PLACES OF INTEREST - Brazil

Alter do Chao, Santarem and Flona National Park

Flona National Park is a part of the bigger Amazone NP where you can make a jungle trip and sleep among the locals. Alter do Chao is a romantic relaxed sandy peninsula while Santarem is a colonial town on the banks of the famous Amazone river. Read more >>>

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Amazone National Park (Manaus)

The Amazone in Brazil is sometimes called the “lungs of the earth” and not without reason; this immense vast area is the largest nature reserve in the world. You can visit it via the city of Manaus by an unique boat-trip and check for unique plant- and animal species. Read more >>>

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Diamantina National Park (Lencois)

Lencois is the transporthub for the national park of Diamantina (named after the mine that was situated here); highlights include table mountains, rivers and waterfalls in eastern Brazil where you can hike in a relatively cool climate. Read more >>>

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Foz de Iguazu Falls National Park

One of the world's most spectacular waterfalls and major tourist attractions in Brazil and even South-America are the amazing Iguazu waterfalls in the south of Brazil making the border with Argentina (where you can also visit them). Read more >>>

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Ilha de Grande (Villa do Abraao)

First a pirate nest, then a leper colony and then a state prison. Now the ilsand Ilha de Grande is a tourist destination pur-sang. You can still visit the ruins of the prison but the main draft is the little harbor town of “Abraao” and small beaches where you can relax. Read more >>>

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Jericoacoara and Canoa Cabrada

If you want to enjoy and/or experience the unique Brazilian beach culture, visit one of both of these two "hippie villages" on the east coast of Brazil. Especially Jeri with his sandy paths and relaxed beach shacks are the perfect place for this. Read more >>>

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Olinda

Located next to the  Dutch metropole-town of Recife is one of the most impressive colonial cities of Brazil. It’s the pearl in the crown with amazing bright colored houses and antique churches in the city of Olinda. A must see when visiting the country. Read more >>>

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Ouro Preto

Located between hills and mountains lies this UNESCO-registered old silver mining town with beautiful baroque churches, romantic old small squares and amazing antique houses. You can even make a tour in a former silver mine. Read more >>>

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Pantanal National Park (Corumba)

In the southwest of Brazil lies the largest swamp area in the world - the Pantanal with a unique flora and fauna. You can encounter here for example crocodiles, jaguars but also the Anaconda snake. Corumba is the “kick”-off town to make a tour. Read more >>>

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Paraty

For a long time, this small, beautifully located old mining town far away in the mountains is again blossoming in many tourist brochure and not without reason. Bright colonial buildings, a relaxed atmosphere, romantic squares where you can relax with a cold beer and much more. Read more >>>

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Rio de Janeiro

When you think of Brazil, you have to think of Rio de Janeiro – no doubt about it. The former capital of the country is one of worlds most impressive cities with sights like the Sugarloaf mountain, the Copacobana beach and of course the imense statue of Christ. Read more >>>

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Salvador and Barre Grande

Salvador was the capital of Portuguese colonial empire so it’s not surprising that there’s a wealth of (old) colonial buildings. But the city is also the heart of the “dark” Brazilian state and a cultural mishmash with music, dance and cultural activities. Read more >>>

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Sao Luis

The French diamond lies on the northeast coast of Brazil and is called Sao Luis; a beautiful old colonial city but also a lot of culture, beaches and festivals. Because this town is not so touristic you can embrace her the “real” Brazilian life. Read more >>>

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Sao Paulo

A big chance if you’re coming for example Europe by plane you’re staying a few days in multicultal Sao Paulo. Sampa is known for it’s hard-working immigrant people coming from all over the world. Praca de Republica is the center of town and biggest highlight. Read More >>>

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Sousa

The little town of Sousa lies between the metropool-cities of Sao Luis and Recife and has got only one real touristic sight; these are the numerous dinosaurs footsteps that you can encounter in the harden mud in the water and next to it. Read More >>>

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Ubatuba

Ubatuba is a coastal touristic town not to far from Sao Paulo and is circled by water. A perfect spot to stay a few days on the beach, relax and/or to surf. It’s also got an OK boulevard and some nice (souvenir) shops. Read More >>>

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