Cant wait for summer? Go South!
Are you looking for more summer? Enjoy Brazil!With over 4,700 miles of coastline and nearly year-round sunshine, Brazil is a beach-lover’s paradise.
Whether you’re seeking a relaxing getaway, fun nightlife, unforgettable swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, exciting cultural activities, or simply a great tan, a beach vacation in Brazil has something for everyone.
If you’re seeking a combination of beaches, sports, sun, exotic parks and gardens, spectacular mountain views, plus a bit of dancing and drinking, Rio is for you!
Rio de Janeiro has a majestic beauty, nestled between a glorious bay with dazzling beaches and a sharply rising mountain range covered by tropical vegetation.
One of the world-famous beaches is the legendary Copacabana beach , with people often playing beach volleyball with the samba playing in the background.
Another beach, Ipanema, is known for its attraction to the young and fashionable, with numerous boutiques.
But Rio is not only that!
Rio’s museums and privately funded cultural centers are filled with masterpieces and wonderful history. The Museu Historico National boasts a collection of 30,000 items, including ivory toys once owned by the imperial family. At the Mosteiro de Sao Bento you can view a richly adorned interior with magnificent silver chandeliers and ceiling paintings dedicated to the Virgin. A Franciscan convent is paneled in gilded wood, with painted ceilings depicting the glorification of Saint Francis.
It would take a full day to seek out all the large churches, but tours cover many of them. A highlight is the baroque Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Gloria do Outeiro. Overlooking the city, it’s known for its large dome, ornamental stonework, and vivid tile work.
One of the most thrilling sites is Corcovado, a mountain with a sheer granite face topped by the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue rising more than 100 feet from a 20-foot pedestal. You can reach the top on an 1885 cogwheel train or on a winding road with great beach views.
So, are you ready to continue your summer?!?
