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Best places to visit in Brazil

Brazil, with its Carnival, its luxuriant jungle, its hot sand beaches... The quintessential dream country. The welcoming accent of its beautiful mixed-race women, its tropical climate and the colours of its cocktails all conspire to make you leave your troubles behind. Though Brazil is a well-developed country, it has preserved all of its festive and musical culture.

It is a vast country; it would be best to focus on Amazonia and the North-East or even the big cities and beaches of the South, if you don't want to end up spending your holidays on a plane. Lucky for you, we have the solution: Evaneos Travel experts are here to share their great deals and secrets with you. Follow the guide!

A bubbling southern supercity, São Paulois the economic heart of the country. For rest and relaxation, it would be better to go to Rio de Janeiro, where a week will not suffice to enjoy sugarloaf, the Corcovado, Santa Teresa neighbourhood and the mythical beaches of Copacana and Ipanema. Similarly, Ilha Grande is chock-full of idyllic beaches where you can go diving.

Whereas the culture in other South American countries is Andean, Brazil distinguishes itself by being more Caribbean, and Portuguese is the spoken language. Still on the coast, Salvador is the ideal destination to fully enjoy the carnival atmopshere. It's a good compromise for those who desire greater authenticity without having to go as far Amazonia. Otherwise, set course for the North, around Belem, still on the coast; and to Manaus, in the heart of Amazonia. Here, you will rub shoulders with a different Brazil: more primitive, less Westernised.

Take advantage of your trip to Brazil to see the Foz do Iguaçu waterfalls or the wetlands of Pantanal, inland.

Capao

One of the famous valleys of the sublime Chapada Diamantina, Vale do Capão is well known for its hippy villages and its landscapes, which offer great potential for hiking and extreme sports.

cascade de la Fumaca

Brazil's highest waterfall, located right in the middle of the Chapada Diamantina

Valença

A port town in the state of Bahia and point of access to the magnificent Tinharé Archipelago.

Corcovado

Rio's gem, the Corcovado is a forest-covered hill/rock, that stands over the city and provides a stunning view. It's here you'll find the famous 'Christ the Redeemer' statue that stands on its peak.

Santa Teresa

This is a charming, artistic neighborhood, situated on the higher parts of Rio, far away from the famous, frenzied Copacabana area. Santa Teresa is calm, relaxed and will show you the real 'carioca' flavor of a Rio that is not suffocated by tourists or commerce.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Head uphill to admire Rio de Janeiro from its greatest peak, Sugarloaf Mountain. One of the first things you should do on arrival and it'll give you a great view of the city.

Cachoeira

Cachoeira is a very charming little town 75 miles from Salvador de Bahia.

Tatajuba

Visit the old village of Tatajuba, overtaken by dunes, when you go out on buggy tour from Jericoacoara. Dunes, mangrove and lagoon - magical!

Olinda

An old, colonial town near to Recife, Olinda is one of the most beautiful towns in South America , as well as a Brazilian carnival hot spot

Lençóis

The principal town in Chapada de Diamantina, at 400km from the Bahia State coast.

Morro do Pai Inácio

A table-shaped mountain like the one in Cape Town, Morro do Pai Inácio is an essential place to see when staying in the Chapada Diamantina.

Vale do Pati

Valley crossing the center of the Chapada Diamantina National Park, the trek: the Vale do Pati is a total spiritual chill-out area, but it does also require a considerable physical effort.

Santarém

Midway between Manaus and Belém, Santarém is an Amazonian pioneer town just like many others in the region. Its surroundings will appeal to any traveler looking to get off the beaten track and the nature lovers among you.

Alter do Chão

Located not far from Santarem, Alter do Chão is a small, riverside town that simply invites rest and relaxation.

Foz do Iguaçu

Welcome to the three-way border between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Nothing comes in small measures here: three kilometers of magnificent waterfalls, a gigantic hydroelectric dam, all-you-can-eat "rodizio" restaurants, and hotels to suit every taste!