Travel Conqueror - Travel Blog
Delft, a must-see city during your visit to the Netherlands
Delft is a town in southern Netherlands, located midway between Rotterdam and Hague and has 94,098 inhabitants (2005).
The city dates from the twelfth century, in 1246 receiving from Count William II the charter of citizenship rights. Since 1355 experienced great prosperity reaching the size which it had until the nineteenth century.
Read the rest of this entry »
Brazil which got its name from the Brazilwood tree is the largest country in South America and fifth in the world. Officially called as the Federative Republic of Brazil, it the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world whose main sources of livelihood are agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism. With its picturesque and famous beaches like the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and grandiose colonial buildings, thousands of tourists visit Brazil every year, boosting its economy through tourism.
Let’s talk about the top Brazil information you should know if you plan on visiting this magnificent country soon.
Capital and Famous Cities: The capital of Brazil is Brasilia, which is home to the Brazilian government and many Brazilian companies. The Brasilia International Airport is also located here. It is the largest gateway connecting all major Brazilian cities. Rio de Janeiro is perhaps the most famous of all Brazilian cities because of the internationally known Copacabana Beach and Carnival in Rio, which is held during the summer season. The Sao Paulo is the business center of Brazil and is famous for its highly urbanized and modern atmosphere.
Geography and Climate: Brazil occupies almost 50% of South America, measuring at 3,286,470 square miles. More than half of the entire country consists of lush forests, including the Amazon River Basin, the world’s largest rainforest. Brazil is also famous for its numerous white sand beaches and fresh water lagoons. Brazil has a tropical climate.
Government: Brazil adapts a multi-party political system. Democratic elections for president, senators, representatives, state governors, mayors and city councils are being practiced. A fascinating Brazil information: it leads the rest of the world in online electronic voting system with over 100 million registered voters.
Population, People, Language and Currency: Brazil has about 180 million people characterized by the following ethnic groups: 55% White, 38% mixed (White and Black) 6% Black and 1% other (Amerindian, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese,). The official language of Brazil is Portuguese, but English, French and Spanish are also being used. Brazilians are known for their warm personality and hospitality, and they are most enthusiastic in allowing tourists to be acquainted with their country’s natural treasures as evident in their picture-perfect land. The Brazilian Real is the currency of Brazil.
Religion: Majority of the population is Roman Catholic (73.9%). Other religions include Protestant, Kardecist spiritism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. Very few Brazilians follow other Christian denominations and African traditional religions.
Culture: Brazil is famous for its Carnival in Rio. People from all over the world come in droves to witness the spectacular display of magnificent costumes, street parades and music. An annual 4-day celebration held forty days before Easter, it has become one of the most famous images of Brazil to the rest of the world.
Brazil information cannot be complete without mentioning its national flower, the Ipe-amarelo (Tecoma chrysostricha), and national bird, the Sabià-laranjeira (Thrush)
Today, Brazil is one of the most talked about vacation spots in the country because of its beautiful beaches, which has become the favorite location for extreme water sports like windsurfing and paragliding. You can visit Brazil anytime of the year. With its natural splendor, rich history, and warm people, visiting Brazil is always an exciting experience.
Understanding the Belem Brazil Weather Conditions
One of the busiest ports in Brazil, Belem is also a big city (the 10th largest in Brazil) housing millions of inhabitants. Belem, Brazil, has undergone many developments over the years, and with many big and modern buildings and skyscrapers around, it has become a tourist attraction.
There are many things you can see in the port of Belem — art galleries, food kiosks, cafes and restaurants, ice cream shops, a theatre and a small beer factory, among others.
If you are planning to go to Belem, it is important that you know some bits and pieces of the Belem Brazil weather conditions first, so you will know exactly the things to pack for your trip, and the best time to do it.
The Belem Brazil Weather
Belem, as you must know, is located in Brazil, a tropical country. As such, you can expect the weather conditions in Belem to be hot — extremely hot. The average temperature in Belem is around 26 degrees Celsius, and even during the colder months of February and March, the average temperature does not fall below 24 degrees.
Humidity is at its peak in Belem; it also rains a lot there. In fact, it rains almost every day in Belem, with the wettest period running from January to May.
