Enormous in size, Brazil borders every South American country except Ecuador and Chile. It is legendary for its two types of jungle, natural and urban! The dense Amazon rainforest is the largest on the planet, whilst 12 of its cities have over a million inhabitants each. The diverse ecosystems host 20% of the world\u2019s biodiversity. Endemic wildlife includes tapir and jaguarundi; our favourites are spectacled caiman and laid-back capybara. Don\u2019t miss a trip to the breathtaking Pantanal where you may spot the elusive jaguar. Culture lovers can eat in world-class restaurants, learn to samba in Rio nightclubs, admire colonial architecture in Salvador and marvel at Brasilia, aka Fantasy Island. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s a beach-lover\u2019s paradise, too, with hundreds of miles of tropical coastline. See and be seen on Rio\u2019s golden shores (Speedos are de rigeur) or escape to under-the-radar Jericoacoara. There\u2019s fabulous surfing in Itacare, and world-class snorkelling in the pristine Fernando de Noronha. And then there\u2019s Carnival, celebrated by every place in Brazil, big and small. In Rio that means exuberant floats and hedonistic revelry; in Salvador you\u2019ll sway to the beats of a thousand drums. This is a country with enormous energy and a real zest for life. Visiting feels like a party and an adventure all rolled into one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3897,"template":"","format":"standard","country_category":[191],"when-filter":[],"type-filter":[],"who-filter":[],"appeal-filter":[],"class_list":["post-4196","destination","type-destination","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country_category-south-america-en-us"],"yoast_head":"\n