Brazil tourist tip could spell good news for investors

Property investors in Brazil could gain from a surge in visitor numbers if predictions of a major pick-up in the sector are correct.

Speaking about the country, travel editor at Lonely Planet Tom Hall said the South American nation is "extremely well set up to mount a quick recovery when it comes to tourism".

He stated that the obvious attraction is Rio de Janeiro, but noted that there are also a number of other places that are popular, including Sao Paolo, whose "reputation as a cultural hot spot is growing seemingly by the month".

Mr Hall also noted that tourism is growing in the north-east and places such as Iguassu Falls, on the border with Argentina.

Those keen to invest in buy-to-let property overseas may consider such parts of Brazil as an option.

Earlier this week, Shelter Offshore said expats would find Brazil a good place to buy property as it is "a nation with everything going for it".