Top destinations to visit in Brazil
By Carlton Leisure -
17/01/2015
Brazil the largest country in South America is synonymous to carnivals and its passion for football. And even if it is not football or carnival Brazil is always a party. And there are strong reasons for its popularity as Brazil is home to some spectacular beaches, amazing culture, great nightlife and opaque forests. The travellers who have visited this country get awed by its diverse array of attractions. Owing to these features the travellers often find themselves in dilemma to which destination they should visit. There could be a vast array of attractions but here we list some of the must visit attraction in the city.
One of the major destinations in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro or Rio is a wonderful destination as it is surrounded by gorgeous mountains, white sandy beaches and lush rainforest. Thousands of travellers from around the world come to the city to see its annual Carnival. The city holds something for tourists with varying interests and inclination. Being home to more than 70 beaches, great tourist attractions (Christ the Redeemer) and scrumptious food, the guests have enough reasons to fly to Rio de Janeiro.
One of the largest metropolises in Brazil, Sao Paulo is home to some 20 million people. This largest city in South America has a large number of skyscrapers. Sao Paulo is famous for museums/art galleries and great dining and shopping options. The city also boasts of fabulous entertainment and shopping scene. The city is a culture buffs delight with enough options for museum hopping. Museu do Ipiranga (Southeast) and Memorial da América Latina (West)are major attractions.
One of the major cities in Brazil Salvador is well known for its thriving music and culture scene. The old part of the city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city annually holds a carnival which has a great following. The city is home to some museums and hence it is able to cater tourists with varied interest.
Iguazu Falls
Apart from its cities, Brazil is also home to some natural wonders. And Iguazu Falls is one among them. This one of the natural wonders of the world is situated near the border of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage List. There are boats and helicopters to take you there. The area is popular among adventurers for hiking and white water rafting.
Apart from these, there are various destinations in Brazil that you may find interesting.