The group promises to make the real thing and responsibly produce the handicrafts by properly remunerated artisans.

He shop looks newly whitewashed. The Teatro Amazonas looks like a beautiful gallery with a gift shop that looks like a very typical souvenir shop.  These items are displayed very elegantly and even labeled with information regarding the indigenous group that they are made by. They also inform you about the material used and the person who actually did the work.

You would be surely surprised to know that the mean weave baskets that are used by the women of the waimiri Atroari tribe.

There are different colored hammocks that you can purchase that are made from the Tikuna tribe. The mats that are made from the bare people; are woven from aruma stalks.

You could also get one of their famous shell necklaces. You could also get toys, instruments, mats and metal tipped arrows that you can avail of from here with a wide price range.  Try the locally made pakysa which looks like woven tree bark. You could also ask on of the store workers to demonstrate how to transform these tools into baby carriers. The Tipitis are used to store the gargantuan zucchini. Also these are used as strainers to squeeze out the acidic juice that you get from the roots which is used to make Tucupi. This is an integral part of the Amazonian cuisine.

Get yourself a blow gun from the souvenir shop. You can get one for as much as 500 Reais. The GaleriAmazonica even sells darts that go along with the blowgun.  So you could use it to shoot monkeys and birds in your own backyard. Although it would be wise to just leave it as a show piece in your living room, so that you keep out of trouble.

The GaleriAmazonica is located in the Rua Costa Azevedo in Manaus. You could reach them at 5592 3233 452

The Amazon forests derive the name from the Amazon River, which is considered as life force driving the rainforests. Starting in the laps of Peru, this river flows for more than 4,000 miles, discharging its waters in the Atlantic Ocean, near Brazil. These forests cover an area of about 2.5 million square miles, shadowing up to nine South American countries: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname, or two thirds of the South America continent. If you plan to pay your next adventure visit to SA, this article helps you to get well revised with some of the facts of the Amazon rainforests. Some facts are already described above, now its time for some more.

The birds from the Amazon rainforests account for about one third of the world’s entire collection of bird species, Toucan being the most popular icon – they are found all through Central America to East Argentina, but reach the Amazonia in highest number and diversity in terms of species.

The world’s estimated number of plant, animal and insect species is approximately ten million. More than half of this whole population is gifted to the Amazon rainforesets.

There are many plants that have anticancer properties, extracts of which are used to cure cancer patients. About 70% of these plants are found in this rainforest.

Also, there are edible fruits found in Amazonia, and the number is about 3,000. The natives of Amazon consume 1,500 of these edibles, but for cultivation only 200 are used and this act is based on various logics and factors.

Amazon natives use the plants from Amazon rainforests for various purposes like food and medicine. But over 85-90% of these plants have not yet been put to research study and experiments by modern science.

The initial population by the banks of Amazon, in 1500, was as huge as 6-9 million Amazon natives. By 1900, this reduced to one and a half million. And according to the current estimates made, it is the number 2,50,000 of Amazon natives. This population comprises of 215 ethnic groups with 170 different languages.

Going to the depths of Amazon rainforests, there may be found about 50 Amazon tribes that have not yet had any contact with the world outside theirs.

The adversity of increasing world population hasn’t left the Amazons untouched with harm. About 2,700 million acres of the rainforests are burned every year to accommodate facilities for deforestation.

Being a city beach, Porto da Barra is visited by local people, in huge numbers, every weekend. The beach is in a bay, and so, the water is calm, crystal clear and clean. As the waters are shallow near the coast, it’s just perfect for swimming. This beach also serves as a destination for artists and musicians – painters capturing the beautiful scenes in their drawings, poets admiring the beauty of the beach in their words and musicians playing and singing music, as serene as the beach waters. In a short word with a big meaning – it’s a mini heaven. Naturally, with all these features, Porto da Barra is a first and favorite choice for the visitors. It’s quite crowded on the weekends. It is not only a place for relaxing for them after a long week of work and stress, but also a chance to hang out with family and friends, and socialize.

