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.
These spots really worth the attention of a real traveler-researcher.
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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.
Monuments and architectural objects, notable for the history and culture of the country.
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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.
Sunny Brazil is famous for its fragrant cuisine. Brazilians love cooking and always do it with pleasure. Brazilian cuisine combines its own flavor …
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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.
Brazil owes its cultural diversity to the last three hundred years of immigration. Aspects of socialization of Brazilians from different social groups …
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National and city parks of Brazil
♥ World Heritage Site 'Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Iguaçu National Park' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Parque Estadual Da Ilha Do Cardoso' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Parque Estadual De Ilhabela' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Parque Estadual Acarai' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Iguaçu National Park' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Parque Estadual Da Ilha Do Cardoso' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Parque Estadual De Ilhabela' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Parque Estadual Acarai' . On the map Photos
Michelin-starred restaurants in Brazil
♥ Restaurant 'Baby Beef Rubaiyat - Itaim Bibi' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Baby Beef Rubaiyat - Jardins' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Barbacoa' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Bazzar' Rio de Janeiro. Type - modern. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Bistrô Charlô' São Paulo. Type - international. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Baby Beef Rubaiyat - Itaim Bibi' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Baby Beef Rubaiyat - Jardins' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Barbacoa' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Bazzar' Rio de Janeiro. Type - modern. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Bistrô Charlô' São Paulo. Type - international. On the map Photos
Castles of Brazil
♥ Castle 'Castelo Garcia d’Ávila' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo João Capão' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo Mourisco' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo Simões Lopes' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo de Araras' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo Garcia d’Ávila' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo João Capão' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo Mourisco' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo Simões Lopes' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castelo de Araras' . On the map Photos
Palaces in Brazil
♥ Palace 'Palácio Araribóia' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Brocoió' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Campo das Princesas' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Farroupilha' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Grão Pará' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Araribóia' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Brocoió' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Campo das Princesas' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Farroupilha' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Palácio Grão Pará' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Brazil from our review series
Fernando de Noronha Beach
From the series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”
The beautiful beach of Fernando de Noronha is located on the largest island of the archipelago of the same name. It is noteworthy that only this island in the archipelago is inhabited. Once upon a time, the entire territory of the island was covered with dense rainforest. Large-scale deforestation began here later. The prison was built on vacant land. The island began to develop as a tourist center in the second half of the 20th century. The airport, several hotels and restaurants, as well as water sports centers, were built here.
Fernando de Noronha is a popular destination for surfers and divers today. District Cacimba do Padre is the ideal place for surfing. Strong waves always happen on this part of the coast. The water is very clear on this part of the coast, despite the presence … Read all
Fernando de Noronha is a popular destination for surfers and divers today. District Cacimba do Padre is the ideal place for surfing. Strong waves always happen on this part of the coast. The water is very clear on this part of the coast, despite the presence … Read all
Marcio Kogan House
From the series “Extravagant houses and apartments of designers”
Marcio Kogan's apartment is located in one of the 12-story buildings in Sao Paulo. His apartment resembles the design of a real museum. There are dozens of the most unusual accessories and decorative items here. Marcio Kogan travels a lot. He certainly brings interesting souvenirs and memorabilia from each trip. There are traditional souvenirs in his apartment. These are miniature figurines and toys. There are also quite unusual souvenirs here. For example, the owner of the apartment has been collecting metro tickets for a long time.
An incredible number of paintings, wood crafts, and books are collected in the apartment. There are very rare old copies among them. Spacious rooms allow accommodating them. They are always well lit in the daytime thanks to the large windows. Several … Read all
An incredible number of paintings, wood crafts, and books are collected in the apartment. There are very rare old copies among them. Spacious rooms allow accommodating them. They are always well lit in the daytime thanks to the large windows. Several … Read all
Plateau of Parana-Etendeca
From the series “Volcanoes that changed the face of the Earth”
The large igneous province of the Paraná-Etendeka is located in Brazil. It formed about 132 million years ago. The eruption occurred during this period. Some researchers tend to consider it the largest in the history of the earth. The fact is that magma traps of the same period were also found on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. They were found in the territory of modern Namibia and Angola. Researchers tend to believe that the eruption was very large-scale. They believe that it has spread even to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
It is estimated that more than 2.3 million cubic kilometers of magma were poured onto the earth's surface during the eruption. The Tristan hotspot is considered to be the main source of such a large-scale eruption. It is located near the southern tip … Read all
All unique sightseeing Brazil
It is estimated that more than 2.3 million cubic kilometers of magma were poured onto the earth's surface during the eruption. The Tristan hotspot is considered to be the main source of such a large-scale eruption. It is located near the southern tip … Read all
Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022. Read this
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