Brazil

On April 22, 1500, an expedition of the Portuguese crown led by Pedro Alvares Cabral arrived in the territory that is currently known as the Federative Republic of Brazil. Very attractive for its gold deposits, and production of sugar, coffee and rubber, it took on great prominence for the royal family of Portugal, who in 1807 the Portuguese king Dom João VI, due to Napoleon Bonaparte’s invasion of Portugal, decided to settle in Rio. de Janeiro provisionally, and at the end of the war in Europe, he decided to stay in Brazil and make it the first country in America with a European monarch. In 1822 it achieved its independence, forming the Empire of Brazil under a parliamentary monarchy led by the descendant of the Portuguese Dom João VI, who later in 1889, due to a military coup, became a federal republic. In the first half of the 20th century there is political and social instability due to authoritarian regimes and dictatorships in power, which later the Brazilian people, and until 1989 elections considered democratic were held for the first time. Currently, Brazil is the largest economic power in the Latin American region, and has an important role in the political and social aspects worldwide.

Brazil is a country characterized by its cultural diversity, where all kinds of religions, ethnic groups, and traditions converge. E 64% of the Brazilian population is Catholic, which makes it the country with the largest number of Catholics in the world. Brazil is recognized worldwide for its music and joy that spread to everyone who visits it; their popular dance is called “Samba”, a live dance of Afro-Brazilian origin, especially from the “Bantu” tribe, which also inspires an annual carnival celebrated in the beautiful Rio de Janeiro every February, with decorated floats, dancers, and above all lots of fun and joy. In addition, sport is part of Brazilian life, especially soccer with great historical figures of this sport such as Pele, Ronaldo, Neymar, etc. There are currently 305 indigenous peoples that live throughout the country, and that keep their traditions intact, this also being a great contribution to Brazilian society. In short, Brazil reflects the rich multiculturalism in all the places you visit.

Who has not heard about the wonderful creatures that inhabit the Amazon? Or the beautiful beaches of the Brazilian coast? In short, Brazil has a lot to offer its visitors, thanks to its spectacular landscapes and nature. It has 20% of the world’s biodiversity, being home to unique species of this country such as the pink dolphin, the “tatu-bola” which is an armadillo unique to the Amazon, and the glass frog that is literally an almost transparent frog that lives in the jungle. 30% of the terrestrial area is protected, and all these species of animals and plants can be seen when visiting this beautiful country. In addition to its jungles, it has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world recognized worldwide, with crystal clear waters and volleyball games that spread joy to everyone who visits them.