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TOURISM makes discovering Brazil an adventure. Each region has specific characteristics, from rivers, valleys and mountains, to a colonial past and a history that goes back to the sixteenth century.

The Portuguese, who were the first colonizers, inhabited the territory along with the Indians, who were the primordial inhabitants. Add to them the Africans, who were brought to Brazil during slavery, which was abolished in 1888.

Besides these, we can also see the influence of immigrants who brought their families from over 50 different nations. This miscegenation - even with the differentiated marks left in each region, is one of the elements responsible for the kindness and hospitability of the Brazilian people. These people, who, in the past received the immigrants with open arms, now welcome tourists, striving to make them feel comfortable in Brazil.

This country, from North to South, favors leisure and business both for natives as well as for visitors and foreigners. Brazil is crossed by the Equator in the North and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southeast, and it is the fifth largest country in the world, behind Russia, Canada, the United States and China. With over 5 million miles, the average temperature is over 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

There are few countries, which offer the same quantity and variety of tourist attractions as Brazil. Brazil is divided into 5 geographic regions: North, Northeast, Midwest, South and Southeast, and each offers very specific tourist attractions.

North: Cities, which grew and flourished in the beginning of the 20th century, such as Manaus in the Amazon and the Serra de Capivara in Para, which is considered a World Endowment.

Northeast: One of the oldest cities in Brazil, Salvador in Bahia, was founded by Portuguese colonizers in 1549 and was the first seat of the Brazilian government.

Midwest: A region full of contrasts: the old - the area was first explored by the "bandeirantes", in the 17th century, who were in search of farm land and gold. The new - the great economic and democratic impulse of the region which came with the founding of the new capital city, Brasilia, in the middle of the 20th century.

Southeast: This region is comprised of the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Espirito Santo and Minas Gerais, and is the financial core of the country. The cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro offer the tourist many choices as far as hospitality, businesses, leisure and culture. Due to new investments, these cities have been receiving tourists from all over the world. The cities of Ouro Preto and Congonha do Campo in the state of Minas Gerais have the greatest collection of art by Aleijadinho, the greatest Brazilian baroque sculptor having been declared by UNESCO to be World Endowments.

South: This region is comprised of the states of Parana, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul attracted European immigrants who settled in the country between the beginning of the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. In this region we find one of the most admired waterfalls in this planet: the Iguaçu Falls, also considered a World Endowment by UNESCO due to its beauty.

According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), by 2020, tourism around the world will be responsible for two trillion dollars, in income per year. Brazil, which has only recently realized this fact, can be compared to Spain ten years ago when it received 4 million tourists. It is estimated that in 2020 there will be 1.6 billion tourists.
Source: Valentini, Cintia - Revista Veja de 05-8-98

Those going to Sao Paulo, either on business or for pleasure, can take advantage of the many leisure options, not only by what the city has to offer, but also neighboring cities. In order to visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the state of Sao Paulo, all you have to do is visit Guaruja.
Guaruja has an area of 86.75 square miles and is located on the Santo Amaro Island off the coast of the State of Sao Paulo, and only 45.625 miles away from the city of Sao Paulo. Between the Santo Amaro Island and the continent is the Bertioga Canal, and between it and San Vicente Island is the Santos estuary. It has a tropical climate.

Road access: through the Rodovia Conego Domenico Rangoni (formerly Rodovia Piaçaguera) from the junction of Via Anchieta, by the city of Cubatao.

The city has an excellent choice of hotels and many restaurants with a great variety of specialties. Throughout there are many beaches: Astúrias, Enseada, Pernambuco, Pitangueiras, Tombo among others.


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	BRAZIL TOURISM makes discovering Brazil an adventure. Each region has specific characteristics, from rivers, valleys and mountains, to a colonial past and a history that goes back to the sixteenth century. The Portuguese, who were the first colonizers, inhabited the territory along with the Indians, who were the primordial inhabitants. Add to them the Africans, who were brought to Brazil during slavery, which was abolished in 1888. Besides these, we can also see the influence of immigrants who brought their families from over 50 different nations. This miscegenation - even with the differentiated marks left in each region, is one of the elements responsible for the kindness and hospitability of the Brazilian people. These people, who, in the past received the immigrants with open arms, now welcome tourists, striving to make them feel comfortable in Brazil. This country, from North to South, favors leisure and business both for natives as well as for visitors and foreigners. Brazil is crossed by the Equator in the North and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southeast, and it is the fifth largest country in the world, behind Russia, Canada, the United States and China. With over 5 million miles, the average temperature is over 68 degrees Fahrenheit. There are few countries, which offer the same quantity and variety of tourist attractions as Brazil. Brazil is divided into 5 geographic regions: North, Northeast, Midwest, South and Southeast, and each offers very specific tourist attractions. North: Cities, which grew and flourished in the beginning of the 20th century, such as Manaus in the Amazon and the Serra de Capivara in Para, which is considered a World Endowment. Northeast: One of the oldest cities in Brazil, Salvador in Bahia, was founded by Portuguese colonizers in 1549 and was the first seat of the Brazilian government. Midwest: A region full of contrasts: the old - the area was first explored by the "bandeirantes", in the 17th century, who were in search of farm land and gold. The new - the great economic and democratic impulse of the region which came with the founding of the new capital city, Brasilia, in the middle of the 20th century. Southeast: This region is comprised of the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Espirito Santo and Minas Gerais, and is the financial core of the country. The cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro offer the tourist many choices as far as hospitality, businesses, leisure and culture. Due to new investments, these cities have been receiving tourists from all over the world. The cities of Ouro Preto and Congonha do Campo in the state of Minas Gerais have the greatest collection of art by Aleijadinho, the greatest Brazilian baroque sculptor having been declared by UNESCO to be World Endowments. South: This region is comprised of the states of Parana, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul attracted European immigrants who settled in the country between the beginning of the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. In this region we find one of the most admired waterfalls in this planet: the Iguaçu Falls, also considered a World Endowment by UNESCO due to its beauty. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), by 2020, tourism around the world will be responsible for two trillion dollars, in income per year. Brazil, which has only recently realized this fact, can be compared to Spain ten years ago when it received 4 million tourists. It is estimated that in 2020 there will be 1.6 billion tourists. Source: Valentini, Cintia - Revista Veja de 05-8-98 Those going to Sao Paulo, either on business or for pleasure, can take advantage of the many leisure options, not only by what the city has to offer, but also neighboring cities. In order to visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the state of Sao Paulo, all you have to do is visit Guaruja. Guaruja has an area of 86.75 square miles and is located on the Santo Amaro Island off the coast of the State of Sao Paulo, and only 45.625 miles away from the city of Sao Paulo. Between the Santo Amaro Island and the continent is the Bertioga Canal, and between it and San Vicente Island is the Santos estuary. It has a tropical climate. Road access: through the Rodovia Conego Domenico Rangoni (formerly Rodovia Piaçaguera) from the junction of Via Anchieta, by the city of Cubatao. The city has an excellent choice of hotels and many restaurants with a great variety of specialties. Throughout there are many beaches: Astúrias, Enseada, Pernambuco, Pitangueiras, Tombo among others. *Responsible for information: Maria de Fátima Abud Olivieri*

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