Brazilian

Brazil does better than anywhere else

Brazil's citizens know how to have fun, and it's infectious. From sports to celebrations, Brazilians play hard.

Street celebrations alive with drumming and dancing are a regular occurrence across the country.

Lunch is not a dainty affair in Brazil. It's advisable to go easy on breakfast, as the midday meal may put most visitors close to capacity.

The world is well aware of Brazil's mastery of celebration. Rio's exuberant Carnival parades are among the globe's most eagerly anticipated.

Brazil passed the United States in 2014 as the top country for several cosmetic surgery procedures. Medical tourists flock to the country in pursuit of body modifications.

A tremendous array of fresh fruit keeps the beverages flowing at Brazil's many thirst-quenching juice bars.

From platonic greetings to passionate embraces, this is a nation that doesn't shy away from kisses.

Baked goods come in many shapes and sizes in Brazil. The art of the bakery thrives in Brazil in the form of the padaria.

The Amazon has some 390 billion trees, which adds up to half the total of the world's surviving rainforests.

One of the country's favorite menu items, churrasco, involves meaty delights pulled off open-flame grills.