Brazil – Luxury trip to the Land of Coffee

Brazil has almost always been a unique place on the map of travel enthusiasts. Each of us has some associations with The Country of Coffee, which to a greater or lesser extent influence his imagination. For one, it is scantily clad dancers vibrating to the rhythm of samba during the famous carnival in Rio, for another, the Amazon full of wild animals, for the third, it is football, and finally, Brazil is the only national team to have won the World Cup five times. Such examples could be multiplied for a long time, after all, we have not yet mentioned several other symbolic cities, favelas and golden beaches, most notably Copacabana. This proves that Brazil has become firmly entrenched in our consciousness and that is why it has been attracting crowds of tourists for years who want to see for themselves its natural and cultural wealth. No matter whether you want to laze around or plan some active sightseeing, Brazil is for you and we will help you discover it.

The greatest attractions of Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is certainly one of them, dominated by the Corcovado hill with the statue of Christ the Redeemer. In the past, it was the capital of the country. To this day, Rio remains his showcase. Famous for the carnival, as well as beaches - Ipanema and Copacabana, where locals spend all day sunbathing, playing football and volleyball. Rio's nightlife can attract anyone, which is hardly surprising - the warmth and openness of Brazilians is known all over the world. Some say that only the Iranians can compete with them in this respect.

Angra dos Reis and, above all, Paraty - towns lying on opposite ends of the bay, in the center of which is the island of Ilha Grande. The landscape of this region consists of hills covered with rainforest, iridescent ocean waters where you can meet huge right whales and Magellanic penguins, as well as long beaches, perfect for relaxation.

Iguazu Falls - located on the Brazilian-Argentine border, one of the most spectacular in the world, surrounded by a rainforest full of screaming parrots and toucans. The highest cascade of the waterfall is called Garganta del Diablo, or Devil's Throat. The water here falls from a height of eighty-two meters. But it is not the height, but the number of cascades and water masses that make the Iguazus make a huge impression on every tourist visiting them. In the region, we especially recommend the Belmod das Cararatas hotel, from which you can admire the waterfalls.

Amazonia, the richest ecosystem in the world, the largest rainforest in the world, through which the largest river in the world flows and several smaller ones, included in the top twenty of the ranking. In the heart of the Amazon lies Manaus, once the capital of the rubber empire, now a base from which tourists move to luxury lodges in the jungle. Each of them offers a number of activities, including observing wild animals. The most popular species living in selva include: piranhas, anacondas, caimans, toucans, macaws, sloths, capybaras and jaguars.

The Northeast of the country, famous for the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. The two main urban centers in this region are Recife and Salvador. Both have charming colonial old towns. It is also worth mentioning the Maranhenses National Park, famous for its unique landscape in the world, which is a unique combination of colorful lagoons and desert dunes.

Individual sightseeing tours around Brazil

Brazil is a country with an extremely diverse culture, landscape and rich history. Individual tours around Brazil are a great opportunity to discover this country on your own and experience its beauty and amazing atmosphere. If you are planning a trip to Brazil, it is certainly worth starting your trip from Rio de Janeiro - a city famous for Copacabana Beach and the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer at the top of Corcovado. In Rio de Janeiro you can also visit the Sambodromo, where the famous carnivals take place, and the Escadaria Selarón, a colorful staircase built by an artist from Chile.

Another interesting place to visit is Salvador, a city famous for its Afro-Brazilian traditions and historic colonial architecture. In Salvador, it is worth seeing Pelourinho, a district that has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Afro-Brazilian Museum, which presents Afro-Brazilian history and culture. Then it is worth going to Manaus, a city located in the heart of the Amazon jungle. Manaus is the perfect place to start your adventure with the Amazon - you can rent boats here and go on a jungle safari, admiring unusual animals and plants. Last but not least, a place worth visiting during an individual trip to Brazil is Foz do Iguaçu, famous for the Iguaçu Falls, one of the most beautiful in the world. These waterfalls are located on the border with Argentina and are an impressive sight - the water falls from a height of over 80 meters, creating a huge water cloud.

By choosing individual tours around Brazil, you have the opportunity to adapt your travel plan to your own preferences and needs. You can decide how long you want to stay in a given place, what attractions are worth seeing and what route you want to take, which gives you complete freedom to travel. On individual tours of Brazil, you also have a greater chance to authentically experience the culture and lifestyle of the locals, because mass travel agencies often choose crowded tourist destinations where the culture and lifestyle are more commercialized. Moreover, by traveling individually, you have the opportunity to see places that are not available to tourists, but which may turn out to be real gems, which will allow you to get to know the true face of Brazil.

