Top 25 Attractions in Brazil

The Federative Republic of Brazil is a hospitable country that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Climatic conditions allow you to come here all year round, but Brazil experiences a real tourist boom on the eve of Easter, when the famous carnival is held in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil is also famous for its noisy white sand beaches, picturesque nature and original local cuisine. In this country, it is worth visiting the amazing Amazon, the swampy Pantanal, the sandy Lencois Maranhensis and other national parks where you can see the anaconda or fish for piranhas.

Since Brazil used to be engaged in the slave trade, in some of its cities, such as Diamontina, Olinda, Ouro Preto, San Luis and Goiás, colonial architecture has been preserved almost in its original form. Among the variety of Brazilian cuisine, you should definitely highlight the unusual assorted feijoada, mashed meat and tutu beans, marinated sarapatel liver and dried meat carne do sol.

What to see in Brazil?

The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a brief description.

Iguazu Falls

The Iguazu Falls complex is located on the border of Brazil with Argentina. To fully enjoy the beauty of the waterfalls, tourists can take a sightseeing tour not only on foot or by car, but also by helicopter or boat. The unique local ecosystem is protected by UNESCO.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer

One of the seven "new wonders of the world", the monument to Christ the Savior, is located in Rio de Janeiro. It is a visiting card of the city, as well as a popular tourist attraction. The monument was unveiled in 1931, and in 1965 Pope Paul VI re-consecrated the statue of Christ the Savior.

Ipanema beach

Popular and safe - this is how Ipanema beach can be described. Small waves prevail here, which makes swimming quite calm. The beach cafes of Ipanema sell various drinks, ice cream, sandwiches or fruits. The shops, hotels and houses surrounding the beach are considered the most expensive in Rio de Janeiro.

City of Ouro Preto

Ouro Preto is an old picturesque town founded in 1711. In the XVII-XVIII centuries, gold was mined here, which contributed to the rapid development of the city. At the end of the 19th century, gold mining stopped, and Ouro Preto fell into disrepair. Numerous well-preserved architectural examples of the colonial baroque make the city a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Serra da Capivara National Park

The northeast of the country is occupied by the UNESCO-protected Serra da Capivara National Park, whose territory exceeds 120 thousand hectares. The park is valued primarily for its unique rock paintings dating back to the 14th century BC. In the Serra da Capivara, 64 archaeological zones are open, to which 14 hiking trails lead.

Theater Amazonas

A bright representative of eclecticism, the pompous Amazonas Opera House was opened in 1896 in the city of Manaus. The building was erected with the money of the wealthy "rubber magnates", but over time, when the city became impoverished, the theater fell into disrepair. Restoration work in 1990 returned the building to its former beauty, and today the theater again gives performances.

Fernando de Noronha

The unique ecosystem of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2002. Thanks to a well-thought-out infrastructure, all 20 islands of the archipelago are considered a high-class ecotourism center. You can also go diving or surfing here.

Olinda Historic Center

The foundations of the city of Olinda, located in the north-east of the country, were laid back in the 16th century. Portuguese colonizers. The buildings of the historic center date back to the 18th century and are considered the best preserved example of the first period of settlement. Since 1982, the historical center of Olinda has been included in the UNESCO List.

The beaches of El Salvador

Salvador is a colorful city and the birthplace of the Brazilian martial art of capoeira. Once a slave port, Salvador is now a popular beach resort. Salvador offers its tourists about 20 equipped beaches with a length of more than 40 km. Capoeira performances are held every evening at Piazza Pelourinho.

Pantanal

Wetland reserve, which is home to giant butterflies, rare birds and animals. In the most visited city of the Pantanal, Cuiaba, you can book an excursion. In addition to the usual entertainment, in the Pantanal you can go fishing for piranhas or take part in a night boat safari.

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Every year in February, Rio de Janeiro receives millions of tourists who aspire to get to the famous Brazilian carnival. The highlight of the carnival is the parade of samba schools, for which the performers have been preparing for many months. To visit the four-day carnival, tourists should book hotels in advance.

