The most important information and tourist places in Brazil

About Brazil

Brazil or the Federal Republic of Brazil is a country located in South America with a population of more than 206 million people.

Its capital is Brasilia, and it has common borders with many countries:

Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, بوليفيا, Peru, كولومبيا, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana.

The country is the fifth largest country in the world by area

It is considered the only legacy of Portugal in Latin America, where the official language is Portuguese.

Brazil is ranked as the seventh economic power in the world with industry being the most important sector

Brazil makes planes, submarines and cars

It also owns an advanced space research center and has participated in the construction of the International Space Station.

Tourism in Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America

And occupies almost half of the continent. Almost all of them are located in the Southern Hemisphere and most of them are tropical

With vast expanses of rainforest filled with exotic plants and wildlife.

The 7400 km of Atlantic coastline is lined with golden sand beaches

Its interior spaces are also full of mineral resources.

The gold from the mines of Brazil still adorns the churches of Portugal

The colonial power that ruled Brazil until 1822.

This strong Portuguese influence is evident in Brazilian colonial architecture

In the decorative arts such as the glazed tiles in its churches and monasteries and in the language as well.

For tourists, Brazil is a tropical paradise and an exciting cultural destination with attractions for all tastes

From idyllic beach holidays and jungle exploration to world-class art museums and the pulsating rhythms of Rio's Carnival.

The best time to visit Brazil

The cost of tourism in Brazil

1. Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro's location between the mountains and the sea is so amazing that UNESCO cited:

“A stunningly beautiful site for one of the largest cities in the world” in designating Rio a World Heritage Site.

The awards that Rio received from UNESCO were not only due to its natural location

but also for the urban cultural landscape and the mix of architecture and planned green space that has characterized the growth of the city.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and was its capital from 1763 to 1960

When was Brasilia created? The city was founded by the Portuguese colonialists in the middle of the sixteenth century AD

It became a port for shipping gold from inland mining areas.

Throughout its history, Rio has seemed aware of its physical origins — the high mountains behind it

and its long crescent beaches which are the main tourist attractions

This landscape is enhanced with outstanding buildings from every era of history

and with a generous supply of urban gardens and open spaces.

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2. Sao Paulo:

São Paulo, the largest city in South America, is located on the Peratinenga Plateau

It is surrounded by rivers that flow inland. Since its founding in 1554

São Paulo became the gateway to the Sertão (Brazilian countryside)

Explorers known as Bandirantes carried out expeditions from the city to this area.

Today's major highways to the inner cities still follow the "Banderantes" tracks.

Immigrants from all over the world have always been a part of São Paulo

And you will still see the influence of the Portuguese, Spanish, Germans, Africans, Jews, Arabs and Japanese on its life and culture.

There is an entire museum dedicated to Japanese immigration, for example, and another to the contributions of Africans to Brazil.

Perhaps the most difficult thing to understand about the city is its sheer size.

A good way to get an idea of ​​how widespread it is

It is from the observation deck of the 46-storey Italia Building on Ipiranga Street.

Many tourist attractions are spread across Sao Paulo, so you will find the metro a good way to move between them.

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3. Porto Alegre:

• A multicultural metropolis, Porto Alegre is the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, and has been colonized by many European countries. Thanks to this mixture, it was established on the basis of a rich history and culture with secular traditions, “exotic” food, clothing and dialects very specific to the south of the country.

• At 120 km from Serra Gaixa, Porto Alegre is the gateway to many trendy southern destinations such as Gramado, Canela and Bindo Gonçalves. Even if you go to some of these places, it is worth making time to enjoy the attractions that the capital city has to offer as well. There are more than 50 museums and memorials, 13 cultural centers, and more than 30 theater spaces, as well as conservation areas.

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4. Curitiba

• Curitiba offers an endless number of exciting options to learn about Brazilian culture and the history of this part of the country. It is a region full of architecture and archaeological sites of the Guaraní culture, galleries, museums, cultural centers, gardens and many opportunities to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience.

