New Year's Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro on December 31, the New Year's carnival will take place on Copacabana beach. The tour operator organizes New Year's tours in Rio on December 28 and 29.2012 for 12 and 14 days.
The tour may include visiting the resorts of Buzios or Angra, Amazonia, Iguazu Falls, the capital of Argentina - Buenos Aires. There are many architectural monuments in Brazil, the most beautiful nature of waterfalls, mountains, snow-white beaches. It is the fifth largest country in the world after Russia, China, Canada and the United States. The first three days in Rio, you can see the city on your own or book an additional sightseeing tour. The famous statue of Jesus Christ, 38 m high, stands on top of the Corcovado mountain. It is a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and is carved from stone. The mountain offers a beautiful view of Rio.
On the night of December 31.2012 to January 1.2013, several hundred thousand people will gather on the Copacabana beach. One of the most interesting holidays on the planet is celebrated here. All residents and guests are dressed in white clothes in honor of the Indian goddess of the sea, Iemanji. This color is a symbol of peace in the Afro-Brazilian religion of condomle. On December 31, all day long, residents carry flowers to the sea, put them on the water and make a wish. And on the night of January 1, Brazilians dance samba on the beach and on the platforms. And at midnight, one of the most beautiful New Year's fireworks in the world begins. Brazilians have been preparing for this parade since the beginning of December.
On other days, you can order additional excursions to the resorts of Buzios or Angra. Buzios is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, 190 km from Rio. There are many beaches, sun, sand, a healthy climate. These are Bridget Bordeaux's favorite beaches. Angra has 8 bays, 365 islands, 2.000 beaches and tropical Atlantic forest. Here the blue sea, mountains, forests, green bays. Local residents rest in Angra from the bustle of the city.
You can go on an excursion to the Iguazu Falls - a natural reserve. The width of the waterfalls reaches 3 kilometers. Nearby is one of the largest bird parks in South America. More than 600 birds from different parts of the world fly here.
More than 12 million people live in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. It is considered one of the most European cities in Latin America, as the streets are similar to the architecture of Madrid, Paris, London and Naples. In the evening you can visit the Argentine Tango show and dine at the La Ventana restaurant.