From June 12 to July 13 in Brazil kicks off the World Cup, and Brazil is actively preparing to receive around 3.7 million fans and tourists.
According to the World Tourism Organization, half of the six million tourists who annually visit Brazil, spend their holidays in Rio. Rising Corcovado to stand next to Christ the Redeemer, without sandals walking along Ipanema, dancing in the carnival of feathered transvestites.
Meanwhile, Brazil – Rio is not only and not just football. Even the dry statistics capable of hitting unprepared imagination. For example, in Brazil, in Portuguese official, said another 180 local languages. Territory, occupying 47% of the continent, bordered with all South American countries except Chile and Ecuador, and in the Brazilian forest is home to around 70 tribes, of which the rest of humanity is still not known. Over the past four years in the jungles of Brazil was discovered 155 new species of fauna and discovered 14 previously unknown species. Baia do Sancho – the most beautiful beach in the world by TripAdvisor, is owned by Brazil’s Fernando de Noronha islands. And yes, Alexander Kalyagin disguised as Aunt from Brazil told the truth: the monkeys in the country and in fact, “many, many” – about 80 species, more than anywhere else in the world, it is a scientific fact.
We found 10 bright, mouthwatering and unexpected reasons to be in Brazil, regardless of the football championship.
Colonial architecture of the city of Salvador
Colorful and bright Salvador – the third largest city of Brazil, located in the north-east coast of the country. It is the capital of Bahia, in the celebrated works of Jorge Amado and the real work of architecture. The town is built in the Bay of All Saints in 1549 – at the place where the first Portuguese explorers landed. Salvador until 1763 was the capital of Brazil, its religious and commercial center. It was here that in 1558 there was the first in the New World market where merchants brought slaves from Africa.
Salvador is called the “city of a thousand churches”: since its founding Jesuits, Franciscans, Carmelites, and representatives of other Catholic orders began to build their churches here to save souls of the Indians. The first buildings were temporary, but after 100 years the church became Brazilian Portuguese much more impressive – they have spared soon found gold in Brazil, and tile and marble for interior decoration brought from Europe. The most impressive church of El Salvador – Cathedral Terreiro de Jesus (1657), the Church of St. Francis (1723), Church of Senhora do Bonfin (1672) and the Church of the Third Testament of St. Francis (1702).
Fact: in the Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador, located about 100 churches and more than 800 houses XVII-XVIII centuries of Portuguese Baroque style.
Getting there: direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador takes two hours (airline TAM).
Feydzhoada
What: traditional Brazilian dish of stewed meat and beans seasoned c
According to legend, feijoada was invented by slaves who prepared the remaining owners of meat scraps with beans, considered a food for livestock. Required ingredients of traditional Brazilian dishes, which in each region of the country are preparing in their own way: several kinds of meat (salted, smoked and fresh) and black beans “Pret”. This dish is not exactly easy or diet – in composition, in addition to beef jerky, bacon and pork ribs, often includes chopped spicy sausages, as well as a side dish to an already hearty feijoada always served rice. Some recipes include feijoada use pigs’ ears and tails – usually on the menu, this method of cooking is called “traditional» (tradiçao). It is safer to order feijoada magra, which is prepared from selected meat.
Fact: this cooking feijoada need to spend a lot of time (black beans, the main ingredient of the dish – you need to soak 8-10 hours), so Brazilian housewives cook it only on weekends or holidays.
Feijoada with crispy cabbage
Price: $ 30 per meal for two
Feijoada with fried plantains
Price: $ 42 per meal per
Caipirinha
What: famous refreshing sweet and sour cocktail with Cachaça, a strong alcoholic drink made from sugar cane.
To prepare the caipirinhas need quite finely sliced lime wedges which warm up a wooden pestle in a glass and filled a pinch of sugar cane. Thereafter, the glass is filled to the brim with crushed ice, it added Cachaca and some mineral water. We have several versions of caipirinhas – kaypiroska (instead of Cachaca used vodka) and kaypirissima (instead of Cachaca – rum). Another popular option in Brazil use Cachaca – Cocktail Batidas in which lime is used instead of sweet and sour passion fruit, coconut or strawberry. Caipirinha – Cocktail quite treacherous, he is drunk easily and seamlessly as a fun soda, but after two or three glasses have all chances to get drunk is not a joke.
Fact: Despite the festive appearance and bright flavor, the name of the cocktail is translated as “rural” or “village” – according to one version, the recipe was invented caipirinhas peasants who worked on sugarcane plantations and find new ways to use rough taste Cachaca.
Bars in Rio, known for their kayperiney:
Bar do Mineiro
Santa Teresa – one of the central parts of Rio, located on the same hill, famous for its winding narrow streets. Here prepare meat recipes from the neighboring state of Minas Zheyras, which produce the best Brazilian Cachaca. Good here not only kayperinya but batidas ginger – not just a nice cocktail, but effective aphrodisiac.
