What
you can not miss in Brazil
Possibly the most famous tourist place in
Brazil, this Statue of Jesus Christ is located in Rio de Janeiro on the top of
the Corcovado Mountain. The Statue is 98 ft high & is the second largest
Art sculpture in the world. It is made with Soapstone & reinforced
Concrete. One can see the whole city of Rio de Janeiro spread below from the
top of the mountain.
Amazon
Rainforests
All of us have one point in time studied
about the famous Amazon River & the fragile ecosystem it supports.
Approximately 6,400 Kms long, the Amazon River is the second largest river in
the world & the largest River by its Volume. The Amazon basin houses half
of the Planet’s rainforest. One can go for Jungle Tours on a River Boat to see
the natural wildlife amidst the Rainforests.
Rio
Carnival
The Biggest & the most famous Carnival
in the World is undoubtedly the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, which is celebrated 40
days before Easter. Held annually the carnival is a 5 day event starting on
Friday & finishing on Tuesday. It is usually celebrated in the month of
February when summer is at the peak in Rio. It is a euphoric event with people
singing & dancing & partying on the streets. The festival begins with
the crowning of Fat King who is given a giant Gold & silver Key by the
Mayor of the City. The most famous part of the Carnival is the Samba Parade –
the most unique Parade in the World. The Rio Samba parade is held in Sambodromo
as a competition of Samba Schools in Brazil.
There are a lot many more things that Brazil
has to offer like the Iguaçu Waterfalls, Historic City of Olinda, and the
famous beaches of Salvador or largest Wetlands in the World in Pantanal. No
matter where your interest lies, you are bound to have fun in Brazil as it has
something for everyone in all age groups!
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