Top Ten Brazilian Tourist Attractions

With rich colonial history, remarkable biodiversity, breath-taking geographical formations, and unique culture, Brazil earns its reputation as a tourist hot-spot. If you plan to visit Brazil, be sure to check out the top ten tourist attractions there that made our list. You wouldn't want to miss out on any of these!

1) Ouro Petro   
“Ouro Petro” which means “black gold”, is a colonial town from the past. Colonial architecture is a prime focus of the city's preserved heritage. This is definitely worth visiting if you're interested in 18th to 19th century world history!                                                   
2) Teatro Amazonas
This theatre has gotten its name because it's situated in the middle of the Amazon! Its unique construction resembles works of art from France, Italy, and England. Shut down for nearly a century, the opera house has once again opened its doors within the last decade.

3) Fernando de Noronha
With its untouched and alluring beaches, this natural sight can be found northeast of the Brazilian coast. The islands make a perfect destination for diving enthusiasts and nature lovers.

4) Historic Center of Olinda
Like Ouro Petro, Olinda is a colonial city that has been preserved from the 18th century. Accompanied by its authentic downtown sector lined with several bars, restaurants, crafts studios and the popular Carnival of Olinda, this piece of history earns its reputation as an intriguing tourist site.

5) Salvador Beaches
The Salvador beaches are some of the best in the world. Activities may range from swimming, diving, sailing, and surfing when  the more powerful waves make their appearance.

6) Pantanal
Located towards the Western regions of Brazil, the Pantanal has a reputation of being one of the largest wetlands on the planet. This wetland has an abundance of wildlife ranging from the Yacare Caiman to the Capybara as well as being the biggest habitat of the rare and majestic Jaguar of South America.

7) Carnival of Rio de Janeiro
As the largest carnival celebration in Brazil, the Carnoval of Rio de Janiero attracts millions each year during the Friday before every Ash Wednesday (February or March). It encompasses entire streets along with the clubs and bars. To mark its end, the Rio Samba Parade takes place. Monumental floats of exquisite design and actors and dancers in exotic costumes are a key feature of the parade.

8) Amazon River
Flowing for about 6900km, the Amazon is home to hundreds of unique species of fauna. Despite this, the true essence of the tour is based on the boat trip upriver and into the wet, animalistic atmosphere of the Amazon.

9) Iguaza Falls
Located at the border of Argentina and Brazil, the Iguaza Falls feature several falls of varying heights. The most prominent of these falls is the Devil's Throat, which stands at a staggering 82 meters and is a sight to behold.

10) Christ the Redeemer
Located in Rio de Janeiro, this towering statue of Jesus Christ stands at the top of the Corcovado mountain at 700 meters or 2300 ft. It overlooks the Guanabara Bay to the north, and Lagao Rodridgo de Freitas to the South.

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