Famous for being home to one of the world’s top football teams, the Rio de Janeiro Carnival and the remarkable Iguazu Falls, Brazil is an exciting world travel destination. As South America’s largest country, Brazil covers a majority of the continent’s northeastern region and borders all of its countries except for Chile and Ecuador. From the Amazon rainforest in the North to the tropical beaches along the Atlantic, to the Pantanal wetlands and the vibrant metropolises of the Southeast there are plenty of interesting places to visit in Brazil.
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10 Places to Visit in Brazil
10. Sao
Paulo
Not only is
Sao Paulo the largest city in Brazil, but it is also one of the largest in the
world according to population. Located in southeastern Brazil, Sao Paulo is
known for its skyscrapers, gastronomy and robust culture scene. Although Sao
Paulo is known for its concrete jungle, it is also home to a large number of
public parks and even portions of the Atlantic rainforest.
9. Brasilia
Located in
the Brazilian Highlands, Brasilia was installed in 1960 as Brazil’s capital.
Brazil’s former President Juscelino Kubitschek ordered the city to be planned
and developed into what some refer to as a utopia. Brasilia’s modern day
infrastructure is designed in the shape of an airplane in which each of its
sections serve as different districts such as government, commercial,
residential and cultural.
8.
Fortaleza
Nice
beaches, dynamic shopping and lively culture all make Fortaleza one of Brazil’s
popular places to visit. The capital of the Ceará state on the country’s
northeastern coast, Fortaleza is Brazil’s fifth largest city. Fortaleza also
serves as the jumping-off point for many visitors to truly spectacular beaches,
rolling dunes and idyllic fishing villages up and down the Ceará coast.
7. Parati
A paradise
of tropical forests, waterfalls, emerald sea and coastal mountains, Parati is a
popular tourist attraction located along Brazil’s Green Coast in the Rio de
Janeiro state. Also spelled Paraty, this beautiful city is a former Portuguese
colony established on the shores of the Bay of Ilha Grande.
6. Recife
Nicknamed
the “Venice of Brazil” because of its numerous waterways and bridges, Recife is
the capital of the Pernambuco state and one of the largest and most important
cities on Brazil’s northeastern coast. Situated amid tropical forests with many
islands and rivers, Recife is a popular tourist destination because of its
scenery, historic old town, beaches and vibrant culture.
5. Olinda
One of
Brazil’s best-preserved colonial cities, Olinda is located on Atlantic Coast in
the northeastern state of Pernambuco. Perched on a picturesque hilltop
surrounded by trees, Olinda’s historic downtown is a treasure trove of colonial
churches, colorful old houses, restaurants, museums and numerous artisan
studios.
4. Manaus
The capital
of the Amazonas state in northwestern Brazil, Manaus is an important tourist
destination because it serves as a gateway to the Amazon rainforest. As a
result of the region’s flourishing rubber industry during the early 20th
century, Manaus today is one of Brazil’s largest cities, featuring
distinguished landmarks like the Amazonas Opera House, and the Rio Negro
Palace.
3. Salvador
A historic
Old City, beautiful beaches, lively culture and one of the world’s biggest
Carnival celebrations all fashion Salvador into one of the best places to visit
in Brazil. One of the oldest cities in the Americas, Salvador is Brazil’s third
largest city and the capital of the Bahia state.
2. Foz do
Iguacu
One of the
world’s most stunning natural wonders, Iguazu Falls is a series of magnificent
waterfalls located on the Iguazu River, straddling the border between Brazil
and Argentina. The falls in and of themselves are a breathtaking spectacle, but
their beauty is all the more enhanced by the surrounding lush forest teeming in
exotic wildlife. The gateway to the falls on the Brazilian side is Foz do
Iguaçu, a big and reasonably safe city by Brazilian standards.
1. Rio de
Janeiro
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