Countries in South America are benefiting from great tourism increases. According to reports, South America received almost 67 million visitors last year coming from other countries, having Brazil lead the figure.

The country saw its tourism industry grow by over 7% in 2007, almost two percent over the global average which is indeed welcomed amongst property owners in Brazil.

Brazil's mountains, beaches and rainforests are main attractions to visitors and the added benefit that leisure tourists can travel to Brazil combining a number of several experiences packed together in one holiday

Due to such tourism increases, the nation is increasing it's investment in tourism infrastructures which could lead to a further increases of even more tourists deciding Brazil as their next holiday destination.

In related news, Gilles Acogny, a London-based investor, recently told Nubricks.com he believes investors buying property in Brazil are making a good choice as the country offers a safe investment and is friendly to foreign buyers.