Azul Marinho
Restaurant specializing in seafood, located on the beach Arpoador, which is a continuation of Ipanema. One of the best places in town to watch the sunset from the hill overlooking the “Two Brothers”. Kayperinya here a little more expensive than the city average, but a stunning sea view is worth it.
Bracarense
Small, little-known among tourists, but famous among the residents bar located on Leblon Beach (adjacent to Ipanema). He is known for great snacks (salgadinos) and especially generous portions kayperini for cooking Cachaca which is not spared.
Vinyl records in Sao Paulo
In the 1970s, when Brazil became popular among Europeans and Americans place for holidays and life, culture began to develop the production of vinyl here at an incredible pace. Plates with traditional Brazilian samba, bossa new, Forro, and pagoda sertanezhu printed here in large quantities. Little affected by the influence of time (as opposed to digital media) vinyl is sold in almost every antique shop in Brazil, together with old postcards, ancient books, cards and household items. Good digging on dusty shelves, leafing through thousands of colorful envelopes, you can find old American swing and rock and roll 50-60s, psychedelic rock 70s, European disco 80s primitive hip-hop and 90s Of course, all kinds of Brazilian music. Unlike most European cities (primarily London) – Sao Paulo selling vinyl is not yet a profitable business, designed for collectors, so all lovers of musical rarities should take with them an extra suitcase.
Fact: many specializing in the sale of vinyl stores Sao Paulo, plates sold at $ 0.5 per share.
Vinyl shops Sao Paulo:
Baratos Afins – classic rock, traditional Brazilian music and novelties.
Rua 24 de Maio 62, shops 314/318, República
Big Papa Records – a huge collection of jazz records.
Galeria Nova Barão, Rua Barão de Itapetininga 37, shop 30, República
Disco 7 Vinil – all styles of Brazilian music, especially a lot of samba and bossa nova.
Galeria Nova Barão, Rua 7 de Abril 154, shop 24, República
The June festival
The tradition of the June festival came to Brazil from Europe. Local “Zhoaninya” – an analog of the Catholic Day of John the Baptist, which is also celebrated on June 24. In addition, the festival has much in common with the Russian Ivan Kupala. On this day, all city residents are trying to turn the villagers – decorate home with ribbons, flags and colored paper lanterns, bright women wear skirts and scarves, and men – straw hats and boots. Girls braided pigtails and painted freckles and boys – mustache and sideburns. On the streets the day dancing to Brazilian country music “Forro” – in each ensemble sings it, is bound to have an accordion, bass drum “zabumba” pacemaker and metal triangle. Treat yourself to a holiday dishes made queen of the fields – corn: porridge “kanzhika” cornmeal, milk, coconut and cinnamon, corn cakes and sweets as well as pumpkin and sweet rice. The main drink of the June Festival – Kentau, which is composed of white wine, Cachaca, ginger and cloves. Also, as in Ivan Kupala, the festival made a big fire and light ritual dance around him. Most large-scale celebration of “the June festival” traditionally come in Campina Grande (State of Paraiba). So if you come here, you will not be able to buy a robe and cozy slippers and sit quietly by the fire. This place is fun for incendiary.
Fact: During the celebration of the June festival near the tents that sell caipirinha, beer, soda often hang a mirror with the words “Prince of Fools” – to celebrating not too fond of drink.
How to get there: From Rio de Janeiro to Campina Grande can be reached by plane in 3 hours 55 minutes (airline GOL).
Jungles and waterfalls Presidente Figueiredo
During a visit to Manaus (one of the reasons to visit may be the match between England and Italy, which will take place at the local stadium “Amazonas” June 15) it is necessary to take this opportunity to go (it is better for a few days) in a small town lost in the jungle Presidente Figueiredo, which is also called the “City of Waterfalls”. To get there, you can book a tour in Manaus, rent a car (ibid.) or just buy a bus ticket ($ 7.5 time – two hours). Waterfalls Presidente Figueiredo small to medium size (height from 3 to 30 meters) – they do not affect the size and power as Iguazu, but allow to feel the mysterious atmosphere of the Amazon and give the opportunity to observe many species of animals and birds in their natural environment – there is often can meet parrots, toucans, sloths and monkeys. In the neighborhood laid several hiking trails, so many waterfalls and caves can be visited independently, without ordering additional excursions. Passage to most waterfalls and caves fee – from $ 2.5 to $ 5 per person. Worth seeing Maruaga cave consisting of chetyrehsotmetrovyh tunnels and galleries, waterfall Sanctuary, surrounded by moss-grown rocks and dense jungle and waterfall Iracema, where you can swim
Fact: in walking distance of Presidente Figueiredo is located 6 waterfalls, one of which is a hot spring. Total around (within 60 km) is located about 100 waterfalls and dozens of caves.
Getting there: direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus takes 4 hours (airline TAM).
Beaches in Florianopolis
City with floral called Florianopolis is located on the island of Santa Catarina, and is connected to the mainland by a suspension bridge Hercilio Luz Bridge, 340 meters in length. 42 in the city beach in the surrounding area – about 80.
