Brazil

Few tourist destinations offer as much diversity as Brazil, thanks to its natural beauty and cultural richness. The happiness and energy that the Brazilian people emit is recognized worldwide, whether through their music and parties, or even their soccer games.

With a coastline stretching more than 7,000 kilometers, Brazil boasts exquisite beaches such as Ipanema and Copacabana, along the Carioca coast; Joaquina, in the southern part of the country, ideal for surfing; Praia do Forte, and the fabled beaches of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago. Brazil possesses one of the world's most-recognized ecological icons: the Amazon, covering approximately 5.5 million square kilometers. It is estimated that 60% of the planet's life forms are found in its forests. Among its well-known cities is Fortaleza, with its museums, churches, forts and historic buildings, in addition to its beaches and tourist infrastructure.

Sao Paulo is the country's leading commercial and industrial city; its wide avenues and skyscrapers mix with its older constructions, parks and plazas. Brasilia, the capital, is one of the best examples of urban planning in the world; its modern architecture is outstanding.

Carnival

Rio de Janeiro, known as the "Marvelous City", is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and is headquarters for the biggest party in the world: Carnival. Each year, thousands of people enjoy its unequaled atmosphere and the parades put on by the Samba schools. Carnival is also celebrated in the cities of Sao Paulo and Pernambuco, where the giant puppets are the attraction; and in Salvador, with its mobile stages.