17 Breathtaking Locations To Discover In Brazil

• Location: Southeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (to benefit from the vibrant seashore life and Carnival).
• Actions on supply: Seaside actions, mountaineering, sightseeing at Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and having fun with the Carnival.
• Lodging: Copacabana Palace, Lodge Fasano, and numerous beachfront inns in Ipanema.
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My favourite highlights… 

• Attempting feijoada (black bean stew).
• Occurring a tour of Rio’s vibrant favelas (in any other case generally known as the casual settlements). 
• Seeing an unbelievable Brazilian Samba and Folklore Present at Ginga Tropical.

2. Lençóis Nationwide Park, Maranhão

Lençóis – positioned within the North of Brazil – offers a view that made my jaw drop! The nationwide park is a “desert” not like another and it’s surreally lovely spot.

Rain collects within the alleys between the dunes, leading to what may have been a desert: an space the place the dunes are assorted and turquoise lagoons are so far as the attention can see.

The lagoons are dwelling to many various species of fish, and one species stays dormant within the moist areas of the sand in the course of the dry season, solely to floor when the lagoons as soon as once more emerge.

The putting distinction between the brilliant white dunes there and clear, turquoise lagoons was severely gorgeous!

• Location: Northeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Dry season (to see the lagoons crammed with water).
• Actions on supply: Sand dune trekking, swimming in lagoons, and images.
• Lodging: Native pousadas in Barreirinhas, comparable to Pousada do Rio and Gran Lençóis Flat Residence.
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3. Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco

Located 70 kilometers south of Recife, the city was an remoted fisherman village till the Nineties. Now, it’s accessible to anybody who needs to loosen up and benefit from the wonderful seashores the city affords.

I extremely suggest going snorkelling right here as a pair hundred meters out within the sea is a reef dwelling to a surprising collection of colourful fish. When the tide is low, pure swimming pools are created on the seashores behind the reef so be sure to take time to discover these as nicely. 

Different actions right here embody embody water sports activities, trekking and capoeira!

• Location: Northeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (to benefit from the clear waters and coral reefs).
• Actions on supply: Snorkeling, diving, boat excursions, and swimming in pure swimming pools.
• Lodging: Nannai Resort & Spa, Kembali Lodge, and numerous beachfront resorts.
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4. Salvador, Bahia

Salvador is the primary colonial capital of Brazil and one of many oldest cities in North and South America. Referred to as the nation’s capital of happiness, it affords quite a few outside events, and the town’s avenue carnival is the most important on the planet.

It has a beautiful location by the ocean, a wealthy music and architectural cultural scene and a pretty historic space crammed with colourful colonial homes and winding cobblestone streets. I like to recommend taking a number of days to discover the town for those who can spare it.

• Location: Northeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (to expertise the native festivals and seashores).
• Actions on supply: Sightseeing in historic Pelourinho, having fun with native festivals, seashore actions, and exploring church buildings and museums.
• Lodging: Fera Palace Lodge, Zank by Toque Lodge, and boutique inns in Pelourinho.
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5. Chapada Diamantina, Bahia

The attractive Nationwide Park Chapada Diamantina takes its title from the area’s cliffs and the diamonds that have been as soon as discovered there.

It’s an unspoilt place with big canyons, gushing waterfalls, pure swimming swimming pools, attention-grabbing caves, assorted mountaineering trails (a few of that are difficult so be warned!) and gorgeous views of the landscapes for those who traverse the cliffs.

• Location: Northeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Dry season (to hike and discover the waterfalls and caves).
• Actions on supply: Mountain climbing, waterfall exploration, caving, and wildlife viewing.
• Lodging: Pousada Vila Serrano, Pousada Luar do Sertão, and eco-lodges in Lençóis.
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6. Jericoacoara, Ceara

This can be a distant little seashore city within the Ceara state. I traveled right here by bus from Fortaleza to Jijoca, I’ve to confess it wasn’t a simple journey, however it was price it! Fortunately this paradise-like city has not but been destroyed by tourism and I simply liked it.

The laid-back streets of sand, the gorgeous seashore, the kite-surfing, the breathtaking sundown views from the dunes, the Capoeira on the seashore, the amazingly huge and starry evening sky, and the hammocks within the lagoon, that are only a seashore buggy trip away, are simply a number of the the explanation why Jericoacoara is without doubt one of the nation’s hidden treasures.

