| The Carnival of Rio is one of the most | | | | Brazil's national dish is feijoada, a hearty |
| popular annual parties in the whole world. | | | | stew made of black beans and pork. It's a |
| The exuberant floats, the beautiful samba | | | | heavy dish, so take your time before eating |
| dancers, and the contagious joy of its people | | | | it. Excellent seafood can also be found in |
| make Brazil the ideal spot for those | | | | the coastal towns of Brazil. Brazilian snacks |
| searching for excitement and unique | | | | called lanches include a wide variety of |
| experiences. In fact, once you hear the | | | | pastries such as coxinha, empadinha, and |
| rhythmic beating of the drums, your feet will | | | | pastel. If you are in the mood for good |
| start moving turning you into another | | | | barbeque, try the Brazilian "Churrasco" |
| participant of this great celebration that | | | | served at many restaurants. A restaurant meal |
| takes place in Samba schools, on Avenida | | | | with a drink usually costs $10 making eating |
| Marques de Sapucai, or in the street blocks. | | | | out a very feasible experience for those on a |
| But Brazil offers much more - It offers | | | | budget. Fast food is also available and you |
| natural beauty and green areas like no other | | | | will find as many Bob's (a famous fast-food |
| place. It's a place injected with life. From | | | | chain in Brazil) as McDonald's in the big |
| the Amazon rainforest to the Iguazu Falls, | | | | cities. |
| there is definitely plenty to see and do in | | | | |
| Brazil. | | | | Where to stay? |
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| What to do? | | | | In the Pantanal region - a place full of wild |
| | | | like and wetlands - tourists usually stay in |
| Looking for exuberant nature? Head north to | | | | fazendas, which can be described as big |
| the Amazon rain forest where you will find | | | | ranches. Boat hotels are also a popular |
| thousands of unique species of plants and | | | | option for tourists who want to have a |
| animals, and also indigenous tribes. Make | | | | relaxing time fishing and watching the |
| sure to book a tour, so you can get the most | | | | Pantanal wildlife. In the big cities, you |
| out of this experience while staying safe. | | | | will find 5 star hotels as well as pousadas |
| Manaus is the capital of the Amazonas State | | | | (guesthouses) and hostels. |
| and the best place to go to visit the Amazon | | | | |
| Forest. Belem is the second largest city in | | | | Visas & Documents |
| the Amazon region with religious festivals | | | | |
| and traditional markets. | | | | - Citizens from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, |
| | | | Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay may enter the |
| Looking for beautiful beaches? Head northeast | | | | country with a valid ID card and stay up to |
| to Salvador (Bahia), Olinda, Recife or Natal. | | | | 90 days. |
| It is considered the country's sunniest | | | | |
| region with colonial architecture and street | | | | - Citizens from the following countries are |
| parties all year round. | | | | required to present their passports for stays |
| | | | of up to 90 days: South Africa, Croatia, all |
| Looking for cosmopolitan cities? Head | | | | EU countries (except Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia |
| southeast to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. In | | | | and Lithuania), Israel, New Zealand, Norway, |
| Rio you will find beautiful beaches such as | | | | Switzerland, Turkey, Bahamas, Barbados, |
| Copacabana and Ipanema along with the famous | | | | Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, South Korea, |
| open arms statue - Christ The Redeemer. The | | | | Costa Rica, Ecuador, Philippines, Guatemala, |
| statue is a symbol that represents the | | | | Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, |
| culture of the people from Rio (Cariocas) and | | | | Macau SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Namibia, |
| their welcoming hospitality. Cariocas are | | | | Panama, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta, Surinam, |
| known for their easy-going, laid-back culture | | | | Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, |
| in contrast to the more reserved people from | | | | Venezuela. |
| other cities. Sao Paulo is Brazil's largest, | | | | |
| richest and most cosmopolitan city defined by | | | | - Citizens from the following countries |
| a diverse cultural and business life. Sao | | | | currently need a visa for Brazil: Australia, |
| Paulo is so diverse that is home to the | | | | Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Russia, |
| largest Japanese population outside of Japan. | | | | Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, United |
| It also has strong Italian and Arab | | | | States, El Salvador, Nicarágua, Indonesia, |
| influences. The people of Sao Paulo are known | | | | Iran, Jamaica, Armenia, Lebanon, Siria, |
| as hard-working and industrious people | | | | former soviet countries and others not listed |
| contrasting with the Cariocas and the people | | | | above. |
| from other regions. | | | | |
| | | | - United States citizens are required to pay |
| Where to eat? | | | | 100 US Dollars for a 5 year visa. |
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