Brazil Adventure Travel

Summary - Brazil Adventure Travel
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Overseas adventure travel has never been so glorious as it is in Brazil, and you’re sure to agree when you see the powdery white-sand beaches, tropical islands, enchanting, music-filled colonial towns, the majestic waterfalls and the crystal-clear rivers. The natural beauty will absolutely astound you.

Discover a culture so rich and diverse that it will almost seem like you’re visiting several different countries as you go from region to region. Brazilians are a friendly and welcoming people with a generous spirit, and it won’t take long for you to make new friends.

Brazil is a very large country with different ecosystems – one being the Amazon Rainforest – and has the greatest biodiversity in the world. The variety of natural habitats creates some of the most amazing wildlife viewing experiences you’ll find anywhere.

With that said, there is a problem with crime, especially in the large cities. You do have to be careful and use your common sense, or you may suffer harsh consequences. However, if you keep your wits about you, and stay out of the known areas for crime, you’re going to be just fine.

The bottom line: Put Brazil adventure travel down as an absolute must on your bucket list. There are simply too many exotic things to see, and amazing experiences to be had for you to overlook this overseas adventure travel dream come true.

Exotic Adventure Travel Factor
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If you’re looking for exotic culture on your next adventure travel getaway, then Brazil should top your list. One word gets most people’s imaginations churning when they think of Brazil and its culture: Carnaval. As far as overseas adventure travel goes, this is one of the more popular experiences.

Brazil adventure travel offers you five thousand miles of gorgeous coastline, lush rainforests and wetlands that are simply bursting with exotic wildlife. You’ll find pumas, jaguars, New World monkeys, ocelots, anteaters, rare bush dogs, peccaries and so many more species that will astonish, captivate and amaze you?

While in Brazil you’ll also see some of finest architecture in the world, and savor some unusual delicacies hard to find anywhere else.

Make plans… you’re going to want to experience Brazil.

Cultural Adventure Travel Factor
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The strong colonial ties to Portugal form the core culture of Brazil with the Portuguese language, Roman Catholicism and colonial architectural styles. The culture is also heavily influenced by African, indigenous and non-Portuguese European cultures and traditions.

Brazil adventure travel experiences are known for the fun-loving people, and they’re usually very open and friendly. Chances are you’ll collect many interesting new friends during your Brazilian South American adventure travel experience.

Music plays a very large part in the Brazilian culture with popular styles like choro, samba and bossa nova. Caipira music is considered the Brazilian version of country music and is also very popular.

The Brazilian cuisine is as varied as its geography and culture. The national dish is called feijoada, which is a robust stew made of black beans, pork (ears, knuckles, chops, sausage) and beef (usually dried). It's served with rice, and garnished with collard greens and sliced oranges.

Brazil has the world's largest Roman Catholic population, and they make up about 80% of the people. Protestant Christians account for about 15% of the population with various other religions making up the rest.


Adventure Travel Activity Factor
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There’s so much for the overseas adventure travel enthusiast in Brazil that I’ll just give you some highlights and then a list. Otherwise I would have to write a book.

So let’s start with the Amazon and the Pantanal where you’ll see some of the best biodiversity on earth. Wildlife-watching is simply wondrous, and then there’s the seemingly endless adventure opportunities including sea kayaking, rafting, trekking, scuba diving, zipline canopy tours, cultural tours and much, much more.

Following is a more complete list of Brazil adventure travel experiences for you.

Brazil Adventure Travel Resources

Online travel guides: Click here for online travel guides.

Money: The currency in Brazil is the real. Click here for the current exchange rate.

Language(s): The official language of Brazil is Portuguese and is spoken by almost all Brazilians. The exception is in São Gabriel da Cachoeira where Nheengatu is the language of choice. In the big cities you’ll find people in the tourism industry who speak pretty good English, but not so in smaller towns and resorts. If you plan to get yourself any language books you need to make sure they are Brazilian Portuguese and not Portuguese from Portugal.

Passports & visas: Check with the country where you are a citizen before you book your tickets. Click here for overseas adventure travel passport and visa information.

Your personal safety: Click here for overseas adventure travel advisories.

Your health: Make sure you have received all the necessary vaccinations and medications regarding your Brazil adventure travel plans. Click here for adventure travel health information.

Adventure Travel Time zone(s): Click here for a world clock to check the time in Brazil.

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is highly recommended for any Brazil adventure travel excursion. Click here for overseas adventure travel insurance information.

Weather: Click here to check the weather for Brazil adventure travel.

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Photo credits
Hang gliding in Brazil: Jordan Fischer