BRAZIL ~ Pantanal - UNESCO ~

... Amazing nature view of the world's largest tropical wetland area and flooded grasslands... a wildlife haven and one of Brazil's biggest hidden gems... it floods in the wet season and therefore it is an extremely important unique ecosystem for the conservation of biological diversity and is a habitat for several worldwide threatened species... the abundance and diversity of its vegetation and animal life are spectacular... one of the many activities you can enjoy is a boat ride... it’s a great way to spot animals and enjoy the unique scenery of the area... unfortunately its headwaters, in particular, are at high risk... more than 55% of the Pantanal’s headwaters have already been deforested... Thanks Rute!【ツ】

© Daniel De Granville
The Pantanal Conservation Area consists of a cluster of four protected areas with a total area of 187,818 ha. Located in western central Brazil at the south-west corner of the State of Mato Grosso, the site represents 1.3% of Brazil's Pantanal region.

Around 95% of the Pantanal is under private ownership, the majority of which is used for cattle grazing and supports millions people in rural communities and distant cities. 

In 2000, the Special Reserves as well as the Pantanal National Park became UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Stamps:

Professions 

(Issued 06-11-2006)

The 200th Anniversary of Independence 

(Issued 23-08-2021)

Brazil ~ Emas National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great new National Park to add to my collection💚... Emas National Park nestled in the heart of the country is home to the best preserved pure grassland type of cerrado vegetation... due to its length, integrity of habitat, richness of fauna and presence of rare and threatened species, the reserve is one of the most untouched protected areas of the cerrado biome... the park holds the greatest concentration of Blue-and-Yellow Macaws outside Amazonia... and the world's largest concentration of termite mounds... the luminous glowing termite mounds (due to the Headlight Beetle larvae) as show on the main stamp are an impressive natural phenomenon exclusive to this National Park... Thanks Rodrigo!ヽ(•‿•)ノ

Photo: Luciano Thomazelli
The Park was created in 1961 and had its boundaries rectified in 1972, it covers 1,320km2  of cerrado savannah.The park is in the Pantanal Biosphere Reserve, which also includes the Pantanal, Chapada dos Guimarães and Serra da Bodoquena national parks, and the Serra de Santa Bárbara, Nascentes do Rio Taquari and Pantanal de Rio Negro state parks.

In 2001, the park was listed by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site, the Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks

Stamps:

Professions

(Issued 30-12-2005)

Paintings by Candido Portinari 

(Issued 26-05-2004)

Brazilian Faunal Richness 

(Issued 23-09-2019)

BRAZIL ~ Saltos do Rio Preto Waterfall - Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park - UNESCO ~

...  Spectacular view of a unique and beautiful natural wonder located within the National Park... the Saltos do Rio Preto waterfall has a total height of approximately 120 meters, with several drops that form a series of pools and smaller waterfalls along the way... one oft the best waterfalls in Chapada dos Veadeiros.... surrounded by rocks, lush vegetation and  crystal clear water... Saltos do Rio Preto is a must-visit attraction for nature lovers and those who enjoy hiking and outdoor activities...  Thanks a lot Rodrigo!【ツ】

Photo: Aline Fortuna
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is located in central Brazil on the top of an ancient plateau with an estimated age of 1.8 billion years.The park was created in 1961. The elevation varies from 600 to 1,691 m and represents the highest plain in the country's central area. The region is also known for the Cerrado biome, home to a very unique and rich biodiversity.

The ecosystem of the park sustains an abundance of wildlife. Some of the popular and threatened species include the anteater, capybara, giant armadillo, jaguar, maned wolf, marsh deer, pampas deer, and tapir. Some of the popular bird species include the toucan, the black vulture, and the king vulture.

In 2001 the park was declared a Natural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco.

