Mention Brazil and the image that comes immediately to mind for most people is the Amazon rainforest. While Amazon is a great place, is only one of the many natural wonders to be found in Brazil. If you prefer a vacation that puts you in touch with nature, then choose one of the destinations below will make your trip to Brazil a memorable experience.

1. Amazon Jungle – North Brazil

From the Jungle Amazon is what most people think, let's start with this. The Amazon rainforest is part of the Amazon basin, which covers 1.7 billion acres. About 60% of the rainforest is in Brazil. Some of the activities a tourist can do include jungle trekking, canoeing, fishing, dolphin watching, observation alligator, bird watching and more. The diversity of flora and fauna is huge so there's lots to see. Accommodations range from 5-star hotels for boats basins, which serve as floating hotels for camps. For those looking for a little adventure, you can try jungle survival course or find jaguars Juma Reserve in. Whatever trips you choose, make sure you are accompanied by a professional guide.

3. Fernando de Noronha – Northeast Brazil

Fernando de Noronha is a tropical paradise in the Atlantic Ocean. It is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets is about 220 miles from the Brazilian coast. Several beaches of Fernando de Noronha, frequently appear on lists of best beaches in Brazil. The government limits the number of tourists who can visit the archipelago at any time, so the beaches are not crowded. The water is crystal clear for snorkeling and diving are spectacular. Excursions cruise, dolphin watching, kayak tours, surfing, hiking, buggy rides and performances by the Tamar project, protection of sea turtles are some other activities interest to tourists. The rainy season lasts about half the year from March to September so you want to plan accordingly.

3. Pantanal – Central West

The Pantanal is a tropical humid zone is much larger than the Florida Everglades. The Pantanal comes to a total of 195,000 miles squares compared to the Everglades of 28,000 square kilometers. During the rainy season, over 80% of the territory of the Pantanal is still underwater. The ecosystem Pantanal is an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, including 3500 species of known plants and 1,000 species of birds. This is a paradise for birdwatchers. Fishing enthusiasts are attracted to the Pantanal and that of the 480 species of fish found there. Some of the most desirable fish are the catfish, gilded, painted, piranhas and tacunare. More adventure travel want to travel to remote areas of the Pantanal to do some exploration during the night for alligators and jaguars. As travel with Amazon, be sure to choose a tour guide with a trained professional.

4. Serra da Bocaina – southeastern Brazil

Serra da Bocaina is a national park in the border states of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. The park covers 104,000 hectares. The highest point is called the hat Point (Pico do Tira do Chapeu in Portuguese) which reaches 6850 feet. Trekking is one of the main activities in the park. A trail in the park was used in the 18th century to transport gold from Minas Gerais to the ports of Parati and Manibucaba. A couple of rivers run through the park. The east side of the park runs along the Big Island Bay (Bay da Ilha Grande in Portuguese). Reject and hang gliding are practiced by many in the Serra da Bocaina.

5. Iguazu Falls – Brazil South

Iguazu Falls is located on the border between Brazil and Argentina. A total of 275 falls along 1.67 miles up the Iguazu cascade system, which is much larger than Niagara Falls. The waterfall that receives most attention is called Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat in Portuguese). This waterfall in a "U" is 270 feet tall and about 500 feet wide. From the Brazilian side, you can use a tourist gateway to approach the base of the Gorge Diablo and enjoy a spectacular view of this natural wonder. Accommodation can be done in the city of Foz do Iguacu in Parana state.

There are many other natural wonders that could be mentioned here, but those mentioned above will give you a better idea of some of the places in Brazil to visit for tourists who enjoy the outdoors.

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Canoeing with alligators

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