Opened in 1931, the Christ Redeemer of Rio de Janeiro is the favorite
attraction for tourists arriving in Brazil . It is located in the Tijuca
National Park and can be reached by train or van (van). Essential visit for those who go to the 'wonderful city'. Located at number 66 of the central Rua Primeiro de Março, the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center was designed by Joaquim Bethencourt da Silva, architect of the Imperial House. It was inaugurated as the headquarters of the Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro in 1906. In the 1920s, it was transferred to Banco do Brasil. At the end of the 80's it became a cultural center until it became one of the most important in the country and the 17th most visited in the world. Dream city located in the north of Brazil , dubbed by the joviality of its inhabitants such as the City of Joy, fascinating its visitors for its paradisiacal beaches and colonial architectures deployed in a magical historical center declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Other attractions of the city are its cultural wealth, the result of African, indigenous and European influences, singularities that are present day by day, through the rites of candomblé, alternative medicine, capoeira dances and culinary traditions of Bahia. Known as the Venice of Brazil, a city that without being within the best known tourist places in Brazil, easily enchants by the contrast between its beautiful colonial architectures and modern skyscrapers, next to an idyllic coastline with coral reefs and warm waters ideal for Snorkeling. A vast natural and historical-cultural heritage located in its surroundings, complement the attractions of the city, including sites of colonial wonders, such as Olinda or Igarassu, located just a few kilometers from Recife, or the natural paradise of the Fernando de volcanic archipelago Noronha just 1 hour flight. Located just 7 kilometers from Recife, it corresponds to a captivating city nestled between seven hills, home of what is considered the best preserved historic center in all of colonial Brazil, famous for its colorful architectures, baroque temples and narrow stone streets that wind between a rugged relief. Formerly a fishing village, it is today one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in southern Brazil, famous for its 8 kilometers of coastline, where 23 beaches extend, characterized by its soft sands and crystal clear waters ideal for snorkeling. Also thanks to strong winds, it is common to see on the beach the practice of sailing and landing free flight. In addition to its beaches, Búzios has the charm of its cosmopolitan atmosphere and incessant nightlife, housing dozens of bars, restaurants and clubs, which operate until the wee hours of the morning, especially during the summer months. His national park nestled in the missionary jungle, protects 20% of the set of 275 monumental jumps shared with Argentina, known as the Iguazu Falls, an area of spectacular scenic beauty, recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. In the park you can make numerous walks, which allow you to appreciate the falls from different angles, whether from natural viewpoints, kayaking or helicopter. In addition to the jumps, the park stands out for its biodiversity, allowing the sighting of unique animal and plant species on the planet More information on trips to Iguazu . These ruins correspond to the vestiges of what was one of the many missionary towns founded in the 17th century by the Jesuit order in Brazilian, Argentine and Paraguayan territory, in order to evangelize the Guarani Indians and protect them from slave traders. Nowadays, its constructions still standing, have been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, surprising for the jungle landscape that surrounds them and for being a testimony of a unique political and religious experience in history. The ruins were also the scene in 1986 of the recording of part of the movie The Mission, starring Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons. Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, it corresponds to an old mining city founded during the colonial era, a period of splendor of the gold mines of the region. Its greatest attraction is the beauty of its urban layout, with stone streets that run through hills and slopes, between colonial architectures and baroque churches.
In addition to the tourist interest that awakens its architecture and
historical importance, Ouro Preto, has beautiful natural environments, where numerous waterfalls and large cloths of native forest are present. The Municipal Park of the Cascada de las Golondrinas are notable among these attractions. Located in the central part of the country, it corresponds to the federal capital of Brazil and the seat of the Federal District government, corresponding to a city designed in 1960 by the famous architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa, thus becoming one of the cities Newest capitals in the world. Today declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, it is one of the tourist places in Brazil that arouses most interest for architecture enthusiasts, being a concrete example of the main ideas of modern architecture of the twentieth century, possible to appreciate through its wide avenues and monumental public buildings.