top 5 places to visit in Brazil

1. Bahia region

Bahia is the good life, tropical beaches, with the added bonus, many protected sites. Salvador, the capital, is a charming colonial city. Do not miss Pelourinho, the historic center of the city with its colorful houses or leSolar do Unhão former sugar mill and tobacco factory, now houses the Museum of Modern Art.

Chapada Diamantina is a nature reserve of 1,520 km ² which contains many natural caves, stunning waterfalls, water pools and lush valleys. This is definitely a must for lovers of ecotourism.

Praia do Forte is a seaside village which houses the Tamar project to protect sea turtles from the Brazilian coast endangered. It is possible to observe the turtles when they are released into the sea at specified times. 

It should also see the island of Itaparica, together with its narrow streets, reefs and white sand beaches, is considered one of the most beautiful Brazilian islands. She also has acknowledged for its excellent digestive and diuretic water.

2.Fernando de Noronha

It is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets with beautiful beaches. But that's mostly what lies beneath the ocean that attracts travelers. Indeed, it is a paradise for diving and snorkeling while water provides good visibility even at 50m depth to observe the incredible marine biodiversity. Is limited to 200 visitors per day, this archipelago declared a Natural World Heritage Site by Unesco is one of the best examples of ecotourism in Brazil.

3. Rio de Janeiro

If mythical places like Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro and Ipanema have certainly contributed to its reputation for great seductress, the fact remains that his incredible green terrain gives it a unique charm. The Tijuca National Park, which is best known Corcovado and the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer became emblems of the city, also contains other beautiful attractions less talked about. There is the Pic de Tijuca, stone Gavea, and many caves and waterfalls. As the roads are wide and numerous, better be accompanied by a guide to not get lost. It is estimated that this is the largest urban forest in the world! 

But of course Rio de Janeiro holds many other attractions that make you dream like Corcovado or the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa. This is undoubtedly one of the most charming cities in the world. 

Watch below the video of Madson, guide to Rio

4. The Amazon

About 7.3 million square kilometers of incredible biodiversity that is the Amazon jungle, 63% is occupied by Brazil. This is an incredibly vast world necessarily includes its share in major destinations. Among them, the Iguazu Falls, internationally known for their beauty. Inked between Misiones in Argentina and Paraná in Brazil, while here we are faced with a multitude of powerful waterfall surrounded by tropical vegetation containing some 2000 species of plants and a large exotic wildlife. Yes, the Cataratas do Iguaçu are undoubtedly among the most impressive in the world. 

Mamirauá Ecological Reserve is the perfect place to see a good concentration of local wildlife. It must be admitted, the jungle can be very temperamental and allows travelers to keep his animals when desired. That is why it is better to put the odds on his side and head to places of preservation. Here you can see many animals such as cormorants, dolphins, alligators, parrots and several species of monkeys. It is the city of Manaus, which is the starting point for excursions, one of the largest cities in Brazil.

5. Ceará

Traditionally rather poor, this state reveals several nice places to discover.

Canoa Quebrada was a major hippie destination in the 60s, while the travelers were attracted by the scenic beauty and simplicity of the lifestyle of the inhabitants. If today the area were still developed, Canoa Quebrada is still an authentic place where some still practice traditional fisheries, the "raft"

Water sports enthusiasts, know that the area is known as the "kite surfing paradise" because of its favorable winds. It was around Cumbuco and Flecheiras need to head preferably, or better yet, Jericoacoara. It's a quiet, away from the hubbub of town the city, with large white sand dunes to dusandboard and enjoy the crystal clear waters.