Brazil Travel OverviewBrazil is the largest country of South America. It borders every other country of the continent except Chile and Ecuador. Brazil is a very much a country of contrasts. When someone hears the word Brazil; one thinks of the great Amazon Forest; fantastic beaches; great soccer players; carnival time - and that's all. Well; Brazil; the most important country in South America; certainly has MUCH more to offer - a warm and happy people; great cities with everything from slums to high technology; a wide range of weather patterns; an awesome mixture of cultures and races - and much more! The most interesting places to visit in Brazil include Fernando de Noronha Island; Rio de Janeiro and Sao paulo the two bustling megacities of the South; the more relaxed city of Salvador in the north; or the old colonial towns of Ouro preto and Olinda . For natural beauty; try a visit to Iguaçu falls . If you have the chance the best time to visit is Carnival. There is nothing in the whole wide world like Carnival in Rio. Popular Destinations
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