A journey through articles to explore Brazil in depth

Before even setting foot there, everyone knows Rio de Janeiro its Concorvado, its Sugarloaf. However, nothing will prepare the amazement that will come with each moment. Magic..

Do you fancy the Rio Carnival? Get ready. Here is some information to help you enjoy this 100% Brazilian experience. Samba!

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's second largest city and world famous for its carnival, is also home to Casa da Gente, an eco-friendly guest house operated by a French woman.

Between Itacaré in the north and Canavieras in the south of the State of Bahia, the Cocoa Route is becoming one of the must-see locations for those travelling to Brazil. On the 180km that separate the two cities, visitors will discover large farms where the manufacture of chocolate chips is at the heart of the activity, mangroves and a primary forest, "Mata Atlantica".

The fifth city of Brazil, situated in the north-east of the country, is generally forgotten by tourists. Despite a reputation that is sometimes a little rough, the city which unites large avenues, tall buildings and old colonial buildings, has something to charm you. In the surroundings, the city of Olinda and the beaches of Porto das Galinhas are much more popular among tourists.

Travelling in Brazil with a guide who knows the country's culture and language perfectly can be a strong asset. A way to fully enjoy your getaway in the country of the samba.

A considerably large country, Brazil has developed an efficient transport network and has adapted as well on an urban level as it has nationally. Given the distances, sometimes you might have to be patient, particularly in certain regions which are difficult to access. However, the variety remains very wide in terms of possibilities.

Although the reputation of the Rio carnival may have faded, it's not the only city in Brazil that knows how to party. The proof is in Salvador de Bahia, the capital of Nordeste where rumba rings in every street corner.

Second city in the North of Brazil with over 1.4 million inhabitants, Belem de Para is an industrial port situated on the Amazon river 100km from the Atlantic Ocean. First town colonised on the Amazon, the town is full of traces of its colonial past.

Brazil, on a par with its history, its culture, its diversity and its breadth, has given birth to a number of celebrities, national and international, which entertain the legend, the particular aura of this land so lively and so effervescent.