Baltic Travel Agent Specialists
Brazil
is South America's giant, a dazzling land of pristine beaches
steamy jungles and manic metropolises. Music and dancing are as integral
here as eating and sleeping, and you'll find as many regional styles
as there are shades of people, from samba's sensual rhythms to Bahia's
axé-charged beats.
While it may not be the Eden of popular imagination, Brazil is still a country of staggering beauty. There are stretches of unexplored rainforest, islands with divine tropical beaches, and endless rivers. Then there are the people themselves, who delight visitors with their energy and joy.
The
weather is worth considering when planning a trip to Brazil, as it can
have a significant bearing on how you enjoy certain regions of the country.
For example, the Amazon region is one of the world's rainiest places,
making travel exceedingly difficult between January and May. Similarly,
if you plan to go to the Pantanal, do so during the dry season. The
rest of the year, roads are washed out and travel is a nightmare. The
south has the most extreme temperatures and during the coldest winter
months snow is even possible - but rare
During summer (December-February) many Brazilians are on vacation, making
travel expensive and frequently booked out, and, from Rio to the south,
the humidity can be oppressive. However, summer is also the most festive
time of year, as Brazilians take to the beaches and streets. School
holidays begin in mid-December and go through to Carnaval, usually held
in late February.
RIO DE JANEIRO
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