Brazil is a vast, vibrant and magnetic country situated in the central-eastern part of South America, and lapped by the Atlantic Ocean. This melting pot of cultures, ethnicities, and religions is a product of its patchwork past of local traditions, colonial rule, and the influx of immigrants. It is South America’s largest country, with a landmass comparable to that of the United States, and a mosaic of ecosystems that supports the largest array of flora and fauna on the planet. The Brazilian people are typically warm and friendly, while the country’s natural diversity lends itself to myriad travel experiences, from idyllic coastal holidays and riotous Carnaval celebrations to stopovers in the dynamic cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Adventures await outdoor enthusiasts in the enthralling Amazon jungle.
The world’s biggest inland wetland system, the Pantanal Reserve is a biodiversity hot spot and one of Brazil’s premier tourism destinations. Encompassing rivers, lakes, marshes, floodplains and both perennial and non-perennial streams, it is home to myriad exotic wildlife species, including jaguars, hyacinth macaws, giant anteaters, capybara and caiman. Birdwatchers and animal lovers will be in their element here – the Pantanal is considered in some circles to be superior game-viewing territory to the Amazon, where the dense foliage obscures much of the wildlife. While you’re here, don’t miss a visit to the Parque Nacional do Pantanal Matogrossense – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and a four-day boat trip into the Puerto Jofre region, where visitors have an excellent chance of spotting a jaguar.
As previously described
As previously described
