10 Adventure Ideas in Brazil

Mysterious jungles, fantastic caves and waterfalls, luxurious beaches and other unforgettable adventures in Brazil.
The first thing that many people associate Brazil with is football and the 2016 Summer Olympics. But the thing is that this country is much richer and more diverse! Wonderful landscapes, rich history, vibrant parties - all this makes Brazil incredibly attractive to tourists.
Here are some ideas for adventures in Brazil that will show you a new side of the country.

1. Conquer the Amazon Rainforest

Some of the beautiful and mysterious Amazon forests are still unexplored. So if you decide to challenge the wild nature, you will not find a better place than Brazil. The starting points for a trip through the forests are Belem and Manaus, and the best time is May-June, when there is no rain and fewer tourists.

2. Travel back in time to Ouro Preto

The ancient gold mining town of Ouro Preto will give you a glimpse of what Brazil was like centuries ago during the gold rush. Its hilly terrain and narrow streets make for exciting walks. Ouro Preto is home to 23 magnificent churches, the most impressive of which is the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Pilar, richly decorated with gold and silver.

3. Feel like royalty in Petropolis

Petrópolis is where the Cariocas (residents of Rio) go to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. The old summer palace of Pedro II now houses the Imperial Museum, where you can learn about the life of the royal family. Get to know the German history of the area at the first brewery in Brazil, Bohemia, and order beef croquettes at Casa do Alamo.

4. Get a luxurious tan on Copacabana Beach

Brazil has many great beaches, but none are as popular as Rio's Copacabana Beach. Four kilometers of golden sand, nightclubs and restaurants, the world-famous Copacabana is the calling card of Rio de Janeiro.

5. Try the delicious piranhas in Manaus

Manaus is not only the “gateway to the Amazon,” but also the best place in Brazil to try something you’ve never considered food before: piranha. Yes, these sharp-toothed fish are a popular local dish. You can even try to catch your own dinner in the Amazon.

6. Descend into the Bonito Caves

In the west of the country, on the border with Paraguay and Bolivia, there is the town of Bonito, in the vicinity of which you will find many waterfalls, rivers and picturesque caves with lakes. The most beautiful of them is the Blue Lake Grotto. The cave itself is decorated with bizarre stalactites, and the crystal clear water in it shimmers with a simply fantastic blue color. The best time to get acquainted with this natural wonder is the end of December and the beginning of January.

7. Have a blast in Florianopolis

Florianopolis is a 24/7 destination. During the day, daring surfers cut through the high waves of the western coast of Santa Catarina Island, and at night, the city's dance clubs open their doors, offering you a fun time in the company of beautiful people and luxurious cocktails. In terms of scope and variety of nightlife, Florianopolis can only be compared to Ibiza.

8. Eat the miracle berry in Belem

Brazil has great food, but the acai berries are something special. Once you order acai juice or add frozen berries to your breakfast cereal, you will love them forever. One of the best places to try acai is the Point do Aai restaurant in Belém, where most of the acai harvest is grown.

9. Visit the Brazilian Carnival early

The Brazilian Carnival is one of the most spectacular events in the world, and therefore one of the most expensive. But you can always cheat and go to Rio de Janeiro a week before the carnival. At this time, all the samba schools will be rehearsing, and you can get to the previews of the shows for relatively little money.

10. Admire the Iguazu Falls

Mother Nature has shown all her power and beauty in Iguazu Falls. This is one of the largest waterfall complexes in the world - 4 kilometers wide and 82 meters high. The Brazilian side offers the best view of the cascade - the water falls down with devastating force, raising a cloud of spray to the height of several floors.

Source: http://zefirka.net/2015/12/02/10-idej-dlya-priklyuchenij-v-brazilii/