Apart from being liked for its salient beach features, Porto da Barra is also famous for being Bahia’s first site of European settlement. They called it the Vila Velha, which means “Old Village”. It used to be a hangout place for artists like Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, and this tradition of continues till day. Like other beaches in Salvador, Porto da Barra also has barracas, or bahacas, where you can buy beverages like beer and other drinks of your choice.

This beach not only attracts the people residing in the nearby city, but also invites visitors from far away. Since the history of this beach shows signs of European settlement, people from all over the Europe come to visit it. You can look out for hotels and resorts near the beach itself, so you get to enjoy the calm life your doorsteps, though for a while. You can choose boarding places that suit your choice, comfort, and budget. There are hotels that provide a good value for good money, or you can have a budget-suited accommodation. Whatever is it, but the main thing is you shouldn’t miss the majestic time that you can spend on this beach.

Take a guide along and indulge in a wild fishing experience. Get your fishing canoe. You might encounter some piranhas, but don’t worry the guide will make sure that, you are safe and that you catch some fish!

There is plenty of fresh fish in the Brazilian waters due to the Igapos- flooded lowlands.

Once you are done with your fill of fishing and you probably have ended up catching a bunch of them. You could then probably head to the Ariau towers.

These towers are made quite exquisitely with seven green towers that are connected by wooden walkways. And around these walkways you will get to see an array of monkeys and parrots. The Ariau towers are about two and a half hour boat ride from Manaus.

There is a variety of budget homes that you could find here. With lush interiors and a very cozy feel to the whole thing. The food here is also pretty good. If you are in the look out of something high end and don’t mind the prices, then you should opt for the Cosmica suite. This suite has gained fame because of bill gates and Susan Sarandon who stayed here during their visit to the region.

Once you are settled in and are looking for more adventure, then head out the to river Negro (you might want to get a hold of that guide once again). In fact you can even make this trip at night just to make it ‘bit’ more wilder! Don’t get caught off guard if you see an alligator or a cayman around. Just be calm enjoy the ride and let the guide do the evading.

What you could also do after the entire river ride is head over to the Brazilian state of Parana and experience the Iguazu falls. A collection of about two hundred and seventy five water falls is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. And gives you a once in a lifetime view of an amazing collection of overwhelming beauty and serenity.

You could get an inflatable boat ride through the Iguazu National Park which would be a two hour boat ride.

If you thought the roller coaster was tough, then this ride would be pushing it over ten times! Out here in Parana, bumping into rocks, cascades and your boat taking really steep dips is just about the beginning of what will get your heart racing.

When to tour Brazil

Brazil experiences a tropical climate and hence is good for a vacation at anytime of the year.

How to reach

Rio De Janeiro is a popular tourist destination and is convenient to reach. If you are coming from London, you will have to fly to Miami and then get on a flight to Rio.

In the city, you can trust the buses, minibuses, cars and the metro to get around.

About the statue

The Statue was built in 1931 and was included as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the new revised list in 2007. Others in this list are the Taj Mahal of India, The Great Wall of China, The Incan Ruins in the ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru, the ancient Mayan City of Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Pink Ruins of Petra in Jordan and the Coliseum in Rome.

This is the largest statue of Christ in the World, with a height of about 32 meters and 700 tons of weight.  Reinforced concrete, soapstone for its exterior and about 2,50,000 dollars were used to construct the statue is a span of nine year – 1992-1931. Heitor da Silva Costa gets the credit for the design of the statue. Paul Landowski, French, sculpted the Statue.

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer got a special status on its 75th birthday on October 12, 2006. The Archbishop of Rio, Cardinal Eusebio Oscar Scheid sanctified a small Chapel – “Our Lady of the Apparition” at the foot of the Statue. Being a Roman Catholic Sanctuary since then, it has also been host to religious functions like baptisms and weddings.