Stamps:

2X Professions

(Issued 30-12-2005)

Popular Movements in Brazil 

(Issued 25-06-2022)

BRAZIL ~ Iguacu Falls - Iguaçu National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great view of one of of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world... an amazing and powerful natural wonder... one of South America’s natural highlights.... the largest waterfall system on the earth... consisting of a network of 275 waterfalls spanning an area of ± 3 km wide and height of 80 m... virtually at every angle a 360 view... incredibly breathtaking... taller than Niagara and wider than Victoria falls... while the majority of the falls stand on the Argentine side of the border, it is only from the Brazilian side that you can see the full panorama... on Devil's Throat (which is the name of the main water fall) you get the chance to do some rafting in the Iguaçu River and enjoy the trails around it... featured in the movie Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull... Thanks a lot Rubens!【ツ】

The Brazilian side of Iguacu National Park measures 170.086 ha. The park is located on the border of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. This massive forested park is the habitat of rare and endangered species such as rare species of birds, pumas, tapirs, monkeys and other wildlife.

Iguacu National Park was the second Brazilian National Park to be created in 1939.

Iguacu translated from the native Indian (Tupi-Guarani) language means “Big Water“

It became a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The adjacent Argentinian side is another World Heritage Site.

Stamp:

2018 The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Nelson Mandela,
(Issued 10-12-2018)

BRAZIL~ Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás - UNESCO ~

... Great views of a unique small colonial town in Brazil... a well preserved historical centre with peaceful atmosphere that has preserved much of its colonial heritage... also known as Goias Velho, and lies magically in the Serra Dourrado hills.... this town is living proof and witness of how central Brazil was occupied and colonized during the 18th and 19th centuries... the settlement of Goías is closely linked to the discovery of gold and precious stones... home to baroque churches, old houses, chapels, cobblestone streets and interesting museums... Thanks Rubens!!【ツ】

Goías was founded during the Gold Rush that took place in 18th century in Brazil by the famed Bandeirante explorer Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva, nicknamed Anhangüera, and was called in colonial times Vila Boa ("good village" in Portuguese). It dates from 1727, its name being a tribute to the Goyaz Indians, the inhabitants of the area before the arrival of the Europeans.

In 2002, the Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stamps:

Musical Instruments
(01-07-2002)

The 200th Anniversary of Independence - King João VI
(Issued 16_05-2018)

BRAZIL ~Seven Cities National Park ~

...Great new addition to my National Park collection...a strange looking (camel head???) rock formation...Thanks a lot Rafael!

Photo: David' Melo Located northeast of Piaui state, the Seven Cities National Park has an area of ​​6221.48 ha with a perimeter of 36 km. This National Park is known for its rock art and unusual rock formations, Sete Cidades contains seven rock outcrops, called cidades (cities)

The Park was created in order to preserve natural ecosystems of great ecological relevance and scenic beauty, making possible the realization of scientific research and the development of educational activities, environmental interpretation, eco-tourism and recreation in contact with nature.

Stamp:

Fight against Human Trafficking
(Issued 30-07-2015)

BRAZIL ~ Rio de Janeiro ~

...Many wonderful views showing Rio... Thanks once more David!!

Rio de Janeiro or simply Rio, is the second-largest city in Brazil, the 6th largest city in the Americas, and the world's 35th largest city by population.

It is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, Carnival, samba, bossa nova, and balneario beaches. In addition to the beaches, some of the most famous landmarks include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf Mountain with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

The 2016 Summer Olympics will take place in Rio de Janeiro, which will mark the first time a South American city hosts the event.

Stamps:

Olympic Games - Rio de Janeiro 2016
(Issued 24-03-2015)

BRAZIL ~Praia do Forte ~

Great postcard showing one of the most amazing and fascinating sea creatures....tiny turtles on their journey to the sea...unfortunately nearly all species of sea turtle are classified as endangered :( Thanks a lot Silvia!

Photo Christian Fehr Praia do Forte is a beach and a coastal village in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Praia do Forte is also famous for its nature reserves and  home to a number of successful ecotourism projects in Brazil.

