Brazil sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

A country of colourful carnivals and festivals, Brazil attracts guests not only because of its fantastic celebrations, but also with its numerous places of interest. The capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, remains the most visited city of the country. Without a doubt, Rio is internationally known by its symbol – the Statue of Christ the Redeemer that is located on the top of Corcovado Mountain. The statue is a part of National Park that occupies a plot of land of more than 3 thousand hectares. There are more than ten interesting museums in Rio de Janeiro. Tourists are recommended to visit the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Indians, the National Museum of Fine Arts, Ethnographic Museum, the Museums of History and Art, the Museum of Stones and the Museum of Republic. Guanabara Bay is considered the most beautiful place of the capital and features fantastic views.

There is a small town of Buzios not far away from Rio. The town is mostly famous for its secluded bays, cosy parks and beautiful botanic gardens.

Football fans simply cannot leave Brazil without visiting Sao Paulo. This is where the legendary stadium Pacaembu is located. The “king of football” Pele played at this stadium. Many people call Sao Paulo a “miniature Chicago” because of numerous skyscrapers and buildings with glass walls. Many of these high rise buildings have observation decks installed on top floors.

The city of Brasilia is home to numerous landmarks. Sometimes the city itself is called a unique architecture project. From a bird’s eye view the shape of the city resembles an airplane. Every part of the “airplane” has its specific purpose – wings are residential quarters, administrative and cultural centres are the body. There is a large botanic garden in Brasilia, and tourists with kids are recommended to visit the local zoo. Finally, fans of architecture places of interest will like an excursion to Metropolitana Cathedral. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Amazonia is the most mysterious and picturesque region of the country. This part of Brazil is rich in dense tropical forests, fast rivers and crystal clean lakes. Amazonia is often called “the lungs of the world” – there are simply no so many trees and plants anywhere else in the world. During many years of work, scientists have managed to detect and explore only a third of all plants that grow in Amazonia.

History and Entertainment

Little is known of the early history of Brazil. As archaeological researches have shown, the first settlements on its territory were formed in the 17th century BC. The discoverer of Brazil is famous Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral. His team boarded the coast in 1500. Only 33 years later, the period Portuguese colonization began. It had been lasting for over 500 years. The colonial country became a large slave trade center. New settlers used it to cultivate sugar cane and coffee plantations. The country gained independence from Portugal in 1822. Then, the country had been seeing a period of political conflicts and upheavals for over 150 years.

Brazil is famous for its breathtaking carnival that annually takes place in Rio de Janeiro. The main event of the carnival is a festive costume parade, for which the people in Rio prepare for a year. Each of the participants intend to impress everybody with the costume. The best dance and creative groups of the country take part in the carnival. In recent years, the carnival in Rio is organized for tourists. They can participate in interesting entertainments, as well as in food and cultural programs.

Brazil is a popular center of beach recreation. The most popular beaches of the country are also located in Rio de Janeiro. They are quite big, so even in the midst of the tourist season, you will not have problems with finding a comfortable place for your leisure. The beach of Copacabana located here is one of the longest in the world. It is covered with beautiful golden sand. The length of the unique beach is over 6 000 m. There are multiple hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and other entertainment venues.

You can diversify your vacation in Brazil with walking along local markets and shopping malls. One of the most popular products bought by shopping enthusiasts is Brazil coffee. They also buy beautiful items and accessories of gems made by local craftsmen. If you want to bring a more extraordinary souvenir, you should pay your attention to colorful hammocks that are one of the main national symbols. As for practical gifts, you can give your priority to items of natural leather of high quality.