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

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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 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
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Iguaçu National Park' . On the map
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♥ Park 'Parque Estadual Da Ilha Do Cardoso' . On the map
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♥ Park 'Parque Estadual De Ilhabela' . On the map
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♥ Park 'Parque Estadual Acarai' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks' . On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Iguaçu National Park' . On the map


♥ Park 'Parque Estadual Da Ilha Do Cardoso' . On the map


♥ Park 'Parque Estadual De Ilhabela' . On the map


♥ Park 'Parque Estadual Acarai' . On the map


Michelin-starred restaurants in Brazil
♥ Restaurant 'Baby Beef Rubaiyat - Itaim Bibi' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Baby Beef Rubaiyat - Jardins' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Barbacoa' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Bazzar' Rio de Janeiro. Type - modern. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Bistrô Charlô' São Paulo. Type - international. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Baby Beef Rubaiyat - Itaim Bibi' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Baby Beef Rubaiyat - Jardins' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Barbacoa' São Paulo. Type - meats and grills. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Bazzar' Rio de Janeiro. Type - modern. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Bistrô Charlô' São Paulo. Type - international. On the map


Castles of Brazil
♥ Castle 'Castelo Garcia d’Ávila' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo João Capão' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo Mourisco' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo Simões Lopes' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo de Araras' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo Garcia d’Ávila' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelo João Capão' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelo Mourisco' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelo Simões Lopes' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelo de Araras' . On the map


Palaces in Brazil
♥ Palace 'Palácio Araribóia' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palácio Brocoió' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palácio Campo das Princesas' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palácio Farroupilha' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palácio Grão Pará' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palácio Araribóia' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Palácio Brocoió' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Palácio Campo das Princesas' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Palácio Farroupilha' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Palácio Grão Pará' . On the map


Famous and uniques places in Brazil from our review series
Jardim Botanico de Curitiba
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
The main point of interest of this garden is a greenhouse that was built in a modern style from metal and glass. It shelters in its interior, specimens of plants characteristic of tropical regions. The unusual pavilion resembles the mid-19th century Crystal Palace in London. Unfortunately, the original palace was burnt. The main greenhouse is 458 square meters. This wonderful building shows up in the background of the garden. It looks magnificent … Read all
Amazon Theatre
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
The theatre was built by the famous Italian masters. That’s why there is no secret why the building in a tropical area is made in an Italian Renaissance style. Almost all materials were transported from Italia because only there it was possible to get rare marble. The building has an outstanding cupola. For its decoration, it was used about 36 000 colourful ceramic tiles. These decorative tiles were painted in Brazilian flag colours.
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Goncalo de Carvalho Street
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
Today, an amazing street Goncalo de Carvalho is a landmark of national importance. In 2005, it was threatened with destruction. It was decided to build a shopping center not far from the street. … Read all

Turkey is a Leading Destination for Halal Tourism
Surprisingly, a bit more than 50% of the surveyed people booked a Halal hotel and stayed in it at least once in 2020. German-speaking tourists were the most active travelers (64% of them were the most likely to have traveled), with Turkish tourists a bit lagging (58%). English- and French-speaking tourists were the third and fourth most active - 43% and 41% respectively.
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Surprisingly, a bit more than 50% of the surveyed people booked a Halal hotel and stayed in it at least once in 2020. German-speaking tourists were the most active travelers (64% of them were the most likely to have traveled), with Turkish tourists a bit lagging (58%). English- and French-speaking tourists were the third and fourth most active - 43% and 41% respectively.

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Sightseeing in popular cities of Brazil
The area of the Brazilian megalopolis was discovered by European naval explorers in 1609. Having stepped on this land, Europeans quickly noticed that this region is perfectly suitable for agriculture. The first settlement on the site of modern Maceio appeared soon after the discovery. Slowly, immigrants from different European countries started settling in Brazil. They were exploring wild areas, building new fazendas, and making plantations. Year after year, the settlement was developing … Read more

This is a relatively young settlement that was founded on July 20, 1964. Balneario Camboriu has become internationally renowned thanks to its unique night parties and gorgeous beaches. This is a favorite vacation destination for tourists of all ages. Is there something interesting about Balneario Camboriu? The leader in popularity is undoubted – the Laranjeiras Beach, which has become the town’s calling card. The beach occupies 8 kilometers of the coastal area. Visitors can sunbathe or … Read more

The Bandeirantes were the first settlers in the area. They settled here in attempts to find gold. In 1668, Gabriel Lara and seventeen colonists established a new settlement on the site of modern Curitiba. They called it Vila da Nossa Senhora da Luz dos Pinhais (Village of "Our Lady of the Light" of the Pines). Twenty-five years later, the area officially became a settlement at the end of March. This is how March 29 became the official birthday of Curitiba. The settlement was developing slowly … Read more

The city was founded on August 5, 1585. Initially, Joao Pessoa had another name - Royal City of Our Lady of the Snows. Three years later, the city changed its name to Philipeia of Our Lady of the Snows in the name of Philip II who became a king at that time. Needless to say, the name was very long and this is the reason why many historic documents mention the short name of the settlement – Philipeia. In the mid-17th century, Dutch occupants invaded the city. They changed the city’s … Read more

The history of Belo Horizonte started in 1701. Initially, there was a cattle farm on the site of the modern city. The area was developing quickly, and so new settlers started moving to this region. The peaceful and tranquil settlement was slowly growing in size. Everything was fine until the start of the rivalry between different regions of the country, which took place in 1893. For the country, this was a real threat of unrest in the state. In order to stop all tensions and arguments, the … Read more

The Tupi people were the first settlers on the Brazilian land that we currently know as the capital of the Rio Grande do Sul State. Men of this tribe were mostly engaged in hunting, and women were picking berries and vegetables. In 1494, the Treaty of Tordesillas divided the newly discovered land, and the region became a Portuguese territory. However, the land remained uninhabited for three centuries. The aboriginal tribes were hostile towards the foreign invaders. However, the armed groups of … Read more

The beautiful Cathedral of Sao Paulo remains an irreplaceable symbol of the city. It is one of the five largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. The very first church in its place was built more than 500 years ago. The cathedral itself was literally erected on its ruins. It has an incredible scale. The length of the building is 111 meters. Its hall can accommodate up to 8000 people at a time. Recently, a major reconstruction of the cathedral was completed, during which many original elements of … Read more

Santa Teresa District. The district of Santa Theresa is located outside the center of Rio on several cool hills. This is an old colonial quarter, a bohemian place, a haven for artists and intellectuals. You can easily spend a night or more here, staying in one of numerous hotels and hostels opened in historic buildings. In the evening, the main square of the quarter Largo do Guimaraes is filled with music and fun. It is also not difficult to reach Santa Teresa Square from the center by a … Read more
