The Americans BRAZIL

Constructed Attraction:1

Christ The Redeemer




Christ the redeemer is a statue of jesus Christ in rio, brazil. It is 30 ft tall and was built in 1920. It is on top of the Corcovado mountain and can only be accessed via train. It cost $25.03 for an adult and $12.51 for a child. It is open from 8am to 8pm, trains every half hour. Trains leave from cosme velho st 513, cosme velho, rio de janeiro. Christ the redeemer is a well-known statue that has centimental value to many Christians, and inhabitants of rio de janeiro.
                                                     www.corcovado.com.br






Constructed Attraction: 2
Ouro Preto

Ouro preto is an old mining town 513km north of Rio De Janeiro. It was founded in the 17th century, the name “Ouro Preto” means black gold (although the mining done there was for gold not oil) but it was originally named Vila Rica. Ouro Preto was mainly a mining town during the 18th century but is now a UNESCO world heritage site due to it’s ‘baroque’ architecture. Ouro Preto is a rich part of Rio De Janeiro’s history and would be both educational and a great way to get in touch with the history of Rio. As it is a town, there is no cost to visit or hours.
                                                    www.whc.unesco.org/en/list/124/



 
Natural Attraction:1
Iguazu national park

Iguazu national park is home to the iguazu falls which run off the iguazu river are 80m high and 2700m wide, making for a calm and soothing place to relax and unwind with the sound of rush water – but also making a beautiful view and a perfect photo opportunity. Iguazu national park isn’t all about the waterfalls though, it’s also home to a subtropical rainforest with tapirs, giant ant eaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars and caymans. It has been UNESCO world heritage site since 1984 and is one of the most tranquil and peaceful places to be. It is open from 9am to 5pm 7 days a week and cost $21.01NZD for adult and $4.06NZD for a child. I would like to go there to meditate under the falls.
www.whc.unesco.org/en/list/303/












 
 Activity:1
                                     Capoeira training camp
Capoeira Training Camp is a year-round opportunity for you to meet other Capoeiristas and train with famous Mestres in their own Capoeira academies. Capoeira Angola and Capoeira regional will be part of your everyday training. The following activities will teach you more about the Brazilian culture and the art of Capoeira as whole.
 The Capoeira Training Camp program includes:
Capoeira classes with the Mestres (5 or 10 days).
Berimbau made in class.
Centrally located hotel accommodations (6 or 13 nights).
Breakfast (other meals not included).
Transportation to and from the airport.
Capoeira Training Camp T-shirt.
Guided visits to historical sites.
One night at Folkloric show with dinner
Brazilian Jui-jitsu training is optionally available.
Other activities include maculele, afro-brazilian dancing, capoeira music classes, Portuguese language classes, Brazilian culture tours and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
http://capoeiratrainingcamp.com/
 

Activity:2
Sugar loaf mountain tour
 
Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a breathtaking ride in a cable car to the top of the Sugar Loaf for panoramic views of one of the world's most beautiful cities. The morning tour starts with a tour of downtown Rio where you'll pass by the Sambadrome, A brief stop is made at the Metropolitan Cathedral, made famous for its unusual pyramid shape. Admire its beauty and rareness from the inside out! Your city tour continues with a visit to the traditional Cinelandia Square and various historic buildings such as the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Head towards the Urca neighborhood, where one of Rio's most iconic symbols is located, Sugar Loaf Mountain. Traveling up Sugar Loaf mountain on a cable car, you’ll stop at a vantage point at approximately 700 feet (215 meters) above sea level. Capture unparalleled views of the city, Guanabara Bay, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. You'll then ascend to the peak of Sugar Loaf for breathtaking views of Copacabana Beach, the Santa Cruz Fortress and the beaches of Niteroi. It costs $82 and includes pick up from your hotel. Food not included. Bookings are essential.



http://www.lonelyplanet.com/world/activities/other/sugar-loaf-mountain-half-day-tour



EVENT:1
Carnival
There’s no other way to truly experience Rio like going to carnival, the festivity, the colour, the music, the atmosphere is something completely different to any festival you’ll ever attend.  From 28th of February till 4th of march you will be captivated, inspired and moved by carnival! Ticket costs vary. Location to be determined.
http://www.rio-carnival.net/





EVENT:2
Parintins folklore festival


Parintins folklore festival is the second biggest festival in Brazil – second to carnival.  The festival is a competition between two teams, the Garantido and the Caprichoso. They each try to put on the best three hour show possible telling the story of the legend of the “bride and the ox”. Elaborate floats are constructed, intricate dances are choreographed and boisterous song provides the background for the elaborate displays. The CAPRICHOSO and GARANTIDO bumbás perform for six hours every night an authentic Amazon ritual. The figures of Father Francisco, Mother Catarina, Tribal chieftains, Cunhã Poranga (pretty young girl), shamans and their countless tribes talk about legends and indigenous rituals. People dance in cycles along with the sound of the chants and “palminha” instrument to the indigenous rhythm of cateretê, to the beat of carimbó (a hollow log drum) and to the marches. Cost and location to be confirmed. It is held over three days at the end of june.
http://www.rio.com/vacation-planning/parintins-folk-festival
 

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