Brazil Travel Guide: Brazil’s Decade Of Sport

Today’s news that Rio de Janeiro is to host the 2016 Olympics is the latest in a list of major sporting milestones for Brazil, an indication of the country’s meteoric rise as a leading player on the world stage.

Rio’s selection, beating fierce competition from tough rivals Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo, means that the Olympics, one of the world’s best known and most watched events, will be held in South America for the first time, confirming Rio’s status as a truly global city.

The classic view of Rio de Janeiro, host to the 2016 Olympics

Known by locals as ‘The Marvelous’ city, Rio is one of the most stunning cities on Earth. Set between steep cliffs and blue ocean and surrounded by tropical, forest clad hills, there cannot be a more dramatic place to stage the epic drama of the Summer Olympics.

But the 2016 Olympics are just one piece of what will be Brazil’s decade of sport. The nation has also been selected as host for the 2014 World Cup, marking the return of the tournament to South America for the first time since 1978.

With the world’s two biggest sporting events coming to Brazil, there may not be a better time to start thinking about a Brazil vacation. For inspiration and advice on visiting the Marvelous City, browse the free Brazil Travel Guide, recently published by the Brazil travel experts at Brazil For Less.