Why We Love Brazil

Beautiful bodies, Carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Gisele Bundchen, Copacabana Beach, Iguazu Falls and the samba are a few reasons why we love Brazil.

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2016 Summer Olympics

The 2016 Summer Olympics was held in Rio de Janeiro. It was the first time a South American country hosted the Games.

Pelé

Edson Arantes do Nascimento aka Pelé is inarguably the best soccer player of all time. We admire the now retired sportsman for his competitive edge and for scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 games.

Amazon's Wildlife

The macaw (pictured), jaguar, anaconda, howler monkey, black caiman, whiteknee tarantula and pink dolphin are a few reasons why exploring Amazonian rainforests can be a great outdoor experience. We love a good trek through the jungle to see animals in their natural habitat.

Beaches

You can’t talk about Brazil without mentioning its popular beach culture and beautiful beaches, including Copacabana, Ipanema, Fernando de Noronha, Caraiva, Bonete, Leblon and Logoinha do Leste.

Volleyball

Volleyball -- including beach volleyball -- is Brazil’s second most popular sport, and this South American country is the most successful country to compete. The Brazil men’s national volleyball team won both the Volleyball World Cup and Volleyball World Championship. And both the men’s and women’s national teams are ranked number 1 in the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) World Rankings.

Samba & Carnival

We love big dance parties, and there’s no reason why we wouldn’t love shaking our tail feathers with the rest of the samba dancers during Carnival. The huge festival in Rio de Janeiro draws more than 4 million people each year.

Capoeira

Experience Capoeira -- a martial art where power, speed and leg sweeps are combined with dance and music. These unique Brazilian moves were created by descendants of African slaves and influenced by native Brazilians during the 16th century.

Iguazu Falls

Travel to the border -- between Brazil and Argentina -- to see one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world, Iguazu Falls.

Rio de Janeiro

We love Rio de Janeiro because it’s the host city for the 2014 Soccer World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Not to mention, its fun tourist attractions, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Carnival, Tijuca National Park and Hippie Fair.

Acai Berries

We love the fruits native to Brazil, including acai berries (pictured), mangoes, papayas, guavas, passion fruit and hog plums. Over the last decade, acai has been increasingly popular and used in juice, smoothies, food, cosmetics and dietary supplements.

Soccer

Soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil. Seleção Brasileira, the Brazilian national soccer team, has won the FIFA World Cup a record 5 times. With great players like Pelé, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Garrincha, there’s no mystery why the 2014 World Cup Championship will be held in Rio de Janeiro. Other popular sports in Brazil include footvolley, basketball, auto racing and futsul.

Feijoada

Can you say yummy? Feijoada -- a stew made with beans, beef and pork -- is Brazil’s national dish. If you’re a real meat eater, then we suggest you try eating at a churrascaria, where the waiters move around the restaurant with skewers, slicing meat onto your plate. We love it!

São Paulo

São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and the 6th largest city in the world with more than 10 million residents. We marvel at the city’s awe-inspiring architecture and delicious gastronomic cuisine. Fortaleza, Salvador and Brazil’s capital, Brasilia, are a few other places we love.

Brigadeiros

We love the sweet taste of brigadeiros -- a candy made out of sweetened condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder. After it’s baked, the delicious mixture is usually rolled into balls or used as a topping or filling for cakes and other pastries. Not surprisingly, brigadeiros are a popular treat served at children’s birthday parties.

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Why We Love Brazil

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2016 Summer Olympics

Pelé

Amazon's Wildlife

Beaches

Volleyball

Samba & Carnival

Capoeira

Iguazu Falls

Rio de Janeiro

Acai Berries

Soccer

Feijoada

São Paulo

Brigadeiros