The Rio Boat Show - Latin America"s Biggest

You don't need to be a boat fan to visit Brazil around April or May, but it helps! Home of Latin America's biggest annual boat show, Rio de Janeiro welcomes visitors from the world over to take in its incredible display of all things nautical.

Taking place in the middle of April, the Rio Boat Show truly is a spectacle that ought to be seen - and it doesn't even matter if you're not a huge fan of boats as this is a festival that's fun for everyone!

At the picturesque Marina da Gloria, the boat show takes place and shows off a wealth of sea-themed attractions. You'll be able to take in breathtaking new models of all sizes ranged from massive liners to smaller sailboats, and that's just the beginning. Also on offer at the show is the chance to see some auxiliary equipment up close, as well as to see real engines by the light of the sun and to enjoy a plethora of entertainment designed to amuse guests of all tastes.

Trade stalls abound selling myriad goods, both related to boats and the sea, and further attractions include fishing equipment displays, chandleries - which are shops selling nautical items for ships and boats - and plenty more.

The festival has enjoyed enduring popularity since its inception in 2005 and has been seen to bring a great variety of tourists to the capital of Brazil from all around the world. Of course, one of the greatest things about the Rio Boat Show's exotic location is just that - when you're not checking out the boat show, there's so much to see, do and explore in this majestic city that you'll find yourself running out of time before you're done. With breathtaking architecture, fascinating history - captured in myriad museums, galleries and churches - and a cultural flavour you'll never forget, Rio de Janeiro is a truly wonderful city to visit.

While you're out there having all that fun, don't forget to stay in touch with family and friends back at home. Now, cheap calls to Brazil [http://www.skype.com/prices/callrates/cheap-calls-to-brazil] are more accessible than ever thanks to the wonders of internet technology so your loved ones back at home won't have to miss a single story you have to tell.

So whether you're hoping to jet to Brazil for the boat show or the sights and sounds of a flavourful Latin American country, you'll never need to worry about missing your friends and family too much!