What’s not to love about Brazil? A culture so varied and diverse, a country who loves their sport, food and arts – that is, parties. No one throws a party quite like Brazil. Rio de Janeiro’s famous Carnival has become one of the world’s largest festivals. The festival, known for its colourful, flamboyant costumes, pumping music and samba - goes on for 6 days and attracts approximately two million people on the streets each day – in 2017, Rio de Janeiro attracted more than 1.1 million tourists.
Of course, Brazil has a lot more to offer than the just some of world’s biggest parties. If you’re a nature lover and/or wildlife enthusiast, then you’re in luck. Brazil has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, cascading waterfalls, historic colonial towns, vast wetlands and the Amazon Rainforest to explore. In fact, Brazil is home to the world’s largest tropical wetland, the Pantanal, which boasts some of the country’s most iconic animal species, including toucans, blue hyacinth macaws, pink dolphins, anacondas, jaguars and thousands of other living species.
A trip to Brazil means wildlife spotting along the Amazon River, hiking through the Chapada Diamantina National Park, partying with the locals and indulging in all the delicious foods.3 With this in mind, it is important to consider your travel health prior to your departure.
Speak with your healthcare professional about which vaccinations and preventative medicines are recommended to protect you from disease and illness.