Rio De Janiero, Brazil
By: Juliet Garcia Per: 1
History: Write a brief history about your destination.
The first Europeans settlers to come to Brazil were the Portuguese, led by Pedro Cabral. The Portuguese found around seven million native Indians. Most tribes were traveling from place to place, with only limited farming and temporary places to live. Brazil has the sixth largest population in the world- about 148 million people- which has doubled in the past 30 years! Because of its size, there are only 15 people per sq. km. The immigrant Portuguese language was greatly influenced by the numerous Indian and African people they encountered, but it remains the most commonly spoken language in Brazil today.
Culture: Write about your destinations culture.
The culture of Brazil presents a very diverse nature showing that an ethnic and cultural mixing occurred in the colonial period including, Native Brazilians, Portuguese and Africans. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Italian, German, Spanish, Ukrainians, Polish, Arab and Japanese immigrants lived in Brazil and played a huge role in its culture, which created a variety of cultural and ethnic society in Brazil.
Getting There
Flights: I will be flying from Denver, CO (10:00 am) to Panama City (7:15 pm). Then from Panama City (9:22 pm) to Rio De Janiero (6:33 am). The total travel time is 17h and 23m
Cost: The price is $1,241.75 per person and $2,483.50 for two people. We will eat about three times while we are getting there, so the food is $60. The overall cost is $2,543.50
Lodging and Hotel: Where will you be staying?
Hotel Name: Lancaster Othon Travel
Hotel Price: $148
What does your hotel offer? What does your room look like?
My Hotel offers free breakfast, and the hotel is very small. My room doesn`t look best, but from reviews , I heard that the view makes up for it! There is a sofa and a table in the front of the room, and in the back there are two small beds with a window. The cost is $153 a night, so for 4 days, the total cost will be $612.
Activities/ Site to See: What will you do on your dream vacation? (You can add more than 3 activities)
Activity 1: Copacabana Beach
Description: This beach got a 4.5 star average on www.tripadvisor.com. This beach is great for tanning, relaxing, and people watching. This famous beach is lined with places to shop, restaurants, and hotels and is 2.5 miles long!
Cost: There are no costs/fees.
Activity 2: Jungle Me- Hiking and Trekking Eco-tours
Description: A tour guide will take you up an easy trail on a 50 minute walk to see some of Rio De Janiero`s best summits. This trail also goes through the Tijuca forest, while the guide gives you an inside look on the history of Brazil!
Cost: $280
Website: http://www.jungleme.com.br/pedra-bonita.htm?p=6&i=en
Activity 3: Free Walking Tours in Rio
Description: Your tour guide will walk you through a wide variety of places in Rio. They will give you helpful tips, funny facts, and interesting details about the history of Rio, Brazil.
Cost: $10.00 for a tip, but the whole tour is free!
website: http://www.freewalkertours.com/
Problems and Solutions: While traveling a problem may occur, think about those problems and how you would solve them.
Solution: I could find a hotel and stay in Panama City for the night, then I would go back to the airport the next day and fly from panama to Brazil. I would also have to reschedule my reservations at all my activities and hotel plans.