Pre-scheduled Rainfall
Strange as it may sound, the rainfall in Belem seems to happen on a pre-scheduled time, that is three o’clock in the afternoon. If you want to have a tour of this beautiful city, you can pre-schedule your trip, as well, so you will not get stranded in the middle of rainfall!
Stuff To Bring For Your Trip To Belem
Whenever you go on a trip, you are always advised to travel light. That means, don’t bring your whole house with you!
Taking into consideration the Belem Brazil weather conditions, it is recommended that you pack and wear light clothing for your trip. Also, it is a must that you bring an umbrella or a raincoat with you. This is something that will not take much of your luggage space, anyway. It is advisable, too, that you take with you bottles of water, as the humidity in Belem can dehydrate you considerably. Aside from that, do not forget to pack your moisturizer and sunscreen, and keep an Aloe Vera gel handy. The hot and humid weather in Belem can dry and burn your skin, so you must need something to nourish, protect, and soothe your skin.
The Best Time To Enjoy Belem
The best time to visit and enjoy Belem is on the second Sunday of October because this is the time when the Cirio de Nazare (Virgin of Nazareth) Festival is celebrated. This religious festival is the biggest festival in all of Brazil, attracting thousands of people in the country.
It is a great relief, then, that this festival is celebrated in October, the driest month in Belem, because with hardly a rainfall during this time, people get to join the parade, and participate in the dancing and merrymaking, and of course watch the magnificent fireworks display that follows after.
Pick the Best Hotel for The Best Fortaleza Tour
Urban beaches, restaurants, musical style. Name it, Fortaleza, Brazil has it.
The night life in Fortaleza has a lineup of bars and discos along with comedy shows that happen here and there. Popular in this place are the music festivals like the Ceará Music. It covers local artists and even international popular rock stars. Fashion shows happen simultaneously in this 3-day series of events.
These are just some of the reasons why people flock in the place. But where can tourists stay?
Where to stay
A wide variety of Fortaleza Brazil hotels offer different rates and amenities to their guests. In order for you to know which hotel is right for you, consider these spots that you might want to visit. The nearer the hotel is to these places, the better.
Some of the best spots:
*Jericoacoara. This resort is 300km away from the main town. It used to be a mere small fishing village unnoticed in the midst of civilization. In the mid-80s it got recognized. It offers a peaceful atmosphere that city-dwellers would surely want to visit for relaxation. They have dunes where you can take a horse ride, do sand boarding, and even take boat trips.
Like it so far? There are Fortaleza Brazil hotels near this location like Pousada Calanda.
*Canoa Quebrada. Feeling long beach? Here’s something that’s visually attractive. What’s good about this place is that there is a lot of sea side Fortaleza Brazil hotels lined up. Some of it are 3-star hotels.
* Morro Branco. This place is unique since it has sand cliffs that are colored. The colors vary from white to gold, orange, pink, purple, and red. There isn’t a hotel right in the place but there are near ones.
* Iracema. A bohemian beach, party animals usually go to this place. They flock in to this location because a wide variety of bars and restaurants are situated here.
* Mucuripe. Popular among tourists is this place since the public boats leave from this area. Fishing is common here.
* Meireles. If you’re the type who likes strolling, this urban beach can be something you may visit. You can have a coconut drink in this place.
Fortaleza has a lot of tourist spots to visit. No matter which hotel you are in, you can choose to visit the places that would make up your tour. Landmarks are for the taking in this place. Some of them are Teatro José de Alencar, Fortaleza’s Cathedral, Forte Nan de Praire Statue, and Castelão among others. Bring a camera to capture these nice structures.
Like eating? Try the Brazilian cuisine with rice, feijoada, and beans. Typical in Northeast of Brazil are the cuisine macaxeira, carne de sol, and tapioca. A magazine awarded Alimenta Bistrô as 2005 best restaurant in town. You might want to try their food.
Feeling sporty? You can definitely avail of the common amenities among the hotels in this town. The most popular are: surfing, kite surfing, and windsurfing. The best months when wind is friendly to these sports are from June to February.
Copacabana: More of an attraction than a neighborhood
The classic disco song that contains the name of this famous place was a big hit. And yes, the place itself is actually a big hit as well. Copacabana, a name which is originally Bolivian, has been a word of mouth among tourists. It is located on the Southeast coast of Brazil.
