Brazil Tourist Attractions

Brazil, arguably the most famous of all South American countries is famous for a variety of things – the colorful Rio de Janeiro Carnival, its famous football tradition, its effervescent music and pulsating samba dance. Brazil is a travelers’ paradise.

Brazil is a land of diversity. From the bustling urban landscape of São Paulo and the cultural energy of Bahia and Pemambuco to the virgin wilderness of the Amazon and the world renowned Iguaçu Falls – Brazil has a lot in store for you.

Some Popular Brazil Tourist Attractions:

Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro is bestowed the title “cidade maravilhosa” which means a marvelous city and rightly so. It is a city with majestic beauty. One of the most densely populated places on earth; Rio de Janeiro has a splendid bay and world famous beaches on one side and a mountain range, roofed by lavish tropical forests on the other and is full of tourist attractions. The people of Rio de Janeiro are fun loving and thrive on dancing, drinking, strolling at beaches, and playing under the sun. The colorful Rio de Janeiro carnival is a world famous event and attended by millions of people from around the world every year.

Sao Paolo and Brasilia: Other great cities in Brazil that one should not miss are Sao Paolo and Brasilia, the country’s capital. Both these cities are huge and have plenty to do and see.

Salvador da Bahia: Salvador da Bahia is the city where you can see Brazilian culture. Dating back to 1549, it is one of the oldest settlements in the western hemisphere. Salvador da Bahia, with its history and mix of cultures, is an important center for Brazilian art, music and culture.

The Iguaca Falls: This is one of the must-see sights of South America, and arguably the best tourist attraction in Brazil. It is a waterfall complex with layers of waterfalls descending upon each other in all directions, dumping their screaming waters onto the jungle canopy below.

The Golden Coast: The northeastern part of Brazil, famous for its wonderful, world-class beaches is also called the Golden Coast. It is the site of 3 of Brazil’s 4 famous Carnivals held each year.

The Amazon Rainforest: This is a must see for anyone visiting Brazil. There are plant and animal species in abundance here that you will not see anywhere else. There are also some of the few Native Americans left who still live according to their ancient ways. An intriguing part of the world still preserved in its originality, this is a place which should feature prominently in the itinerary of every tourist visiting Brazil.

The Pantanal: This is a huge swamp in the Midwestern part of Brazil. An amazing place to view wildlife and unusual plant life, the Panatnal features predominantly in every nature lovers’ itinerary.

Adventure Eco-tour: Quickly growing popularity among travelers to Brazil is Adventure eco-tours. These adventure trips take you to places not yet on the conventional tourist maps. These are highly effective for discovering the hidden beauty of Brazil