rio, combined
with Amazon, Iguassu and Buenos Aires, Buzios, Salvador do Bahia,
Paraty, etc, apart from Christmas and New Year’s Specials. And
then, of course, who can forget Carnival in Rio de Janeiro,
a major highlight of your Brazil vacation!
You’ll enjoy Rio De Janeiro with its beautiful beaches, mountains and people, and then awe at the amazing Iguassu Falls, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its 275 waterfalls shaped by 120 million years of geological history form one of earth’s most unforgettable sights!
Carnival: a high point of Brazil vacations
Carnival, famous across the globe for its verve and color, dates back to the ancient Romans and Greeks who held it to celebrate the rites of Spring. Brazil vacations are hardly complete without experiencing Carnival. Initially, the Catholic Church dismissed Carnival as a pagan ritual, but then, recognizing the popularity, adopted it as a period of Thanksgiving. Carnival has since changed character in many ways, turning from a wild riot of merriment into a more refined yet colorful and musical festival but continued with the tradition of a lavish masked ball. Brazil vacations are hardly complete without experiencing the Carnival.
So plan your Brazil vacation now! Choose your travel package according to your tastes – will it be adventure of exploring the Amazon or a cultural exploration of Brazil’s bustling capital Sau Paolo or the historic Rio?
For more information on Brazil, check out these useful links:
“The hip gringo’s
guide to Brazil.”
BrazilMax is a travel website focusing on “roots tourism” – eco,
cultural, historical, rural, adventure, mature and business. Our
aim is to help travelers – both genuine and virtual – better understand
Brazilian society and culture.
InfoBrazil.Com
Independent analysis and opinion on Brazilian current affairs,
all content in English, updated weekly.
Brazilian
Chamber of Commerce
Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain, Embassy, Consulate
and Brazil information. The Brazilian Chamber of Commerce has
been active in promoting trade and business in general between
Brazil and Great Britain.
Centre for Brazilian
Studies, Oxford.
The Centre for Brazilian Studies was established in 1997. It is
a University of Oxford centre for advanced study and contributes
to several of the degree programmes offered by the University
and operated through the Latin American Centre.
Brazil, a Novel
Website of Errol Lincoln Uys, author of acclaimed historical novel,
Brazil, and Riding the Rails. Excerpts, reviews, biography, interview.
TBS
- The Brazilian Society
Bringing not only Brazilians, but also those with an interest
in Brazil together!
The
Brazilianist Online
The Brazilianist Online mission is to present Brazil to the international
community; to promote a better understanding of this exciting
country, uncovering the most interesting and resonant stories
Embassy
of Brazil
Brazilian Embassy in Washington.
Info
Brasília
The city of Brasilia: information and photos.
Essays
on Brazil
Free info on Culture, Education, Society, History, Geography,
Politics, Art, Literature, Music, Dance, Maps, Portuguese language,
Tourism, Travel, Business, Services, Entertainment, Sports, Weather,
Women, etc...
Brazilian
Tourism Portal
Colorful, brilliant, beautiful, well-presented, but Brazil on
paper nevertheless.
