Once tourists are in the country they should not only concentrate on the sporting highlights but also visit many other spectacular attractions that Brazil has to offer, like the Iguacu Falls in the south, or the Amazon rainforest in the north and central parts of the country.
In order to make things go smoothly during the games Brazilian authorities are trying hard to tackle crime especially in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Police forces are supported by army units in an attempt to drive gangs and drug traffickers out of the city areas.