Brazil holiday and honeymoons; An expert guide to Brazil

Brazil, consider by Brazilians to be a continent in its own right, is a land well versed in extremes. It is the fifth largest country in the world, covering more than half of South America and has a geographic diversity like nowhere else.

Rio

Rio de Janeiro with its famous beaches remains one of the most seductive cities in the world. No visit to this bustling city is complete without seeing both the Sugarloaf and Corcovado mountains, which offer a different perspective of this majestic city.

Parati

Lying 250km to the south of Rio is Parati, a small colonial town, designed to flood during high tide; it gives the appearance of a town submerged. A great escape from the city, this quaint town has 65 nearby islands and numerous beaches ideal for unwinding.

Iguazu Falls

The majestic Iguazu Falls are a collection of 287 waterfalls that form the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay and are unrivalled for sheer beauty.

The Amazon

The Amazon is the longest, widest river in the world with by far the greatest volume of water. The mighty Amazon basin is a maze of waterways and lagoons, which can be visited by boat or alternatively from a lodge. In the centre lies Manaus, the capital of the region and at one time the most prosperous city on the continent.

Salvador and the North East coast

Brazil’s north east coast boasts pristine beaches with year round good weather, making it a great destination for water sports and relaxation. Salvador is the heartbeat of the region; a grand, vibrant and historical city with an African influence. Colonial architecture coupled with Brazilian flair in music, dance, Capoeira and everyday living makes it a unique cultural experience.

Fernando de Noronha

The national park island of Fernando de Noronha situated off the coast of Recife is an untouched paradise. The island contains 26 beaches, one of which was voted the best in Brazil, along with numerous walking trails and superb snorkelling and diving opportunities.

The Pantanal wetlands

The world's biggest floodplain is one of the last refuges for many threatened South American mammal species such as jaguar, puma, ocelot, maned wolf, giant otter, giant anteater, giant armadillo, marsh deer and tapir. While the Amazon boasts the richest biodiversity, the Pantanal is undoubtedly the best place for viewing wildlife up close, either on foot, by canoe or horseback.

WHEN TO GO TO BRAZIL

Northeast - September to March
The south - May to October
The Amazon - May to November