Holidays Brazil - tailor-made travel

Brazil is a year-round destination i well connected to airports in Poland and Europe. An individual tour of Brazil is the best way to spend your holidays in this beautiful South American country. When planning your sightseeing program, it is worth paying attention to the time change, as there is a 7-hour difference compared to Poland. After arriving in Brazil, it is good to spend one or two days "at ease", without overloading the program. If your flight is to Sao Paolo, you can consider a short break in one of Sao Paolo's best hotels with SPA facilities and a swimming pool, such as the Rosewood. By stopping for a short break in this beautiful place, you are guaranteed that your holiday in Brazil will be stylish and luxurious. Guests at Rosewood Sao Paolo can enjoy a variety of dining options, a jazz club and recreational facilities such as a fitness center and two outdoor swimming pools.

We strongly encourage you to explore Brazil without rushing, at your own pace, with an individual guide and driver. During your private tour, you have unlimited possibilities to privatize tourist attractions, for example: guests traveling from CARTER they have the option of taking the train to Mount Corcovado without other travelers, taking the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Think that this most famous cable car can also be exclusively at your disposal!

Holidays in Brazil – sightseeing and relaxation

To see the greatest attractions of Brazil, it is worth spending two or three weeks in this country. Amazon jungle is a place where you will find a beautiful lodge in the bosom of nature, on a spectacular river. However, a better place to observe wild animals will be the Pantanal, offering a wealth of unspoilt nature and over 700 species of birds. This biosphere reserve is on the UNESCO list.

Swampy Pantanal is a vast plain in South America that extends across the west-central area Brazil in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. This is the backwaters of the Paraguay River where you can admire capybaras, anteaters, armadillos and caimans, and with a bit of luck, also jaguars.

A holiday in Brazil in one of the best hotels on a sandy beach will be the perfect ending to your holiday.

Where can we find the best beaches in Brazil?

Brazil has 8 kilometers of coastline, and nowhere is beach culture and lifestyle as visible and as important as in Brazil. Imagine white, soft sand, turquoise ocean waters and swaying coconut palms. This is not a description from an advertisement for any travel agency catalog, just Brazilian scenery. For beach lovers, this country offers over two thousand, so it is difficult to define only a few as the best. If we created a full ranking of beautiful beaches to see and "do" in Brazil, we would never finish.

Brazil – Ranking of the 10 most beautiful beaches

1. Copacabana, Rio De Jaineiro

Postcard-worthy and famous like no other. Many films were shot there, and many concerts of famous stars took place there, such as The Rolling Stones. Copacabana Beach is a symbol of the city and one of the most important iconic places in Brazil. There you will find the legendary Belmond Copacabana Palace hotel, which is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary.

2. Ipanema, Rio De Janeiro

Picturesquely located, overlooking the Morro Dois Irmãos hill. Ipanema Beach is eagerly visited by people who like to show off their beauty and fitness. Both locals and tourists love lying on the soft sand surrounded by good bars and trendy restaurants. Ipanema is one of the most typical places in Rio that best expresses the culture and soul of the city. It was in the local Veloso bar that the famous style song was written bossa nova Garota de Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema). The song was created in 1962, the music was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, and the lyrics were written by Vinicius de Moraes. Ipanema Beach is the perfect place to feel the atmosphere of the famous song. Since 1963, many versions of "The Girl from Ipanema" have been performed and published; It was sung by, among others, Frank Sinatra and Diana Krall.

3. Lagoa de Paraiso – Jericoacoara

In 2002 it was created National Park Jericoacoara. It is distinguished by its wonderful natural dunes, which are a place of pilgrimage for hippies. Fairy-tale beaches and a tropical climate are the main advantages of Jericoacoara (common name Jeri). About 25 km from Jeri there is a wonderful lagoon: Lagoa do Paraiso . It looks exceptionally impressive and attracts with its white sand and azure color of the ocean. An interesting attraction there are hammocks placed directly in the water from nearby restaurants. This is the only beach in the ranking that is not located on the ocean, but on a lake in the state of Ceará in the north of Brazil. Lagoa do Paraiso is called the Brazilian Caribbean.

4. Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago consisting of 21 islands and islets of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean. They are famous for their tropical character, beautiful beaches such as Praia do Leão, Baia do Sancho and Baia dos Pornos, and the numerous colonies of turtles and dolphins living in the area. Discover the rich offer trips in the archipelago Fernando de Noronha, 350 kilometers east of the coast Brazil! The Albatross Archipelago, as Fernando de Noronha is sometimes called, was included on the UNESCO list in 2011 and is considered one of the most beautiful places on earth due to its biodiversity.

5. Itacare

In small Itacaré, 250 km south of Salvador, there are as many as 12 beaches and each of them can be considered the most beautiful. You won't find noisy groups, mass tourism or extensive hotel infrastructure there. Itacare is an exceptionally peaceful and paradise destination for surfers, lovers of active tourism, nature and peaceful relaxation. Itacarezinho is a 3-kilometer long beach where you can walk for hours without meeting too many people.

6 Florianopolis

Florianopolis (colloquially Floripa) is the capital of the southern state of Santa Catarina in Brazil. The city includes the island of Saint Catherine and the district of Capoeiras on the peninsula. The old town boasts colonial buildings. The island was discovered by tourists relatively recently. It is one of the best places you can visit in Brazil during your holidays. Flarianopolis offers wonderful beaches and ideal conditions for water sports: surfing, waterboarding, sandboarding, snorkeling and scuba diving. A significant percentage of the inhabitants are people of Italian origin, which gives the city a uniquely European atmosphere.

7. Buzios

Buzios reflects the unique style of the resort, loved by Brazilians and foreigners alike: combining the tranquility of a fishing village with the lifestyle of the French Riviera, which was so loved by French actress Brigitte Bardot. Buzios is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the seaside and a great starting point to discover numerous beaches, popular restaurants and attractions. Buzios will appeal primarily to lovers of intimate and boutique hotels and lovers of beaches, of which you will find over 20 here. It is a place for people looking for luxury during their Brazilian holidays.

8. Big Island

It is the third largest island in Brazil. Due to its close proximity to Rio de Janeiro, it is one of the most popular islands in the country. You can get from Rio to Ilha Grande in an hour and local residents like to spend their weekends there. No car traffic, lush vegetation and beautiful white beaches with fine sand are the island's greatest advantages. Trekking trails will surely please all lovers of mountain trips. The most popular beach on Ilha Grande is the picturesque Lopes Mendes, located in a wide bay in the south-east of the island.

9. Salvador of Bahia

Salvador de Bahia is considered the most beautiful or one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil. This region has a lot of influence from Africa, and its inhabitants are considered to be among the most positive people in the world. The city owes its climate, culture and colors to Portuguese colonizers and African slaves from the Congo and Angola. Beautiful monuments, interesting rituals and beliefs, wonderful people and authentic, delicious cuisine are some of the reasons why it is worth visiting this part of Brazil. Salvador de Bahia is a city that teems with life, especially during the crazy carnival that takes place every year. One of the extraordinary manifestations of African culture that can be seen in Salvador de Bahia is the art of self-defense in the form of dance, called Capoeira. The most popular beach on the coast is Praia do Porto da Barra; offers clean water, soft golden sand and good tourist infrastructure. It's the perfect place to relax with a drink or practice water sports such as windsurfing and kayaking.

10. Carneiros – Pernambuco
Carneiros beach is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. It is located in the south of the state of Pernambuco, located between the other popular beaches of Porto de Galinhas and Maragogi. Carneiros Beach is one of the biggest tourist attractions; is famous for its turquoise waters and lush, paradise-like vegetation. In 2014, it was ranked 12th in the Tripadvisor ranking of the most beautiful beaches in the world. At low tide, the sea reveals colorful coral reefs; it's the perfect place for snorkeling. Sharks live off the coast of the state of Pernambuco, but thanks to the reefs that effectively protect the coast from these predators, swimming is safe.

Beach holidays in Brazil with a travel agency

You're probably asking yourself: Which travel agency is best to go to Brazil with?

W CARTER We encourage and invite you to discover also those less popular places, which also have their own charm. Our 20 years of experience in organizing trips to South America speaks for itself. We have been trusted by many clients who love adventure, luxury, comfort and luxury trips. Here we have described just some of the places that are popular with visitors. If you want to see how great they all are beaches of Brazil, there is nothing else to do but go for it vacation of a lifetime and explore the coast for several weeks or months.