Brazil's Famous Places

Brazil can be a very alluring destination for people of varied interests. Here are some of Brazil’s famous places that have been a hotspot till date.
Brazil's Famous Places
Beautiful sun-kissed beaches and a colorful, lively atmosphere; Brazil is a country that has all this and much more in store for you. The culture of Brazil is very diverse with many influences. This fifth largest country in the world has some of the most famous attractions for tourists from all over. In Brazil, there is something for everyone! Here is a look at some famous places in Brazil.

Brazil’s Famous Places:

Rio de Janeiro:
Rio de Janeiro is amongst the most famous places in Brazil. A tourist has loads of things to look forward to in Rio de Janeiro. From the natural beautiful surroundings to the glorious music and celebrations, one can discover a whole lot of things. Out here, you can find the two largest forests of the world. One can also revel in the carnival celebrations, which includes parades and loads of music and dance. Copacabana, which lies in the Southern zone of Rio de Janeiro is most famous for its beach. This place is the hot spot especially during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

São Paulo:
São Paulo is located in South Eastern area of Brazil and is also known as the richest city. This is also the most populated place. The São Paulo fashion week is one of the most celebrated weeks, which marks Brazil’s first entry into the world of international fashion. Apart from this there are many events that draw in huge crowds from various fields.

Santa Catarina:
This state that lies in the Southern region of Brazil particularly attracts crowds for its beautiful beaches. Florianópolis is the city that probably remains to be the biggest attraction. One can find more than 500 gorgeous beaches out here. Besides, at Santa Catarina, there are plenty of events and themes being planned regularly throughout the year as a means of tourist attractions. Santa Catarina has varied climates to offer and this itself proves to be one of the reasons why people flock out here in large numbers.

Fortaleza:
Fortaleza is located in the Northeastern area of Brazil. Fortaleza remains to be a popular tourist destination that enjoys a warm climate throughout the year. The warm waters in particular are one of Fortaleza’s major attractions. Every beach over here has its own uniqueness. For example, Iracema is where people meet together to party till the next morning where as Praia do Futuro is one that is most recommended for surfing!

Salvador, Bahia:
Salvador is located on the northeastern coast of Brazil. The prime attractions of the city of Salvador are the sumptuous cuisine, the beautiful music and the grand architecture. This city also has the longest of coastlines amongst all cities in Brazil. The beautiful beaches are an ideal hotspot for people who want to explore the underwater life or even surf the large waves. Apart from the beaches, Salvador also has some of the best shopping malls for the shopaholics!

Armação dos Búzios:
This place remains to be one of the major meeting points for all the rich and famous people. The famous statue of Brigitte Bardot stands testimony to this fact. This peninsula is also known as Búzios. This area is actually a very sophisticated beach resort that has some of the finest facilities. From extravagant luxurious things to delectable cuisine, one can enjoy a very rocking nightlife out here.

By Kashmira Lad
Published: 8/26/2008
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