Christ the Redeemer is the worldâs largest art-deco statue and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.No visit to Rio is complete without a journey to the base of the statue – adventurous folk can hike up to the top from the city. It’s a tough decision but it’s such an iconic image of Brazil that it has to have the title.I’ve travelled with several guidebooks during my time in Brazil and would recommend the The Discoveries Of is a member of the Amazon associates program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.16 Famous Landmarks in Brazil You Need To See to Believe Manaus is situated in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, 900 miles (1,450 km) inland from the Atlantic coast. States or departments in four nations Thereâs even a special viewing tower to look down on them from.You can explore the Falls from either the Brazilian or Argentinean side (or both!). I spent a few weeks there a couple of years ago on a yoga, hiking and kayaking retreat (for the record, I suck at kayaking, big time) and couldn’t help but be entranced by it’s too cute to be true buildings.Sure it’s the third colonial-era town I’ve listed in this article as a Brazil landmark but when you visit, you’ll understand why I couldn’t leave it out.Paratay is straight out of a postcard, but a postcard with cool restaurants and a few lively bars. The grand statue of Jesus Christ sits at the top of the 700 metre-high Mount Corcovado in the Tijuca Forest National Park, towering over the city – an ever-present and striking feature on Rio de Janeiro’s skyline. can be found due to the year-round humidity and precipitation.Brazil is a huge country that is made up of many different Depending on which area of the country you are located, you could encounter the world's second longest river, the largest rain forest, or a huge plateau that leads to one of the world's longest coastlines. Known for its baroque architecture, including bridges, churches, fountains and squares, itâs been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Iguazu Falls (or Iguaçu Falls in Brazilian Portuguese) are a beautiful set of waterfalls on the Iguazu River at the meeting point of The first time I saw the falls, I remember being just as entranced by the sound as I was by the sight – it’s nature at its most powerful. To give you an idea of how beautiful this beach is, I’ll let you in on a little secret and say that it was voted one of the Top 10 Beaches in the World by Vogue Magazine. Exactly. Nearly 1 million visitors grace the cathedralâs door per year, so not only is it one of the most famous landmarks in Brazil, itâs also one of its most visited. I really love Paratay. As a result, pools of rainwater collect in the valleys between the dunes and turn into thousands of beautiful blue, green and black lagoons that can reach over 90 metres long and 3 metres deep.The result is a stark contrast between the miles of pale white sands and jewel-coloured lakes and one of the most spectacular sights in Brazil.Imagine a beach with pale white sand, softer than you thought possible and framed by picture-perfect cerulean water.
1.2 billion acres (7 million km²), with parts located within nine nations:
Built in 1931, the statue itself is 30 metres tall, with its arms alone spanning 28 metres. Brazil (with 60% of the rain forest), Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, One of Brazil’s first national parks, Aparados da Serra was created to protect Itaimbezinho, one of the most impressive canyons in Brazil. I’m guessing not, but I’ll give you one anyway.
I’d definitely recommend going up the mountain in the early evening to watch the sun set over the city and to see the Christ the Redeemer Statue beautifully lit up.Does Ipanema Beach even need an introduction? The Teatro Amazonas (the Amazon Theatre) is an opera house in Manaus, a city in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest. So what is it exactly? rivers, and waterfalls.
The island is home to one of the biggest sea-bird breeding colonies in the Southern Atlantic, and you can also find manta rays, moray eels, sea turtles and dolphins gliding in its waters.It should come as no surprise that Fernando de Noronha is a diverâs paradise, but even if you prefer to stay above water – the beaches and laid-back island lifestyle are worth the trip alone.Sometimes mother nature pulls out the stops – few things are more intriguing and striking than the natural phenomena known as the meeting of the waters.
Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. If you make it to the top of the hills, youâll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the townâs 23 churches, including the 18th Century-built St Francis of Assisi.In addition to the architecture, Ouro Preto is home to beautiful mineiro art (art from the Mina Gerais region in which the town is located), including some of renowned artist Strikingly futuristic, even today, Brasiliaâs Cathedral is a testament to the modern vision architect Oscar Niemeyer had when designing Brazilâs capital city (no, the capital is NOT Rio).The cathedralâs full name is the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida and is the Roman-Catholic Cathedral serving Brazil. Well, for starters, the falls are 2.7km wide and are actually made up of 275 separate waterfalls, making them largest waterfall system in the world. The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is a vast area of white sand dunes, stretching over an area of roughly 1,500 km2. Although it looks like a desert, it is actually too wet to be considered a desert in the true sense of the world – but that’s part of its appeal.For half of the year from January to June, the National Park witnesses torrential rainstorms. It encompasses Fringed with subtropical forest, the narrow canyon features sheer parallel escarpments with a depth of almost 720 meters (2360 feet). After all, whatâs so special about a set of steps?Well, the answer is that these arenât just any steps: the world-famous Escadaria are located in Rio de Janeiro, running from Joaquim Silva Street and Pinto Martins in the Lapus and Saint Teresa neighbourhoods.Sure, sounds OK but not that interesting right?