A Guide to Brazil

Natal

Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, is the largest of the Latin American countries, covering nearly half of the continent of South America. The landscape of Brazil is dominated by two prominent features, the Amazon River with its surrounding lowland basin and the Central Highlands, a plateau that rises southward from the great river.

Brazil is a country of outstanding beauty with unexplored areas of rainforest and over 4,000 miles of sandy, pristine beaches lined with palm trees. The spectacular and diverse coastline of Brazil has become a mecca for water sports enthusiasts and divers who explore the delights of the wonderfully clear waters.

Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking country in South America. The people of Brazil amaze visitors with their energy and love of life and music and dancing is a large part of their history and culture. Rio de Janiero, with its famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and the most colourful carnival in the world, is the number one destination in Brazil.

Natal is the bustling beach capital of northern Brazil and its stunning beaches and massive sand dunes run all along its 40 kilometer coastline. The pristine white-sand beaches and endless sunshine attract more than one million visitors every year. The crystal clear waters and underwater reefs just offshore are popular with snorkellers and divers interested in discovering the wonders of aquatic life.

Natal is a clean, safe and friendly place for visitors and has relatively few high-rise buildings and little traffic interfering with the beautiful surrounding landscape. Geographically speaking Natal is the closest point of Brazil to Europe.

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Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)

Time: GMT -3 to -4

Getting There: Many major airlines fly to the airports of Brazil. Flying time is 11 hours. The major airports for each region are Rio de Janeiro for the city, São Paulo for the south, Brasilia for the capital and Pinto Martins for the north-east.