last edited Jan 9, 2020
Regions of Brazil
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The Coast
This is the coastal part of the territory and its "hinterland" stretching from the border with Uruguay in the south to nearly the mouth of the Amazon in the north. With cities like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Fortaleza, Salvador, and Recife, it is by far the most populated and tourist-heavy area of the country, which in many ways bears little resemblance to Brazil’s Amazonian region.
Brazilian Amazon
The Brazilian Amazon covers about 40% of the country’s surface area but is home to less than 10% of its population. The region holds 80% of Brazil’s freshwater thanks to the Amazon River, which crosses it from west to east before emptying into the Atlantic near Belém. More than in any other country, the ecosystem and indigenous populations have suffered—and continue to suffer—from the overexploitation of its natural resources. Unsurprisingly, Brazil also offers the widest range of Amazonian discoveries and adventures of all kinds. Beyond the forest itself, neighboring regions like the sertão and especially the Pantanal are also of interest to nature and adventure enthusiasts.