Brazil – the largest Latin American country scores with its visitors with countless experiences and impressions. Here are five of the top reasons to visit the diverse country.
1. The Brazilians
Anyone who travels to Brazil is immediately struck by the warm and cordial character of the Brazilians. It feels like the sun always seems to shine in this country. Perhaps it is the many smiling faces or the fun conversations in the street that reach the hearts of Brazilians and embrace the visitors with such joie de vivre. According to a survey by the Ministry of Tourism, 95.7 percent of the 44,080 tourists surveyed are happy to return to Brazil because they appreciate the friendly nature of Brazilians. No wonder that Brazil promotes itself with the claim “Happy by Nature”.
2. Nature
The World Economic Forum ranked Brazil first in the international rankings for natural resources. The Amazon alone is almost seven million square kilometers in size, accounting for about 60% of the total area of Brazil. The country offers an incredible diversity of flora and fauna with 55,000 plant species and 108,000 animal species. Every outdoor fan will get their money's worth here. Endless beaches, huge national parks, caves for fascinating diving experiences, beautiful hiking trails, gigantic waterfalls (Iguazu), lonely islands and huge dune areas (Lencois Maranhenses) attract visitors from all over the world.
3. The adventure
By land, water and air:anyone looking for an adrenaline rush during traveling, find everything they need in Brazil. Experienced kitesurfers meet in Praia do Atalaia in Pará. In Ilhabella, divers can explore wrecks, the Rio Nero attracts rafting fans and in Rio de Janeiro, for example, on Pedra da Gávea you can paraglide above the city.
4. The delicious food
Flavors, ingredients, preparation and presentation of the dishes are strongly influenced by Brazil's multiculturalism. The exciting mix of cultures with the respective culinary influences from the different regions of the world has resulted in a rich selection of flavors and original dishes. To Brazil for the delicious food? It's well worth it! Don't miss:Feijoada from Rio de Janeiro, a very tasty stew, and one of the many Brazilian fruits.
5. The versatility
Adventure, wildlife experiences, great people and incomparable cultural diversity – that's what Brazil stands for. Each region has its own characteristics and is characterized by different traditions. Indigenous and immigrants from Africa, Germany, Italy, Japan and Arabia have greatly influenced the way of life, music, dance and food in Brazil.
