Buzios gained international status with the visit of French actress Brigitte Bardot in the 60's. It is a string of beaches spread out for miles, topless bathing, surfing, diving and great food. It has a laid-back atmosphere with lodging of international class, great bars, and fancy restaurants.
DETAILSThe archipelago of Anavilhanas is located on the Rio Negro, approximately 70km upstream from Manaus; at this point, the river becomes 27km wider. It is the biggest fresh water archipelago in the world, with about 400 islands, extending over 90 kilometres.
DETAILSFounded in 1848 by Germans, people from Blumenau keeps, up to these days, their traditions of German language, dress lining and typical folk dances in a hot and rainy city. The city hosts Oktoberfest, the country second largest festival, with thousands of tourists from the whole and world.
DETAILSBelo Horizonte, is the fourth largest city in Brazil and the first to be planned. Surrounded by mountains and excellent climate, people there are known for being friendly and helpful despite the city's great size. The state cuisine is plentiful and delicious, with meats, desserts and cachaca.
DETAILSBelem, gateway to the Amazon, is an important commercial and economic center. With Portuguese architecture, Belem was the main port of the region during the 19th century. With an exotic gastronomy, the only genuine from Brazil, Belem has an huge abundance of exotic tropical fruits and seafood.
DETAILSWith 365 islands and 2000 beaches, Angra dos Reis is truly breathtaking. Ilha Grande is the largest island, with no roads and 106 beaches and waterfalls. Great for hiking, camping, diving and swimming inside its subtropical vegetation, crystal clear waters, along with many other beautiful islands.
DETAILSCampo Grande, capital of Mato Grosso do Sul. With many natural beauties, you can visit Dom Bosco Museum, whith different local fauna including countless stuffed birds, ancient fossils, shells, insects and a huge anaconda and a detailed ethnographic section with various Indian tribes of that area.
DETAILSCanoa Quebrada Beach, a village located along reddish high sea cliffs, is known as a paradise discovered by Brazilians and foreigners not so many years ago, in search of an exotic life, mysticism, peace and, of course, breathtaking natural sand beaches.
DETAILSCosta do Sauipe is a 500 acre complex, 50 miles north of historic Salvador, Bahia, with beautiful beaches, hotels and facilities that makes a perfect site for a relaxing vacation. There is also a replica of a Brazilian colonial city, Vila Nova da Praia, with shops, restaurants and bars. Very fun
DETAILSFernando de Noronha is part of the archipelago of the same name, with 21 islands and islets, which is the peak of a four thousand-meter deep volcanic mountain, and the habitat of several animal species. Also, there is Sancho Beach, elected the most beautiful beach in Brazil. Great for scuba diving.
DETAILSIts proximity to the Wetlands makes Cuiaba a popular destination in the west of Brazil. Pantanal (The Wetlands) is a truly ecological sanctuary of water, fauna and flora. On the road to Chapada dos Guimaraes, scenery changes completely. It is a flat area situated in the upper part of the plains.
DETAILSCapital of the State of Ceara, Fortaleza is ever sunny and has sensual beach life appreciated by Latin Americans, North Americans, and Europeans more and more every year. Fresh fish and seafood are abundant here for a fair price. Enjoy powdery sand beaches with clean water and exciting night life.
DETAILSCapital of the State of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis is one of the hottest tourist destinations in Brazil. It is an immense mountainous island with more than 40 natural beaches. Sun, surfing, dunes, beautiful natives, and mountains make this island one of the best attractions in Brazil.
DETAILSCuritiba, southern Brazil, is one of the most beautiful regions because of the lush subtropical vegetation covered mountains. It has a rich colonization history, begun on the 17th century, but with a modern architecture and it's well maintained municipal parks and squares and a great way of life.
DETAILSLocated in the State of Parana, Foz do Iguassu is a town where tourist attractions go hand-in-hand with the most exuberant scenery provided by nature in the “Land of the Falls”. Truly a breathtaking and unforgettable natural beauty.
DETAILSThe Long Island is formed by a gigantic sand bank with 4 km of width and 74 km of length, espreguiçada in wild beaches, turns for the open sea. In the side of the continent, ideal for fishes, manguezais if they esparramam in direction the Cananéia.
