Brazil is one of the most spectacular ecological and sophisticated destinations in the world. Brazil is the largest country in Latin America . It spreads across almost half (47.3%) of South America , and occupies a total area of 8,547,403.5 km2. It is the fifth largest country in the world after Canada , the Russian Federation , China and the United States . Except for a small number of islands, Brazil is a single and continuous land mass. Its diversity in people, cuisine and music are just as diverse as its geographic features. With a range of topography and an east coast bathed by the Atlantic Ocean , there are a range of activities available. From the mountains to the sea, from top class resorts to cozy inns, your dream destination becomes a reality in Brazil .

Adventure awaits you in the dense forests of the Amazon River basin where you can enjoy fishing, jungle trekking and learning firsthand about the indigenous Indian cultures. The "lungs of the Earth" are home to thousands of species of flora and fauna. Another rich ecological paradise is the Pantanal, the world´s largest wetland region covering 140,000 square kilometers (54,055 square miles) in western Brazil , Bolivia and Paraguay . The northeast of Brazil is ideal if you enjoy adventure sports or simply relaxing on pristine white sand beaches. You can enjoy hang gliding, surfing, windsurfing and dune buggy riding. With a light warm breeze and sunshine beaming down, sunbathing is ideal.

Another highlight of Brazil is the annual carnaval celebration which generally takes place in February or early March. It is celebrated throughout the country, but the most popular spots include Salvador , Bahia where you dance through the streets and Rio de Janeiro where you watch the exquisite samba parade.

Along with its amazing ecological wonders and celebrations, Brazil is also the center of the South American economy; a leader in science, research and commerce. Whether visiting the bustling metropolis of Sao Paulo , the political center of Brasilia or the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro , Brazil is the destination!

Because of this tremendous diversity, Brazil is one of the last places on earth where no one is a foreigner, where one can change one's destiny without losing one's identity and where each and every Brazilian has a little of the entire world in his or her blood. This may be the reason the Brazilian receives anyone from another land so well. According to surveys carried out with foreign tourists who visited the country, 97.2% intend to return soon; 56.5% had their expectations completely satisfied; and, for 31.7%, their expectations were completely exceeded. As you can see, those who come to Brazil become fans on the first visit.

Find out more about Brazil by navigating through our site. Or better yet: visit the country in person and feel for yourself the happiness and enthusiasm of our people.