The most famous beach is considered Florianopolis Praia Mole – very popular with surfers, thanks to a long, stable waves (50 to 150 meters). Bottom on this beach rather abruptly goes deep – so come with children, then you need to watch closely, so that they did not go far into the water. One of the attractions of the coast of Florianopolis – white nude beach Praia di Seabiscuit, surrounded by beautiful green hills. Not practicing nudist beach with being kicked, so appreciate its beauty may not even end up confident swimmers. On the beach there are not restaurants and bars – and there is only drinking fountains. Canasvieiras – one of the oldest beaches of Florianopolis: here are a few surfers and swimmers many ordinary, because the waves are flowing here, and the sand is white and clean.
Fact: in the eastern part of the island, 12 km from Florianopolis, located beach Joaquim (Joaquina), where you can enjoy sand surf (down on the board with a sand dune).
Getting there: direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Florianopolis it takes 1 hour 40 minutes (airline TAM).
Capoeira
Externally capoeira is more like a dance or a representation than a martial art, since slaves trained skills of self-defense from the hosts and quietly, so as not to be seen, furnish all so if rehearsed their tribal dance. According to one of the many versions, the name of the dance comes from the Spanish word “saporal” (overseer) – as one of the participants shows a slave, and the other – the warden, and the conflict between the two sets dramatic basis each submission.For two dancers participating in the “duel”, usually have 5-6 musicians who set the rhythm using the berimbau (odnostrunnogo percussion instrument resembling a bow attached to the bottom of the Calabash) and African drums atabaque. In the mid to late XIX century slaves practicing capoeira, penalized, and in 1890 the President of Brazil Deodoro da Fonseca issued a decree banning it by law. The ban was lifted only in the 30s of XX-th century – and in 1932 in the city of Salvador appeared the first official school of capoeira. Now the most reputable schools in the martial arts are in the states of Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo – here on the streets of large cities are often held public performances, which involved master and novice capoeiristas.
Fact: the abundance of kicks and sweeps in capoeira because slaves brought from Africa, who invented this art had to be able to fight with their hands and retain the ability to move, having lost an arm or leg.
Surfing on the island of Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha – an archipelago consisting of 21 islands, 350 to the northeastern coast of Brazil and related to the State of Pernambuco. The island of Fernando de Noronha – the largest in the archipelago, opened in 1500, was quite an eventful history: at various times it was used as a prison, and a weather station airbase. Today it has become one of the most attractive places in Brazil for surfers and divers. Like Hawaii, Fernando de Noronha is the top of an underwater volcano, whose base is located at a depth of 4.3 km. Surrounded by deep water, and practically devoid of the continental shelf, it does not create any obstacles on the path of the wave. West coast too rocky for surfing, but the east has the ideal topography for him, as well as perfect for bodyboarding (lightweight version of surfing, allowing to ride the wave, even those who do not possess the ability to balance on the board – and so is lying on her stomach).Besides surfing, here you can enjoy touring the historic sites (on the island are military forts 9), trekking on the emerald highlands, book a boat ride around the archipelago or explore its underwater world – volcanic rock of the island and its distance from the mainland – a guarantee of quality and diverse diving. Getting around the island is possible only on “fun buggy” – special little car that are rented at $ 55 per day. On the island more than two hundred hotels of different price categories.
Fact: In 2014, international tourist portal users TripAdvisor most beautiful beach in the world was named Baia do Sancho, who is on the island of Fernando de Noronha.
How to get there: From Rio de Janeiro to fly to Recife (3:00 airline TAM), then – another 2 hours to the island, which has its own airport (airline Azul).
Diving and snorkeling in Bonito
City known for its eco-tourism routes, located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in the south-west of Brazil, bordering on Bolivia and Paraguay.
State name literally translates as “thick southern thickets” – and Bonito, surrounded by forests, caves, lakes, waterfalls and rivers, fully justifies the name. Began to develop ecotourism in Bonito in the early 1990s, and every year the number of tourists coming here is growing. One of the most popular activity here – snorkeling on the river Rio Sukur and Rio da Prata. Rio Sukur is located 20 km from the city, the route swim through it – a mile at a leisurely flow of the river with the transparent underwater gardens, surrounded by untouched forest. Rio Prata is located 56 km from Bonito, laid along its banks and hiking trails, but snorkeling is the main entertainment – length is 3 km swim, and, unlike Rio Sukur, a variety of fish is found here. Since the depth of the river is not very big, you can meet face to face with a huge pacu or dorado.
Also in Bonita can descend into the 72 meter crack in the Abismo Anumas to an underground lake, go to the waterfall Boca da Onka and explore some caves.
Fact: Mysterious Lagoon (Lagoa Misteriosa), located 50 km from the city of Bonito, you can get a unique diving experience – to plunge into sinkholes (lake formed in a mountain cave) with crystal clear water, which reaches a depth of 220 meters.
Getting there: From Rio de Janeiro, you can fly to Bonito with one change in Pao Paulo, total flight time takes about three hours (1 hour 15 minute first flight, 1 hour 45 minutes – the second airline Azul).
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