Brazilian Resorts

By: Tatyana Kogut.

Belem  a wonderful city. Belem is the city with a population of about 2 million which is often called the city of mango trees. Belem is located not far from the mouth of the Amazon and is famous for its great choice of tropical fruits, like mango and star fruit, which can be bought for cheap. But, because the city is located rather a long distance from other large Brazilian centers, it looks like a 200-year old European city. Founded in the 16th century, Belem is still filled with historical stunning architecture and old buildings (most of them are ruined).

Belem has some attractions like Ver-o-Peso market (the countrys largest), Nazareth Basilica, Forte do Castelo and others. Also visit the city suburbs for excellent beaches, such as Outeiro and Mosqueiro.

Costa do Sauipe  Brazilian charm of the Carribean. The largest Brazilian hotel complex is located on a wonderful coast of the Bahia state, 80 kilometers north of Salvador. Costa do Sauipe offers 5 resorts and 6 hotels, surrounded with wonderful facilities which will make your vacations even more enjoyable. Those are 15 tennis courts, golf courts, a bay excellent for water sports, restaurants, bars and shops. This place is ideal for summer vacations!

Estrada Real, or the Kings Road, is the true Brazilian attraction.

The road stretches for more than 900 miles, end each section is curious from historic, cultural and natural point. This is the place to enjoy old churches and sanctuaries with works by sculptures of the XVIII century, attend an excursion to the desolate gold-mines and visit museums which will help you get a closer look at local traditions, arts and peoples way of life. The Kings Road will impress you with its lovely lakes, rivers, canyons, waterfalls, caves, rocks& These are the treasures one wouldnt manage to describe with words  its worth seeing by yourself!

Fortaleza  is this all true? Fortaleza is a miraculous city. Those who visited it are always arguing what is best  its beaches, handicrafts, delicious seafood or bars and discos. Fortaleza is also one of the countrys cultural and historical centers, where one can visit its famous Ponte dos Ingleses (Bridge of the Englishmen), Museum of Folk Art and Culture, city palace, Coco eco park and others. Every year Fortaleza is also turned into the centre for Brazilian music life. For three days the city hosts ?CearĂ¡ Music? music festival, with local artists and international pop and rock stars participating.

Natal  the place worth visiting. Its the city with a population of about 700 thousand, the place with all-year-round warm windy weather, surrounded by beautiful sandy dunes and palm trees. This is the city where ocean and desert meet.

Pantanal  the charm of Brazilian wildlife. Its the whole ecosystem which covers a territory of about 210 thousand sq. km. This is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, inhabited by wild animals and birds.

Porto Seguro  summer all year round. The south of Bahia state is a real heaven, filled with an all-year round atmosphere of merry and joy. Porto Seguro will meet you with its splendid beaches, attractive islands, dancing and parties, hospitable people and happy guests. By the way, Porto Seguro is the place from which Brazil started  it is here that in 1500 The Portuguese landed.

Recife  Brazilian Venice. Anyone who comes here will like Recife. Surrounded by rivers, Recife is often called one of Brazilian cultural capitals. Local people are friendly, the sun is shining all year roundHealth Fitness Articles, and the beach invites you for a bathe in its clearest emerald seawater.

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