The Tamar Turtle Project - Praia do Forte is the headquarters of the national turtle preservation program. Every year the project helps to release thousands of baby turtles into the sea up and down the coast. The Tamar Centre invites guests to learn about the 1,100 kilometres of beach that are being preserved as turtle breeding grounds.

Stamps:
Christmas stamp
(Issued 05-11-2014)
The 250th Anniversary of the Presbyterian Church of Rio de Janeiro
(Issued 12-01-2012)
Professions - Self-Adhesive
(Issued 30-12-2005)

BRAZIL ~Amazon-Regional boat navigating at sunset ~

...Amazing view...unfortunately the Amazon rainforest is one of the most endangered places in the world.... a piece of the rainforest the size of two football fields disappears every second :(... Thanks a lot Silvia!!

PhotoⒸLeonide Principe The Amazon River is located in South America. It runs through Guyana, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru.The name comes from the Native American language and means "a raging torrent".

The Amazon is  the world’s largest river basin - and the source of 15-16% of all the water that flows into the sea from the world’s rivers.The length of the Amazon River is approximately 6400 km (4000 miles).During the wet season, the Amazon River can reach over 190 km (120 miles) in width.

The largest city along the Amazon River is Manaus, located in Brazil it is home to over 1.7 million people.
There are over 3000 known species of fish that live in the Amazon River, with more constantly being discovered.

Stamps:
Fight against Racial Discrimination
(Issued 21-03-2013)
 Postal Servive
(Issued 09/10/2009)
 musical instruments-trumpet
(Issued 2002)

Brazil ~Lençóis Maranhenses National Park -Barreirinhas-Maranhão ~

...Looks like a view of another planet... the white sand dunes, the fresh water lagoons and the blue sky... a natural "wonder of the world" extending as far as the eye can see...Thanks a lot Silvia!!

Photo Esdras Rebouças The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is located in Maranhão state, in northeastern Brazil. It is an area of low, flat, occasionally flooded land, overlaid with large, discrete sand dunes. It encompasses roughly 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi), and despite abundant rain, supports almost no vegetation.

Lying just outside the Amazon basin, the region is subject to a regular rain season during the beginning of the year. The rain water accumulates in the valleys in between sand dunes and forms clear blue and green lagoons

The park was created on June 2, 1981.

Stamps:
Professions - Self-Adhesive
(Issued 30-12-2005)
200th Anniversary of the Chinese Immigration to Brazil
(Issued 10-12-2012)

BRAZIL ~Tunnel Ayrton Senna - São Paulo~

...A fantastic choice of card for a F1 lover...a homage to Senna one the greatest  racing drivers ever...
Thanks a lot Elton!!


With lots of nice stamps.

In 1995, the City of São Paulo (under Ibirapuera Park) commissioned a sculpture in his honor to mark the entrance of the Ayrton Senna Tunnel. Entitled “Speed, Soul and Emotion”, the sculpture also displays a Brazilian flag, in memory of Senna’s trademark gesture of celebrating every victory by raising the Brazilian flag inside his car.

 Three-time world champion in 1988, 1990 and 1991, Ayrton Senna da Silva was Brazil’s greatest pride in Formula 1 car racing. He is one of Brazil’s most famous sports figures and one of the best car racers of all times.

 In 1994 at the San Marino Grand Prix, Senna’s successful career and glorious life came to an abrupt end. As he rounded the Tamburello corner, Senna lost control over the car and crashed violently into a concrete wall. Nothing could be done to save his life. Ayrton Senna, the famous Brazilian sports hero, died in a tragic car accident.

BRAZIL ~Gramado-Main Gate~

...Mostly we see Brazil as the land of white sandy beaches, samba and tropical temperatures...not expecting a wintery snow view.:D(BR-230541) Thanks Guilherme and Mirna!!

