8 Best Places to Visit in Brazil

1. 5. Parati

1.1. It is located along Brazil’s Green Coast

1.1.1. in the Rio de Janeiro state

1.2. This beautiful city is a former Portuguese colony

1.2.1. established on the shores of the Bay of Ilha Grande

1.3. The heart of Parati is its historic center with

1.3.1. cobbled streets

1.3.2. and multicolored colonial houses

1.4. One of the most popular attractions

1.4.1. are the colonial defense forts

1.4.1.1. that still boast original walls and cannons

2. 6. Salvador

2.1. It is one of the oldest cities in the Americas

2.1.1. Salvador is Brazil’s third largest city

2.1.1.1. and the capital of the Bahia state

2.2. Situated on the coast of the Bay of All Saints

2.2.1. Salvador offers fantastic beaches that are ideal for

2.2.1.1. sunbathing

2.2.1.2. swimming

2.2.1.3. and surfing

2.3. Some of the most popular beaches include

2.3.1. Porto de Barra

2.3.2. Flamengo

2.3.3. and Stella Maris

3. 7. Rio de Janeiro

3.1. It is located in southeastern Brazil

3.2. Rio de Janeiro is the most visited city

3.2.1. of South America due to its famous

3.2.1.1. mountains

3.2.1.2. landmarks

3.2.1.3. beaches

3.2.1.4. and Carnival festival

3.3. It is situated on one of the world’s largest harbors

3.3.1. surrounded by natural attractions that include

3.3.1.1. the Sugarloaf and Corcovado mountains

3.3.1.2. and famous beaches like

3.3.1.2.1. Copacabana

3.3.1.2.2. and Ipanema

3.4. The city’s iconic landmark is

3.4.1. the enormous Christ the Redeemer statue

3.4.1.1. sitting atop Corcovado mountain

3.5. Carnival celebrations here are

3.5.1. among the largest in the world with

3.5.1.1. vibrant parades

3.5.1.2. costumes

3.5.1.3. dancing

3.5.1.4. music

3.5.1.5. fireworks

3.5.1.6. and street parties

4. 8. Manaus

4.1. It is the capital of the Amazonas state in northwestern Brazil

4.2. It is an important tourist destination because

4.2.1. it serves as a gateway to the Amazon rainforest

4.3. Manaus today is one of Brazil’s largest cities

4.3.1. featuring distinguished landmarks like

4.3.1.1. the Amazonas Opera House

4.3.1.2. and the Rio Negro Palace

4.4. Another significant sight is the Meeting of the Waters

4.4.1. which is a natural phenomenon where the two rivers of Negro and Solimões

4.4.1.1. run side by side for more than three miles without fully mixing

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6. 1. Fortaleza

6.1. It is the capital of the Ceará state

6.1.1. on the country’s northeastern coast

6.1.1.1. Fortaleza is Brazil’s fifth largest city

6.2. The most popular beach is Praia do Futuro

6.2.1. but other favorites are

6.2.1.1. Iracema

6.2.1.2. Mucuripe

6.2.1.3. and Meireles

6.3. All the beaches of Fortaleza are great for

6.3.1. Swimming

6.3.2. Sunbathing

6.3.3. and Surfing

6.4. Fortaleza also serves as

6.4.1. the jumping-off point for many visitors to

6.4.1.1. truly spectacular beaches

6.4.1.2. rolling dunes

6.4.1.3. and idyllic fishing villages up

6.4.1.4. and down the Ceará coast

7. 2. Brasilia

7.1. It is located in the Brazilian Highlands

7.2. Brasilia was installed in 1960 as Brazil’s capital

7.3. Brasilia’s modern day infrastructure is designed in the shape of an airplane

7.3.1. which each of its sections serve as different districts such as

7.3.1.1. government

7.3.1.2. commercial

7.3.1.3. residential

7.3.1.4. and cultural

7.4. Most significant is the Three Powers Square which houses

7.4.1. the Presidential Palace

7.4.2. the Congress

7.4.3. and the Supreme Court

7.5. Other important buildings

7.5.1. include the Brasilia Cathedral with its glass roof

7.5.1.1. that resembles hands reaching up to heaven

8. 3. Sao Paulo

8.1. It is located in southeastern Brazil

8.2. It is known for its

8.2.1. skyscrapers

8.2.2. gastronomy

8.2.3. and robust culture scene

8.3. It is home to many ethnic groups

8.3.1. from all over the globe including

8.3.1.1. the largest Japanese community outside of Japan

8.4. Although Sao Paulo is known for its concrete jungle

8.4.1. it is also contains a large number of public parks

8.4.1.1. and even portions of the Atlantic rainforest

9. 4. Olinda

9.1. It is located on Atlantic Coast

9.1.1. in the northeastern state of Pernambuco

9.2. Perched on a picturesque hilltop surrounded by trees

9.2.1. Olinda’s historic downtown is a treasure trove of

9.2.1.1. colonial churches

9.2.1.2. colorful old houses

9.2.1.3. restaurants

9.2.1.4. museums

9.2.1.5. and numerous artisan studios

9.3. Olinda hosts its lively Carnival celebration

9.3.1. that differs somewhat from those of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador

9.4. Olinda’s Carnival festival is

9.4.1. best attended at daytime and features

9.4.1.1. the music

9.4.1.2. dances

9.4.1.3. and traditions of African culture