Historic center of Salvador da Bahia

Thanks to the well-preserved examples of colonial architecture, the historical districts of Salvador da Bahia were inscribed on the UNESCO List in 1985. Tourists here should visit Pelourinho Square, the local cathedral and the Elevador Lacerda elevator.

Amazon rainforest

The rainforests that surround the Amazon River are over 55 million years old. A huge number of animals, birds and insects live here. Tourists from all over the world come here to see the local natives, go canoeing under the moon or catch a couple of piranhas.

Waterfall Karakol

The very popular Karakol waterfall, which offers an unusually beautiful view of the surrounding landscape, is located 7 km from the city of Kanela. At a short distance from the waterfall, an observation deck for tourists was built, equipped with an elevator. There are also souvenir shops and cafes.

Jesuit missions of the Guarani region

In 1983, five Jesuit missions of the 17th-18th centuries were inscribed on the UNESCO List. These reduction missions, which were mini-cities with all the accompanying infrastructure, were built to convert local tribes, in particular the Guarani Indians, to Catholicism.

Pedra Pintada

Pedra Pintada is a famous archaeological site in Brazil. Inside this 35 meter cliff, caves with white and pink rock paintings were discovered. Experts date these drawings to the 10th millennium BC. Also, various household items of ancient people were found here.

Portuguese Royal Library

Located in Rio de Janeiro, the Portuguese Royal Library was founded in 1837, and since 1900 it has become public. The library building, built in the Neo-Manueline style, combines Gothic and Renaissance elements. About 350,000 books in Portuguese are stored here.

Lencois Maranhensis National Park

Located in the northeast of the country, Lencois Maranhensis National Park was established in 1981. More than 1000 km2 of the park is occupied by amazing sand dunes, which are about 40 m high. After the rains, the water forms lagoons suitable for swimming. Entrance to the park is free, but there is a charge for bike and sandboard rentals.

Mount Sugarloaf

One of the symbols of Rio de Janeiro is Sugar Loaf Mountain. Located near Guanabara Bay, this 396-meter-high mountain is an excellent viewing platform. You can get to the mountain on foot, by cable car or by one of the many climbing routes.

Maracana

Brazil's largest stadium, completed in 1965, is officially named Mario Filho, after the famous Brazilian sports journalist. The stadium was created as a result of the joint work of 7 best architects, and in 1980 John Paul II held a service here.

Ibirapuera Park

The city park of São Paulo Ibirapuera, whose buildings were designed by the famous Oscar Niemeyer, was opened in 1954. Due to its vast green area, this popular attraction is also called the lungs of the city. In Ibirapuera there is a planetarium, the Museum of Modern Art, the São Paulo obelisk and the Bandeiras monument.

Capacabana beach

The world-famous Capacabana beach is located in Rio de Janeiro. This four-kilometer recreation area has been used as a concert venue more than once. Rod Stewart, Elton John, Mick Jagger and Lenny Kravitz have performed here. Many coastal hotels, cafes, discos and casinos make your holiday on Capacabana truly unforgettable.

Bon Jesus do Congonhas

This is an unusually beautiful church complex, which was built from 1773 to 1809. Bon Jesus do Congonhas consists of a church, seven chapels of the Way of the Cross of Christ, and sculptures of the prophets. Since 1985, this church complex has been under the protection of UNESCO.

Historic center of Diamantina

In the mountains of Espinhaço, there is the town of Diamantina, where you can see perfectly preserved buildings of the 18th century. The visiting card of the city deserves special attention - the Gloria complex, which consists of two buildings of the 18th and 19th centuries. Since 1999, the historic center of Diamantina has been listed by UNSCO.

Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

The Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is located in the center of the country, just a few kilometers from the capital. It was created in 1961, and in 2001 was included in the UNESCO list. You can only move around in the park on foot, but this is more than compensated by the beautiful scenery. There are several canyons and waterfalls.