Like Puttanesca, Copacabana has a little bit of everything. With its small location, distances are not too long to walk. Everyone is assured to have all the fun they want through the Copacabana Brazil attractions.
The beach
Copacabana Brazil attractions boast of its major and most famous in the world: Copacabana beach. It is situated at the heart of the famous place Rio de Janeiro. Some may consider it a simple neighborhood with great spots. But, perhaps, to the world it is considered to be a great Copacabana Brazil attraction. The place has a beach with half moon shape. It is called Princesita del Mar. It’s one of the many spots the place boasts.
Touring around Brazil wouldn’t be complete without taking a stop at Curitiba, Brazil. A capital of Parana, this city emerged to be a gold-mining camp in 1693. The city is now composed of more than one million inhabitants which used to be just 140,000 in the year 1940.
Known for its high standard of living in the areas of health, public transport system and facilities, and education, Curitiba Brazil travel can be really worth it. Aside from the fact that it safe to roam around even at night, the city has a number of gardens and parks as well.
Roam around the streets of Curitiba
Walking around during your Curitiba Brazil travel would make up some of your best experiences. The streets of this city have a wonderful mix of world cultures including Brazilian culture. The restaurants around also reflect this characteristic.
One of the most awesome cafés or restaurants to visit during your Curitiba Brazil travel is Lucca Café Especiais. It has been a consistent favorite in the city for four years already. They offer meals you can truly devour. Their place also provides a relaxing ambience. Try their coffee! It has a great Brazilian and Italian blend.
Streets less traveled
Perhaps the best way to describe the streets of this city is that it’s very simple yet pragmatic. The entire public transportation is solely composed of buses. But there’s no monotony at all since they have a variety of bus types with their separate functions. First-timers are not really advised to drive their own vehicles during their Curitiba Brazil travel. Their streets have numerous restrictions in parking and pedestrians. They have many streets that are exclusively one-way. And they have wide sidewalks which is good news to those who love to walk.
Note that the other parts of Brazil envy their public transport facilities. So it’s something one must experience while in the city.
Must-see gardens and parks
At Botanic Gardens, witness the carpet of flowers, the metallic structured greenhouse, and the water fountain among many others.
Craving for barbeque? Go to Barigui Park—considered to be the most commonly visited park. They have available gym equipment, restaurant, tracks for model airplanes and cycles, and playgrounds.
Do you want to go somewhere filled with local folklore and art? Visit Curitiba Memorial. They have installations that are creatively done in an irregular land.
Experience the beauty of Barreirinha Park in 6010 Anita Garibaldi Avenue. Their display includes cinnamon and Paraguay tea plants. There’s a green area in this park that serves as an air regulator to the region’s air quality.
Salvador, Brazil is a city with rich history. It was occupied mostly by the Portuguese in 1549. That time, the city emerged to be Brazil’s first capital. With the port opened, the city became the center of the sugar business. Logically, slave trade also emerged.
Rio de Janeiro became the capital of Brazil in 1763 taking the place of Salvador. In 1800, brutal attacks from different troops came to the settlers of Salvador. But they were liberated in the year 1823.
Various colonial forces passed by this city. No doubt the city has a number of colonial structures. Its African culture is also evident in the environment of Salvador as well.
Camwhoring in the Colonies
Your Salvador Brazil travel would most likely be composed of pictures…pictures…and more pictures. This is because the city boasts of colonial buildings that reflect its rich history. Churches are also scenic sites to do ‘camwhoring’ while overlooking areas allow people to take photos from a bird’s eye view. They have a Mercado Model that is mostly visited by tourists. The building near the port has a junction that would take you up to the other side of the structure.
No one should miss to take a photo on the Broken Cross. It’s a unique artwork located at the rooftop of a certain building.
Learn Capoeira, Cachoeira, and others they got from former era.
A dance known to have originated from African slaves, Capoeira is something people can easily learn during their Salvador Brazil travel. It is a combination of martial arts and sports. There are days in this area that hundreds of students and tourists would imitate the moves of around 20 professional dancers from Brazil. That’s a great sight to see.
