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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.

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