• In the winter, Curitiba is a great place to visit, and it will remind you of the beautiful northern European cities. Often referred to as the "ecological capital of Brazil", Curitiba enjoys a pleasant climate all year round and four clearly defined seasons.

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5. Salvador:

• The capital of the state of Bahia and the largest city in northeastern Brazil, Salvador was the first city in the colony of Brazil. Founded in 1549, the early town sat on a rock that could only be accessed on steep paths. Today, this old town is still filled with colonial buildings from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries which have earned it the designation of some buildings as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• This is where you will find the most beautiful churches and monasteries in Salvador, which are among the main tourist attractions. Salvador was the capital of Brazil until 1763, when it was succeeded by Rio de Janeiro, and for three centuries it was the main port for slaves arriving from Africa. People of African descent still make up the majority of the population, and African influence is evident in El Salvador's music, festivals, and cuisine, as well as in religious groups such as the Candomblé and Umbanda.

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6. Florianopolis

• The variety of amazing attractions that Florianópolis has to offer is enough to excite the vacationers before they even pack their bags. In this stunning Brazilian city, discover unique cultural, historical, and architectural sites along with an extensive list of adventure activities. The city abounds with idyllic parks and wonderful landscapes around this earthly paradise. The city also hosts great shows, festivals, concerts, and sporting events throughout the year.

• •  The city's hundreds of miles of coastline offers a wide variety of water sports such as diving, sailing and windsurfing, which are the most popular in Florianópolis. The coasts are also rich in local antiquities and culture, and feature unique seaside museums and galleries where nature meets art and history.

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7. Brasilia:

• Brasília, which succeeded Rio de Janeiro as Brazil's capital in 1960, was built in less than three years. Its location in central Brazil was chosen to help open up the western part of the country. The highly ambitious plan, and especially the work of Lucio Costa and Oscar Neymar, created a sense of avant-garde architecture and its innovative principles in town planning.

•  Because Brasília was planned and built as a whole, it does not have the mix of commercial, residential, and government functions that occur when a city grows over time; Instead these uses are neatly divided. This makes it easy to find architectural landmarks - the main tourist attractions - that are mostly located in one large area, but are widely separated from the commercial and residential neighborhoods where you can join in with the local life.

• The central area of ​​the city is in the form of a large cross with the intersection axis of north and south, and a straight axis from east to west. The Ministerios is the central hub with the main official buildings. Be prepared for a lot of walking, or take part in a tour to cover the distances between the sights.

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8. Belo Horizonte

• The capital of Minas Gerais since 1897, Belo Horizonte was only a few years ago carved into the jungle surrounding a gold diggers settlement called Coral del Rey, which was founded in 1701. Because it was a completely new city, it could be laid out on a grid plan with diagonal roads crisscrossing the Similar to Washington DC. Its name, meaning beautiful skyline, is apt, for the mountains that surround the city and for its modernist and postmodern skyline.

•  The city was built at the height of Art Nouveau and Art Deco and has embraced contemporary architecture ever since. Many of its first buildings were designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer in the XNUMXs, giving the city some of his most famous and tourist-oriented work. Subsequent buildings have continued to match her high design standards.

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9. Recife:

• Recife is one of the largest metropolitan areas in northeastern Brazil. Its location is defined by the intersection of the Biberipi and Capiparib rivers, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. There are three islands: Recife, Santo Domingo and Boa Vista, divided by a total of six rivers and connected by more than 50 bridges of different lengths. This particular combination, which so wonderfully resembles the canals and archways of Venice and Amsterdam, is one of the main defining features of this city.

• Recife's natural surroundings, made up of beautiful beaches, huge rivers and lakes, wetlands, and tropical forests, offer a greater wealth of scenic backdrops than other Brazilian cities. Coral reefs in particular (which protect a large part of the coast) play a huge role in the city's identity and for this reason it is called Recife ("reefs" in English).

