MARVELLOUS RIO - BRAP01
>Rio de Janeiro is highlighted by the thrills of beach, dance, drink, and basking under the sun – pretty much all the keywords you need to make you pack your bags, call in sick, and tell the boss you’re down with the flu, and book the next flight to the Caribbean. Recreation in Rio doesn’t necessarily come with a high price; there are plenty of cheap hotels and budget accommodations. Have a slice of paradise in this three-day trip guide to the Brazilian capital.
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IGUASSU FALLS - BRAP02
Taller than Niagara Falls, twice as wide with 275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles of the Iguassu River, Iguassu Falls are the result of a volcanic eruption which left yet another large crack in the earth. During the rainy season of November - March, the rate of flow of water going over the falls may reach 450,000 cubic feet (12,750 cubic m) per second.
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SUNNY NATAL - BRAP03
Natal is the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, located 114 miles north of João Pessoa. It is a city of extraordinary beaches, dotted with tiny fishing villages. The most sought-after beaches are Genipabu and Cotovelo. There are also delightful fresh-water beaches along the Potengi river and its falls.
Reis Magos Fort, the birthplace of the city, is definitely worth a visit. On one side, strong waves crash against the rock on which the fort is built. On the other side, the beach and reefs form a giant, natural aquarium.
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MV DESAFIO - BRAP04
The modern 24-passenger M/V Desafio is a newly renovated river vessel offering a fascinating cruise on the Amazon and Negro rivers. The vessel is 109 feet long, fully air-conditioned and offers many of the same amenities found on larger ships. Explore the Amazon Rainforest both by canoe and on foot in the company of naturalist guides. This is truly one of the most fascinating wildlife destinations in the world. The cruises begin and end in Manaus, Brazil.
The MV Desafio features a total of 12 cabins, divided into 6 on the upper deck and 6 on the lower deck; all cabins with private facilities/showers/ wardrobes/bed-lights/carpets and fully air-conditioned, being 7 double bedded cabins and 5 twin- bedded. Air-conditioned restaurant and bar. Large sundeck with outdoor bar.
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PANTANAL - BRAP05
The Pantanal Biosphere Reserve comprises the States of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul e a small portion of Goiás State. It covers the headwaters of the rivers that make up the Pantanal, one of the word’s most extensive wetland complexes, internationally known for its large bird, mammal, reptile, fish, insect and amphibian populations. It encompasses both high highlands and lowlands, from the large lakes on the border with Bolivia, flood plains, grasslands and highland cerrado in the “Chapada dos Guimarães”, “Serra de Santa Barbara” and “Urucum” mountains, with summits of 1,000 metres above sea level.
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IBEROSTAR GRAND AMAZON - BRAP06
 Iberostar Grand Amazon is a luxury hotel cruise ship that will take you on an unforgettable cruise along the Amazon River, with the comfort and excellence that distinguish Iberostar’s service.
Your extraordinary adventure begins in the Brazilian city of Manaus. The Iberostar Grand Amazon makes stops at various spots in the Amazon Rainforest, offering trips on small boats for guests who want to explore the jungle’s dense, untouched vegetation.
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ROCK IN RIO - BRAP07
Sep 23 – Oct 02, 2011
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rock in Rio is a series of rock festivals held in Brazil and later in Portugal and Spain. Three incarnations of the festival were in Rio de Janeiro, in 1985, 1991 and 2001, four in Lisbon, in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010, and two in Madrid in 2008 and 2010. The shows were organized by Brazilian entrepreneur Roberto Medina. In 2011, Rock in Rio will take place in its original home, Rio de Janeiro. Rock in Rio has been the largest rock festival in the world, with 1.5 million people in the first edition, 700,000 in the second, about 1.2 million in the third, and about 350,000 people in each of the 3 Lisbon editions.
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NEW YEAR'S IN RIO 2012 - BRAP08
A Celebration Dressed in White
New year's in Brazil attracts an astonishing two million people. The heady mix of tradition and the pulsating festivities transform the festivities to a one-in-a-life-time experience. It is more than dance and more than music and not piety alone. The people are infused with an electric spirit to harbinger a new order of life. The magnificent view of the floating candles in honor of Iemanjá the Goddess of Water, the splendid fireworks display on the Copacabana beach, the white clothes and the great Samba propel the joy of life. The celebrations seem to be now more than symbolic – they mirror Brazil’s determination and resolve for a new world.
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