Brazil is one of the so-called BRIC nations, the 4 countries with the fastest growing developing economies in the world, and is actually one of very few countries to have posted positive growth in the first quarter of 2009. This South American powerhouse continues to ride out the global downturn. With the weakened real against the dollar, cash-rich local partners, a government committed to aggressive promotion of tourism as a driver of GDP, and a rapidly growing middle class, the time is right for foreign investors to enter the Brazilian market. As one of the largest exporters of food and petroleum products in the world, Brazil is uniquely placed, attracting increasing sums of foreign investment.

Property, particularly that linked to tourism, is at the forefront of investment opportunities. With a fast growing local market, increasing numbers of flights, both internal and international and thousands of kilometres of largely undeveloped coastline, Brazil is ripe for tourist related developments.

Bahia, to the NE of the country, is fast becoming the destination of choice for Brazilian tourists. Availability, however, is very limited, particularly for up market resorts. Vast expanses of unspoilt beaches, beautiful countryside and a delightful tropical climate all help to make Bahia one of the most exciting investment locations available.