With nice stamps: Sapateiro (making shoes) 2005
Trumpet 2002
Theme Sport (Soccer): The Road to the 2014 World Cup (Issued 4-04-2009)

Entrance gate to Gramado Gramado was originally settled in 1875 by Portuguese immigrants. Five years later, the first German immigrants arrived and these were followed shortly after by Italian immigrants.
The city is located at the mountains of Rio Grando de Sum State, southern Braziland and is the most important city for tourism of the south region.Gramado is one of the towns along the scenic route known as Rota Romântica.(Romantic Route)

BRAZIL ~São Paulo-Cathedral da Sé~

...Lovely detailed window view of the Cathedral a major landmark in São Paulo (BR-223016)!
Thanks Leticia!

With great stamps:Animals of the Brazilian Fauna (Issued 5/6/2012)and a 2002 trumpet stamp from a set of 10.

View from the facade of the Cathedral, highlighting the grandeur of the composition between granite and stained glass

The Cathedral was designed by Maximilian Emil Hehl in the neo-Gothic style, construction began in 1913 under Duarte Leopoldo e Silva, the first archbishop of São Paulo. The church was inaugurated in 1954, with construction of the towers not completed until 1967.

BRAZIL ~Porto Alegre~

A very nice view (BR-211406) of a popular meeting place serving tasty food, with live music and in a beautiful setting...Must say it looks a bit empty when this picture was taken...Probably on their closing day...:D Thanks a lot Ricardo!

Great stamps and excellent postmarked!!

Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul is one of the biggest capitals of Brazil, and one of the richest and best quality of life.

The Chalet of Praça XV is one of the most traditional bars and restaurants of Porto Alegre. It is located in the Historic Center of town, opposite the Public Market, in the middle of XV Square November.
On January 11th of 2011, the Chalet and its square were reopened by the city, after a period of expansion and various improvements in its structure at a cost of 1.5 million reais.

BRAZIL ~São Vicente ~

I received a great beach view today! With nice colorful stamps!

São Vicente is known as "the first city in Brazil." It was established by the Portuguese in 1532.

BRAZIL ~Rio de Janeiro~

Got an amazing view of Rio De Janeiro today, it is one of the sender favourite views and I can understand why!! Its also great to read that she lived for 3 years in Belgium... and that she liked it a lot!!
I can only say that you are always welcome back! :-)


Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) is one of the many granite and quartz peaks that rise out of Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. The summit is 396 metres (1,300 ft) above sea-level. The summit can be reached by cable car (bondinho) that can transfer up to 75 passangers along a 1400-metre route between the Babilônia and Urca hills every half hour. The cable cars were originally introduced by the engineer Augusto Ferreira Ramos in 1912.

BRAZIL ~The Pantanal-UNESCO~

Two, both written and stamped cards from Brazil.
The Pantanal, portugese for "large swamp" is the world's largest freshwater wetland and lies in the western part of Brazil. It is home to iganuas, jaguars, cougars, crocodiles, deer and more than 650 species of birds and 200 varieties of fish.

BRAZIL ~Guarujá~

Guarujá is a popular beach resort near to Sao Paulo city.

BRAZIL~Fernando de Noronha-UNESCO~

Peaks of the Southern Atlantic submarine ridge form the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and Rocas Atoll off the coast of Brazil. They represent a large proportion of the island surface of the South Atlantic and their rich waters are extremely important for the breeding and feeding of tuna, shark, turtle and marine mammals. The islands are home to the largest concentration of tropical seabirds in the Western Atlantic. Baia de Golfinhos has an exceptional population of resident dolphin and at low tide the Rocas Atoll provides a spectacular seascape of lagoons and tidal pools teeming with fish.

BRASIL ~Rio De Janeiro~

BRASIL ~Rio De Janeiro~
Originally uploaded by gerda_dager

The Ipanema Park. A tourism, sport and leisure complex. 1.OOO.OOOm² of green area, with 20.000 trees. Sent by Elton Jesus.