Attractions in Brazil

Maracanã Stadium

The Maracanã Stadium is one of the most famous football stadiums in the world, located in Rio de Janeiro and known for hosting historic matches.

Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge

The Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, commonly known as Ponte Estaiada, is a unique cable-stayed bridge in São Paulo and a modern symbol of the city.

Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer is an iconic Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ atop Mount Corcovado, overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro.

São Paulo Museum of Art

The São Paulo Museum of Art, or MASP, is one of the most important art museums in Latin America.

Lencois

Charming historical town from the diamond rush era that now serves as the primary gateway to the spectacular Chapada Diamantina National Park.

Museum of Tomorrow

The Museum of Tomorrow is a futuristic science museum in Rio de Janeiro, designed by Santiago Calatrava and focused on sustainability and the future.

Cathedral of Brasília

The Cathedral of Brasília is a modern religious landmark designed by Oscar Niemeyer, featuring 16 curved columns that reach toward the sky.

Lacerda Elevator

The Elevador Lacerda is a historic public elevator in Salvador, connecting the Lower City with the Upper City and offering views of the bay.

Palácio do Planalto

The Palácio do Planalto is the official workplace of the President of Brazil, located in Brasília and designed in the modernist style.

Cathedral of Stone in Canela

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, also known as the Cathedral of Stone, is a magnificent Gothic-style church in Canela, Rio Grande do Sul.

National Congress of Brazil

The National Congress of Brazil is a striking architectural complex in Brasília, housing the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate.

Sanctuary of Dom Bosco

An impressive church in Brasília, famous for its giant blue stained glass windows that create a mystical atmosphere.

Cristo Luz Monument

An impressive Christ statue in Balneário Camboriú that lights up in colors at night and casts a beam onto the city.

Municipal Market of São Paulo

A famous historic market building known for giant mortadella sandwiches and beautiful stained glass windows.

Basilica of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim

The most famous Catholic church in Salvador da Bahia, known for the festival of the ritual washing of the steps.

Mineirão Stadium

The largest football stadium in the state of Minas Gerais and one of Brazil's most important sports temples.

Monument to the Bandeiras

A giant granite sculpture in Ibirapuera Park, commemorating the expeditions into the interior of Brazil.

Wire Opera House

A unique circular theater made of steel tubes and polycarbonate, built in the middle of a former quarry.

Carioca Aqueduct (Arcos da Lapa)

A massive historic colonial-style aqueduct that now serves as a tramway bridge in the Lapa neighborhood.

Quitandinha Palace

A huge former luxury hotel and casino built in a Norman-French style in the mountain city of Petrópolis.

Vassouras

Historical city known as the "City of the Barons," reflecting Brazil's 19th-century coffee wealth.

Cabo Branco Lighthouse

A unique triangular lighthouse marking the easternmost point of the American mainland.

Santa Marta Lighthouse

The Farol de Santa Marta is one of the most powerful lighthouses in the Americas, located on a dramatic coastal site in Santa Catarina.

National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida

The second-largest Catholic church in the world and the most important pilgrimage site in Brazil.

Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

One of Brazil's most beautiful opera houses, built in an eclectic style near the center of Rio.

Luz Station

A magnificent historic railway station assembled from prefabricated parts made in the UK.

Greenhouse of the Botanical Garden

A beautiful Art Nouveau-style greenhouse that became the architectural symbol of Curitiba.

Obelisk of São Paulo

An impressive monument commemorating the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution in São Paulo.

Edifício Copan

A massive sweeping residential building in downtown São Paulo, designed by Oscar Niemeyer.

Hercílio Luz Bridge

The oldest suspension bridge in Brazil, connecting Santa Catarina Island to the mainland.

Nature

Lake

Mirim Lagoon

A large coastal lagoon shared by Brazil and Uruguay, known for its biodiversity.

Lake

Lagoa dos Patos

The largest lagoon in Brazil and South America, located parallel to the Atlantic Ocean.

Lake

Lagoa da Conceição

A picturesque saltwater lagoon on Santa Catarina Island, surrounded by green hills.

São Francisco River

The São Francisco River is the longest river entirely within Brazil and one of the country's most important waterways.

Mountain

Mount Roraima

Mount Roraima is a flat-topped mountain in northern Brazil near the borders with Venezuela and Guyana.

Paraná River

The Paraná River is one of South America's great river systems and a major source of hydropower.

Amazon River

The Amazon River is the largest river on Earth by water volume and the backbone of the Amazon rainforest.

Araguaia River

The Araguaia River is a major river in central Brazil and a defining feature of the Cerrado landscape.

Tocantins River

The Tocantins River flows through central Brazil and plays an important role in energy production and inland transport.

Iguazu River

The Iguaçu River is best known for forming Iguazu Falls on the border between Brazil and Argentina.

Madeira River

The Madeira River is one of the Amazon basin's largest tributaries and a major river route in western Brazil.

Xingu River

The Xingu River is a major tributary of the Amazon that crosses a wide stretch of forest and savanna.

Tapajós River

The Tapajós River is known for its clear waters and strong Amazonian biodiversity.

Negro River

The Negro River is the largest blackwater river in the world and a major tributary of the Amazon, known for its dark, humic acid-rich waters.

More highlights

Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading

A stunning historic library in Rio de Janeiro that houses the largest collection of Portuguese literature outside of Portugal.

Sanctuary of Congonhas

The Sanctuary of Congonhas is a major pilgrimage site in Minas Gerais and one of Brazil's best-known Baroque ensembles.

kid-landmark

BioParque do Rio

A modern zoo in Rio de Janeiro that transformed the classic zoo concept into a biodiversity conservation center.

Morretes

A charming historic town in Paraná, famous for its traditional Barreado dish and the train ride through the Atlantic Forest.

Cananéia

Cananéia is often described as one of the oldest settlements in Brazil.

São João del-Rei

São João del Rei is a historic city in Minas Gerais with strong ties to Brazil's colonial gold era.