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Brazil: A Carnival of Life

The Carnival of Rio is one of the most popular annual parties in the whole world. The exuberant floats, the beautiful samba dancers, and the contagious joy of its people make Brazil the ideal spot for those searching for excitement and unique experiences. In fact, once you hear the rhythmic beating of the drums, your feet will start moving turning you into another participant of this great celebration that takes place in Samba schools, on Avenida Marques de Sapucai, or in the street blocks. But Brazil offers much more - It offers natural beauty and green areas like no other place. It's a place injected with life. From the Amazon rainforest to the Iguazu Falls, there is definitely plenty to see and do in Brazil.

What to do?

Looking for exuberant nature? Head north to the Amazon rain forest where you will find thousands of unique species of plants and animals, and also indigenous tribes. Make sure to book a tour, so you can get the most out of this experience while staying safe. Manaus is the capital of the Amazonas State and the best place to go to visit the Amazon Forest. Belem is the second largest city in the Amazon region with religious festivals and traditional markets.

Looking for beautiful beaches? Head northeast to Salvador (Bahia), Olinda, Recife or Natal. It is considered the country's sunniest region with colonial architecture and street parties all year round.

Looking for cosmopolitan cities? Head southeast to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. In Rio you will find beautiful beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema along with the famous open arms statue - Christ The Redeemer. The statue is a symbol that represents the culture of the people from Rio (Cariocas) and their welcoming hospitality. Cariocas are known for their easy-going, laid-back culture in contrast to the more reserved people from other cities. Sao Paulo is Brazil's largest, richest and most cosmopolitan city defined by a diverse cultural and business life. Sao Paulo is so diverse that is home to the largest Japanese population outside of Japan. It also has strong Italian and Arab influences. The people of Sao Paulo are known as hard-working and industrious people contrasting with the Cariocas and the people from other regions.

Where to eat?

Brazil's national dish is feijoada, a hearty stew made of black beans and pork. It's a heavy dish, so take your time before eating it. Excellent seafood can also be found in the coastal towns of Brazil. Brazilian snacks called lanches include a wide variety of pastries such as coxinha, empadinha, and pastel. If you are in the mood for good barbeque, try the Brazilian "Churrasco" served at many restaurants. A restaurant meal with a drink usually costs $10 making eating out a very feasible experience for those on a budget. Fast food is also available and you will find as many Bob's (a famous fast-food chain in Brazil) as McDonald's in the big cities.

Where to stay?

In the Pantanal region - a place full of wild like and wetlands - tourists usually stay in fazendas, which can be described as big ranches. Boat hotels are also a popular option for tourists who want to have a relaxing time fishing and watching the Pantanal wildlife. In the big cities, you will find 5 star hotels as well as pousadas (guesthouses) and hostels.

Visas & Documents

o Citizens from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay may enter the country with a valid ID card and stay up to 90 days.

o Citizens from the following countries are required to present their passports for stays of up to 90 days: South Africa, Croatia, all EU countries (except Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Philippines, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Namibia, Panama, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta, Surinam, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Venezuela.

o Citizens from the following countries currently need a visa for Brazil: Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, United States, El Salvador, Nicarágua, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Armenia, Lebanon, Siria, former soviet countries and others not listed above.

o United States citizens are required to pay 100 US Dollars for a 5 year visa.

Why Invest in Natal, Brazil?

The state of Rio do Grande Norte is on the brink of being an emerging global tourist market. Unlike more traditional Brazilian tourist destinations, Natal is closer to Europe and North America and offers a cheaper option for flights, good food, restaurants and hotels. This added to its unspoilt beaches, average temperatures of 30 °C and the development of the world's future fourth largest airport. Which is designed to bring in five million travelers per year, it's no wonder that major airlines and travel companies are now offering direct flights and package holidays to the area.

o Natal is famous for coconut palm trees dotted along the coastline and sapphire waters offering gentle sea breezes.
o Activities such as sand dune buggying and water activities are readily accessible.
o Natal is the closest of Brazil's regions to Europe, with a rapidly increasing tourist demand from Europe and North America, thus the government is constructing the World's fourth largest airport
o The bridge connecting Natal City and the beach resorts to the north completed in 2007, thus having the journey time to 25 minutes.
o Tourism and prices to the south are currently almost three times the price to the north!

Why invest in Rio do Grande Norte?

Lifestyle

Being 4000km closer to Europe, Natal offers much cheaper and shorter flights (only 7 hours) from Europe and is becoming a favourite European destination. Natal also holds the accolade of being the safest capital city in Brazil.

The city of Natal, with an estimated population of almost one million, earns its nickname "The City of the Sun" from having an average temperature of 30°C and sunshine 360 days a year.

Beaches

Heading north from Natal City, exploration along the endlessly stunning coast is one of the unique joys of Brazil. Famous spots such as the Genipabu Dunes or the pristine white sand beaches of Cabo de São Roque, are an ideal location for swimming, on endless varieties of water sports, dune buggies, and horse rides along the beach.

In addition, windsurfing and kite-surfing are also popular, as well as more relaxing options such as world-class scuba-diving on the Maracajau Reef.

Tourism and Infrastructure Development

European tourism levels (mainly from Portugal, Spain, Germany, Norway, Sweden & U.K.) are increasing at a rapid pace. American Airlines is expected to be the first US airline next year to operate direct flights to Natal via Miami (five hour flight time), whilst British Airways will fly direct from London. Large holiday companies, like Thomson, are now offering package holidays and charter flights to Natal, at incredibly attractive prices. It is fair to say this is the start of an enormous future global tourism market. As a result, resort demand, rental rates, and land prices are all increasing at similarly rapid rates.

This influx of tourists will be further enhanced in 2014 when Brazil hosts the FIFA world cup for the second time. The decision to allow Brazil to host the world cup indicates that FIFA are happy that local infrastructure is in place to welcome large volumes of visitors. Nineteen cities have expressed an interest in hosting games and Natal looks likely to be a recipient with the planned development of a new 51,000 capacity stadium to be constructed in the city.

Strategy For a Cheap Flight to Brazil

So you want a cheap flight to Brazil, uh! Here you go with a few strategies in getting your cheap Brazil flight.

First things first, let's discuss taking advantage of the seasons. Of course there are, as everywhere else a kind of 4 season calendar year. And the approximate Brazilian seasonal division is:

Spring is mid-September through mid-December
Summer is mid-December through mid-March
Autumn is mid-March through mid-June
Winter is mid-June through mid-September

Now the best time for a cheap flight to Brazil is mid-June through mid-September, and the second cheapest time is March through June.

Worth bearing in mind is the 4 seasons as it were, are only really very noticeable in South Brazil. Effectively, the rest of Brazil has only 2 seasonal patterns; summer and winter.

You won't get a cheap flight to Brazil from December through March, as it is not only Summer time but Carnival also falls in February or March (Carnival period is linked to Lent and accordingly the dates will vary from year to year. An easy way to work it out is to count back 6 weeks from Easter) . Unless that is, you know some secrets, but more on that later.

The other point is to consider flying into Brazil to airports other than in Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. And finally, do checkout the charter companies that fly to Brazil, often times; they will fly into regional airports (such as the north-east, north and west Brazil) and can offer last minute seats at incredibly low prices, thus securing your cheap flight to Brazil.