The largest of the Latin american countries, Brazil has four distinct climatic areas where temperatures, weather and rainfall can all dramatically differ. Home to part of the Amazon rainforest, this diverse country also boasts fantastic coastlines.

Brazil might cover almost half of South America – but a majority of its residents still manage to live on the coast! The nature of the people and the lush landscape makes Brazil is a fabulous place to visit.

Mention Brazil and beaches in the same sentence and most people will think of Copacabana, Brazil’s famous party playground, where bronzed boys play sport on the sand and gorgeous girls pose in tiny bikinis. But there’s more to Brazil’s beaches than Copacabana. In fact, the country boasts 8,500 kilometres of coastline gilded with spectacular tropical beaches and aquamarine bays.

One of the most popular places to visit when in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro. It has one of the most beautiful settings in the world and boasts beautiful beaches and breathtaking views. And of course on of the world’s most famous statues. While in Rio you can view the Christ the Redeemer statue which sits on top of Corcovado.

There are three time zones: in the east, northeast, south and southeast GMT-3 hours; in the west GMT-4 hours; in the far west GMT-5 hours. Brazilian Real, American Dollars and Euros are accepted.

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