Thousands of tourists from all over the world are eager to visit Brazil , as this country is full of interesting sights. What exactly attracts people in this article.
The main attractions of Brazil
Brazil - an amazing country, rich in monuments of culture and nature, which is known far beyond its borders. First of all, they include the statue of Christ the Savior (Redeemer) on the granite mountain of Corcovado. This is one of the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro , it is located slightly to the left of the city center. A monument to Jesus in Brazil is visited annually by several million pilgrims from different countries.
In addition to this statue in Rio de Janeiro is worth visiting the country's largest stadium Maracana and Mount Sugar Loaf, which is considered the second highest viewing platform.
Natural monuments of Brazil
Nature has placed in Brazil amazing attractions:
- Amazon river. The longest river in the world attracts tourists with its unique ecosystem: tropical forests and unusual animals. This is a great place for lovers of ecotourism and extreme entertainment.
- The Pantanal. This interesting place is located in the south-west of the country. It represents a swampy terrain (about 150 thousand km²), where a large number of rare species of floating plants, exotic butterflies, birds and animals are found. This region is especially picturesque during the rainy season (from November to May), but it is difficult to get there, because the water bodies are heavily flooded.
- Lencois Maranensis National Park. Only here you can see thousands of square meters of white sand. Among the dunes are turquoise lakes, which make this area even more attractive.
- Iguazu Falls. One third of the length of the Iguazu Falls is in Brazil, the rest is in Argentina, but this will not prevent you from enjoying the beauty of the stunning view from the observation platforms. The waterfall "Dragon's Throat" is especially visible. Due to the fact that the water flow is divided by islands of land, tourists are very comfortable to admire this enchanting spectacle.
- Chapada Diamantina National Park. This untouched natural corner of nature is striking with its mountain landscapes, caves, lakes and majestic forest.
In addition to those listed in Brazil, there are still many reserves and parks, which are also worthy of attention.
Historic Monuments of Brazil
To get acquainted with the history of this country, you can go with its old capital - the city of Salvador. It is located in the state of Bahia in the hills. Most of its buildings here are built in Portuguese style, and in the Pelourinho quarter even colonial buildings are preserved. Among the sights is worth visiting the forts of Mont Serrat, Saint Antonio and San Marcelo.
It will also be interesting to visit the town of Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais, where almost every structure is an architectural monument. In addition there is a tourist train with a real locomotive, interesting museums and ancient churches. Nearby is another ancient city - Marianna, which is also worth seeing.
When visiting Brazil, you must come to his current capital, the city of Brasilia. The settlement itself is built in the form of a flying plane. There are many interesting buildings built mainly in Art Nouveau style. Particularly striking is the Cathedral, which consists of 16 concave concrete pillars connected by a glass roof.
