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Family holidays with children in Brazil - attractions and entertainment

Children of all ages can find something to their liking in Cidade Entertainment Center located in the capital. Here they can ride a bike or go through a quest in an appropriate center. Sports fans will not get bored too. The center houses a small pond with ducks where you can get some rest and sit in the cool. In the Botanical Garden of Brasilia, you can have a picnic. Paved walking paths and lots of greenery make walking around it very interesting. Some plant species have information plates for tourists interested in flora. In the capital, a city park is always open to the public. It is designed in a Mexican style, being a perfect place for romantic dates and weddings. In the middle of the big metropolis, you can be alone with nature.
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The city has a zoo, all kinds of playgrounds with carousels and rides.

Why tourists go to Rio de Janeiro? First and foremost, for the sake of beaches famous for their white sand and clear ocean water! Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamenco are must-visit beaches. While in Rio de Janeiro, be sure to visit its important natural landmark - Mount Sugarloaf. With the help of a cable car, tourists can climb it to admire stunning views of the city and its beautiful beaches lying under their feet. At night, Rio is no less beautiful than in the daytime.
All kids would be interested in visiting Barra Shopping Mall. Of particular interest is an exhibition of robotic dinosaurs. They make sounds and move, which brings children into raptures. The shopping center offers a 4D cinema, a visit to which is a great idea for the whole family. Guinle Park with a number of children's playgrounds invites all comers to take a break from the city bustle. Walking by the park's lake is a great opportunity to see ducks, swans, and herons living here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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In Cuiabá, be sure to bring kids to a local zoo where they can observe ostriches, parrots, and other exotic birds. Monkeys, crocodiles, anteaters, and turtles cause genuine interest. A visit to the Municipal Aquarium will be useful and exciting for the whole family. Various inhabitants of sea depths are widely represented here. Near the aquarium building, there is a number of children's playgrounds.
The national parks of Chapada dos Guimarães and Pantanal Matogrossense are close to the city. Here you can see the life of many inhabitants of tropical forests in their natural habitat, as well as enjoy the beauty of the waterfall formed by the waters of a local river. Two-cascade waterfall carries its waters to a special pool where you can swim.
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On Ilha Grande Island located east of Rio de Janeiro, children will be happy to swim on Lopes Mendes Beach. The ocean is not deep here, and a 3 km long beach with perfectly clean sand gives a feeling of complete freedom since there is plenty of space for games.
Brasília, pela noite To explore all of the island's attractions, you can rent bicycles and go on a tour together. Pico do Papagaio rises over the island. This peak offers a breathtaking view of the whole island. Natural beauties are sure to impress both adults and children. Visiting the Bay of Las Palmas will not leave anyone indifferent. Holidays amid virgin nature and tropical thickets leave positive emotions and wonderful memories for a lifetime.
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In the city of Sao Paulo, you should definitely visit KidZania São Paulo Amusement Park. Here children can try on the roles of musicians, firefighters, and representatives of other professions. In the center, there are many different rooms and halls. Every day a variety of workshops are held here for children. Independencia Park offers a lot of monuments and fountains in the background of a huge amount of greenery. Walking in the park is a great leisure option for all family members. When visiting the city aquarium, tourists will see a lot of fish species, jellyfish, as well as polar bears, lemurs and extremely rare albino alligators living here. In Sao Paulo, there is a zoo, famous far beyond Brazilian borders. It is home to elephants, giraffes, deer, roe deer, zebras, camels, turtles, and various species of birds. Also, the zoo gives shelter to famous pink flamingos. Throughout the zoo, there are many huge dinosaur sculptures.
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Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in Brazil
♥   Zoo 'Boa Luz Eco Parque' Laranjeiras. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Fundação Zoo-Botânica de Belo Horizonte' Belo Horizonte. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Gramado Zoo' Gramado. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Jardim Zoobotânico de Franca' Franca. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Jardim Zoológico Lauro Palhares' Pará de Minas. On the map   Photos
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions in Brazil
♥   Water park 'Beach Park' Fortaleza, Ceará. On the map   Photos
♥   Water park 'Foz do Iguazu' . On the map   Photos
♥   Water park 'Porto Seguro' . On the map   Photos
♥   Water park 'Veneza Water Park' Paulista, Pernambuco. On the map   Photos
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks in Brazil
♥   Amusement park 'Beachpark' Fortaleza. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Beto Carrero World' Penha. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Cidade da Criança' São Bernardo do Campo. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Eco Parque' Bahia. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Hopi Hari' Vinhedo. On the map   Photos
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Brazil
♥   Aquarium 'Acqua Mundo' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'AquaRio' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquario Marinho de Paranaguá' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquario de Ubatuba' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquário Municipal de Campinas' . On the map   Photos

Pictureque places in Brazil

Ilha da Queimada Grande

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A visit to Ilha da Queimada Grande is a serious threat to life. This island located off the coast of Brazil is considered the most dangerous on the planet. That’s all because of a huge amount of snakes inhabiting it. The area of ​​this tiny island is only 0.43 square km. Its territory is home to one of the most dangerous snakes in the world, the bothrops insularis, whose bite causes the almost instantaneous necrosis.

