Wait. Brazil is hosting the Olympics AND World Cup?

Jesus Made Brazil

So, um, what the? Brazil is going to host both the World Cup and Olympics. I’m Brazilian and this is still a shock. I mean, anyone could have seen it coming in the past decade, seeing how Brazil has grown. Still, it’s like oh gawd, please don’t let anyone get shot. The point is however, if you’re going to Brazil for either of these events there is still some other stuff you can add to your itinerary which I will address now.

1. Go to the Pantanal.

 

Looks Wet

The Pantanal is a huge wetland in Brazil, I think the largest in the world. I’ve been there and it is beautiful, no lie. You can do loads of outdoor activities like ATVing, horseback riding, and wetland “safaris”. There are also hikes, kayaking, and some other based activities. This is a part of Brazil nobody ever really thinks about but it’s really important for all the environmental reasons and blah, blah, blah. Point is, it’s really cool and fun. Go.

2. Go to Rio

 

So Pretty

Yes, there’s the obvious reasons; the beaches, the girls/guys (pick one or both or neither), and the parties. But there’s something more to Rio besides a giant Christ. It’s simply a beautiful city with a lot to do. Go exploring. Go paraglide or whatever it’s called. Bike down the beach or play some volley ball with the locals. You’ll appreciate the city a lot more if you actually do things with the people there. Go to a bar and watch a soccer game with crazy fans. Have fun besides the beaches.

3. Watch A Soccer Game

 

These Games Get Nasty

Watch a soccer game live. It’ll probably be your best sporting event experience ever. Nothing can really compare to the intensity of Brazilian soccer fans at a game, screaming, kicking, and punching, and screaming. Especially if it’s two really good teams that are rivals. Then it gets heated. People throw flares around, small firework bombs go off on the field, bad calls are made, boos are heard everywhere. Then comes the goal and the whole stadium is uproar. It might pale in comparison to the world cup, but Brazilians are crazy, so expect anything and make sure you wear the right jersey to the game.

4. Go To A Steakhouse

 

Yum

Steakhouses are heaven. These are amazing restaurants where you pay a fixed fee and waiters walk around with different types of meat and cut you however many slices you want. You can get chicken, sausages, beef, palomilla, pork anything. There’s also other food so you don’t only have to eat meat, but that’s for wimps. Oh, and if you’re a vegetarian, too bad. Brazil is famous for these restaurants, in fact I think there’s a few of them in Miami that only hire Brazilian employees.

5. Be There During Carnival/World Cup/Olympics

 

Party Hardy

Celebrations in Brazil are crazy, regardless of what they are for. If you happen to be there for Carnival go. Everyone knows it’s an epic celebration but you have to be there to feel it. But if that doesn’t work be there for the Olympics or World Cup. I’m sure it will be just as exciting and riveting. Especially the World Cup. Definitely be there for that sporting event.

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