Brazil is a mesmerising nation, a cultural melting pot that has established an array of traditions throughout its kaleidoscope of contrasting landscapes. The largest country in South America, it is famed for the Amazon rainforest which include Iguaçu falls, vibrant colonial towns and the alluring city of Rio de Janeiro, with its swathes of fabulous beaches. People-watching at Copacabana Beach, with its volleyball players and copoeira dancers is a must, along with browsing the market stalls and shops of Ipanema. Rio de Janeiro itself truly comes alive at night with its Latin flare being epitomised in jazz music and salsa dancing, especially during its famous annual Rio Carnival.