Read the rest of this entry »
Visit Brazil Today
If you’re stressed out and tired of your 9-6 desk job in the claustrophobic city, it’s time to take a vacation Brazil here I come! With its long, dreamy beaches, warm people, buzzing city life, and grand architectures of decades past, it’s no wonder young and old people alike visit Brazil to rejuvenate their senses and experience the rich history this beautiful country has to offer. Brazil offers countless options:
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (River of January) is probably the most famous tourist spot in Brazil and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A trip up to the Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar) will give you a breathtaking 360 degrees view of Rio and Guanabara Bay.
Rio is also the home to centuries old buildings, magnificent churches, and fascinating museums including the Museu Nacional(National Museum) where numerous American archaeological artifacts are kept. Visiting Rio de Janeiro wouldn’t be complete without a dip in the world famous Copacabana and Ipanema Beach where you’ll find the perfect combination of sun, sea, and serenity.
Catching the Carnival in Rio is definitely a must-see. It is a 4-day celebration during the summer season. Some may argue that this is not the best time to visit Brazil due to the hundreds of travelers all over the world coming to see the Carnival. But if you’re in for the grandest Brazilian party filled with music, costumes, food, and parade, then you’d better catch the Carnival in Rio.
Have you been considering going to Brazil for sometime or been wanting to go to the country that is best known for its soccer games and world-class football players? Perhaps you’ve been planning to visit Rio de Janeiro? Perhaps you’ve wanted to see their world known carnival and see how different it is from your own home. If you’ve enjoyed watching Capoeira and have been looking for the right place to buy that Capharinas that everybody but you seems to have - then Brazil is the place to go.
If you think that your dream to go to Brazil can never come true, well… think again. There are a lot of travel packages available on the internet to schedule an unforgettable Brazil holiday. All inclusive Brazil holidays cover your flight to Brazil and your hotel accommodations. Depending on your preferences and your travel reasons, travelers can choose from a wide variety of travel packages.
Typically, travel packages begin at $849 and above, including the roundtrip airfare, transfers from the airport to the hotel, and a 5 night stay in a hotel in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This package is good for people who really just want to explore Brazil on their own.
Cross-country tours allow you to enjoy Brazil and its nearby regions such as Buenos Aires. These packages typically starts from $899, including round trip airfare. Hotel transfers from airport to a hotel in Rio de Janeiro wherein you will have a 3 night stay are also included.
When you reach Buenos Aires, the package includes a 3 night stay in a hotel in Buenos Aires so that you can also enjoy the sights and the city of Buenos Aires.
If you are looking for an adventure or simply don’t want to stay in the city, then the Amazon package if for you. Starting at a price of around $1399, the package includes airfare going to Rio de Janeiro and a return ticket from Manaus. You also get hotel transfers from the airport to a hotel in Rio de Janeiro wherein you will have a 3 night stay. When you reach Manaus you will have a 1 night in a hotel there. The next day you will be transferred in a lodge in the Amazon, where you’ll stay for 2 nights. During your stay in the Amazon a tour guide will be with you to assist you in on a nature hike. You’ll also have a chance to visit the village of the local Amazonians where you can try to fish for piranha. After your day with the Amazonians you will then stay at the Ecopark Lodge.
All of these packages include breakfast, while some include lunch and dinner. Taxes such as the ones for the hotel and services charges are also included together with the mandated fuel charges.
There are so many details to remember when it comes time to travel.
Do you have your passport? Cash and credit cards? Your medications? A sweater and a bathing suit?
Another thing that you need before you takeoff for a spectacular vacation is holiday travel insurance - just in case something happens to you or your loved ones while you’re away from home. Holiday travel insurance helps cover unexpected expenses incurred while traveling internationally or in your own country. Coverage plans vary by provider, but common risks covered by travel insurance include medical expenses, oversea funeral expenses, accidental death, injury or disability coverage, cancellations, delayed departure, legal assistance and baggage loss.
Like many other types of insurance, travel insurance has exclusions and higher premiums for high risk activities such as skiing and scuba diving.
Typically, holiday travel insurance is offered at the time of booking a vacation, so be sure that you have the coverage that you need. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’re covered.
The Travel Conqueror Travel Tips blog takes on the world of travel. We search for discount vacations, cheap all-inclusive packages, and so much more.
Subscribe to RSS Feed
Subscribe to Updates via Email