The image of Brazil is frequently associated with Carnival and with the Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro. It is certainly the country that enjoys parties and events and in case of a visit opportunity, those moments will surely be remembered.
Brazil is also a country of contrasts but it will surprise you in every instant with. The people are serious but incredibly warm.

 

Carnival

If you hear the samba rhythm while looking at this image, you will be close to enter carnival... Don t let this occasion pass by, it will bring many charming and colorful memories.

Music

There are just too many musicians in Brazil and it would be unfair to mention only one. However we will speak of the Conductor Joaquim de Lemos, father of Mariantonia, who dedicated his entire life to music and during 64 years played with his orchestra various sambas in lots of Carnivals.

 

Feijoada

If you are hungry order a Feijoada, the national dish !
Black beans, pork beef, rice, vegetables, and orange.
After this delicious meal, you will be ready to rest by the shadow of a mangueira, specially after have started with a caipirinha.....

Cowboys

Did you know Barretos a pretty town located to the Sao Paulo s state is the world s Rodeo capitol. In fact it is the biggest rodeo meeting of South America that happens every year in August.
All the major american specialists have an appointment set in Barretos for a big party !

 

 

Brasilia

 

Kubitschek was the elected president in 1955 and he decided to build this new city in the middle of a deserted zone in the state of Goias. Brasilia was the iron dart of his modernization politics and country development. Before Brasilia, all the decisions used to come from Rio or Sao Paulo.
It was the first city to have an airplane landing area even before having highways.
Oscar Niemeyer, Lecorbusier s disciple, designed all the public buildings, Lucio Costa made the city map, the only one in airplane shape.
Brasilia is now the capitol of Brazil, a place where it is found the official residence of the Republic President.

 

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