Be surprised by these travel tips for Brazil

‘Chapada’ is a Brazilian word meaning a region of steep cliffs, usually on the edge of a plateau. This sparsely populated area, with its unique landscapes and stunning views, has not yet been discovered by the masses of tourists. The vast landscape, with its crystal-clear streams and blue lakes, is an excellent destination for walkers and nature lovers.

The park in the north-east of the country consists of white dunes, mangroves, marshes and lakes. The dunes, which can reach heights of up to 40 metres, form a stunning landscape alongside the numerous colourful lagoons that form during the rainy season (December to May), when 1,750 mm of rain falls.

The Parnaíba Delta is an ecological sanctuary boasting stunning flora and fauna. Here you’ll find an archipelago comprising more than 75 islands, as well as numerous channels, sand dunes, beaches, streams, marshes, mangroves and freshwater lagoons. A paradise for waterbirds and other wildlife!

Capoeira gained its fame and renown in Brazil from Salvador. Capoeira is originally an African martial art, brought over by slaves. Due to the violent nature of the sport, it was banned during the reign of President/Dictator Getúlio Vargas. However, this martial dance is now practised with great enthusiasm once again. It’s great fun to watch – and perhaps you’d like to give it a go yourself?

Every region in the country has its own local dishes. A fun and interactive way to get to know the local culture. Well-known Brazilian dishes include pão de queijo (cheese rolls), feijoada (a kind of stew made with beans and various meats) and the delicious caipirinha cocktail.

In the south of Brazil, you’ll find many European influences, including numerous 19th-century Italian settlements where people began growing grapes for wine production. The town of Bento Gonçalves is renowned for its red wines, which are made using well-known grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sparkling wines are produced in Garibaldi.

Brazil’s most famous architect, a pioneer in the use of reinforced concrete in modern architecture. His buildings are renowned for their dynamic forms and lines. His remarkable designs can be seen throughout the country, for example in the capital, Brasília, as well as in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte.

There are several Dutch settlements in Brazil. The best known of these is Holambra, situated about 150 km from the city of São Paulo. This village is even home to the tallest windmill in Latin America and has its own auction, just like in Aalsmeer.

A beautiful lodge in the Cerrado region, a savannah-like area in the Brazilian hinterland. The Cerrado region is regarded as one of the richest savannah regions in the world, home to 13,000 plant species and 4,700 animal species. A special highlight: here you can spot the maned wolf, a brown-red wild dog-like creature.