Brazil Vacation Spots

The allurements in Brazil bring hordes and hordes of people to the land of beaches from all around the world. Yes I am taking about the alluring beaches with numerous vacation spots in Brazil. Apart from the well-known Brazil destinations, there are several destinations yet left to be unexplored. With the lifestyle most of us have these days, vacations have become an important part of our lives. It is the vacations, which pull us away from the daily hustle and bustle and help in refreshing your mind and body. They are known to be the best stress busters. Reading about all the great vacation spots is bound to confuse us, therefore in this write-up, we will consider only the Brazil vacation spots. There are a number of vacation spots in this country of beaches. Let's take a look.

Best Brazil Vacation Spots

The country of Brazil is located in South America. It is well-known for its many tourist attractions. There are the beaches (but naturally), valleys and a number of historic landmarks of Brazil, which a tourist can visit. The list of Brazil's famous places is indeed exhaustive, however, I have tried to give the maximum number of places. Once you read about the places to go in Brazil, you will agree with me, when I say that the country has something to offer to each of its visitors.

Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo is the biggest city in Brazil and it is also the most populous city. This city has an ethnically diverse culture. If you are fond of art, then a must visit is Sao Paulo Art Museum. This museum hosts art pieces from artists like Rafael, Botticceli, Bellin, Andrea Mantegna, etc. We have already established the fact, that the country of Brazil is rich in flora and fauna. The Jaragua State Park has Atlantic forest vegetation and the area of the forest is about 5 thousand hectares. It is one of the last spots, which still continues to have Atlantic forest vegetation. I am sure you would not want to miss visiting the park. Another spot you must visit is Se's Cathedral. This cathedral ranks among the 5 largest cathedrals in the world. The architecture of the cathedral is Gothic, which makes it a must visit.

Rio de Janeiro
Among the major cities of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro ranks on number one position. This city is also known as River of January. It is the second largest city in Brazil, second only after Sao Paulo. There is a lot for every tourist to discover in this third largest metropolitan city in South America.

Apart from the natural settings and sun-kissed Brazilian beaches, there is a lot of enjoy in terms of music and celebrations. Rio is famous all over the world for its Carnival. We are all aware of the history of Brazilian carnival. If you like to go out in the wild, then you can make the most of your stay in Rio, as it is blessed with two largest forests in the world, namely Tijuca forest and Parque Estadul da Pedra Branca. However, if you are a water bird, then you may be a regular at the Copacabana beaches. If you are taking a vacation around New Years, then Copacabana it is for you. Rio is also home to the giant statue of Jesus Christ, which is called Christ the Redeemer. It has been included in the New Seven Wonders of the World. Apart from all of these spots, you can visit the Sugarloaf mountain, Maracana stadium and Sambodromo.

Salvador
It is the capital of Bahia state. It is called the capital city of happiness of Brazil. It is seen that the city celebrates a lot and hosts many a carnival as well. The culture of Salvador is influenced by the Africans. It is located on the coastal belt, hence you would not want to miss visiting the oldest city in Brazil.

Manaus
Construction of the fort of Sao Jose do Rio Negro in 1669 led to the development of the town. The town was so named in honor of the nation of Manaus. It means 'Mother of the Gods'. It is the second largest city in Northern region of Brazil. If you are fond of history, then you may want to include it in your itinerary.

While you are enjoying the different Brazil vacation spots, do not miss out on yummy Brazilian food. The traditional Brazilian food recipes are to die for. You can try dishes like Acaraje, which is a very popular traditional street dish, Bolinho de Chuva, similar to a donut, Feijoada (the national dish of Brazil), etc. Brazilian food is spicy and delicious. Brazilian cuisine has influence of a number of cultures, yet stands out on its own. Have you started making the bookings for your stay in Brazil?