Rio Vacations BrazilResort in Rio de Janeiro are well-known holiday spots for tourists seeking to spend vacations in Brazil and interested in enjoying beautiful tropical beaches such as Copacabana or Ipanema. This beaches are bordered by a few luxurious hotels, some of them offering also exciting activities and adventures. This South American country is generally considered very friendly with tourists and featuring everywhere excellent accommodation, so every year it is visited by more and more holiday makers.
The best time for traveling to Brazil is between December and February because in this period is summer in South America and the beaches are really gorgeous! Tourists who want to visit this country during the carnival in Rio de Janeiro should take trips to Brazil at the end of February.
Holiday makers who enjoy the beach life find in Brazil and Rio the perfect spots for spending beach vacations! A famous beach resort in Rio, but also very expensive, is Copacabana, while the neighboring resort of Ipanema belongs also to the most renowned tourist destinations in Brazil.
The beach culture is prevalent almost everywhere in Brazil and nowhere is more impressive than in Rio de Janeiro, the city which is worldwide famous for the carnival and samba festival. Travelers have the opportunity to meet on beaches and socialize with locals and to participate in sports like volleyball, football, or surfing. Beach culture is so important in Brazil that even winter the Cariocas, as the locals are named, frequent the promenade!
Spending vacations in Brazil is great everywhere, but there are a few places that offer special life experiences. At the foothill of Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's best known beaches, Copacabana, where can be found a non-stop party atmosphere! In this country, a beach party is a ritual for the young and old people alike! With plenty of bars and night-clubs in neighborhood, this beach is always crowded, day and night. Copacabana stretches from Princesa Isabel Avenue to the sixth lifeguard watching-tower, called Posto Seis, near Forte de Copacaban.
In the southern part of Rio adjacent to Copacabana is located the district of Ipanema, where are plenty of world-class restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping malls. It is also one of the most expensive areas in Rio and a symbol of Brazilian life-style. Two hills, known as the "Two Brothers", are situated at the western end of the beach. There are always locals and tourists playing football or volleyball and enjoying water sports such as swimming or surfing.
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