Apart from rising to fame because of its size and its declaration as a Catholic Sanctuary, the durability of this statue was put to test and succeeded when a massive storm hit the City of Rio De Janeiro in February, 2008. While there was chaos in the city, the Statue remained un-tempered, courtesy the soapstone, which is an insulator.

Thousands and thousands of tourists come to see this statue every year. A visit and a look at The Statue of Christ, the Redeemer with his arms open as if calling you in his embrace, is definitely a must.

Best time to visit

Most of the tourists favour a tour to Belo Horizonte in the months of May, June and August with warm temperatures and comparatively low precipitation and hence low chances of rains.

How to reach

By flights, you will land at the Tancredo Neves International Airport of Belo Horizonte. The airport has direct flights from Miami, Panama City, Lisbon and few other places. Flights are the best option if you have a short itinerary.

You can also drive to Belo Horizonte with an international driver’s license.  It’s on the way to Rip de Janeiro from Brasilia, closer to the former. From Sao Paulo, you will reach the Tancredo International Airport in about 40 minutes or so.

You can trust the public buses and the metro to get around Belo Horizonte.

Belo Horizonte Attractions / Activities

Belo Horizante is a pretty destinations with monumental structures, museums and other places to visit.

The Parque do Caraca is one such place here. This park is home to beaches, hikes, lake and other attractions for the tourists. Another good place for nature-freaks in Belo Horizonte is the Belo Horizonte Zoo where you can spot the native Brazilian wildlife and some 1200 animals from around the world. A rare bird that can be spotted here is the Toucan – known for its Fruit Loops. It’s a Brazilian Native.

Another place for an eco-tour here is the Parque das Mangabeiras or the Mangabeiras Park.

For some historical and cultural sights that are integral to the city, you must take out time to tour Praca Da Liberdade or the Liberty Square. Enjoy the live band performances at the bandstand here. Worth a look are the Statue of the Emperor Pedro I of Brazil and a light fountain as well.

Some of the museums you should consider visiting are Museo Historico Abilio Barreto, the Museum of Arts and Crafts and the Museu De Ciencias Naturais.

Other landmarks of this South America City are the Municipal Park built in 1897, the Sao Francisco de Assis Church and the Mineirao Stadium in Pampulha. Pampulha, in fact, has a number of noticeable buildings such as the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Campus, the Mesbla and Niemeyer buildings and others.

Also worth a look are the neo-gothic Viagem Cathedral, Sao Jose Church, the Station Sqaure which now is the Museum of Arts and Workmanship, the Sete de Setembro Square, the Nossa Senhora de Fatima Church and the Plaza of Pope.

The Savassi region is worth touring too and is a cultural center of Belo Horizonte. Landmarks here include the Liberty Plaza, the Palace of Libert and the Peanut Street – a gravity hAlta Vila Towerill.

You shouldn’s miss out on navigating through the Central Market of this city that has more than 300 stores.

Make a trip to Alta Vila Tower here to have the city’s view from the top and also if you want to try bungee jumping from one of the world’s tallest bungee-jumping sites.

Planning your visit around the festivals of Belo Horizonte could just spark up your trip and be fun too.  The city has festivals throughout the year. See the Samba Dance in the Belo Horizonte Carnival known all over the world held mostly in the month of February, the International Theater Festival and the Belo Horizonte International short Film Festival.

Nature and culture, as well as a lot of activities and festivities, blend together in the South American city of Belo Horizonte to make your vacation here a joyful one.

Best time to Visit

Florianopolis has a subtropical marine climate. You will find it the most crowded in the months from December to March, the South American Holiday Season.

How to Get to Florianopolis

The City of Florianopolis is fairly accessible and your flight here lands at the Hercillo Luz International Airport. There is a good road network in Brazil and you can drive to Florianopolis as well. It is about 705 kilometers away from Sao Paulo and 430 kilometers more from Rio de Janeiro. Buses are the cheaper options to Florianopolis and there are buses plying here from Chile and Argentina as well.

