The 17 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in brazil"
Named by 6 of 71. Rio de JaneiroBrazilChrist the Redeemer stands on the 700-metre Corcovado, reached by cog train, and Sugarloaf Mountain has a cable car.Ipanema and Copacabana are the best-known beaches, backed by mountains.Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro
Named by 5 of 72. Iguazu FallsParaná, BrazilHundreds of waterfalls on the Brazil and Argentina border, described as the largest waterfall system in the world.Spend two days seeing both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, with boat tours and walking trails.
Named by 5 of 73. Amazon Rainforest and ManausAmazonas, BrazilManaus is the entry point to Amazon cruises, with the Amazon Theatre and Meeting of the Waters.Wet season is January to June and dry season July to December.
Named by 4 of 74. SalvadorBahia, BrazilKnown for Afro-Brazilian culture and a 16th-century historic center, with the Pelourinho neighborhood good for a stroll.It was Brazil's first capital in colonial times and is among the oldest well-preserved towns in the Americas.
Named by 3 of 75. São PauloBrazilSouth America's largest city and Brazil's financial capital, with the most tourist arrivals in Brazil.Museums include the Pinacoteca and the Afro Brazil Museum; Ibirapuera is the main park.Best time to visit São Paulo
Named by 3 of 76. PantanalMato Grosso, BrazilThe world's largest tropical wetland, with guided safaris for jaguars, capybaras and caimans.Often combined with Iguazu Falls and Rio on a two-week route.
Named by 3 of 77. Chapada DiamantinaBahia, BrazilA national park with hiking, waterfalls and caves, including Fumaça Waterfall and the Vale do Pati trail.Hiking and bike trails, caverns and camping are all possible.
Named by 2 of 78. ParatyRio de Janeiro, BrazilA colonial town between Rio and São Paulo whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Surrounded by beaches, with 17th and 18th-century buildings on cobbled streets.
Named by 2 of 79. Lençóis MaranhensesMaranhão, BrazilWhite sand dunes fill with clear lagoons in the rainy season; visit after it ends, in June to August.Also has mangrove swamps but is best known for its lagoons.
Named by 2 of 710. Recife and OlindaPernambuco, BrazilA northeastern coastal city of bridges and waterways with beaches and lively culture.Olinda is a 17th-century port town near the northeast coast.
Named by 2 of 711. BrasíliaFederal District, BrazilNamed the capital in 1960, with a layout shaped like an airplane.
12. FortalezaCeará, BrazilLively culture, shopping and beaches; ranked fifth in size among Brazilian cities.
13. Ouro PretoMinas Gerais, BrazilCobblestone streets with Baroque churches, fountains and mansions.
14. Praia do ForteBahia, BrazilBoutique beach bars, soft sand and palm trees near Salvador.
15. PipaRio Grande do Norte, BrazilDeserted bays on the northeastern coast.
16. Campos do JordãoSão Paulo, BrazilEuropean-style architecture and gardens against green hills, near São Paulo.
17. UbatubaSão Paulo, BrazilClear beaches and scuba diving around small islands.
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Named by 6 of 71. Rio de JaneiroChrist the Redeemer stands on the 700-metre Corcovado, reached by cog train, and Sugarloaf Mountain has a cable car.Ipanema and Copacabana are the best-known beaches, backed by mountains.Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro
Named by 5 of 72. Iguazu FallsHundreds of waterfalls on the Brazil and Argentina border, described as the largest waterfall system in the world.Spend two days seeing both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, with boat tours and walking trails.Named by 5 of 73. Amazon Rainforest and ManausManaus is the entry point to Amazon cruises, with the Amazon Theatre and Meeting of the Waters.Wet season is January to June and dry season July to December.
Named by 4 of 74. SalvadorKnown for Afro-Brazilian culture and a 16th-century historic center, with the Pelourinho neighborhood good for a stroll.It was Brazil's first capital in colonial times and is among the oldest well-preserved towns in the Americas.
Named by 3 of 75. São PauloSouth America's largest city and Brazil's financial capital, with the most tourist arrivals in Brazil.Museums include the Pinacoteca and the Afro Brazil Museum; Ibirapuera is the main park.Best time to visit São Paulo
Named by 3 of 76. PantanalThe world's largest tropical wetland, with guided safaris for jaguars, capybaras and caimans.Often combined with Iguazu Falls and Rio on a two-week route.
Named by 3 of 77. Chapada DiamantinaA national park with hiking, waterfalls and caves, including Fumaça Waterfall and the Vale do Pati trail.Hiking and bike trails, caverns and camping are all possible.
Named by 2 of 78. ParatyA colonial town between Rio and São Paulo whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Surrounded by beaches, with 17th and 18th-century buildings on cobbled streets.
Named by 2 of 79. Lençóis MaranhensesWhite sand dunes fill with clear lagoons in the rainy season; visit after it ends, in June to August.Also has mangrove swamps but is best known for its lagoons.Named by 2 of 710. Recife and OlindaA northeastern coastal city of bridges and waterways with beaches and lively culture.Olinda is a 17th-century port town near the northeast coast.
Named by 2 of 711. BrasíliaNamed the capital in 1960, with a layout shaped like an airplane.
12. FortalezaLively culture, shopping and beaches; ranked fifth in size among Brazilian cities.
13. Ouro PretoCobblestone streets with Baroque churches, fountains and mansions.
14. Praia do ForteBoutique beach bars, soft sand and palm trees near Salvador.
15. PipaDeserted bays on the northeastern coast.
16. Campos do JordãoEuropean-style architecture and gardens against green hills, near São Paulo.
17. UbatubaClear beaches and scuba diving around small islands.
