Rio Boat Show

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Website: http://www.boatshow.com.br/

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.