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22 Stunning Pictures That Will Make You Want To Visit Brazil
22 Stunning Pictures That Will Make You Want To Visit Brazil
Jul 26, 2021, 12:45 IST
Rio is one of the most popular cities to visit during the World Cup.
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The city is famous for its iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
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Even the favelas (slums) in Rio are beautiful in their own way.
Rio is world-famous for its incredible beaches, and Cariocas (people who live in Rio) are totally immersed in beach culture.
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Cariocas frequently play soccer on the beach.
Vendors walk around Rio's beaches selling everything from beer and snacks to hats and clothes.
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There are even impromptu dance parties on Rio's beaches.
Recife, a city in northeastern Brazil, is home to one of the best beaches in South America: Boa Viagem Beach.
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Fortaleza is another coastal city in northeastern Brazil that's renowned for its beautiful beaches.
As is Natal, another city in northeastern Brazil. Sensing a pattern here?
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There also incredible sand dunes in Natal, which can be explored by camel or dune buggy.
Florianapolis also has gorgeous rolling sand dunes, which adventurous people can tackle on a sand board.
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Iguaçu Falls, which sits at the border of Argentina, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.
Brasilia, the country's capital city, is another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The city is renowned for its modernist architecture by iconic architect Oscar Niemeyer, who created masterpieces like the Cathedral of Brasilia.
Several other cities are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the picturesque colonial city of Ouro Preto, with its sloping red roofs, Baroque churches, and cobblestone streets.
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Manaus, which is one of the cities hosting the World Cup, is the gateway to the Amazon.
Though the Amazon River is teeming with wildlife, it can be incredibly peaceful.
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Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, is considered the unofficial culinary capital of Brazil, with excellent restaurants like the Fogo de Chao Brazilian churrascaria (pictured) and Michelin-starred D.O.M.
There's a thriving Japanese community in Sao Paulo and Japanese culture has infiltrated the city, which now has tranquil Japanese gardens and incredible sushi.
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And let's not forget about Carnival, the world-famous celebration which takes place every year before Lent.
Rio is best-known for its massive Carnival celebrations, but Salvador also has a lively celebration.