Florianopolis Attractions

Beach is the way of life in the South American city of Florianopolis. There are about 42 of them here. Some of the popular one here are the Canasvieiras Beach, the Jurue Beach, Praia do Rosa Beach – known as a surfing destination and the spot to watch whales and dolphins in the nesting season from May to November, the Campeche Beach and the Lagoinha Beach.  All these beaches are great for surfing. They are also lined up with cafes, restaurants and other facilities, thanks to tourism.

There are some interesting areas not very far from the city of Florianopolis that you can reach on a short ride by bus. One of them is the fishing village of Porto Belo – known for its tranquil beaches and diving sites. The city of Blumenau where the Germans settled is about 50 kilometers from Florianopolis and is known for the annual Oktoberfest, sausages, sauerkraut and beers! Pomerode town is worth touring too.

While the beaches are the main attractions that bring tourists here, they don’t leave without visiting the museums here.  Some of the museums worth a visit here are the Museu Historica that’s in the Baroque Palace –  dating back to the 18th century, the Museu de Armas Major Lara Ribas and the Museu de Antropologia.

Strolling around the streets of Florianopolis can be fun in itself. Squares, public markets, restaurants and fine drinking scenes, shopping malls, cinemas and the Mercado Publico – all of these breathe life into this South American City.

Festivals held through the year make this city all the more vibrant and brings you closer with the culture. October is the time for Oyster and Azorean Culture Festival and during the Carnival here, you have the Pop Gay Festival where trans-genders compete for best dress-up, the Bloco dos Sujo – where the straight men dress up as women and walk amidst crowds cheering in their support and the Samba- dance as well as competition – that’s integral to any of the Brazilian Festivals.

Sao joaquim National Park of Florianopolis is where you should head to see a variety of wild life of America as well as flora.

Take some time out for a historical tour to the Ratones Grande Island and Anhatomirim Island, home to the 18th century- cities of Santo Antonio and Santa Cruz. The waters here are inhabited by a flourishing community of dolphins.

Florianopolis is definitely the destination to book your tickets to, if your idea of a vacation is beaches and just that, except for some few diversions.

Festivals in Brazil in July

The Festa de Sao Benedito otherwise festivals in Brazil include Festival of St. Benedict, is characterized in the center-western region. Traditional dances as well as foods for example little balls, or else bolinhos, made up of deep-fried rice otherwise cheese mark this festivity.

Festivals in Brazil in October

In the metropolis of Belem placed in the northern region, the two week long celebration which is identified as Cirio de Nazare starts with a procession to convey the figurine of the virgin of Nazare as of the church towards the basilica. It comes to a conclusion with her homecoming towards the church. The customary feast on the initial day of the celebration takes account of pato ao tucupi, otherwise roast duck.

In the southern region, Octoberfest is been celebrated in the areas of Blumenau. The festival takes its base from the Bavarian harvest festival as well as grips a great deal beer drinking, sausage eating and merrymaking

New Year’s Eve/Day

Candomble flock get together at the shorelines to pay reverence to Iemanja, who is considered to be the goddess of the sea. In the expectation of receiving consents for the upcoming year, contributions of rice, flowers and fruits are made to the sea.

Festivals in Brazil in June

Festas Juninas are the blissful midwinter celebration days during this time the feasts of St. Anthony, St. Peter and St. John are celebrated all the way through Brazil with customary foods, dances, and games. Whilst these traditions begin in the company of the Portuguese, the cuisines connected with these celebrations are based on local preparations for example baked sweet potatoes as well as dishes which are corn-based.

A trendy folk festival, which is celebrated in the northeastern region of the city, in fact derived as a pagan festival, is division of the selection of these festival days in winter. It is the lampoon pantomime which is acknowledged as bumba-meu-boi, otherwise “hit my bull.” Its concerts are retraced to colonial eras, at that time it gave out as a recreation for the slaves who were working on the cattle estates.