DETAILSNestled in the dunes, northwest from Fortaleza is the fishing community of Jericoacoara, a quiet and nice town. Small inns and restaurants are owned by native families. There you find towering sand dunes, deserted beaches, cactus-covered cliffs, interesting rock formations in a pleasant atmosphere.
DETAILSSpread over a flat coastal plain, with few tall buildings and many residential streets, Joao Pessoa is a delightful beach town. A charming combination of sweeping coves called
DETAILSA modern city, surrounded by rain forest, Manaus, is rather than industrial, the starting point of the Amazon region. Tour boats leave Manaus to see the Meeting of the Waters, where the black waters of the Negro River meet the light waters of the Solimoes River, providing an awesome natural show
DETAILSNatal has extraordinary beaches with tiny fishing villages and also freshwater beaches and falls. The Reis Magos Fort has on one side strong waves crashing against the rocks on which the fort is built. On the other side, the beach and reefs form a huge, natural aquarium. It is sure worth a visit.
DETAILSDeclared World Heritage (downtown), Olinda is famous for its part on Brazil history, culture and also for its carnival where thousands of people dance through the narrow, hilly, bright colored house lined streets among historical buildings. Olinda also houses colony of artists with great art.
DETAILSParaty was founded in the early 17th century. Today is a charming colonial town, declared World Heritage. Motor vehicles are not allowed in its narrow, stone-paved streets. Located between Sao Paulo and Rio (Green Coast), the town has 65 island and over 300 beaches, many falls and nice restaurants.
DETAILSFounded in 1711, Ouro Preto, declared World Heritage, is built on rocky ground with cobbled streets wind up and down steep hills crowned with churches. Mansions, fountains, churches, ruins, shining towers with colored tiles, altogether, help keeping a delightful charming 18th century atmosphere
DETAILSA resort on the hills, and industrial city, 42 miles north of Rio, Petropolis, City of Hydrangea or Imperial City is reached by road along a steep, scenic mountain road, one of the most beautiful drives in Brazil. It stands at 2654 ft in the Serra da Estrela range of mountains in the Serra do Mar.
DETAILSPorto Alegre is located on the banks of the Guaiba River. An interesting visit for those interested in
DETAILSPorto de Galinhas, with warm and crystal waters, shadows provided by a huge coconut plantation, is one of the most visited beaches on the northeast. After a day of sunbathing, beer drinking on the sand and jeep and raft tours, hotels and bars guarantee the visitor comfort, and nightlife excitement
DETAILSPorto Seguro is a popular holiday resort and is Bahia’s second most popular tourist destination. Known as kind of a wild party place, people buy mixed drinks with strange names at stands in the streets or at bars and walk through the city streets having a good time and meeting people from all over
DETAILSLocated in one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Brazil, 50 miles from Salvador, Praia do Forte is a quiet resort, with thousands of coconut palms standing on 7 miles of white sandy protected beach and also the site of a major preservation center for sea turtles.
DETAILSRio de Janeiro, the “Wonderful City” is impossible to describe in words. Located between the mountains and the ocean, this city has thousands of places to see, visit and enjoy, and of course beaches, samba, carnival and nightlife makes this city loved and seductive and definitely worth visiting.
DETAILSRio Solimões is a Brazilian river that bathes the State of Amazon. It starts in Peru and when entering in Brazil, in the city of Tabatinga, it receives the name from Solimões. It has as affluent of the right edge Rio Javari, Jutaí, Juruá and Purús in the left edge the rivers Içá and Japurá
DETAILSSalvador, former capital of Brazil, is divided into two parts. Lower City, at sea level, holds the old port and the commercial area. Upper City, that holds the old government buildings, the residential districts, museums, churches and much of the newer architecture Fun all over and all year round.
DETAILSSao Paulo, third largest metropolitan area in the world is the wealthiest and most important commercial center in the southern hemisphere. It has the largest and busiest hotels, convention centers, and airports not to mention the second largest helicopters fleet in the world. This city never sleeps
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