• There are few places in the world where you can experience such distinct feelings in one day. Water sports, cultural attractions, artistic expressions, a wealth of nature, colonial architecture, carnival and excellent weather are some of the marvels to offer in Recife.

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10. Fortaleza

• Arriving at the Pinto Martins International Airport in Fortaleza, the tourist can find himself in an interesting, modern and typical city. Fortaleza residents are known for their generosity and optimistic personality. This is why the best comedians in Brazil were born in this city.

• Enjoy a wonderful sunset at Ponte Metallica, stroll down Beira-Mar Boulevard, go for a boat ride and tour the area or go down to Mucurib Beach. These are just some of the things you can do in Fortaleza during the day. At night, there is a long list of cafes and dance clubs in front of the beach, where you can have an excellent evening.

• Fortaleza also has world-class theaters where you can find nightly entertainment, from dances typical of Brazil, contemporary plays and dances to incredibly funny comedians.

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11. Manaus

• Rubber has turned the small settlement of Fort São José, where the Río Negro meets the Río Solimos, Manaus, into a wealthy and cosmopolitan metropolis. In the decades before Asian competition drove down rubber prices in the early XNUMXth century, Manaus became very prosperous with both public and private buildings constructed of costly materials imported from Europe.

• Today, as the capital of the state of the Amazon and a busy free trade zone, Manaus is a jumping off point for exploration of the Amazon and its headwaters. The main tourist attractions, in addition to the colonial buildings, are the many ecotourism options with boats and picnics in the nearby tropical rainforest.

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12. Iguaçu Falls:

• At the meeting point of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, the Iguazu River spectacularly tumbles in a semi-circle of 247 waterfalls that tumble down to the lower gorge. Just above the falls, the river shrinks to a quarter of its usual width, making the force of the water even stronger. Some of the waterfalls are more than 100 meters high and cover such a wide area that you cannot see them all at once, but you will get the widest panoramic view from the Brazilian side.

• The platform and tower give you different perspectives, and a bridge leads to one of the largest waterfalls, known as Garganta do Diabo. Cross over to the Argentinian side for closer views from the platform that spans the center of the falls. The two sides offer different perspectives, so most tourists plan to see both.

• The falls are protected by UNESCO in Iguazu National Park, where the subtropical rainforest is home to over 1000 species of birds and mammals, including deer, otters, ocelots and more.

13. Amazon Rain Forests:

• About 20 kilometers southeast of Manaus, the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the light muddy waters of the Rio Solimes, which flow side by side for about six kilometers before mixing with the Amazon. Boat trips from Manaus take you to this point, called Encontro das Aguas (Meeting of the Waters). Other boat trips take you into the heart of the rainforest and the network of rivers, canals and lakes formed by the three rivers.

• In the Río Negro, the Anavelanas form an archipelago with lakes, streams, and flooded forests that make up an entire section of the Amazonian ecosystem. You can see monkeys, sloths, parrots, toucans, caimans, turtles, and other wildlife on a boat trip here. Also close to Manaus, the 688-hectare Januari Ecological Park contains a number of different ecosystems that you can explore by boat along its narrow waterways.

•  We also find an entire lake here covered in giant water flowers that are only found in the Amazon region. While in Manaus, be sure to see the famous Opera Amazonas, the Italian Renaissance-style opera house designed to put Manaus on the map as a major cultural center in South America.

14. Pernambuco Beaches:

• Crystalline waters, tall palm trees, and wide expanses of silvery sand are just a few of the reasons why Porto de Galinhas is the best beach in Brazil. For a country that has more than 7000 kilometers of Atlantic coastline, there are undoubtedly plenty of sandy beaches. Calm and colorful, the town that stretches along the beach is the perfect mix of old beach town and chic boutiques.

• Porto da Galinhas is one of the beautiful beaches on the 187 km long coast of Pernambuco. Located near Recife, the 17th-century town of Olinda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and overlooks a popular beach. The main beaches in Recife itself are Praia da Boa Viagem, São José da Coroa Grande, and Carne de Vaca.

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