Spread across an area close to half of the South American continent, tourists have been frequently 'invading' the Brazilian lands (and coasts more often) for more than 500 years now, speaking very conservatively. The inviting white sands that are interspersed with palm trees facing the deep blue Atlantic ocean make for the picture perfect scenery that is enticing and exciting to millions who visit every year. The coastline stretches for an amazing 7000 kms - plenty of room for everyone - and the ocean is also lined with exotic islands and colonial towns. Closer to land, there are scintillating waterfalls,sparkling rivers and red-rock canyons. However, the main attractions, i.e., the Amazon and the Pantanal, are yet to come! The country is a haven for wildlife lovers, as well as those who crave for adventure, since rakting, snorkelling and surfing are order of the day for practically everyone who is a native.
Ilha de Santa Catarina: A 'more exotic than other parts of Brazil' coastline that has an amalgamation of wild partying crowds and solitary spaces by the seaside is truly the highlight of this island, but there is plenty more than just the beaches to make tourists fall in love with Ilha de Santa Catarina. A forest of protected pines towards the east coast and the dunes close to Praia da Joaquina creating a lunar landscape, along with an expanse of mountains adorned by the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic rain forest) complete the blissful picture. Florianópolis Santa Catarina's political capital and cultural capital of southern Brazil, is the gateway to this island. The northern part of the island is overdeveloped in more ways than one, and the phenomenon is evident with the swarms of pubs, hotels and restaurants on the shores of Lagoa da Conceição. However, the best beaches, for surfers in particular, are along the east coast, and the southern side is grossly underdeveloped.
Recife: The capital of Pernambuco is also the most exciting city in the north-eastern part of Brazil. The culture in itself is addictive, and the entertainment scene bustling with energy. The coast proves to be the perfect setting for the many carnivals that take place here, and the destination in itself is an out and out urban metropolis with high rise buildings having glass curtains dominating the skyline view. For someone absolutely new to this place, it might take a while to jostle through the streets with all the heavy traffic. A word of caution though, unlike Ilha de Santa Catarina, there are no happening beaches here. A bit of trivia that might seem handy goes that Recife takes its name from the offshore reefs that pacify the waters of the shoreline. The town of Olinda lies towards the northern edge of Recife, located 6 kms from the city center. A majority of tourists choose a stay in Olinda and a day trip to Recife.
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Ilha de Santa Catarina: A 'more exotic than other parts of Brazil' coastline that has an amalgamation of wild partying crowds and solitary spaces by the seaside is truly the highlight of this island, but there is plenty more than just the beaches to make tourists fall in love with Ilha de Santa Catarina. A forest of protected pines towards the east coast and the dunes close to Praia da Joaquina creating a lunar landscape, along with an expanse of mountains adorned by the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic rain forest) complete the blissful picture. Florianópolis Santa Catarina's political capital and cultural capital of southern Brazil, is the gateway to this island. The northern part of the island is overdeveloped in more ways than one, and the phenomenon is evident with the swarms of pubs, hotels and restaurants on the shores of Lagoa da Conceição. However, the best beaches, for surfers in particular, are along the east coast, and the southern side is grossly underdeveloped.
Recife: The capital of Pernambuco is also the most exciting city in the north-eastern part of Brazil. The culture in itself is addictive, and the entertainment scene bustling with energy. The coast proves to be the perfect setting for the many carnivals that take place here, and the destination in itself is an out and out urban metropolis with high rise buildings having glass curtains dominating the skyline view. For someone absolutely new to this place, it might take a while to jostle through the streets with all the heavy traffic. A word of caution though, unlike Ilha de Santa Catarina, there are no happening beaches here. A bit of trivia that might seem handy goes that Recife takes its name from the offshore reefs that pacify the waters of the shoreline. The town of Olinda lies towards the northern edge of Recife, located 6 kms from the city center. A majority of tourists choose a stay in Olinda and a day trip to Recife.
To truly enjoy a Brazilian vacation, it's important to stay in contact with near and dear ones. Matrix international sim cards, with superb network coverage and the most economical calling rates, ensure that there is never a problem of voice clarity or expensive phone bills.
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