One of the things that men love most is football! So, here’s the news – the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. Brazil is not only well known for this upcoming event, but it is well known for its scenic beauty. It is a beautiful place flourishing in rainforests, beaches and famous tourist attraction places. There are a number of places, besides the beaches, where you must visit. Otherwise your touring of Brazil will remain incomplete.
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Rio de Janeiro: Rio is an epic city. It is awesome and is ever perfect for tourists. The famous statue of Christ, the Redeemer, is located in this very city. This statue is 38 feet tall and is always crowded by visitors from morning till evening. From the peak of Corcovado, you can enjoy the view of the entire city of Rio.
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Iguazu Falls: This is one of the world’s largest falls which extends over 2,700 m in the shape of a semi-circle. In the border between Brazil and Argentina, this waterfall is situated. This fall is really very amazing.
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Amazon River: After Nile, Amazon is the second largest river in the world. It is home to over 3,000 species of various fishes and offers an amazing natural scenery. The Amazon forest is the densest forest in the entire world and the river flows through it. There are many tourist activities that can be done here like crocodile spotting, dolphin watching, catching fish. You can even take survival tours. But be sure to be accompanied by professional guides.
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Pantanal: The world’s largest wetland is the Pantanal which lies mostly in Western Brazil but also extends into Paraguay and Bolivia. It has a wide range of flora as well as fauna and thus has an incredible ecosystem. It is actually famous for its wildlife.
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Salvador de Bahia: On the shores of the great Atlantic Ocean lies Brazil’s fifth largest city. From the Portuguese colonial period, there are several buildings. This city is full of fun, thrill and entertainment where you can feel the music everywhere. Cafes and food joints are available.
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Fernando de Noronha: In the Atlantic Ocean, this is a tropical paradise. This island lies about one mile off the Brazilian coastline. It is a beautiful archipelago and the water is so clear that even at 50 meter, you can have a clear visibility. It has pristine beaches and wildlife.
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Ouro Preto: The meaning of “Ouro Preto” is black gold. It is one of the best preserved colonial towns in Brazil. The Portuguese colonial architecture is well preserved. The 18th century and 19th century churches are beautifully decorated with gold.
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Rio Carnival: This festival happens in almost every part of Brazil but the main carnival is seen in Rio de Janeiro. This is a 4 day celebration and all the people can be spotted in fancy dress costumes. There are samba dancers everywhere and the parade is a beautiful one. This celebration brings in around 2 million people each day on the streets.
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Teatro Amazonas: This is an opera house that is located in Manause, which is present in the heart of the rainforest of Amazon. It was built during the time when the rubber trade was thriving. The dome of the building is covered with ceramic tiles that is of 36,000 types and is in the color of the Brazilian national flag.
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Sao Paolo: This city is rightfully called the hub of business as well as shopping centers. Representatives from various countries come here to spread their business in different cities of Brazil as well as Latin America. Leather goods for men are very cheap and are made of genuine leather.