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| By: Sha - at February 16, 2013 |
5 Places You Should not Miss in Brazil
The biggest country in South America and one of the biggest in the world,
Brazil is a fascinating tourist destination. Brazil is world famous for
its amazing Amazon rainforest, the best coffee in the world, as well as both
beautiful and alluring beaches. The friendliness of Brazilians is also
amazing. There are so many great places to see in this beautiful country
that you will not be able to explore the irresistible charm and beauty of it in
just one visit. When planning a trip to Brazil, keep in mind there are so
many things to see so picking just five destinations was very difficult.
Iguazu Falls:
By Jerzystrzelecki (Own work) [CC-BY-3.0],
via Wikimedia Commons
Best Places to Visit in Brazil
Soccer is probably the first thought that strikes people when they think of
Brazil. Brazil will be hosting the upcoming World Cup and has one of the
best national soccer teams in the world. Besides soccer, the Amazon and
beautiful beaches cover the Brazilian landscape. The best coffee producer in the world is
an emerging economy now. Brazil is home to some of the biggest cities on
earth as well as many manufacturing companies. Here is the list of 5 places you should not miss in Brazil:
Rio de Janeiro
Any visit to Brazil would be incomplete without visiting this former capital
city of Brazil.
Rio de Janeiro is the 2nd largest city in Brazil and one
of the largest in the world. Also known as Rio, it is an exciting city boasting
of many alluring and enticing beaches for tourists filled with diversity.
It has many famous cultural landmarks and is the national centre for education,
culture, arts, and sports. Rio is world famous for its yearly carnival,
which is attended by hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. It
can provide you with
one of the best
nightlife's in the world.
Rio De Janeiro beach:
By Hank Leclair (Flickr) [CC-BY-SA-2.0],
via Wikimedia Commons
Botafogo Bay at night:
The Giant Statue of Christ the Redeemer:
By Artyominc (Template:Artyom Sharbatyan) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or
GFDL],
via Wikimedia Commons
Barra Grande
This is a great Brazilian city brimming with fascinating natural beauty located
in northeast Brazil. Famous for its vast and gorgeous beaches, the city is
an ideal place to live a peaceful life breathing in clean ocean air.
People have a traditional way of life here which is distinctly different from
the rest of the country.
Salvador
Located on the northeast Brazil along a scenic shoreline, it is a great
cultural city with historical importance. It is the place where
the Portuguese first arrived in 1459 and established settlements. The city has
many historic buildings and boats of gorgeous pristine beaches. It is also the
place famous for its fascinating mangrove swamps. Over the years, it has turned to
one of Brazil's most beautiful and the best tourist resorts. It should be listed
among 5 places you should not miss in Brazil.
Skyline of Salvador:
By Hentzer (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0],
via Wikimedia Commons
Skyline at night:
Mercado Modelo Salvador:
Beautiful places to stay in Salvador:
Salvador is surrounded by relaxing beaches, including Porto da
Barra, Farol da Barra, Flamengo, Stella Maris, and Itapua.
Porto da
Barra beach:
By Luan talk! + Luan fala! (Português: Fotografia tirada por mim.) [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0],
via Wikimedia Commons
Farol da Barra Beach:
By
rob sabino [CC-BY-2.0],
via Wikimedia Commons
Manaus
Manaus is the biggest city and capital of Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is a
very famous destination for people who love ecotourism due to its proximity to
the rain forest. Manaus is located in northern
Brazil. This is a city that has great historical importance for Brazil. Its Negra
beach is
one of the most beautiful beaches in the world that fascinates tourists. For
tourists interested in ecotourism it is the best place because of its location
next to the Amazon rain forest, which is one of the most spectacular places in
the world.
Manaus Brazil, Skyline View:
By CIAT (Flickr: Amazon1) [CC-BY-SA-2.0],
via Wikimedia Commons
Negra Beach:
By Beraldo Leal (Flickr) [CC-BY-2.0],
via Wikimedia Commons
Opera House in Manaus:
Manaus Stadium getting read for the World Cup:
By the Brazilian Government,
via Wikimedia Commons
Belem (Belém)
Belem is an exciting city located in the North of Brazil, alongside the
Amazon estuary. A bustling port and industrial city, Belem is the gateway to
the Amazon. The city has numerous skyscrapers, historical buildings,
restaurants, marketplaces, and entertainment centers. Belem also has a very thriving
night life. Today the city attracts thousands of tourists every year as
its attractions are gaining popularity.
Belem Skyline During Daytime:
By Cayambe (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL],
via Wikimedia Commons
Fine dining in Belem:
By Cayambe (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL],
via Wikimedia Commons
Belem Carvival:
Conclusion
Brazil is one of the coolest countries to visit rich with history, life, beauty,
and diversity. People in Brazil are friendly and the cities have a modern
and traditional style of architecture. Brazil's larger cities have a
mixture of both very modern skyscrapers and slums living right by each other.
The cities listed in this article serve as great tourist attractions and surely
will not disappoint any experienced traveler.
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