Yet along with the coastline and climate, Brazil boasts excellent investment potential. In recent years increased market growth and fiscal stability have seen a marked economic improvement, drastically lower interest rates and an increased amount of foreign direct investment. Building on this stable platform, tourism has grown by a staggering 270% in the last 8 years.
Understandably these conditions have attracted a great amount of interest in the countries real estate market, especially on the tropical north eastern coastline which has already seen huge amounts of investment. The largest airport in South America is currently under construction in this area, a fact that will only add to its popularity. Tucked away on the north-east coast is Fortaleza, the capital of Ceara state. Home to some 2 million people it has a more exotic feel than Rio and Sao Paulo with a long history and a wealth of tourist attractions. You can watch dolphins from the Ponte dos Ingleses (English Pier), relax on the beach, spend a day at the water park or enjoy the many bars, restaurants, and live shows.
- Location: Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean
- Goldman Sachs predict Brazil will enjoy great economic and capital growth
- The country's stock market has grown by 400% in the last five years (the UK stock market has increased by just 50% over the same period)
- Inflation under control at 5/6%
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up 5%
- Ninth strongest economy in the world
- Confirmed as the Host Nation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup which will encourage property and infrastructure growth, as well as government spending
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Brazil reached a record trade surplus of USD $44.8 billion
- 10% of the world's eco-tourism
- Brazil takes second place when it comes to having the cleanest air in the world, with Antarctica in first place
- 40% of indigenous tourists visit the north eastern coastline of Brazil, while 97% of tourists return to Brazil
