Brazil video primer before you go

If you are soon to leave for Brazil you have likely already read a few guidebooks and may have seen some of these videos. If you are unsure if and when you may head on down to Brazil, the following videos may get you inspired.

One of the best ways to learn about a country is to see it being on the inside, and the only way to have that experience is through the eyes of people that live there, the natives. This is what the first video is about. Find out about Brazil’s natural riches as well as its history, carneval, soccer, religion, how some make a living and more.

Brazil is the world’s fifth largest country in terms of physical size and sixth largest in total population. Needless to say with these kinds of numbers there are extremes and contradictions. There are fashionable cities, spectacular natural configurations and remote backwaters, incredible distances and vastness that is bewitching. That’s what you’ll find in the second video.

Much has been written about the Amazon and the remaining few Indians of the Brazilian rainforest. As Brazilians from the coastal areas more and more encroach upon the vast open space of their country, and cut down more of the tropical forest, the faster the traditional culture of the remote interior disappear. This video is a fine account of the forces that shape Brazil today, and an insight into a struggle of survival of the indigenous people.

Of course even if you have never heard much about Brazil, you have very likely heard about Rio, seen some of its landmarks, heard about its sumptuous nightlife, beaches and bikinis. Yes, you may have heard about the girls of Brazil, and it is indeed here in Rio where the fashion trends in bikini design and swimwear in general are typically pioneered.

One Response to “Brazil video primer before you go”

  1. If you need information about traveling to Brazil, you can access one of Visit Brazil pages in FlickR, Facebook or Youtube. There you find amazing pictures, videos and of course plenty of information. Take a look at those links.
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Visit-Brazil/132510385387
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/visitbrasil/
    http://www.youtube.com/visitbrazil

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