the best bits of brazil

Like most major cities, Sao Paulo can intimidate with its brashness and busy pace but by no means should it be overlooked. For those willing to take the time, there is a lot to explore in Sampa as it is called by locals from world class shopping (some of the boutiques are so chichi they put us in mind of Rodeo Drive ? la Pretty Woman) to a nightlife bar none. Their Gay Pride parade is the largest of its type in the world and a welcome addition to the scene is the Chilli Pepper Single Hotel, which caters for gay, single men

It sounds like the name of a place that Dick Van Dyke would sing about in a saccharine musical, but in actual fact Brazils most famous peak was named after the blocks of sugar that were transported to Europe by ships in the 16th century when the country was under Portuguese rule. The best way to ascend to the top is by cable car, which affords stunning views of Guanabara Bay.

Were not sure what the Brazilians think of Barry Manilows song referencing Copacabana, but we do know that the place itself is a far cry from the New York nightclub he was actually singing about. New Years Eve on this stretch of the beach in Rio de Janeiro is legendary, and a great effort has been made to clean up the beach and district on every level, from closing down the brothels to tackling the sewage issues. A good thing too, as it will host the swimming marathon, beach volleyball and kitesurfing in the 2016 Games.

Most of the Amazon rainforest is located in Brazil (and it is rich with tropical birds and animals. It is not a place for the faint of heart, we must add, as cougars, black caimans and anacondas live in the undergrowth and these two chaps pictured having a swim are lucky they didnt get zapped by an electric eel or a gnawed at by piranhas. Despite the dangers, there are ways to enjoy the worlds most famous rainforest from river cruises to kayaks, and it is worth braving the rest to be able to swim with pink dolphins. Yes, we said pink.

The CuritibaParanagu? train ride is exceptional as you gaze out of the train window, a condensed view of the Brazils terrifyingly huge jungle and mountain landscape passes serenely by. Youll also see a lot of bridges 30 to be precise. The train sets off Curitiba and chugs along 100 kilometres to Paranagu it takes around four hours in total and passes the Serra do Mar, which is the most pristine area of the rainforest.
The last stop is an 18thcentury town Morretes, where you can have barreado (a slowcooked meat stew) for lunch and then head back to the city on the same train or catch the bus.

Bahia has arguably some of the countrys best beaches, and a homing beacon for surfers is Itacar, south of the city of Salvador. A crescent of soft, white sandy stretches along a 20mile coastline, and keen surfers will want to head there in July, as the waves are strongest then.
The temperature veers between 25 and 30C, and can rise to 40C in the hot season from December to March. June can be a bit rainy, but thats when you can bag the best deals.
Itacar is a town in the cocoa zone of the state of Bahia in Brazil, south of Salvador. It is located 70 km north of Ilhus where the Rio de Contas, which comes from the Chapada Diamantina, meets the Atlantic Ocean. Itacar has about 27,000 residents. Out of these, approximately 50% live in the rural interior. A mixture of races Amerindian, black and white can be seen in the features of the natives, called na

For half a century, Brazil has struggled with attempting to grow economically into a developed nation. In the past two decades, major concerns have arisen that this economic development has happened at the expense of the depletion of the Amazon Rainforest, one of the most diverse ecological systems in the entire world. In order for Brazil to become a respected economic force, it must also show its capability of protecting its precious natural resources. While initially counterintuitive, Brazil can protect its environment and develop its economy through various economic, technological, and political reformations. This article analyzes these methods as well as their effectiveness.
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