In recent years, the island lost a lot of people, among whom were both researchers and ordinary tourists, so visiting the island is officially prohibited now. Only experienced investigators with a special permit for scientists can land there. Ilha da Queimada Grande is not just an island, but also a unique protected scenic area. The island is under the protection of … Read all

Lencois Maranhenses

From the series “Top 11 Most Unusual Deserts on the Planet”
One of the most unusual deserts in the world is Lencois Maranhenses located in Brazil. This desert is located in the state of Maranhao. This place differs with an abundance of picturesque lagoons and ponds with crystal clear water. Rain falls here quite frequently. Water accumulates in cracks and bowls and forms a landscape of incredible beauty. Against the backdrop of snow-white sand dunes, lagoons and lakes of sky-blue color look just amazing. Many travelers come to these amazing places just to swim in the lake and sunbathe, lying on the soft white sand.

The best time to visit Lencois Maranhenses is spring. After the rainy season, the maximum number of reservoirs can be seen on its territory. The deepest lagoons and lakes are inhabited by fish, turtles, and mollusks. Small reservoirs … Read all
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Top cities of Brazil for children

Balneario Camboriu
Spacious enclosures are equipped for tigers, ostriches, lions, and camels. Separate aviaries were designed for parrots and other exotic birds. Also, the zoological center houses an interesting natural science museum, which is another great place to check out with kids. They will have a chance to learn about what amazing land and marine creatures inhabited our planet millions of years ago. A family visit to Oceanic Aquarium promises to be no less exciting. The local aquarium introduces its … Read more
Rio de Janeiro
Another no less excellent park, Catacumba, is open in the neighborhood of Lagoa. In this park, travelers which children will enjoy exciting pastime. At Catacumba, there are many interesting sports areas built among exotic plants and gorgeous old trees. Visitors will be fascinated to find different ways of bungee, a rock climbing wall, numerous rope ways, and even an assault course. The park is so amazing that many visitors come there a few days in a row in order to enjoy all the attractions. … Read more
Salvador
If the child is already eight years old, then you can send him to study in any of the city's dive schools. It doesn't cost too much. The license will allow the child to scuba dive anywhere in the world but at a small depth. Many different fish are found in the water area of the city. They live in local coral reefs. The child will definitely not be bored during the dive. However, you can entertain your child not only by diving. There are instructors who are ready to train young surfers, kite … Read more
Florianopolis
If your child is interested in animals, it is worth visiting Projeto Tamar Florianopolis. This is a small shelter where turtles affected by human actions, predators or bad weather are nursed and kept. The child will be able to see how the giant reptiles are fed, and even touch the most docile of them here. In addition, there are many images of various turtles and descriptions of their features here. The child will be able to take a picture with any of the park's inhabitants or sit in an … Read more
Natal
If you want to take a little walk alone, you can leave your child at the Vila do Brincar entertainment center. It is opened from 8:00 to 18:00. You can bring the child here for two or three hours at this time. The child will be able to take part in entertainment programs with trained teachers, play with peers, read or draw here. If the child knows a little Spanish, you can go to any of the city's cinemas and look for movies with subtitles. Cinemark Natal and Cinepolis are cinemas with large … Read more
Brasilia
The city has a beautiful water park, Bay Park, which will be an ideal place to relax on a hot day. This water park is out in the open. It features a beautiful swimming pool with a special area for the youngest, as well as many slides of varying complexity. The water park is decorated with palm trees and other living plants, which makes rest in it even more pleasant. The water park is located in a picturesque area, near the lake Paranoa, whose banks is also very popular for walking among … Read more
Ilha Grande
However, if your kid is able to ride a bicycle, you can rent one for your child and one for yourself and easily do some sports activities while visiting local attractions. Young fans of walking trips would like the island too. There are more than 150 km of the foot routes which pass through the territory of the local national park. Here children can get acquainted with the diversified flora and fauna world of the Atlantic Forest. For instance, kids can see a great variety of snakes, sloths, … Read more

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