Top places in Brazil to visit

places in brazil

Considered by the world as the most livable country in the world, every year Brazil receives warm attention from tourists from all over the world. Traveling to Brazil is probably the desire of many people, because of not only the beauty of nature, but Brazilian people are also friendly and close to everyone, especially tourists. Because of these things, Brazil is increasingly owning the world tourism market.

When visiting Brazil, the beautiful tourist sites will definitely not be missed, so what attractive tourist attractions will be in Brazil, let’s discover the top places in Brazil in this article!

1. Christ the Redeemer is one of the best places in Brazil

Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer

As a symbol of Brazilian religion, the Christ the Redeemer statue is the first tourist attraction and you must visit it. Traveling to Brazil without visiting this place is like your trip is not complete.

The statue of Christ the Redeemer Cristo Redentor is on the top of the “humpback” mountain of Corcovado in the Tijuca Forest National Park. The statue is 30m high and was built on the top of Corcovado mountain 700m above sea level, so when you go to this special tourist destination in Brazil no matter where you stand in Rio city, whether it is night or day you can also see God.

2. Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls is one of the most stunning places in Brazil to explore

Iguazu Falls is a waterfall located on the Iguazu River, on the border of the state of Parana, Brazil, and the Argentine province of Misiones. The Iguazu Falls are arranged like an inverted “J” 23 kilometers long made up of more than 270 smaller individual waterfalls, most of which are located on the Argentine side.

It is an extremely suitable tourist destination for nature lovers and adventure lovers. In addition, the scenery of the Iguazu waterfall is also extremely beautiful and majestic with a large area and fast-running water making this place even more beautiful, lively, and attractive.

3. Amazon Rainforest

Amazon Rainforest
Amazon Rainforest

Amazon Rainforest is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Brazil, it is filled with the pure beauty of nature and animals.

Amazon forest is one of the very unique tourist destinations in Brazil, located in the Amazon basin of South America with an area of 5.5 million square kilometers. As the largest nature reserve in the world, the Amazon rainforest is located in the territory of 9 countries, mainly Brazil with 60% of the rainforest.

The Amazon River is 6400 km long, the second longest river in the world with more than 3000 species of fish living here and more than 10 million species of rare creatures in the world that also exist in the tropical forests of the Amazon.

If you are a travel lover, especially water tourism, exploring the Amazon River is an ideal journey in your travel.

4. Salvador

Salvador
Salvador

Salvador Beach is a vibrant and beautiful town in the Brazilian state of Bahia. There are countless beaches that are not only beautiful but also extremely quiet, suitable for swimming, boating, scuba diving, or windsurfing. There is an interesting point in the tour to this place in Brazil there are beautiful small beaches created by the surrounding coral reefs that are very suitable for children to bathe.

Visiting Salvador beach is where you are discovering a picture as beautiful as a midday summer dream. Do not forget to visit this beautiful and dreamy beach.

5. Copacabana

Copacabana
Copacabana

It is the most beautiful, most famous beach and a luxury resort paradise in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Copacabana beach stretches 4.5km, with white sand and blue water right in front of the most modern and luxurious high-rise building in the ancient capital of Rio.

Coming to this most famous tourist and resort destination in Rio de Janeiro, you can not only swim, sunbathe, participate in beach sports activities, go for a walk or shop, watch movies, and eat comfortably. But also have the opportunity to see martial arts performance Capoeira, traditional martial art of the city of Rio.

6. Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of 21 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, 354 km off the coast of Brazil. Only the main island is inhabited; it covers an area of 18.4 square kilometers (7.1 sq mi). In 2001, UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage Site because of the importance of the environment. Brazilian locals and tourists can only get to Noronha by plane from Recife or Natal.

The fauna is the main attraction of the island. Here there are Turtles, marine mammals such as spinner dolphins and humpback whales, tropical spotted dolphins, short-fin pilot whales, and large albatrosses.

7. Lencois Maranhenses

Lencois Maranhenses
Lencois Maranhenses

About 60,000 Brazilian tourists visit Lencois Maranhenses each year and it is a popular destination for ecotourism, with its unique characteristics. The best route is by flight to the regional capital São Luís, then by jeep to the interior of the park from Barreirinhas.

During the rainy season, the valley between the dunes is filled with freshwater lagoons, preventing drainage due to the impermeable rock underneath. It is this that has formed in the heart of the park thousands of turquoise lakes among white sand dunes like in another planet with surreal beauty.

8. Gramado 

Gramado 
Gramado 

Gramado is influenced by German architecture and Italian cuisine, so this place has a breadth of European culture. Because of this, Gramado almost always appears at the top of the most popular destinations in Brazil.

The municipality of Gramado is full of enchanting tourist attractions such as Little World, Gramado Zoo, Black Lake, and Agrotourism’s Route. You will feel extremely excited with the modern, bustling but equally peaceful space of this place.

9. Costa Verde 

Costa Verde 
Costa Verde 

Located between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Costa Verde is a small coastal town of Paraty known for its colonial beauty. The cobblestone streets here are closed, avoiding the hustle and bustle of traffic, making it an idyllic Brazilian getaway.

The freshness and peace here will definitely make you feel at peace with the new land when you arrive.

10. Museu do Amanhã

Museu do Amanhã
Museu do Amanhã

Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava designed the Museu do Amanhã (aka the Museum of the Future) as part of an effort to modernize Rio de Janeiro’s seaport for the 2016 Olympic Games. From the outside, you will not be disappointed with the uniqueness of this one-of-a-kind museum inside.

Final thought

Brazil has its own unique architectural designs and beautiful nature, plus the vibrant atmosphere from the major cities gives visitors a sense of excitement. Brazil has become one of the most popular tourist destinations over the years, there are so many beautiful places in Brazil to visit and visitors might get caught in the attractiveness of a town or a small village.

Top News hopes this article helps you learn more about Brazil before packing your back to go there, we wish you nothing but an amazing journey with friends and family!