• Location: Northeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Dry season (for the very best situations for windsurfing and kitesurfing).
• Actions on supply: Windsurfing, kitesurfing, dune buggy rides, and enjoyable on the seashore.
• Lodging: Essenza Lodge, My Blue Lodge, and numerous beachfront pousadas.
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7. Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul

Situated principally within the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, that is truly the world’s largest wetland!

The fowl and wildlife recognizing alternatives listed below are immense and fortunately the open marshes make it very straightforward to identify the animals who’re thriving on this peaceable habitat. 

The wetland affords lovely landscapes and the prospect to see numerous birds and different animals. You’ll additionally see reptiles and jaguars of their pure habitat.

• Location: Central-west a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Dry season (to identify wildlife extra simply).
• Actions on supply: Wildlife viewing, birdwatching, boat excursions, and horseback driving.
• Lodging: Caiman Ecological Refuge, Pousada Araraúna, and Pantanal Jungle Lodge.
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8. Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco

This was a severely wow-inducing seashore up there as being some of the gorgeous within the nation. Situated off the coast of Pernambuco and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Web site, it’s a paradise on earth for anybody considering diving, snorkelling and animal life.

It’s crammed with gentle golden sands, turquoise clear waters and surrounded by coral reefs and gorgeous cliffs. The marine and wildlife right here is extremely various. 

I used to be fortunate sufficient to see stingrays, sharks, colourful fishes, dolphins and super-cute sea turtles.

• Location: Northeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Dry season (for ideally suited diving and snorkeling situations).
• Actions on supply: Diving, snorkeling, mountaineering, and wildlife viewing.
• Lodging: Pousada Maravilha, Dolphin Lodge, and guesthouses across the island.
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9. Iguazú Falls, Paraná

I personally thought this well-known UNESCO World Heritage Web site lived as much as its hype. It’s a jaw-dropping place, consisting of over 270 waterfalls all of various sizes to create one thing actually particular.

Surrounded by gorgeous rainforests I liked listening to the thunderous sounds of the crashing waterfalls combined in with the birds calling from their close by dwelling! Don’t forgot to convey your digital camera!

• Location: South a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Spring (to see the falls at their fullest and lushest).
• Actions on supply: Viewing the waterfalls, mountaineering trails, boat excursions, and birdwatching.
• Lodging: Belmond Lodge das Cataratas, San Martin Cataratas Resort, and close by lodges.
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10. Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro

One factor you’ll by no means be in need of on this nation is gorgeous paradise-esque seashores. Ilha Grande is an island positioned within the sea outdoors the state of Rio de Janeiro, the place you can see tropical seashores that may tempt you to buy your pousada and benefit from the tranquil island life-style for the remainder of your days.

Beforehand a jail island, it affords good snorkeling situations and alternatives to see coral, tropical fish, whales, and penguins.

The island, which has no roads or motorized autos, offers mountaineering trails to completely different seashores and villages. On the island, you’re prone to spot each monkeys and hummingbirds.

• Location: Southeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (for seashore actions and mountaineering).
• Actions on supply: Mountain climbing, snorkeling, seashore actions, and exploring the island’s coves.
• Lodging: Pousada Naturalia, Asalem, and numerous beachfront guesthouses.
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11. Paraty, Rio de Janeiro

First settled in 1667, this attractive coastal city has a protracted historical past with well-preserved colonial structure, cobblestone streets, magnificent forests, spectacular waterfalls and beautiful sandy seashores.

There’s a lot to do and much more to have a look at whenever you go to Paraty, and though it’s compact sufficient to be loved on foot there’s nonetheless lots to see and do right here. 

I extremely suggest testing the craft markets, the stay music bars (I noticed samba and bossa nova reveals) the scrumptious native delicacies.

• Location: Southeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Autumn (to keep away from the crowds and luxuriate in nice climate).
• Actions on supply: Boat excursions, exploring colonial structure, mountaineering, and seashore actions.
• Lodging: Pousada do Sandi, Casa Turquesa, and colonial-style boutique inns.
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My private highlights… 

• Attempting cachaça, a conventional Brazilian spirit which might be present in all of the bars right here. 
• Catching a live performance at Casa da Cultura. 
• Taking a ship to the gorgeous hidden gem of Praia do Sono. 

12. Maragogi, Alagoas 

Maragogi sits within the northwestern part of Brazil and affords many seashores and residing tropical reefs. You’ll be able to go snorkelling or scuba diving or benefit from the sights that give the place some atmosphere.

