Brazil Travel Guide: 18 BEST Places to Visit in Brazil (& Top Things to Do)

The Selarón staircase is a colorful and ornate sight to see and photograph in Rio de Janeiro.

Take a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro.

Copacabana is one of the famous beaches in Rio de Janeiro, with white sands, clear waters, and a lively atmosphere.

Ipanema is one of the famous beaches in Rio de Janeiro, with white sands, clear waters, and a lively atmosphere.

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands tall atop Corcovado mountain and offers breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro.

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands tall atop Corcovado mountain and offers breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro.

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world and home to the largest and most diverse collection of plants and animals on the planet.

Cruise along the Amazon River, witnessing the incredible biodiversity that thrives in this magnificent ecosystem.

Iguazu Falls is a massive waterfall system that is made up of 275 individual falls that stretch over nearly two miles, located on the border between Brazil and Argentina.

Pelourinho is the colorful historic center of Salvador, with colonial architecture and lively squares.

The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland and a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.

Manaus is located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

The Amazon Theatre is a stunning opera house that reflects the grandeur of Manaus's rubber boom era.

The dark Rio Negro merges with the sandy-colored Solimões River at the Meeting of the Waters.

The sandy-colored Solimões River merges with the dark Rio Negro at the Meeting of the Waters.

The Lençóis Maranhenses is a unique natural wonder with crystal clear lagoons surrounded by towering sand dunes.

São Luís is a captivating and historic city with a rich cultural heritage, known for its colorful colonial-style houses and charming streets.

Fernando de Noronha Archipelago is home to some of the most stunning natural beauty and unspoiled beaches.

Brasília is the capital city of Brazil, and it is known for its modernist architecture and vibrant culture.

The Palácio da Alvorada is the official residence of the President of Brazil in Brasília.

The Cathedral of Brasília is one of the iconic buildings and landmarks of the city.

The National Museum of Brazil is one of the iconic buildings and landmarks of Brasília.

The Museum of the Indian (Museu do Índio) in Brasília is home to a wide variety of indigenous art and artifacts.

Salvador, also known as the Capital of Happiness, is a vibrant city known for its rich Afro-Brazilian culture and history.

Mercado Modelo is a bustling market in Salvador where you can find everything from handmade crafts to local delicacies.

The Lacerda Elevator is an iconic landmark in Salvador that offers panoramic views of the city.

Porto da Barra is one of the many beaches you can visit in Salvador.

Flamengo Beach is one of the many beaches you can visit in Salvador.

The Afro-Brazilian Museum is one of the museums you can visit in Salvador.

Ouro Preto is a city with a rich history and cultural heritage, with stunning colonial-style architecture.

Serra do Espinhaço surrounds Ouro Preto with lush forests and rolling hills.

The São Paulo Museum of Art is a historic landmark and cultural site.

The Latin American Memorial in São Paulo is a historic landmark and cultural site.

Trianon Park is one of the beautiful parks and green spaces in São Paulo.

Ibirapuera Park is the most visited park in South America and one of the beautiful parks and green spaces in São Paulo.

Olinda is a charming and historic city with a rich cultural heritage, known for its charming colonial-style architecture and colorful streets.

Jericoacoara is a small beach town in northeastern Brazil, known for its stunning natural beauty, with crystal-clear waters and soft white sands, as well as its dunes and lagoons.

Florianopolis is a city located on an island off the coast of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil, with a number of different beaches to choose from.

Porto de Galinhas is known for its natural pools, which are formed by the tides, and are perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

The Genipabu dunes are a stunning natural attraction located in northeastern Brazil, known for their towering sand dunes and crystal-clear lagoons.

The Abismo Anhumas is a massive sinkhole in Bonito that's home to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the country.

Cachoeira do Tobogã is a famous waterfall near Paraty where you can actually slide down the falls.

Gramado is a charming little town known for its Bavarian-style architecture and its picturesque alpine chalets.

The Chapada Diamantina National Park is known for its stunning natural beauty.

The table-top Paí Inácio mountain rises over the surrounding landscape and offers panoramic views of the Chapada Diamantina National Park and the surrounding area.

The Fumaça waterfall is known for its unique feature of evaporating in mist before reaching the ground, creating a cloud of vapor that surrounds the falls.

The Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is known for its dramatic canyons and quartz crystal rock formations, as well as its rock pools and waterfalls.