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Brazil

Brazil is the country of the mystic and legendary Amazon Forest, of opulent cathedrals, of exotic beaches and rocking music. This exotic South American country lures people with its unique charm. Brazil is a large country and has a large population. Catholicism is the chief religion and Portuguese is the chief language of Brazil. The world of flora and fauna in Brazil is huge resulting from rich natural environment. Both the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator cross Brazil making the country rich in natural resources and vegetation. Brazil boasts of some of charming archipelagos like Atol das Rocas, Trindade and Martim Vaz, Fernando de Noronha and others.

Brazil was discovered by Pedro Alvares Cabral. Brazil was colonized by Portugal and in the year 1822 the country became independent. The economy of Brazil is flourishing.

Brazil boasts of some of the most exotic tourist destinations on earth. Some of the famous tourist destinations in Brazil are:

Belem, a lively port city
Ver o Peso Market in Belem
Goeldi Museum in Belem
Minas Gerais, the state rich in diamond and gold mines and replete with fine colonial architecture
Blumenau
Joinville
Remnants of Jesuit Missions in Rio Grande do Sul
Sao Miguel das Missoes
Panatanal
Paraty, a petite and charming town
Santa Rita Church in Paraty
Diamantina National Park
Salvador da Bahia
The Museu Afro-Brasiliero in Slavador da Bahia
Iguacu Falls
Garganta del Diablo
The stunning views from the top of Corcovado

If you are ready to explore the dark and mysterious Amazon Forest then come to Manaus, the gateway to the mystic forest. In Manaus there are some superb colonial buildings like:

Centro Cultural de Palacio Rio Negro
Teatro Amazonas

Also visit the archive of Alexandre Ferreira here.

Explore the exotic culture of Brazil. The music will transport you to a different world. Plunge into the gastronomical delights of South American cuisines in Brazil. Brazil is a land of sun, warmth and beauty. Wrap up the charm and warmth of Brazil in the storehouse of your life.

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