Brazil [antikvár]

Destination BrazilOne of the world's most captivating places, Brazil is South America's giant, a dazzling country of pristine beaches, steamy jungles and music-filled metropolises.The world's fifth-largest country is famed for its Carnaval, but spontaneous celebrations happen almost nightly in the Northeast. 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 the sensual rhythms of carimbó, the music of the Amazon, to the axé-charged beats in Bahia.The coastline - all 7367km of it - contains astounding beauty, with rain forest-covered islands, lush mountain peaks and hundreds of white-sand beaches fronting deep blue sea. In the interior you'll find both the world's largest jungle and the world's largest inland swamp. You can hike through Amazonian wilderness or float across flooded forests, getting an intimate glimpse of Brazil's rich biodiversity.Brazil is equally famous for its cultural gems. Wander the cobblestone streets in the colonial towns of Minas Gerais or attend a mystical Candomblé ceremony in beautifully preserved Salvador. Catch fast-paced forró (the dance style of the Northeast) in tiny towns in Espirito Santo or dance to old-school samba in Rio's many gafieiras (dance halls). Brazil also has its share of award-winning architects and filmmakers, and its authors and poets include some of the most colorful stylists in the Americas.Amid such vast beauty - from stunning landscapes to sensuous rhythms, wild festas (parties), gorgeous towns and a lively populace - it's no wonder that so many travelers arrive home already daydreaming of their return.