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About Brazil

Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world and the single largest country in South America. It covers almost half of this continent. The Atlantic seacoast stretches for more than 4,500 miles along its eastern border, creating some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Geographically, it is divided into five different regions which provide Brazil with a unique diverse range of climates as well as one of the largest number of species of flora and fauna.

Discover the Exotic Amazon, this vast region of exquisite natural beauty covers over two million square miles of dense tropical rain forest, one third of the territory. The Northeast known as "The Golden Coast" including Bahia and the Costa do Seuipe, a land rich in tradition and folklore with secular legends, exotic religious cults and strong beliefs in the magical power of the sea. Rio de Janeiro, the world's capital of Samba, which hosts the most exciting nightclubs with miles of beaches blessed with tropical beauty. Iguazu Falls or "big water" in Tupi-Gurani, designates one of the greatest waterfalls in the world. The setting itself is idyllic, as the falls are in the center of a national park with trails and footpaths providing spectacular vantage points and settings. 

This sleeping giant offer's the magic of the Samba, with its spiritual rhythm roaring in the ocean and in exuberant forests.  It is a destination which will provide an outstanding experience that will be unforgettable, and remember, BRAZIL HAS IT ALL!

 

About Iguasu

The Iguassu Falls are without a doubt majestic and breathtaking. Situated on the border between Brazil and Argentina, they lie 13 miles upriver from the confluence of the Rio Iguazu and the Rio Alta Parana.

The river rises up in the hills near Curitiba and flows 800 miles across the Parana Plateau enroute receiving the waters from about 30 rivers before reaching the falls.

Here are 275 falls plunging over a precipice of more than a mile and a half, with an average drop of 300 feet to the river below.

These falls are 60 feet higher than Niagara and about one and a half times as wide. Eleanor Roosevelt is said to have exclaimed on first seeing these falls: "Poor Niagara! This makes Niagara look like a kitchen faucet."

There are National Parks on both sides of the falls, both with subtropical rainforest benefits from the added humidity of the falls, causing an environment rich in vegetation and fauna. There are 400 species of birds including five members of the toucan family and over 100 species of butterflies.

About Rio de Janeiro

Rio regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and for sure it is a city of dramatic contrast: from the world famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to Tijuca forest, to the largest urban forest in the world. 

Rio has much more than beaches ! The city boasts 20 museums, many boutique galleries, cultural centers and theaters. 

The breathtaking views from Sugar Loaf, and from the landmark Christ the Redeemer statue are a must see.

Another pleasant surprise is to discover Rio's naturalist side, the peace and quite of Tijuca, the nearby Botanical Gardens and Burlemax Gardens. This great value comes at the time when Rio is experiencing something of a renaissance, the city government has renovated many historical buildings, added new accommodations and improved the beach lighting. But above all else, it is the warmth and hospitality of the fun-loving Brazilians will help to fall in love with the city. Always ready with a smile the Cariocas ( citizens of Rio ) are the city's greatest tourist asset. Whether your clients are shoppers, a lover of nature or a party-person, RIO HAS IT ALL!

 

 

On Buenos Aires Argentina...Tango was born here, Evita cried her heart and soul out here and the famed artist Benito Quinquela Martin lived and died here. 

Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital is the true illustration of Argentines spice for life. 

The city's flavor is exemplified profoundly through its people, culture, energy and most notably its love for fun and food. Argentines are extremely friendly by nature and will gladly welcome you to their city that they so fiercely take pride in.

With nearly half of the country's entire population calling Buenos Aires home, the city is no doubt lively and pulsating with modern attitudes mixed with days gone by. The melting pot of Buenos Aires has been compared to that of New York. When Europeans sailed overseas in search of the land of the free many chose the temperate Buenos Aires over the Big Apple. For this reason alone, the city has a distinctive European, cosmopolitan feel to it. The diversity of its people highlighted by its art, entertainment and most notably its food is what draws people from around the globe year after year.