Maragogi is crammed with pure magnificence and affords loads of actions, too. You’ll be able to get pleasure from sea cliffs that appear to achieve the sky and take a ship trip to stand up shut and private with the coral reefs. No matter you do there, it’s a tricky place to overlook!

• Location: Northeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (for swimming within the pure swimming pools).
• Actions on supply: Snorkeling, diving, boat excursions, and swimming in pure swimming pools.
• Lodging: Salinas Maragogi Resort, Pousada Olho D’água, and beachfront inns.
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13. Florianópolis, Santa Catarina

In southern Brazil, Florianópolis has 60 seashores and is famous for its browsing alternatives. Its economic system relies primarily on tourism and data expertise, so vacationers can discover a lot to do there.

Radical sports activities and nature supply a number of the finest vacationer alternatives, comparable to mountaineering, hang-gliding, rowing, and paragliding.

It’s related to the continent by three bridges, one well-known however now-closed Hercilio Luz Bridge.

• Location: South a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (for the seashores and outside actions).
• Actions on supply: Browsing, mountaineering, seashore actions, and exploring nature reserves.
• Lodging: Costão do Santinho Resort, Pousada Natur Campeche, and inns close to the seashores.
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14. IlhaBela, São Paulo

Also referred to as Stunning Island, translated to in Portuguese, IlhaBela has a inhabitants of roughly 32,000 and affords points of interest comparable to 360 waterfalls, quite a few forests, mountaineering trails of all problem ranges, and, after all, seashores.

There are 41 seashores on the principle island, so whether or not you need to swim, sunbathe, or watch dolphins and whales, you’ll by no means run out of issues to do.

With lovely waters and much more lovely skies, I believed this place was a jewel!

• Location: Southeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (to benefit from the seashores and waterfalls).
• Actions on supply: Mountain climbing, seashore actions, snorkeling, and visiting waterfalls.
• Lodging: DPNY Seaside Lodge, Barra do Piúva Porto Lodge, and numerous beachside pousadas.
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15. The Amazon Rainforest

Though Brazil is thought for its lovely seashores and excellent landmarks, the Amazon rainforest is one other well-known place to go to. The Amazon is the most important rainforest on the planet.

The forest covers 60% of Brazilian territory, 13% of Peruvian land, and 10% of Colombian soil. The remaining 17% is distributed between French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

There are such a lot of issues to discover on this large jungle, and one in all them is to identify pink dolphins or go fowl watching, because the forest is dwelling to over 800 fowl species. The most effective time to go to is in the course of the low-water season, from July till December.

• Location: North a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Dry season (for simpler jungle exploration and wildlife viewing).
• Actions on supply: Wildlife viewing, jungle trekking, boat excursions, and birdwatching.
• Lodging: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Juma Amazon Lodge, and floating lodges.
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16. Búzios, Rio de Janeiro

A resort city with roughly 34,000 residents, Búzios is the place to go whenever you need calmness, serenity, and a break from the hustle and bustle of a vacationer’s life.

Lots of the individuals who stay there are fishermen, and it affords all kinds of water actions, together with swimming and browsing.

This city affords somewhat little bit of the whole lot, together with buying, eating places, bars and lounges, artwork museums, and absolutely anything else it’s essential make your trip unforgettable.

• Location: Southeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (for the seashores and vibrant nightlife).
• Actions on supply: Seaside actions, snorkeling, boat excursions, and nightlife.
• Lodging: Insólito Boutique Lodge, Casas Brancas Boutique Lodge, and numerous beachfront inns.
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17. Trancoso, Bahia

Trancoso has two issues going for it: plenty of seashores and a sophisticated approach of decreasing their carbon footprint.

There are a lot of festivals to get pleasure from all year long, however its fundamental points of interest are the seashores surrounding the world, every seemingly extra attractive than the earlier one.

With white sand, reefs, and water that at all times appears to be on the excellent temperature, that is the perfect place to be when plenty of time within the water and solar is what you’re searching for.

• Location: Northeast a part of the nation.
• Greatest time to go to: Summer time (to benefit from the seashores and relaxed ambiance).
• Actions on supply: Seaside actions, exploring historic squares, and enjoyable at seashore bars.
• Lodging: Uxua Casa Lodge, Pousada Estrela D’Água, and luxurious villas close to the Quadrado.
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