You must be thinking that to find out the best places to visit in Brazil, should be an obsolete thing. Of course, it is! Brazil, the largest country of Latin America bears distinctive culture and heritage that allure the rest of the World. So finding out some particular tourist destinations in Brazil is definitely the hardest job ever.
Its exotic white sand beaches, marvelous tropical islands, world-famous carnival make it a paradise for party lovers. As one of the largest countries in the world, Brazil is rapidly becoming one of the largest tourists attracted country with its abundant bio and cultural diversity.
Brazil also features waterfalls, wetlands filled with wildlife, and the untouched wilderness of the Amazon rainforest where several isolated tribes still live who are completely disconnected from the human civilization.
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Best Places to visit in Brazil:
10. Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto should be on the list for its splendid Baroque architecture. It is a city in the state of Minas Gerais. Founded at the end of the 17th century, it quickly earned fame as the epicenter of a new gold rush in the state of Minas Gerais. Tourism is the main economic source of Ouro Preto.
The city has some beautiful Churches quite famous for its religious art. There are some museums you may pay a visit. Some old gold mines that once flourish the town still produce some money by attracting tourists. The street Carnival also adds a number of tourists every year.
9. Teatro Amazonas
Teatro Amazonas or Amazon Theater is one of the most famous opera house situated in Manaus, in the center of the Amazon Rainforest. The world-famous Festival “Amazonas de Opera” takes place here and it is the place where Amazonas Philharmonic Orchestra performs. It was built during the pick time of rubber trade using materials from all over the world.
It was inaugurated in 1897 with the pompous performance of Italian opera, ‘La Gioconda‘ and ‘Amilcare Ponchielli‘. Unluckily the place was closed for over 90 years. It was reopened in 1990. The architectural style is a common European Renaissance style. The doom of the opera house is covered 36,000 decorated ceramic tiles painted in the colors of the Brazilian national flag.
8. Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha is a must place to go in Brazil for its extraordinary natural beauty. It is an archipelago of 21 islands. The total area is covered with pristine beaches, landscapes, and diverse wildlife. UNESCO enlists it as the World Heritage Site for its environmental importance. Although the discovery of this archipelago is under dispute, it is mostly thought that it was discovered in 1503.
It was temporarily occupied by the Dutch and French before the Portuguese. It is the paradise for scuba divers and snorkels. It had significant environmental damage when the island was used as a prison. There live some rare animals like Linseed, Tegu, Rock cavies, etc. Its crystal clear water makes it a wonderful place for diving.
7. Historic Center of Olinda
Olinda is one of the best-preserved historical cities in Brazil. The city attracts tourists with a number of features. Among them, the most important place is a historic downtown area. This area is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are some beautiful Churches.
The Carnival of Olinda is very popular and significant for its distinctive African influenced dances. The Carnival is also exceptional because here the enrollment is free. So if you want to join the carnival without losing money, Olivia is the best destination for you to visit in Brazil.
6. Salvador Beaches
Salvador is surrounded by some exquisite beaches that attract a number of visitors in Brazil every year. One of the popular beach here is Porto da Barra. As the beaches are not on the ocean side, it is comparatively calmer and good to swim.
‘Farol da Barra‘ and ‘Farol da Itapoan‘ are famous for their lighthouse. There is also some coconut- pump backed lovely beaches that will give you a party mode. Some beaches are enriched with coral reefs.
5. Pantanal
Located mostly within the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the Pantanal is the largest wetland area in the world and major tourist attraction in Brazil. During the rainy season, about 80% of its land is submerged. It makes the land bio-diversely rich. Rarest animals like marsh deer and the giant river otter inhabit here.
Other significant endangered animals are the hyacinth macaw, the crowned solitary eagle, the maned wolf, the bush dog, etc. Visitors can easily enjoy the wildlife of Pantanal in Pantanal Matogrossense National Park which established on a portion of Pantanal. It is one of the most renowned places in Brazil for nature lovers.
4. Rio Carnival
Rio Carnival in a word is the heart of Brazil. Every Brazilian feels carnival as he/she feels football. Although carnivals take place in every corner of Brazil, the Rio Carnivals are the biggest, most famous and pompous carnivals of all. About two million people participate in the streets per day. The famous samba dance will take your breath away.
Different schools and clubs take month-long preparation to perform in the carnival. They want to deliver their best as it is the question of pride and heritage. The first festivals of Rio originate in 1723. Every school has to follow their parade entries. It is an important target for tourists to visit Brazil.
3. Amazon River
Amazon River with its approximate 6,400-kilometer length is the second-longest river in the world and the longest river in South America. But it is the largest river in volume. For its vastness, it is called “The River Sea“. The river has huge biodiversity and influences the area’s climate profoundly. Over 3,000 recognized species of fishes are found here and new species are yet to discover.
There are some tribes in the Amazon River along with the Amazon rainforest still live without any contact with the rest of the world. Tourists mostly came here are adventure lover. Jungle tours are more about the boating upriver into the damp, buzzing, oppressive ambiance than actually spotting an animal.
2. Iguaçu Falls
Iguaçu Falls is one of the mind-blowing creations of nature. It is a waterfall situated on the border of Brazil and Argentina. The waterfall is one of the great natural wonders of the world. It can be counted as the best of the obvious places to visit in the country. The waterfall consists of 275 falls along the Iguazu River. The most amazing of all is the “Devil’s throat”. It’s a U-shaped fall with a height of 82 meters.
The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. You can see the falls from both Brazil and Argentina But the significant portion of the fall is in Argentina. On the Brazilian side, a helicopter ride is offered to enjoy the closer look of the fall. But it is not permitted in Argentina due to its harmful effect on flora and fauna. It has the sixth greatest annual waterfall flow in the world.
1. Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is the most used iconic figure to represent Rio de Janeiro. The name itself represents the significance of the statue. The statue symbolizes that the Christ redeemed for humanity. The statue is designed by French sculptor Paul Landowski and constructed by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with the French engineer Albert Caquot. The statue is 30 meters long weighs 635 tons. It has been undergoing a series of damage and recovery for a long period.
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