Brazil’s tourism is undeniably doing well, and as more people come into the country, demand for short-term rentals increases. There is also a noticeable increase in interest in foreign property ownership. Some of the tourists opt to buy vacation homes for their frequent visits, or even buy to move into the country. Rio de Janeiro still remains the more popular city for foreigners. This former capital of Brazil is world-famous for the samba-filled Carnival that ends on Mardi Gras Tuesday. Other known spots in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana, Ipanema, and the Corcovado Mountain, on top of which stands the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer.