Largest country in Latin America, occupying almost half of the continent and known for its numerous natural paradises, get to know the top 10 tourist attractions in Brazil!
With almost all of its territory belonging to the Southern Hemisphere, the country is mostly tropical, having vast expanses of forests, exotic plants and wildlife.
Having an Atlantic coast of 7.400 km , Brazil is home to golden sandy beaches and a rich interior filled with mineral resources.
Still expressing the strong Portuguese influence in its architecture and decoration, the land of Carnival and football club It usually enchants tourists, leaving them awestruck by such beauty.
Today the Tarobá Hotel will tell you a little more about the top 10 tourist attractions in Brazil, offering options for all tastes!
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1. Christ the Redeemer and Corcovado – Rio de Janeiro
One of the most important tourist attractions in Brazil is, without a doubt, the Christ the Redeemer and Corcovado, at Rio de Janeiro!
With arms outstretched, the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer contemplate the Rio de Janeiro and the bay of Corcovado.
Having a height of 38 meters from its base and a width of 28 meters, from one end to the other, the statue is 709 meters above sea level.
Part of Tijuca National Park, most visited in Brazil, the monument can be accessed by van or by the Corcovado train.
Completed in 1931, the statue of 30 meters It was the work of the Polish-French sculptor Paul Landowski and Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa.
On your base – which is about eight meters high – it is possible to join Chapel of Christ the Redeemer, a popular place to hold religious weddings.
Receiving 1.9 million visitors per year, Christ the Redeemer generates annual revenue of R$1.5 billion, boosting the local economy.
2. Iguaçu Falls – Foz do Iguaçu
One of the main tourist attractions in Brazil is in Triple Border, place where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet.
As Cataract from Iguaçu are the largest set of waterfalls in the world, with around 275 jumps, reaching a height of 80 meters.
With an average flow of 1,5 million liters per second, it is impossible to get closer to contemplate the splendor of the falls without getting wet!
Located in the city of Foz do Iguaçu – PR, inside Iguacu National Park, the Falls can be accessed via panoramic buses and access walkways inside the reserve.
Today, the Iguaçu National Park is one of the last reserves of the Atlantic Forest, housing more than 1.000 species of birds and mammals, including deer, otters, ocelots and capybaras.
Considered one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, the Iguaçu Falls are one of the most visited tourist attractions in Brazil!
3. Amazon Rainforest – Manaus
About 20 kilometers southeast of Manaus, it is possible to find another of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, Floresta amazônica!
With 6,7 million km² of extension, the Amazon Rainforest covers nine countries and houses the greatest biodiversity in the world, over:
- 40 thousand species of plants;
- 1.300 species of birds;
- 3 thousand species of fish;
- 430 different mammals;
- 2,5 million species of insects!
Nearby, the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the clear waters of the Solimões River, flowing side by side for about 6 km, before turning into the Amazon river.
This spectacle, one of the most beautiful in the country, is called Meeting of the Waters.
To see it – or explore the heart of the Amazon Rainforest – you need to take a ship from the city of Manaus and head towards the Meeting.
Visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world, the meeting point of the Rio Negro and the Rio Solimões is the most famous point in Manaus and one of the biggest tourist attractions in Brazil.
4. Modern Architecture of Brasília – Brasília
One of the most modern and architectural tourist attractions in Brazil is, in fact, an entire city!
Designed in the middle of Brazilian cerrado in just four years, Brasília was built to replace the Rio de Janeiro as the capital of Brazil, in 1960.
Realized based on an ambitious plan by urban planners Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer, the city became a reference in avant-garde constructions.
Without the junction of residential and commercial neighborhoods, the entire government section is made up of great architectural highlights, being the city's main tourist attractions.
Some of the most striking are found in Three Powers Square, in which it is possible to glimpse:
- The Planalto Palace: headquarters of the Brazilian executive;
- The Palace of the Federal Supreme Court: the highest court of the Brazilian judiciary;
- The National Congress of Brazil: seat of the legislature at national level.
Furthermore, the city is still home to the Brasilia Historical Museum and Pantheon of Freedom, both designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
Despite its initially political objective, Brasília is today one of the most modern tourist attractions in Brazil!
5. Pelourinho – Salvador
One of the most significant Brazilian attractions in terms of historical importance is, definitely, the Salvador Pillory.
A Uptown was appointed by UNESCO , the World Heritage of HumanityOn 1985, due to the architectural constructions of the centuries XVII e XVIII.
called Pelourinho, It is in this historic center that you will find the most beautiful churches e monasteries de Salvador.
Built at a time when the Brazil was the source of Portugal's riches, the gold was wasted on the religious buildings of the Cologne.
The most beautiful and opulent of the city's churches is that of San Francisco, built at the beginning of 1700 and filled with intricate carvings covered in precious metal.
Destination for millions of visitors every year, both national and international, Pelourinho is today considered one of the richest tourist attractions in Brazil!
6. City of Ouro Preto – Minas Gerais
Another Brazilian tourist spot that is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is the city of Black GoldOn Minas Gerais.
Founded in 1711, under the name of Villa Rica, Black Gold was once the capital of Minas Gerais, with a population of 80 thousand inhabitants – the largest in Latin America.
Used as the main exploration area during the Gold Cycle, the city has spectacular buildings, with entire walls plated in gold and diamonds!
After the state headquarters moved from Ouro Preto to Belo Horizonte, the city became a historic center, with rich and captivating architecture!
The main stops for tourists around the world are baroque churches and full of rococoLike Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, for example.
Furthermore, museums are also successful in the city, with Museum of the Inconfidentes and Museum of Tales being the most famous in the region.
An unmissable destination for any lover of historical tours, Ouro Preto is one of the most history-filled tourist attractions in Brazil!
7. Ibirapuera Park – São Paulo
One of the main and most beautiful tourist attractions in Brazil is located in the city of São Paulo and was also designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer.
O Ibirapuera park is the most frequented park in Latin America, with around 14 million visitors per year!
With a gigantic green space, the park, opened in 1954, was designed by Robert Burle Marx and had its facilities designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
enter your monuments and gardens are museums and performance spaces which include the Ibirapuera Auditorium by Oscar Niemeyer, one of the best concert venues in São Paulo.
Additionally, a Japanese pavilion with sculptures, clothing and traditional crafts It is situated in one of the park's rock gardens, surrounded by fish.
Already Aeronautics and Folklore Museum presents thousands of examples of popular arts and traditional cultural exhibitions from all over Brazil.
The lower floor is dedicated to aeronautical equipment, while the upper floor, the Afro Brazil Museum, presents the culture and history of African people and their artistic contributions.
A mandatory stop for anyone passing through São Paulo, Ibirapuera Park is, today, one of the most important tourist attractions in Brazil!
8. Oscar Niemeyer Museum – Curitiba
With an high HDI, Curitiba which is the capital of the state of Paraná, is synonymous with quality of life, with urban planning to envy and more than 200 km of cycle path!
In addition to housing several important tourist attractions for the city, as Jardim Botânico and Opera de Arame, the city has one of the most spectacular museums in the country.
Designed by the well-known Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, Oscar Niemeyer Museum (MON), Also known as Eye Museum, is a historical landmark in Curitiba.
Opened in 2002, when the artist was with 95 years old, the structure is balanced in a 18 meter massive pillar, having an eye-shaped upper gallery.
Considered the largest art museum in Latin America, MON has more than 35 thousand square meters in length, with 17 thousand meters exclusively for exhibitions.
The Oscar Niemeyer Museum holds around 20 exhibitions annually, divided into 12 different rooms and receiving an audience of 360 thousand people.
Ideal for those who are passionate about art, architecture and history, MON is one of the most authentic tourist attractions in Brazil.
9. Porto de Galinhas – Pernambuco
The crystal clear waters and large expanses of sand are some of the reasons why Port of Chickens It is considered the best beach in Brazil!
For a country with more than 7.000 km on the Atlantic coast, this is a title that, definitely, must be taken seriously!
The city that stretches along the beach is relaxed, Color and mix old-fashioned fun with more modern, lively venues.
Destination loved by travelers from all over the world, Port of Chickens receives about 800 thousand visitors per year!
Furthermore, the region has an average annual temperature of 28ºC. In other words, it's summer all year round!
even though Port of Chickens Being one of the most beautiful beaches on the coast of Pernambuco, there are countless others that are just as spectacular!
The most important beaches in Recife are:
- Boa Viagem Beach;
- Calhetas Beach;
- Praia dos Carneiros;
- Maria Farinha Beach;
- Pina Beaches;
- Muro Alto Beach;
- Maracaípe Beach.
If you like to enjoy a beach watching almost paradisiacal landscapes, Porto de Galinhas is one of the most recommended tourist spots in Brazil for you!
10. Natal Luz de Gramado – Rio Grande do Sul
Opened in 1986, Christmas light of Gramado has become one of the main Brazilian attractions!
Located in the city of Gramado, at Rio Grande do Sul, the show starts in mid-October and runs until January.
Gathering about 1.5 million of people annually, the city became known as the Christmas Capital of Brazil!
Offering the public a variety of free and paid shows, such as Tannenbaumfest and Nativitaten, Natal Luz is considered one of the longest christmas festivals in the world.
Furthermore, the city of Gramado itself is already one of the most visited cities in our country.
Known for Frost during the months of July and artisanal chocolates, the city currently houses a wax Museum to snow park to ice bar and a Chocolate factory, for example.
For those who love peace, cold and good food, Gramado – and its Christmas Light – they are the ideal destination at all times of the year!
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