Top 10 places to see in Brazil before you die
Brazil has it all! Tropical climate, breathtaking views, unique wildlife and rich culture make Brazil the perfect destination to visit on your next vacation. From famous beaches, like Copacabana and Ipanema, to big cities, such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. You will want to come back over and over again. To help you plan your trip to this vibrant country. Here are the top 10 places to see in Brazil before you die! ( Tourist Attractions in Brazil)….
1) Rio de Janeiro ( Tourist Attractions in Brazil)
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro. It’s known for its natural beauty, cultural scene and Carnival celebrations. Rio has been named one of the best cities in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine and was voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature by a worldwide poll. Some other popular attractions include Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, Christ The Redeemer statue and Corcovado Mountain.
2) São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and home to many tourist attractions. One of the most popular is Ibirapuera Park, which offers the opportunity for visitors to enjoy exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events. Another São Paulo attraction is its historic centre, where visitors can explore museums, go shopping or just relax in a cafe on one of its many plazas.
3) Salvador
Salvador is a coastal city and the capital of the state of Bahia. It has an estimated population of 1.7 million people and is one of Brazil’s most ethnically diverse cities.
It was Brazil’s first capital and is home to both the country’s largest port and its first cathedral. The historic centre of the town is known as Pelourinho, which features well-preserved Portuguese colonial architecture. The city also boasts many beautiful beaches with white sand and clear blue water. Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second-largest city (after Sao Paulo). And it is named after the river that flows through it. It has an estimated population of 3.6 million people but stretches out over more than 200 square kilometres so the urban area occupies only about 20% of this space.
4) Brasília
Brasília is the capital of Brazil, with a metropolitan population of 2.6 million people and 4.2 million people living in the city’s metropolitan area. The city was designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and has a well-preserved modernist style that celebrates the country’s history and culture.
5) Porto Alegre (Tourist Attractions in Brazil)
Porto Alegre is a beautiful city with a rich history. It’s one of the ten most populated cities in Brazil. It’s also one of the three capitals that are not state capitals. The city has many tourist attractions, such as the Farroupilha Park, which is the second largest urban park in Brazil, and it is also home to an area that was the site for Expo ’94.
6) Recife
The city of Recife is a beautiful coastal town with many brazil tourist attractions. In the summertime, one of the most popular things to do is go to Boa Viagem Beach and take a walk on the shoreline. It’s also just a ten-minute drive from Olinda, which has many Brazilian tourist attractions like churches with colorful tile roofs and colonial architecture.
7) Belo Horizonte
It is known as a brasileiríssima – very Brazilian – city, with its strong European heritage. The city has an active nightlife, with many clubs and bars. You’ll find no shortage of delicious local food including salsicha mineira, Pao de queijo (cheese bread), pastel (pie) de Carne seca (beef jerky) and more. One can also find unique cuisine from other regions of Brazil like the spicy foods from the Northeast region or feijoada completa, which originated in Rio Grande do Sul.
8) Manaus
1. Manaus is a city located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
2. It’s one of Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations, but it is also home to some of the world’s most endangered species including manatees and spider monkeys.
3. The city can be reached by plane, ferry or boat from other cities on the Amazon River like Tabatinga or Santarém.
9) Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the capital of Ceará, Brazil’s second most populous state. Located on Brazil’s northeastern coast, it is a major urban centre with a population of more than 1.8 million people. Fortaleza was one of the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. And one of the venues for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
10) Natal (Tourist Attractions in Brazil)
Natal is a coastal city on the northeast coast of Brazil. It’s known for its beaches, and the coastline has a number of large cliffs with sheer drops into the ocean. The city also has a number of historical landmarks, including Forte dos Reis Magos (Fort of the Three Wise Men) and Palácio do Governador (Governor’s Palace). Inland are fields of sugar cane and green pasture. As well as bogs where one can find plants typical of the region such as orchids. Inland again are rain forests, whose lush greenery was used by Hollywood filmmakers to represent Wakanda in Black Panther.