Secular:

Carnival which is the pre-Lenten commemoration that guzzles Brazil is famous all across the world as well as requires no additional justification.

Festivals in Brazil in August

The area in the region of Parati city, which is placed in the southeastern region, is acknowledged for its manufacture of cachaca, otherwise pinga, which is renowned brandy of Brazil that is made out of cane sugar. The Pinga Festival rejoices this hugely renowned alcohol.

Here I have created a personal Rio de Janeiro travel guides and hope it turns out to be helpful to you if you have plans of visiting the city.

Christ the Redeemer, which is placed on Corcovado Mountain provides an even elevated standpoint, as well as is the best recognized in addition to familiar attraction of Rio de Janeiro. You can get a tram and reach the statue, for the most excellent vision take a seat on the right side.

From up at this time you can make out that Rio de Janeiro is separated by a range of mountain into four different regions: the Centro (also known as Downtown), Zona Oeste (commonly West zone), Zona Norte (commonly North Zone) as well as the Zona Sul (commonly South Zone). The Zona Sul holds the majority of the tourist sights in the city, that includes the Sugar Loaf and the famous beaches, Zona Norte hold world famous “maracanã” Stadium as well as Zona Oeste holds the majority contemporary Rio de Janeiro, recreio dos bandeirantes, barra da tijuca, with stupendous beaches, in addition to a number of malls, which crafts this locale evaluated with Miami, plus centro is residence of the majority historic and cultural places.

Additional useful tips from my Rio de Janeiro travel guides:

Leave the luxurious jewellery back at your residence as well as do not flash credit cards or else money around. Appear as a chic traveler in addition to Rio de Janeiro will grow to be an enjoyable shock.

Schedule your holiday in the city as much time as achievable for this target, especially if visiting at some stage in Carnival, which is famous to be the greatest party across the Earth!!

The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro during the summer months from December to March.

The closest placed airport to arrive at the statue of Christ the Redeemer is Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport.

Moreover it is on one of these beaches (the mainly renowned of which are Ipanema and Copacabana) that the vigorous as well as leisurely way of life of the Cariocas (residents of Rio de Janeiro) is continuously on display, moreover an important part of sightseeing Rio de Janeiro. However the city is as well overflowing with possessions of numerous cultural attractiogns.

Museu do Índio, or else the Brazilian Indian Museum, located in Botafogo, has displays regarding indigenous groups of Brazil as well as a shop, Artíndia, which is known to be one of the most excellent places across Brazil to purchase authentic original art.

Paço Imperial, which is known to be one of the few oldest buildings in Rio de Janeiro, that is capable of taking the tourist back to the old time whilst Rio de Janeiro was the bench of the Portuguese realm.

The various other sightseeing Rio de Janeiro Museu Nacional de Belas Artes proffers a synopsis of art history of Brazil, with numerous works by the leading artists of the country.

Similarly, the National Historical Museum, placed in Central Rio, is as well as must-go for all the history buff in the company of an all-around excursion of the ancient times of Brazil as well as the prime numismatic compilation in Latin America.

For astounding hush-hush collections of art made public, you must visit Museu da Chácara do Céu, located in Santa Teresa, by means of Brazilian as well as international art in addition to a 360-degree sight of Rio de Janeiro along with the Guanabara Bay, or else schedule a stopover to the Eva Klabin Foundation, by the side of picturesque Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.

If you have a preference to stay out-of-doors, various other attractive sightseeing Rio de Janeiro are simply going for a stroll on the shoreline or else visiting the attractive Botanical Gardens.

Rio de Janeiro malls are kept open even on Sundays, even though shops placed on the streets are closed. If you crave to browsing the wonderful stores in the city, even if merely for window shopping, than simply visit Rua Visconde de Pirajá, in particular the blocks placed in the region of the corner of Garcia d’Ávila.