Food is as much a part of the city as tango and Teatro Colon. Of course it is the beef that Argentines are most famous for and Buenos Aires is certainly no exception. Visit any parrilla in the city and get your slab of char grilled beef served up with hefty portions of fried potatoes and green salad. Top off your beef fest with a tasty Argentine wine. Whether you go for traditional Argentine fare or something a little closer to home, you will leave the table with your tummy happily full.

Plaza de Mayo, once the center of it all, houses the city's most impressive colonial buildings including Cabildo, Catedral Metropoltana and Piramide de Mayo. Although the pulse of the city has moved, Plaza de Mayo remains a must see. It reflects the days of Buenos Aires at its best with a hint of the city's belle époque. 

Teatro Colon, one of the finest opera houses in the world, 156 museums, 140 parks and many pedestrian shopping streets are also components of Buenos Aires' appeal. In addition, every Sunday you will find a variety of antique fairs and flea markets to wander around in. And of course a visit to Buenos Aires is not complete without witnessing the symbol of its passion, the tango. 

Visit Buenos Aires and experience the passion, the pride and the pulse of Argentina. Some say it has already seen its hey day, others believe it's just heating up, go discover it for yourself...

 
 

 

 

 

Entry Requirements

To visit Brazil you will need a valid U.S. passport and an entry visa.  Visa must be obtained prior to your trip.   The table below provides a list of Brazilian Consulates in the United States. For visa information please contact the consulate or have your travel agent do it. The details are at the bottom of this page.

Consulates Jurisdictions
CONSULATE GENERAL IN BOSTON
20 Park Plaza, Suite 810
BOSTON MA 02116
Phone # (617) 542-4000 - Fax # (617) 542-4318
Email - cgbos@ma.ultranet.com
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO
401 N Michigan Ave., Suite 3050
CHICAGO IL 60611
Phone # (312) 464-0245 - Fax # (312) 464-0299
Email - cgchgo@ix.netcom.com
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
CONSULATE GENERAL IN HOUSTON
1700 West Loop South, Suite 1450
HOUSTON TX 77027
Phone # (713) 961-3063 - Fax # (713) 961-3070
Home Page - http://www.neosoft.com/~cgbrahou/
Email - cgbrahou@neosoft.com
Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
CONSULATE GENERAL IN LOS ANGELES
8484 Willshire Blvd., Suite 730/711
BEVERLY HILLS CA 90211
Phone # (323) 651-2664 - Fax # (323) 651-1274
Email – consbrasla@earthlink.net- Geral
Email - brconsular@earthlink.net - Consular Matters
Email – brcultural@earthlink.net - Cultural Affairs
Email – braziltrade@secomla.com - Trade Bureau
Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and California. Following counties in California: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura
CONSULATE GENERAL IN MIAMI
2601 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 800
MIAMI FL 33133
Phone # (305) 285 6200
Fax # (305) 285 6229 - Consular Matters
Fax # (305) 285 6232 - Trade Bureau
Fax on demand # (305) 285 6259
Home Page – http://www.brazilmiami.org
Email – consbras@brazilmiami.org - Consular Matters
Email - bgtb@brazilmiami.org - Trade Bureau
Email – cultura@brazilmiami.org - Cultural Affairs
Florida and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK
551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 210
NEW YORK NY 10176
Phone # (212) 916-3200 - Fax # (212) 370-3925
Hompage en.brazilny.org/index.php?/consulado/anchor/tourist/
Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Bermuda
CONSULATE GENERAL IN SAN FRANCISCO
300 Montgomery Street, Suite 1160
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104
Phone # (415) 981 8170 - Fax # (415) 981 3628
Home Page – http://www.crl.com/~brazil/index.htm Email - brazil@crl.com
Alaska, Oregon, Washington and, in California, all counties not included in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles.
EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON, DC - CONSULAR SERVICE
3009 NW Whitehaven Street
WASHINGTON DC 20008
Phone # (202) 238 2828 - Fax # (202) 238 2827
Email - consular@brasil.emb.nw.dc.us
Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands
CONSULATE GENERAL IN SAN JUAN
Av. Muñoz Rivera 268, Oficina 804
HATO REY PR 00919
Phone # (787) 754 7983 - Fax (787) 754 1494
Email - brazcon@caribe.net
Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia
 
 

 

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